The carpenter’s hatchet is one of my favorite, often overlooked tools. I’ve had mine for years, and despite all the modern power tools in my arsenal, it still finds its way into my hands regularly. As a finish carpenter working on high-end millwork and historical restorations, the hatchet has proven invaluable. I use it to shave down the backs of materials to get that perfect fit when the slightest adjustment is needed. It’s also great for relieving a little stress off framing when something needs to fit just right. There’s something satisfying about wielding such a timeless tool its versatility, simplicity, and precision connect me to the craft in a way that more modern tools just can’t match.
I have bought a couple axes from Wisemen Trading and was very happy with both of them. I have a lot of axes and the two I got from them are two of my favorites. They have a huge selection of axes as well, pretty much any kind of axe you could want and fairly priced too.
These comparisons are great. Like the other commenter said I’ve bought probably three or four axes from you, always very happy. Those mueller axes are the closest thing to handmade you can get today. Made on a trip hammer by a blacksmith.
Giving us the measurements of 9 or 10 carpenter axes hardly give us any information on which the best one is. Maybe next time chop or hit some thing, or set up some kind of demonstration that you can put them through the paces and the viewer can see for themselves and make an informed decision other than how long the handle is or how much it weighs.👍🏻
Likely because some of those aren't hatchets, really. Don't know why they're tossed in there. And then, those that are hatchets don't look to be all carpenter hatchets at all, really, but are designed for different trades. The half hatchets (2nd and 3rd from right) would be used by handymen, multi-use tools. Their profile is "half" a bell-shaped carpenter's hatchet (which is not represented in this grouping). But they are carpenter's hatchets, just more versatile because that flat line between poll and eye lets them get into tight spots, like at the top of a wall near a ceiling. That one on the left with the nail holder, is that meant to be a roofing hatchet? Wonder if it's magnetic. The ones used by roofers today feature magnetic heads. VERY handy up on a roof where you're hanging on for dear life. Long story short, we are seeing a collection of tools that don't really belong in a comparison together, in my opinion. And a couple of those designs, they look totally made up by the manufacturer. Can't think of a contractor who'd have asked for those variances in design from the classic head profiles you find in tool catalogs from late 1800s to mid 1900s, maybe up to the '70s or so. Why didn't they throw in a wall board hatchet, to boot. Those are still in use today by tradesmen, too.
The carpenter’s hatchet is one of my favorite, often overlooked tools. I’ve had mine for years, and despite all the modern power tools in my arsenal, it still finds its way into my hands regularly. As a finish carpenter working on high-end millwork and historical restorations, the hatchet has proven invaluable. I use it to shave down the backs of materials to get that perfect fit when the slightest adjustment is needed. It’s also great for relieving a little stress off framing when something needs to fit just right. There’s something satisfying about wielding such a timeless tool its versatility, simplicity, and precision connect me to the craft in a way that more modern tools just can’t match.
I have bought a couple axes from Wisemen Trading and was very happy with both of them. I have a lot of axes and the two I got from them are two of my favorites.
They have a huge selection of axes as well, pretty much any kind of axe you could want and fairly priced too.
These comparisons are great. Like the other commenter said I’ve bought probably three or four axes from you, always very happy.
Those mueller axes are the closest thing to handmade you can get today. Made on a trip hammer by a blacksmith.
I always wondered why they are called a Carpenters hatchet? I never saw one used on the job site.
I think they are more based on tools preindustrial Carpenters used
What is the third from left on thumbnail please?
It is a prandi hatchet.
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I see two half hatchets, two claw hatches and one roofing hatchet. The rest are hand axes, aren't they?
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9 or 10 carpenter axes hardly give us any information on which the best one is. Maybe next time chop or hit some thing, or set up some kind of demonstration that you can put them through the paces and the viewer can see for themselves and make an informed decision other than how long the handle is or how much it weighs.👍🏻
Likely because some of those aren't hatchets, really. Don't know why they're tossed in there. And then, those that are hatchets don't look to be all carpenter hatchets at all, really, but are designed for different trades. The half hatchets (2nd and 3rd from right) would be used by handymen, multi-use tools. Their profile is "half" a bell-shaped carpenter's hatchet (which is not represented in this grouping). But they are carpenter's hatchets, just more versatile because that flat line between poll and eye lets them get into tight spots, like at the top of a wall near a ceiling. That one on the left with the nail holder, is that meant to be a roofing hatchet? Wonder if it's magnetic. The ones used by roofers today feature magnetic heads. VERY handy up on a roof where you're hanging on for dear life. Long story short, we are seeing a collection of tools that don't really belong in a comparison together, in my opinion. And a couple of those designs, they look totally made up by the manufacturer. Can't think of a contractor who'd have asked for those variances in design from the classic head profiles you find in tool catalogs from late 1800s to mid 1900s, maybe up to the '70s or so. Why didn't they throw in a wall board hatchet, to boot. Those are still in use today by tradesmen, too.