Good Maul

[Oaktree]

Back when I burnt a bit of wood I used a heavy steel handled splitting maul.
It worked good except for one thing that steel handle was round so you couldn't
feel when you had it at the proper angle to work good, you had to look at always.
Were an oval handle you can feel when the angle is right.

You'd think a steel handle would transmit a lot of impact shock right to your hands/arms, did it?

 

[LouNY]

It had a cushioned grip, but yes it did let you know what you were doing.

 

[Jstpssng]

It had a cushioned grip, but yes it did let you know what you were doing.

Was that what they called a "monster maul", with a heavy wedge shaped head?

 

[LouNY]

Yes it was

 

[Jstpssng]

Surprisingly enough, they still make them.

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[Rowdy Redneck]

Surprisingly enough, they still make them.
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That's what we had growing up. Teeth jarring to say the least.

 

[jyoutz]

How do you keep from breaking the handle? I've had several mauls and a couple sledge hammers over the years, and they always seem to crack and lose the heads. Finding a wooden replacement handle is like lookjng for the Holy Grail, while a replacement fiberglass handle costs nearly as much as a new maul.

I have one I bought 20 years ago that was called a “monster maul.” It is indeed unbreakable. The handle is solid steel, welded to the maul head. Because the wedge is so wide it never gets stuck either.

 

[jyoutz]

Surprisingly enough, they still make them.
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That is similar to my monster maul.

 

[jyoutz]

Was that what they called a "monster maul", with a heavy wedge shaped head?

Yes. I have one. And mine did not come with a cushion grip.

 

[BackRoad]

I've got one of those - picked it up 40 years ago.

Big, all metal splitting maul, head shaped like a triangle.

It was painted bright red, thin foam sleeve on the round handle...actually worked pretty well.

Couldn't wear it out, I tried. Somewhere through time it did get a slight bend in the handle.

But it still works. Even now, it stands in the corner of my shop.

And somehow it gets heavier every year. At this point, it must weigh 75 pounds!

Guess it will just have to keep standing there in the corner...