OK, holidays are over- what hearth related gifts did you get or give this year?

[lopiliberty]

Unfortunately I didn't get anything ...other than comments "It's hot in here...are you really going to put more wood in the stove?"

Me neither and I got the same comment as above But you really don't want to get me started on that

 

[1750]

I bought an X27 for a good friend... he seems to love it, and has kept every one of his toes, thus far.

 

[dafattkidd]

I bought an X27 for a good friend... he seems to love it, and has kept every one of his toes, thus far.

I've said it before, but that is my fear. I wouldn't mind trying out a Fistars X27, but I don't want to make it my regular splitting tool. I split several cords a year by hand, so swinging a sharp axe a few thousand times a year stacks the odds against me.

Here's the hatchet I bought my nephew. I have a pretty good hatchet so I couldn't justify buying one for myself, but it is a beautiful hatchet.

 

[BrotherBart]

Got myself an X27 among other things for Christmas. That axe rocks!. Use a splitting block/stump and keep your toes. And the edge on the axe.

 

[dafattkidd]

28 ton log splitter......... bought collectively between me and the bank manager

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WOAH. That's a biggie. A few follow up questions:

Did it fit under your tree? If so, can you post pictures of your tremendous Christmas tree? Who is this bank manager you speak of?

 

[BrotherBart]

Who is this bank manager you speak of?

I would guess that is the spouse.

 

[Bones]

WOAH. That's a biggie. A few follow up questions:

Did it fit under your tree? If so, can you post pictures of your tremendous Christmas tree? Who is this bank manager you speak of?

Wife....

 

[dafattkidd]

Got myself an X27 among other things for Christmas. That axe rocks!. Use a splitting block/stump and keep your toes. And the edge on the axe.

What were you using before? I thought you split everything with a gas splitter?

Also probably worth mentioning: I almost added a sarcastic jab at you in my original post. Something along the lines of "BrotherBart, hopefully Santa brought you a better attitude" or something like that. But I used discretion...and now...my discretion has ended.

 

[BrotherBart]

I have spent 66 years getting that attitude just right. I ain't gonna mess with it now.

Used mauls for 30 years before the gas splitter and have a little electric for those last minute "Whoops, need little ones to stuff the night load." now. But even with these old shot shoulders that X27 impresses me. Probably wouldn't have bought the electric if this thing had been around here. And wish the X27 had been around for those 30 years.

 

[Auzzie Gumtree]

Who is this bank manager you speak of?

Her indoors 'let' me buy it as a Christmas Pressie. I can't believe how much easier it is after so many years with the X27, but also can't believe how much work it still is processing your own wood.

 

[izzyq]

My husband and I each bought the other supercedars so we are well stocked for quite a long time...

 

[mac cloud]

Our new stove was put in a week or so before xmas,it was our gift to ourselves.

So we got a new hearth,and lots more heat .

 

[1750]

That's a good looking room!

Props to your interior decorator.

 

[mac cloud]

You'll excuse me while I pat myself on the back then .

Wifey did the wall treatment,

 

[Enzo's Dad]

Welding gloves, Fiskers sharpeners, and a moisture meter. I think my wife likes the heat from the stove. She looked into a used splitter, but i told her to wait until I am over 50

 

[1750]

You'll excuse me while I pat myself on the back then .

Wifey did the wall treatment,

The dynamic duo. Boom.

 

[Dix]

I have spent 66 years getting that attitude just right. I ain't gonna mess with it now.

Used mauls for 30 years before the gas splitter and have a little electric for those last minute "Whoops, need little ones to stuff the night load." now. But even with these old shot shoulders that X27 impresses me. Probably wouldn't have bought the electric if this thing had been around here. And wish the X27 had been around for those 30 years.

BB, I think you have just sooooo inspired me !!

Thread to follow !!

 

[Dix]

I asked for a kitchen sink & faucet.

I got a plug in snow mover thingy.

The Williams Sonoma GC's will come in handy !

Oh, got a pair of gloves, too !!

*shakes head*

 

[WriteNoob]

Dolmar PS-6100. Bought it for myself, but if I left it up to the wife or daughters, I'd probably ended up with nice, soft, warm sweaters and scarves.

I like shiny better.

(Edit) I actually did get a few really nice sweaters.