what type of pickaroon do you guys use?

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twd000

twd000

Feeling the Heat
Aug 28, 2015
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Southern New Hampshire
looking for a short-handled pickaroon for lifting rounds and splits without so much back bending.

I'm thinking a 20" handle seems about right. Seems like the round pick points release the log easier than the flat-sided points.

I also see some with a small axe head on the opposite side; might be useful for busting apart stringy splits

Are there any local retailers that sell this sort of thing that I could try before I buy? Or is this strictly an online purchase for a niche item?
 
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Lots of discussions on this, and length really depends on your use. Some like a longer model to get wood out of a truck bed, and others prefer shorter for moving wood around a splitter or stacking

I like the 36" Peavy Manufacturing Hume head model.

The curvy wood handle stays in my hand and is comfortable. The length is perfect for swinging into rounds on the ground without having to bend over. Don't shy away form the wood handle as it's not heavy at all.
 
TreePointer said:
Lots of discussions on this, and length really depends on your use. Some like a longer model to get wood out of a truck bed, and others prefer shorter for moving wood around a splitter or stacking

I like the 36" Peavy Manufacturing Hume head model.

The curvy wood handle stays in my hand and is comfortable. The length is perfect for swinging into rounds on the ground without having to bend over. Don't shy away form the wood handle as it's not heavy at all.
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good, I was looking at the Hume head on the Peavey website. Yes, curved wooden handle with the tapered end seems ergonomic.

Surprised how many reviews recommend 30-36" pickaroon, rather than a shorter one. Seems like you would have to choke up on it to pick up rounds near your feet, but I have never used one, so I trust the veterans. I'm just a shade under 6-feet tall but I am mostly moving rounds at ground level, not off a pickup bed.
 
TreePointer said:
Lots of discussions on this, and length really depends on your use. Some like a longer model to get wood out of a truck bed, and others prefer shorter for moving wood around a splitter or stacking

I like the 36" Peavy Manufacturing Hume head model.

The curvy wood handle stays in my hand and is comfortable. The length is perfect for swinging into rounds on the ground without having to bend over. Don't shy away form the wood handle as it's not heavy at all.
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The Peavey gets my vote company has been in business since the civil war,i can't wear mine out,had it since 2004.
 
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I'm entering year 8 of wood processing, I switched to wood heat when I was 25, now I'm 33 and a hookaroon suddenly is looking like a valuable tool in the wood processing arsenal.
General question for all, fiberglass handle w/ aluminum head for lite weight? and is there some type of belt clip (like a hammer loop or something?)
 
kennyp2339 said:
I'm entering year 8 of wood processing, I switched to wood heat when I was 25, now I'm 33 and a hookaroon suddenly is looking like a valuable tool in the wood processing arsenal.
General question for all, fiberglass handle w/ aluminum head for lite weight? and is there some type of belt clip (like a hammer loop or something?)
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I started just about the same time as you, Kenny- in 2007. Still liking the whole
process. I need the exercise...

Just ordered a Fiskars 28" pickaroon, still waiting for it to get here...

Clutter
 
twd000 said:
36” Hume head pickaroon from Peavey is on enroute to my residence. Thanks for the advice
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You'll wonder how you ever did without it.Hume head is the way to go with a 36" in handle,also have a Kaitahdin on a 30 inch handle for split pieces.
 
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