Camping is a great way to get the family away from the hustle and bustle of your regular life. Spending some time outdoors instead of in the office or at a school desk can really relieve a lot of built up stress. And, getting away from all of the screens, like your computer, tablet, smartphone, […]

Like with almost every task in life, while working with wood the age old saying of there’s more than one way to skin a cat is extremely fitting. That’s especially true for breaking down lumber and splitting logs.  The option you choose mostly depends on the amount of logs you have to work with and how […]

With the hustle and bustle of modern day living, it can be great to escape the bright lights and sounds for a little while. People get caught up in modern technology and don’t stop to appreciate the world around them. Camping is a great way to separate yourself from your troubles. For a weekend, you […]

Whether you’re preparing for the winter or you’re just going on a camping trip, it’s a good idea to know which firewood to burns best. There are many types of firewood out there, however, only the best will keep you warm when you need it the most. Choosing the best firewood will also depend on your […]

If you split your own firewood for personal use, then knowing exactly how to measure a cord of firewood doesn’t really matter. But, if you plan on packing up the wood you chop to sell to others, or you need to buy firewood to sustain you through the cold months, you really should know how […]

There is no other manual tool that’s as primal as the axe. From the moment you get your hands wrapped around the handle, you feel a certain power. Then, when you drive it through a log or swing it into a tree trunk and you feel the impact vibrate from the head through the handle […]

While there are several different types of axes you might use for working outdoors, woodworking, and while camping & hiking, not all axes are utility tools. Some axe had more nefarious purposes, or at least were used that way. And, some axes just looked cool. Let’s take a look at some of the more famous axes […]

Sometimes when you purchase a new axe or other bladed tool you will need to freshen up the edge. Even if it comes razor sharp right off the shelf, it will eventually dull and lose its edge.  There are a few different ways to sharpen your bladed tool, but one of the most popular is to […]

An axe is undisputedly one of the most used tools in every man’s workshop. An axe, also known as ax, is a tool that has been used for a long time to fell trees, split logs, and shape wood. Aside from woodworking and axe also can be used as a weapon. There are various shapes and types of axes, each […]

While this is more of a “What are…” than a “How to…” we still wanted to nest this post along with others like it. So, if you are looking to learn what the different parts of an axe are called, look no further. Take a look at the image below that goes over in detail […]