Vaughan SH2 22-Ounce Carpenters Half Hatchet, Flame Treated Hickory Handle, 13-Inch Long.
by Vaughan & Bushnell Mfg
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Manufacturer: Vaughan & Bushnell MfgModel: SH2XXX
Product features:
- Fully polished
- Forged entirely of high quality, high carbon steel
- Beveled nail slot in polished head
- 13" fine flame treated hickory handle
- Extra large, crowned striking face for accurate power blows
- Graphic Guide to Frame Construction: Details for Builders and Designers (For Pros by Pros)
- This Old House (1-year)
Description of Vaughan SH2 22-Ounce Carpenters Half Hatchet, Flame Treated Hickory Handle, 13-Inch Long.
Full polished lead with 3 1 2" cut. Flame treated hickory handle. Ideal for construction trades or handyman. 22 oz. head. 13" handle.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Vaughan SH2 22-Ounce Carpenters Half Hatchet, Flame Treated Hickory Handle, 13-Inch Long.
Customer Review: Nice Hatchet, But....
Summary: 2 Stars
About 15 months ago I purchased a Vaughan SH2 22-ounce hatchet at the local Home Depot store. I wanted it for chopping wood on camping trips plus for general use around the home and garden. It seemed appropriate. It had a nice feel and balance and wasn't terribly expensive. Alas, I've been very disappointed with this product.
First of all, the blade didn't seem to keep a good cutting edge for very long. I've sharpened it too many times for the limited use it has received. Worse, the handle was not firmly fixed to the hatchet head and tended to slip off during use. In active use, it had to be tapped back on every few minutes. Annoying and potentially dangerous. Worse yet, today I was cutting a yucca stump (not a very hard wood) and the handle broke off at the base of the head. Supposedly it had a "flame treated hickory handle," whatever that might mean, but surely a hatchet handle might be expected to last longer than this. Maybe I just got a defective handle, but what do I do now with a broken fifteen-month-old tool? Take it back? Well, my solution is to not buy Vaughn products again and to warn others. Otherwise, it's a nicely designed tool. Given a decent handle, I'd expect to have it around and use it for many years.
Gary Peterson
Claw Hammers
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