For 10 years, I used a fiberglass 8lb maul made in India by a company called "Larsafe Gogg". I used it to split about 40 cords of wood, often as a sledge hammer to split tough rounds with a wedge. There were many many over-shoots and misses while I was learning. About one month ago it broke.
I have gone through two new mauls from "The Home Deopt" in one month, splitting less than a half cord total. One was a Chinese made 6lb that lasted 30 minutes, the second an 8lb made by "Rockforge" that was just a little bit better.
Is there a recommended maul that will hold up to chopp & hammer usage, and last several years? It is also possible that newer products are badly made so that I need to have a maul and a separate sledge hammer.
Any advice or recommendation is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I have gone through two new mauls from "The Home Deopt" in one month, splitting less than a half cord total. One was a Chinese made 6lb that lasted 30 minutes, the second an 8lb made by "Rockforge" that was just a little bit better.
Is there a recommended maul that will hold up to chopp & hammer usage, and last several years? It is also possible that newer products are badly made so that I need to have a maul and a separate sledge hammer.
Any advice or recommendation is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.