Articles related to "Axe"

A poorly sized axe is awkward, tiring, and dangerous to use. Head weight and haft length are important in choosing the right axe for a given user.

For maximum utility and safety, an axe should be properly selected according to its intended use. Utility axes, felling axes, and splitting axes and mauls are examined.

Even an inexpensive axe will give years of service if used it properly, stored correctly, and maintained carefully. Here are some tips to extend the life of the tool.

Egypt was the first kingdom to develop the two-handed cutting axe into a single-handed weapon. This new type of axe became a mainstay of Egypt's armies.

For the average axe-swinger, splitting kindling is a hit-or-miss proposition, and probably more miss than hit. Here's how to prevent damage to the axe handle.

An axe guard or sheath protects the bit (and the surroundings) during storage or transportation. An evaluation of various types and fastenings.

A leather axe sheath will protect the blade from chips (and the user from cuts) during transport and storage. A few other simple and inexpensive DIY axe guards are shown.

Some folks find a rusted axe romantic, quaint, and rustic. But if you like to take care of your tools, you'll want to keep rust away. Here's how - and why.

Axe To Fall is a hardcore powerhouse that sees the 19 year old band still pushing their creative envelope and inviting an impressive roster of friends along for the ride

World record points scorer, Jonny Wilkinson, has been dropped from the England team for their final Six Nations match against Ireland on March 15th.

The Canadian Grand Prix was notable by its absence from a revised 2009 F1 calendar. The season will end at the new Abu Dhabi circuit.

The FFSA are not prepared to finance the French GP at Magny-Cours, meaning that the race will be missing from the 2009 Formula One calendar.

Each year, the Norwegian Fish Club Odin and the Sons of Norway Lodge No. 60 host the Viking Festival in Vista, California.

All of the listed skills and spells are for either a Warrior primary or a Warrior secondary character in Runes of Magic.

Cutting down trees in Runescape can be quite profitable. All a player needs is an ax and a tree to use it on. Woodcutting is also used in other trade skills.

Trapped along the Mississippi, Black Hawk made one last stand against the Americans, but he would not fade into history.

Jeffrey Donovan returns as Michael Westin, America's favorite burned ex-spy, in the exciting and fast-paced second season debut of USA Network's "Burn Notice."

Fans of USA's Burn Notice will return to Miami on June 4th to watch Michael Westen try to outsmart and outgun his enemies, but now the ex-spy must also outrun his past.

From his station atop a 62-foot-high pedestal in the center of Hemming Plaza, a Confederate soldier keeps watch over Downtown Jacksonville.

Trapped along the banks of the Bad Axe River, Black Hawk made one last attempt to call a truce.

Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. offers mountaineering courses, climbing instruction on Mt. Rainier (Washington's highest peak), and guided climbs on mountains worldwide.

My Bloody Valentine will please those who like lots of gore and various objects protruding from the screen with fascinating 3-D effects.

Tor House, a stone cottage at land's end in Carmel, California, was built by Robinson Jeffers with his own two hands and became the place where he died.

Jousting is often depicted in film as quite a romantic sport, with the lady gracing her champions lance with her scarf. In reality it could be a deadly past time.

A Viking raid caused terror in medieval communities. The sea-faring warriors used a range of terrifying weapons and fear was an essential part of their arsenal.

Rather than spend the rest of his life as a hunted man, Black Hawk laid down his arms and embraced a life of peace.

Although this collection isn't perfect, 40 of the best Sega Genesis games with achievements for $30 is a steal.

Woodcutting in Runes of Magic is one of three gathering professions in the game.

Part of the Fatal Five, Persuader is a formidable foe for the Legion of Super Heroes. Any time the Legion appears on screen, Persuader isn't far behind.

Burn Notice stars Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Weston, a seasoned spy who gets blacklisted as a possible security risk, right in the middle of a mission in Nigeria. 7.5/10

Slavery or salvation - you make the decision. The Pitt takes place in the glowing amber remains of Pittsburgh, lovingly referred to as "The Pitt".

Though it was unceremoniously canceled after only one season by the NBC brass, the high-octane reinvention of this famous Crime TV series gets the DVD treatment. 7/10

In the weeks leading up to the outbreak of the Civil War, Major Robert Anderson was a national hero to the North.

Ancient artefacts such as reliefs, frescos and pottery are full of the ancient symbols of the Minoans. These cult objects provide evidence for how the Minoan's worshipped

Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

UFC 89 on Spike TV 9/ET October 18th from Birmingham, England

With two title fights and three huge match-ups preceding the title bouts, the Ultimate Fighting Championship proves yet again why they are on top of the MMA game.

Love Bites, written by Lynsay Sands, is a wonderfully well-written tale of boy meets girl. But in this case the boy is a 300-year-old vampire and the girl is a human.

Until Sir Arthur Evans unearthed the palace of Knossos, the half-man-half bull killed by Theseus was considered just a popular legend; archeology changed that.

Climbing Volcano Villarrica is a memorable and once-in-a-lifetime experience. Maximise the enjoyment of the hike by being well prepared.

For $35 or less educators and homeschoolers can access 20 national standards based science education programs, eligibility for $250 grant, and a aerospace awards program.

London has a long and interesting history, so it is no surprise that the city is packed full of both high-quality old, and modern, architecture.

Excavations of the Knossos's palace demonstrate how advanced Minoan society was in Bronze Age Crete

Unlike many spears, the Egyptian version was used as a melee weapon by the armies of the Pharoah,rather than as a projectile weapon to be thrown.

The Langdale Pikes are a group of five distinctive mountains in the heart of the English Lakeland, near Ambleside and Windermere with a rich history from the Stone Age.

Trail blazes, or trail markers, are used to designate paths through the wilderness and more natural areas for hikers and backpackers. Learn how to interpret and use them.

There is a form of soil that desert gardeners know well. It’s called caliche (pronounced kah-leech-ay, and it has driven many desert gardeners to desperation.

Villarrica volcano, in Villarrica National Park, a reserve of 60,000 hectares bordering Argentina, is a steaming dragon that is fairytale beautiful and a little scary.

Associated with the French Revolution, the guillotine was predated by earlier devices invented for the same grisly purpose.

On March 20, 1899, Martha Place earned her place among the infamous by becoming the first woman executed in the electric chair.