They are greatQuote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
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They are greatQuote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
>>>tappin from tassie
Yeah I love mine.
You'll love them little effort with big resultsQuote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
X28 is the pick of the bunch 36" I think
X27. Which is what I bought. So far its ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Yeah I bought one today too! Prolly should get a sharpener for it...Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
Im not sold on it yet. I dont mind the heavier cheaper ones for splitting as the weight helps. Once I have used it a bit more I might think better of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Yeah ive got one and do like it, but do prefer an old school nice axe with a bit of weight behind it for bigger splitting. Also not so good for driving in wedges. Handy for keeping in the 4by for camping tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
I've been splitting wood since I was 10 years old mate and hands down best axe I've used to date.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
You'll get used to it and find your own style. You can keep chopping all day without getting tired of the heavy splitters.
The lightness of the handle versus the axe head works pretty good for weight distribution.
Yeah it says never to do that on these ones...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
I love the light handle and heavy head. I can swing it for twice as long before wearing myself out. Like AB I've been cutting wood since a young kid and it's easily the best I've used.
These axes look like they would good for camping trips would store nicely upon the roof rack next to the shovel .whats price have you guys been paying for these?
Thinking the large one and a tommy hawk smaller one
Bunnings has a range of them mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by caveman21
https://www.bunnings.com.au/our-range/brands/f/fiskars
Thanks for that AB will go check them out tomorrow
My fiskar axe needs a sharpen any recommended methods?
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Maybe one of these?Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fiskars-X...cAAOxyOalTainK
Or a sharpening stone?
Interesting. I thought the preferred method of sharpening an axe (or any blade for that matter) was in the same direction as the blade not perpendicular to it like that fiskars sharpener?
Yeah not sure myself to be honest. I use a sharpener of a very similar type for my kitchen knives and it works really good. But the sharpener does wear out after a while and it needs to be replaced. For sharpening axes I would think the sharpener would last a long time compared to the kitchen sharpener, only because of the amount of times it would be used. I sharpen my kitchen knife maybe once a week to keep it super sharp.Quote:
Originally Posted by nissannewby
Ive got a lanksey diamond knife sharpening kit i use on my kitchen/hunting knives might give those a crack over the edge.
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Axe stone, they're round, should be able to pick up at chainsaw/mower shop. They are usually double sided, coarse/smooth,get a decent one, use in a smooth circular motion.Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
Just had a look at those kits. Very flash.Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
I paid less than $50 for the two larger ones and $30 for the hatchett, at the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by caveman21
it was cheaper to buy them from the States.
They come with a protective cover for the blade or give @oncedisturbed a bell
and He'll be able to whip up a leather cover at a reasonable price.
In the snow. With no shoes.Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
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You can mount them onto your cargo barrier with those rubber shovel holding bitsQuote:
Originally Posted by caveman21
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/QUICK-FIS...wAAOSwO~hXHrct. A safe way to store it and out of the road as well
Exactly how and where mine is stored.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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Thats some good pricing there TD i just went down to bunnings and grabbed the X27 which was $129 .Having a bid on the smaller X7 tommy on ebay bunnings want $74 for one <so ill see how i go on ebay its at $40 ATMQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
They look to be a good way to mount the axes only problem i dont run a cargo barrier ,i like the idea of being able to access the fridge whilst on the road and not having to stop to get a fresh beverage. They would go allrite on the roof rack but couldent leave the axes up there full time as security would be a problem but would be great for trips out in the bush .Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
If you're not running drawers then it could mount along the rear Quarter moulding.Quote:
Originally Posted by caveman21
I have my fridge behind the driver, as its usually just me going away.
Plus in your case with the Fiskar having a hole in the handle thats one end secured
the other would be easy enough to figure out IMO
I didnt even think about the hole in the handle of the axe , i can get a long shank lock and lock it to the mesh on my roof rack. Thanks TD for that :smiley_thumbs_up:Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
It does suck big time we cant have gear stored on or in our cars always at the ready these days without the worry that it wont be there when we need it .4x4s have been targeted in my area by druggy scumbags looking for easy way to get there next hit, spotlights ,lightbars ,shovels ,spare wheel bags , basicly anything they can rip off the car
Bang Head
Heres a bargain for anyone in the market for a Fiskar axe
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fiskar-Pr...0AAOSwjVVVthxF
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...016/07/163.jpg
Finally bite the bullet and am going to setup a solar reg permanent in the truck. Also got the Bluetooth dongle module so I can get live info on my phone and 30 day history too.
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I use them a fair bit (not the Dongle tho)
One minor issue (but major design fail) IMHO is the LV disconnect jumper is proud of the case so is easy to bust off/dislodge.
To get the best result if you have multiple panels is hook them up in series not parallel.
MPPT is more efficient at the higher Input volts.
Nice ice been thinking about doing the same. Though where to mount it and also where to mount the panel itselfQuote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
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A new Panasonic PVR to replace the HTPC.
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The bluetooth plugs in where the jumper would go. The settings etc are then controlled through a phone app. Yet to try it but thats my take on it. So no jumper needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by the evil twin
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I've got my solar on the roof already. Just need to get the time and motivation to find a suitable spot for the regulator.Quote:
Originally Posted by lucus30
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Didnt buy it but scored a 42" single row light bar with spot in the centre and flood on the outside.
My son found it while doing traffic duties, Ill never use it as I like my double row spot bar.
But you never know, still trying to talk myself into removing my driving lights and replacing
with a 600mm light bar. decisions decisions lol
Up under the front deflector is that too far away from the battery for you ???Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10
If you need to weather proof it whip done to Safeways and grab a tupperware
dish to suit.
For convenience I was even thinking on the cargo barrier. It would mean at least a couple of meters run (still less than the 10m cable it came with) but access would be simple and straight forward as I already have 6 B&S twin core running to a junction down back and was contemplating running power to roof rack for lights from there too. Although running power from snorkle side out of bonnet would be neat (also have junction there). No snorkle yet though. Got a factory one in the shed from old gu ute. But contemplating 4" snorkle so not sure i can be bothered installing factory nissan haha. First world problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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what size panel I have a spare 80 watt here I may do similar with lol ??Quote:
Originally Posted by sooty_10