This a good buy?

[NikolaTesla]

I have never bought a new axe, I have a DC4, Clipper and I think I need an axe for heavier woodwork.

I was debating to buy this.

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/p...axes/silverline-wood-shaft-hatchet-1-5lb.html


Thanks

Brendan.

 

[tartanferret]

I would imagine the postage would cost as much as the axe itself. Your local cheap tool shop would probably stock something similar.

If you could stretch your budget a little further, try searching for a model made by Bahco, its been mentioned on here quite recently.

 

[NikolaTesla]

I would imagine the postage would cost as much as the axe itself. Your local cheap tool shop would probably stock something similar.

If you could stretch your budget a little further, try searching for a model made by Bahco, its been mentioned on here quite recently.

Yes it is £8, I must get that one then, and postage is £4, thanks mate!

 

[woof]

Aldi/lidl some times do them at a similar price, there's some in a diy store near me for a fiver, so the price is'nt far wrong. I got a hultsafor trekking axe(as did others)recently from MY tool Shed, they are great & cost £28.55 all in.

Rob

 

[Ogri the trog]

A folding saw will probably be more versatile and somewhat safer to use for a newcomer - as well as being a perfect accompaniment to your existing sharps

Ogri the trog

 

[NikolaTesla]

A folding saw will probably be more versatile and somewhat safer to use for a newcomer - as well as being a perfect accompaniment to your existing sharps

Ogri the trog

Well The axe is cheaper and I have a Bacho Laplander

 

[plastic-ninja]

I'd save up for a while and try to get something a bit better.
You have a good knife and a good saw so why have a tat axe?
Check out the flea markets and junk shops for a nice old one
which may need a new handle or a bit of renovation.
Cheers , Simon

 

[NikolaTesla]

I'd save up for a while and try to get something a bit better.
You have a good knife and a good saw so why have a tat axe?
Check out the flea markets and junk shops for a nice old one
which may need a new handle or a bit of renovation.
Cheers , Simon

You make a good point, I'll buy this?

http://www.transtools.co.uk/store/p...60-splitting-axe-hatchet-ash-handle-785g.html

 

[21st century pict]

£3.18 certainly isn’t a lot to gamble on a axe , but that sounds just a bit to cheep. But you never know.

 

[tinderbox]

Silverline do good tools at cheap prices. That's why a lot of of small town independent ironmongers stock their stuff. That said the price of this axe seems too good to be true. I'd love to get a review of the axe.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Remember those argos axes? they were cheap yet a little work and they became very good little chopper.

 

[NikolaTesla]

Even if I do buy the Silverline one, I suppose after I sharpen it it'll be good, it's not alot to pay anyway.

 

[Retired Member southey]

Even if I do buy the Silverline one, I suppose after I sharpen it it'll be good, it's not alot to pay anyway.

Probably dude,

these are in reference to the Argos axe which was around the same price point, my experience of silverline tools in general has been good, not great but good tools

argos axe thread linky

argos axe thread linky 2

 

[palace]

I bought a SILVERLINE hatchet off fleabay, it was fortunate that I only wanted the head, the handle all but fell out of the head and the wood was in a poor state.
The head was badly manufactured though nothing my angle grinder could not cure (yes I did control the temperature) . whether this is indicative of all hatchets or I bought a second I can't say anyway it now has a 20" GB shaft & looks the part; I also bought a Wilkinson sword (Fiskars) 1 1/2lb hatchet for less than £10 what a fight to get the head off, this will get a 20" handle and be given to my grandson, his mother can have the other one.

 

[21st century pict]

There's obviously a lot of axe snobs here, and quite right to, I’m one of them, go on dig a little deeper and get a decent axe. Listen to WOOF and PLASTIC NINJA , you will only save cash in the long run....

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

How much use are you going to get from the axe. Do you really need an axe. Are you buying one just for the sake of it.
I know it might not be a lot of money but will it end up in the shed rusting away.

 

[NikolaTesla]

Mainly I would want an axe to clear some of my back garden, but also when I go camping for shelter making.

 

[Stew]

How much use are you going to get from the axe. Do you really need an axe. Are you buying one just for the sake of it.
I know it might not be a lot of money but will it end up in the shed rusting away.

Got to agree. I think a lot of people buy an axe because they think they should but don't actually use one all that much. What do you actually want to use it for?

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Fair enough on the gardening but there are better and safer tools for the same job. Im not saying you arnt competant but an axe even in experienced hands is damn dangerous. It is also harder to pack in a rucksak.
I know £5 isnt a lot of money and im not trying to talk you out of getting what you want.

There have been various threads about axes and the merits of them, but there always seems to be a good few for sale. Im not saying im right here but i think lots of people buy them and dont really need them.

With a good saw you will get a cleaner cut with little effort and much safer.

 

[lannyman8]

id just get that one, if it turns out to be pants steel no great shakes, and it will teach you how to use and sharpen an axe well, with out the worry of trashing her, then if you need to get another you can have and look after better for longer...

i used a felling axe for years, it was a B&Q job (i think), used it for ages then broke the handle, i then cut it down and wedged it gled it etc, i still use it at work now, and infact used it Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur this week.... and i would never haved used my GB for that work, it just needs 10 seconds on the belt sander and she is good to go.

anyway, just my thoughts...

regards.

chris.