Splitting wood and saving time with chain and bungee.

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  • I use a chain and bungee to hold the log together as I split it down into manageable pieces. it prevents you from having to stop and pick up your split pieces for further processing. #firewood

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  • @clydegray9714
    @clydegray9714 10 місяців тому +85

    Been splitting some wood lately. Older but new to the game. Half the work is bending over. Damn ya son! You've saved the day! May the wind be at your back.

  • @dondee5439
    @dondee5439 8 місяців тому +13

    I can only imagine how many millions of people have split logs over the Centuries without thinking of doing this. You are a very clever guy.

  • @oldfreddyfrenchfry1
    @oldfreddyfrenchfry1 8 місяців тому +14

    I don’t know what I love more - the brilliant idea, or the fact that the video is less than five minutes. Videos have been getting way too long and it really limits all the neat Content we have time to get exposed to.

  • @earlsimon8474
    @earlsimon8474 9 місяців тому +16

    Been using a tire to hold the log to be split but it only accepts a limited size of log. This is a good idea dude. Can’t wait to give it a try.

    • @jimskarw25
      @jimskarw25 8 місяців тому

      Same here- old truck tire- don’t know why I didn’t think of this. 😳🍺

  • @nomusicrc
    @nomusicrc 8 місяців тому

    Great video no annoying intro no talking gibberish no annoying music just straight to the point

  • @davidpowell7614
    @davidpowell7614 8 місяців тому +5

    Genius idea. Here’s my revelation: I went from a huge, heavy splitter to a Fiskars design. Like night and day. The big one is now just used for those really stubborn blocks. Thanks.

  • @ciaranosullivan7791
    @ciaranosullivan7791 10 місяців тому +39

    Good idea! Also to save the bending to pick up all the pieces you might be able to keep them together and carry them to the wood pile before removing the chain and bungee.

    • @bjmatush
      @bjmatush  10 місяців тому +35

      Yes, I usually take the whole bundle at once to be piled but I pulled it apart for this video to show all the pieces.

    • @naturundhund
      @naturundhund 4 місяці тому

      Very good idea...Greetings from Germany Peter...

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 11 місяців тому +18

    That idea is as handy as a pocket on a shirt! 🤠

  • @wintercook2
    @wintercook2 8 місяців тому

    Gotta love the simplicity of this. Why didn't I think of this decades ago?

  • @wallycarr8656
    @wallycarr8656 11 місяців тому +19

    You make that look easy lol. Good job, definitely trying this out.

    • @bjmatush
      @bjmatush  11 місяців тому +16

      Thank you. I also try to swing only as hard as I need to to, to get it to split, rather than making every swing 100%. It is actually quicker and more efficient.

  • @paulrandolph5483
    @paulrandolph5483 8 місяців тому

    Great idea...I've got plenty to split in the spring....this will save time and bending over. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rorymacintosh6691
    @rorymacintosh6691 9 місяців тому +3

    Oh my gawd, so simple, can’t believe I’ve been missing that for years! Lotsa big trees in British Columbia, various sizes, this will work on them all. Thank you!

  • @toddburgess6792
    @toddburgess6792 8 місяців тому +1

    You are my HERO!!
    My back is thanking you, right now.

  • @eschneider8799
    @eschneider8799 10 місяців тому +9

    Brilliant
    I used to put the round inside a couple of tires stacked together too the same effect but this is even slicker. 👍

  • @KikoMaggiña
    @KikoMaggiña 10 місяців тому +6

    This is a great idea. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tlmqp1426
    @tlmqp1426 8 місяців тому +1

    Ash is your best friend here.

  • @keshatton2334
    @keshatton2334 9 місяців тому +2

    Wow, I wish I had seen this 40 years ago.

  • @timolexsey341
    @timolexsey341 9 місяців тому

    I'm 64 I learned something today

  • @daveduncan8004
    @daveduncan8004 10 місяців тому +6

    What a great idea that was very smart young man. Thanks for showing it to us.

  • @Jesus4444me
    @Jesus4444me 8 місяців тому +3

    Nice work! Very efficient! Bravo that man!

  • @ADCCDA-wx7hv
    @ADCCDA-wx7hv 10 місяців тому +4

    Отличный результат!
    Привет из Москвы!

  • @freespeech4023
    @freespeech4023 9 місяців тому

    Ffs I used to chop sticks when I was young and it was dam hard work, if only yt was out then , love the video ❤❤

  • @ryanlemley4866
    @ryanlemley4866 8 місяців тому

    Great idea. Just wish when i was younger i got wait til it was weathered to chop instead of vise versa.

  • @dewindoethdwl2798
    @dewindoethdwl2798 9 місяців тому

    Great idea! My splitting station is above my wood store so this is going to save my aging back. 😂😂

  • @hitomitanakafan7048
    @hitomitanakafan7048 11 місяців тому +5

    Great idea!

  • @markjacobsen605
    @markjacobsen605 9 місяців тому

    So many times I am disappointed watching these types of videos.
    This was a pleasant surprise. Keep up the good work!

  • @bulldog2200
    @bulldog2200 10 місяців тому +2

    Lol, sweet👍👍👍👍 "practical Polock" 😁

  • @Meisha-san
    @Meisha-san 10 місяців тому

    This broke the internet for me.
    Sir, thank you kindly for sharing this.

  • @danhemsworth7488
    @danhemsworth7488 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice work guy! Pretty slick. That maul kinda looks similar to one I got. Trooper 12 lb. You ever get elbow pain? I wrap some foam pipe insulation around my handle and gorilla tape over that. It stops that shockwave from going into your arms.

    • @bjmatush
      @bjmatush  8 місяців тому +1

      Fortunately no, never get elbow pain.

  • @antoniolopes8776
    @antoniolopes8776 8 місяців тому

    I wish I had some of that wood to make some woodwork. That would keep me warm (at least my heart...).

  • @mmmbass6068
    @mmmbass6068 9 місяців тому +2

    That’s brilliant. On that front though, unfortunately a lot of our hardwoods in Australia just can’t be split, even with a heavy head. Will keep it in mind for the older, softer stuff though. Great job.

    • @jimminyjemimah
      @jimminyjemimah 9 місяців тому

      Try the Fiskars splitting maul, it's awesome.

    • @mmmbass6068
      @mmmbass6068 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jimminyjemimah try coming over here and hand splitting most Eucalyptus! Sorry to say but it ain’t happening.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 8 місяців тому +1

    Strong guy to swing that heavy maul all those timea 👏💕👍⚒🌲🔥

  • @jamespuleo3269
    @jamespuleo3269 8 місяців тому

    I live an urban reality and don't have to deal with this type of work.
    But still, that was effing brilliant !! Thanks for posting ~~~

  • @campionoverbagh561
    @campionoverbagh561 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant
    Thanks for posting

  • @allkindsofoutdooractivities
    @allkindsofoutdooractivities 8 місяців тому

    Super tip! New to the channel and enjoy the content

  • @julesjames593
    @julesjames593 10 місяців тому +1

    Super-Double Brilliant!!!!! Thank You.

    • @fertysurfer
      @fertysurfer 8 місяців тому

      Nice bit of Newspeak. Orwell would have loved it.

  • @philippebruyere7918
    @philippebruyere7918 8 місяців тому

    Nice shot !!

  • @unclebob8419
    @unclebob8419 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice tip. I couldn't imagine doing that without a log splitter

    • @19Kamau79
      @19Kamau79 8 місяців тому +1

      I use axe, thought frozen blocks are splitting nicely in Scandinavian winter, only short daylight is challenging.

  • @FlyGuy2000
    @FlyGuy2000 8 місяців тому

    This is genius.

  • @clarkgarber5495
    @clarkgarber5495 8 місяців тому

    Dude's a genius

  • @stephransley4371
    @stephransley4371 8 місяців тому

    What a brilliant idea thanks for sharing.

  • @bobburnitt5761
    @bobburnitt5761 9 місяців тому

    That is pretty slick.

  • @PATCsawyer
    @PATCsawyer 10 місяців тому +3

    A tire is bulky, but a thrown retread....... now there's the sweet spot. Accommodates multiple rounds of different sizes and holds them all together while you bust them up.

  • @philip.garrison
    @philip.garrison 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant! I will definitely copy you. Thank you!!

  • @user-fh7co8kw6o
    @user-fh7co8kw6o 8 місяців тому +1

    Just wow!

  • @knife_knut
    @knife_knut 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant! 👍😎👍

  • @shonuffisthemaster
    @shonuffisthemaster 8 місяців тому +1

    good idea

  • @kevinnielsen1356
    @kevinnielsen1356 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant. Thanks

  • @claudiamcbride9746
    @claudiamcbride9746 8 місяців тому

    Damn, you're good.

  • @tenebraygrace4099
    @tenebraygrace4099 10 місяців тому +1

    That is so very excellent!

  • @gustafchurn8282
    @gustafchurn8282 10 місяців тому

    Slick! Nice upgrade for the job!

  • @lindajesse8250
    @lindajesse8250 8 місяців тому

    Witty Brad man.😊

  • @Heal_Hound
    @Heal_Hound 8 місяців тому

    Now, if he looked rich, this video would have 6 million views. Get that man a quarter-zip, and roll up the sleeves. Maybe agyle, maybe baby-blue.

  • @vonbuzz9009
    @vonbuzz9009 8 місяців тому

    WHAT A TIME SAVER !

  • @ComradeStiv
    @ComradeStiv 8 місяців тому

    Immediately saved under "Misc Clever Shit" 💪

  • @elikemohammed7181
    @elikemohammed7181 9 місяців тому

    Too smooth… 👍🏼

  • @usernamesarestoopid
    @usernamesarestoopid 10 місяців тому +2

    Pure genius.

  • @H.J.U.49
    @H.J.U.49 11 місяців тому +1

    Very good job and idea as well!😊💪

  • @CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes
    @CANNABISfreedomNOtaxes 8 місяців тому +1

    I dont know if it saves time, but it definitely saves the lower back.

  • @user-jt9qm1hk1z
    @user-jt9qm1hk1z 9 місяців тому

    Bravissimo ottima idea e ottima soluzione e ottimo lavoro....👍👏👏

  • @Brainchild69
    @Brainchild69 8 місяців тому

    Good idea.

  • @JohnDoe-ld8nr
    @JohnDoe-ld8nr 9 місяців тому

    Great video. Much easier to obtain than a used tire which tire change places are hesitant to give out due to fear of being sued.

    • @pcatful
      @pcatful 9 місяців тому

      Just borrow your neighbors spare.

  • @martinplaneando4581
    @martinplaneando4581 9 місяців тому

    Great tecnic thankyou for sharing it

  • @JoATTech
    @JoATTech 8 місяців тому

    If you got smaller pieces then the splitting tire is a way to go ... you never bend down to pickup the splits anymore.

  • @d.b.1176
    @d.b.1176 10 місяців тому +1

    Like a boss!!!

  • @wcmarsh5692
    @wcmarsh5692 9 місяців тому

    Hmmm, how about leaving the chain on and rolling it right to the shed ? Brilliant system 👍

    • @jim.h
      @jim.h 9 місяців тому +1

      On other comments he says that that's what he does. He only took it off to show us the end result.

  • @ryhol5417
    @ryhol5417 9 місяців тому

    Oh that’s a good idea especially for large sections like that

  • @paulcharlo9346
    @paulcharlo9346 8 місяців тому

    Game changer 👍😁

  • @msd_kvni436
    @msd_kvni436 10 місяців тому +1

    man,that axe is damn heavy

  • @prorityfeed3210
    @prorityfeed3210 9 місяців тому

    Outstanding.

  • @austinl.2703
    @austinl.2703 10 місяців тому +3

    If the base log was shorter you could have more downward force with the same amount of effort.
    Maybe ?

    • @bjmatush
      @bjmatush  10 місяців тому +5

      I only swing as hard as I need to, not as hard as I can. I can definitely swing harder, but it's better to work smarter, not harder.

    • @user-mv4be1tc2u
      @user-mv4be1tc2u 9 місяців тому

      ​@@bjmatushyep, that's why I've always used a 10 or 12 lb maul , let it do the work👍

  • @jonathancarter6696
    @jonathancarter6696 8 місяців тому

    Genius. thx!

  • @scottkinkead6324
    @scottkinkead6324 10 місяців тому +3

    Try that with some oak , let me know how it works out for ya

    • @awboat
      @awboat 9 місяців тому +1

      I split a lot of white oak, this would not work too well. Nor with some of the hickory I use. I finally got a 28 ton hydraulic splitter. And even then it will struggle.

    • @douellette7960
      @douellette7960 9 місяців тому +1

      Yes he obviously used a round that was super easy to split for demo purposes. Short round, perfectly straight grained, easy to split species. I've always used bungees like this but with oak and hickory that weren't straight like this. It's a great to show this technique but it's not exactly a novel idea and viewers will not be able to replicate this

  • @themonsterunderyourbed9408
    @themonsterunderyourbed9408 9 місяців тому

    Yeah, but there's something satisfying about the two halves flying apart halfway across your yard after bringing the axe down.

  • @xxlxpman
    @xxlxpman 10 місяців тому +2

    Buckin Billy Ray doesn't need a chain and bungee...

  • @mogzofanarchy2969
    @mogzofanarchy2969 9 місяців тому

    Just like that👏🏽💪🏽.

  • @cedarvalleyoutdoors
    @cedarvalleyoutdoors 9 місяців тому

    I like it. Good job.

  • @postalinVT
    @postalinVT 9 місяців тому

    WOW !!! Way cool.

  • @jbnrusnya_should_be_punished
    @jbnrusnya_should_be_punished 11 місяців тому +2

    not bad, not bad

  • @robertboykin1828
    @robertboykin1828 10 місяців тому

    heated my homes for 2 years, real good exercise, BUT, I wish I thought of this.

  • @ralphemerson497
    @ralphemerson497 10 місяців тому +1

    Enjoy this while you’re young, as an old timer now, the body can’t do it any longer.

    • @eh6971
      @eh6971 10 місяців тому

      May I ask what year you rolled of the production line?😅 I'm 34 now and starting to get little problems. Like shoulder and knee.

    • @miladne1092
      @miladne1092 9 місяців тому

      All this can be adjusted, I am 54 and still climb trees, ride 40 mile bike trip, split wood....

  • @thomasharrison72
    @thomasharrison72 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant

  • @mattybugs
    @mattybugs 6 місяців тому

    I finished the log before you finished wrapping.

  • @2wheelfox
    @2wheelfox 9 місяців тому

    Simple but genius

  • @jamiemay6065
    @jamiemay6065 10 місяців тому

    Pretty cool method. 👍

  • @7viewerlogic670
    @7viewerlogic670 9 місяців тому

    Cool.

  • @m.i.6249
    @m.i.6249 9 місяців тому

    Klasse idee

  • @johns3106
    @johns3106 8 місяців тому

    Works great on a clear piece of ash…but how does it work with a knotty piece of sugar maple that you’ve really got to wale on?

  • @nigelparker5886
    @nigelparker5886 9 місяців тому

    Great idea, but I bet the wood needs to be properly dry eh!?

  • @luciaconk
    @luciaconk 8 місяців тому

    Sorcerery: he is a witch!

  • @jacoblagergren7658
    @jacoblagergren7658 8 місяців тому

    Genius

  • @bquade70
    @bquade70 9 місяців тому

    You mean I've been splitting wood for forty years and......🤣

  • @zenjon7892
    @zenjon7892 10 місяців тому

    Dude! Where has this hack been all my life!! Also, this is a safety thing; I had a log of Silver Maple blow apart and hit me in the ankle and it hurt like a B****!

  • @Nomadcreations
    @Nomadcreations 9 місяців тому

    Good idea but why Not Just LAY The Log against something solid (Tree, Building Foundation, etcss) & Whack It side-ways? Then Kick the smaller pieces out of the way as you continue wacking the Big Piece into Smaller ones?

  • @glensanmarcos708
    @glensanmarcos708 10 місяців тому

    I once saw a vid (can't find it anymore) where a guy put about 12 rounds on the ground, lashed them all, and he split all the rounds without handling any of them...

  • @alexandrechagasmoreira3780
    @alexandrechagasmoreira3780 10 місяців тому +1

    👏👍

  • @aubreywilliams6153
    @aubreywilliams6153 9 місяців тому

    An old tire I find is as good or better cos you can put alot of smaller logs in at once, try it you can see if you like it.

    • @themonsterunderyourbed9408
      @themonsterunderyourbed9408 9 місяців тому

      Why couldn't you use the chain and Bungie on a bunch of smaller logs together too?

  • @mlindsay527
    @mlindsay527 10 місяців тому +2

    Ash?

  • @LucidDreamer54321
    @LucidDreamer54321 8 місяців тому +1

    A good tool to have for the -post-Biden- post-apocalyptic world.

  • @John-wr6yo
    @John-wr6yo 10 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant,just brilliant