Thanks for the info Strech, on your good recommendation I will take the time to put a handle on the 2.5lb HB head I have.

I also am thinking of a smaller axe but think I am going to go with a Wetterlings Long Hunting Axe just due to the cost savings and because I can buy them locally.

I like shopping garage sales for old tools and picked up an Iltis Oxhead Felling axe for $2.00 because the handle was in bad shape behind the head, another project I need to finish.

Later,

Mike