Hold the axe tightly. loose and relaxed your body and firmly grip of the axe. Make sure your hands are a few inches apart on the axe handle before you chopping.
Harvest wood in a careful, controlled manner. Accuracy is more important than the power, so you should make the wood in a flatted place and make sure it standing firmly, then your job will be well done easier.
Swing the axe and chop into the wood at a 45-degree angle, Always leave part of your axe blade exposed, without touching the wood. This will ensure your axe doesn't get stuck.
Axes handles are usually made of hardwood or fiberglass. Wood axe handles are popular because they’re relatively lightweight and absorb shock. Wooden handles with a tight grain that runs parallel to the direction of the blade offer the best strength and durability. Solid fiberglass handles are stronger than wooden handle and are resistant to rot, break, and denting.
When choosing an axe, the length of the handle is just as important as what it’s made from. Handle lengths run from 14 inches all the way up to 36 inches. The longer the axe, the more speed and power it can generate.
The heavier the axe head, the more power can be generated when swinging it in an arc and bringing it down on the log. Lighter weight axe for smoother operation in mild work environments.