Die Axt Flashcards
What kind of wood is optimal for an axe handle? Which ones are not so optimal?
Hard wood like oak, meehlbeer, Hain Buche. Just Don‘t use Bergahorn (slippery when treated) or Rotbuche (it’s too splintery)
How many models of axe are there in Germany?
C.a 650
What‘s the usual length of a spalthammer?
100-125 cm (including spalthämmer)
What‘s the magic number for a handle?
60-70cm
When does one use an axe optimally?
When preparing the Stammfuß, Erholungsfunktionen, when removing branches over your head, tapping wedges into weak wood, jungwuchs- jungbestände.
How many main axe forms are there? Name them.
4, Rheinische Form, Herzer Form, Iltus Eu. Und Iltus Canada.
All 4 of the main axes are how long?
70cm
What is the optimal length of an Axtstiel?
About arm length (60-70 cm) 70 is the standard
With what do you fassten an axe head?
A Ringkeil or a Hartfixkeil
Name the axe handle parts from bottom to top (where the axe head is fastened)
Knauf, Handstück, Gleitstück, Kamm.
What is the Einsetzbereich of a Rheinisher axe?
It has a universal use. And a keilförmige Schneide.
What is a the Einsetzbereich of a Harzer axe?
- Entasten vom schwach Holz
- Holz hacken
What is the Einsetzbereich of a Iltus (Eu)
-zum anspitzen von Pfählen
-Fällen und Entasten von Schwach Holz
- Kultur Pflege
What is the Einsetzbereich of a Iltus (Canada)
The same as a Eu
What‘s the difference between a Eu and a Canada Iltus?
The Zehe and Ferse of the EU is more embellished than the Canada.
