Chief_919
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Back when I had hundreds of NOS pioneer tool racks (all gone now) I did the research to cross NSN's to civilian manufacturers and did test fitments to get sources of the right tools for my customers. Here is what I found, so it may save everyone some headaches searching:
Axe:
Premium quality is the Council American Felling Axe http://amzn.to/1FYfiYG
Lower cost (still great quality) Council Dayton Axe http://amzn.to/1QzNios
Shovel:
Best quality Rigid D handle http://amzn.to/1HMFkCA
Lower cost Ames True American D Handle http://amzn.to/1HME5n5
Pick:
Best quality has the head and handle separate
Head Graintex 5lb http://amzn.to/1QzPNqV
If you get this you will also need a handle:
Seymour 36” Hickory Handle http://amzn.to/1BeFzpc (this option is best on the pick)
A Lower Cost option is the Truper 5lb pick mattock fiberglass handle http://amzn.to/1FYhE9Z
Edited to add that all these worked when I did the research about a year ago, but sometimes manufacturers change specs. If one doesn't work Amazon will take it back no questions asked, and please post here so I can update the list. And if possible post pictures of exactly what you got and the model #s and markings.
The HMMWV shovel is the one you have to watch most, it requires a slightly shorter handle than most come with and shorter than the ones that work with the other style racks don't always work with the HMMWV.
Axe:
Premium quality is the Council American Felling Axe http://amzn.to/1FYfiYG
Lower cost (still great quality) Council Dayton Axe http://amzn.to/1QzNios
Shovel:
Best quality Rigid D handle http://amzn.to/1HMFkCA
Lower cost Ames True American D Handle http://amzn.to/1HME5n5
Pick:
Best quality has the head and handle separate
Head Graintex 5lb http://amzn.to/1QzPNqV
If you get this you will also need a handle:
Seymour 36” Hickory Handle http://amzn.to/1BeFzpc (this option is best on the pick)
A Lower Cost option is the Truper 5lb pick mattock fiberglass handle http://amzn.to/1FYhE9Z
Edited to add that all these worked when I did the research about a year ago, but sometimes manufacturers change specs. If one doesn't work Amazon will take it back no questions asked, and please post here so I can update the list. And if possible post pictures of exactly what you got and the model #s and markings.
The HMMWV shovel is the one you have to watch most, it requires a slightly shorter handle than most come with and shorter than the ones that work with the other style racks don't always work with the HMMWV.
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