Excellent explanation. Excellent advice. This is a well "put together" presentation. I cannot over stress the need for steel toe shoes. They are cheap but worth millions. Eye protection is equally cheap and also well worth it. Even professionals have accidents and injuries. Don't take short cuts. Splitting wood is a lot more dangerous that it would appear. You can die from complications from a broken femur or shin bone. A wood splitting ax or maul can glance off and hit an artery.
Nigel is correct. I don't laugh at safety. I am all for it. Cutting/splitting fire wood for over 20 years. Chain saw accidents happen very quickly. And can b life threating. I have not had 1 accident dropping trees, bucking them, or splitting wood. Yes I have come close, but wearing the proper equipment made the difference. Keep on keeping on John, U set a good example.
Having had a few wet days this week, inspired by your video, I made one of these babies. It certainly reduces the amount of bending one has to do. Your idea of drilling holes to drain the water is something I hadn't seen before. Thanks for sharing.
You probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of months :)
I use the same method, only slightly different. I use 2 bolts on one side, so I can lift the tire from the other side and easily remove the bark coming of the logs.
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 I use 3 truck tyres with the inner walls removed stack them on top of each other and fill them up with rounds, split away,until the top one is split, remove and work your way down, brilliant for saving your back,🇮🇪🇮🇪
Great tips, thank you for sharing. Also, safety is an issue that’s better taken seriously because we don’t know how extensive the consequences will be when we disregard them.
Thanks. When I was planning the project I imagined striking a log and having muddy water and mosquito larvae flying up into my face. It didn't seem like a pleasant option.
thanks for the video...gave me some new ideas about the tire method which I already use. one thing I would suggest is that you need to completely and tightly stuff the tire with wood. that way all the wood stands up straight even after splitting. you can just circle the tire as you split and have a lot of wood done rather than one log at a time.
***** it is much quicker and its really safer as well since the logs wont accidentally bounce out in my experience, they hold each other in. thansk again for taking the time to post your video.
Get yourself a truck tyre with the inner walls removed,place on level concrete,fill with rounds and split away,I stack 3 on top of each other and fill with rounds, great way to keep all the wood together and safes your back no end 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Tip: nail in 3 or 4 rectangular shaped 2x4 pieces along the perimeter of your splitting stump. Then anchor the tire into these pieces, being sure they're far enough to the edge of the stump that you won't hit em and break em to pieces with your splitting tool over time. This will both help hold chunks of wood inside the tire when splitting NO ESCAPEES!! (so you don't have to bend over and pick them up after you split them) and also allows you to brush dirt and wood debris off your splitting stump with a small sweep or a gloved hand. Don't have to tip that heavy splitting stump upside down to get it cleaned out!
That's basically what I did. I also lay mine down on it's side so that the tire tread is on the ground when I am not using it. I drilled a large hole (like 2 inches) in the tread to drain water and I always make sure that hole is down when it's on its side. Then I chock the log up off the ground with a couple of wedges of firewood. That way I avoid most of the problems he was having that made it necessary to replace the log.
Might wonder over to my local tyre centre and see what's rolling about tomorrow... what where those measurements again ... 24" with 4" side-walls was is?
What kind of wood stove are you using? I don't recall seeing a video on it. Seems like you generally split your wood down fairly small. Thanks for the videos.
I'm really happy with my workshop, but I keep on to isolate it in full speed and hope to be finished before winter. But it is over 1000 square feet and I have type 100 other things to fix
I've been using a similar set-up recently but have noticed I'm taking out some big dings from the edge of my maul. Realized that of course the edge of the tyre contains steel beads and that's what has been causing the damage. Did you remove the beads? Thanks!
Yea, I don't weedwack with safety glasses or goggles but I have prescription glasses that help a bit. Sometimes I get a random bit of grass to land on them. I haven't had any major problems. Hopefully I never will.
Yea, the best way to learn is have something go wrong. Unfortunately that's the best way to learn. That's how I will always remember not to do something or be cautious.
Shave the head and join the rest of us bald dudes!! Just don't get sunburnt!! And mad props for safety glasses. You won't catch my bald head without them resting on it and ready to go. (Nearly had eye ripped out but glasses saved it. Cheek was glued shut and stitches on eyesocket fixed me up!)
Excellent explanation. Excellent advice. This is a well "put together" presentation. I cannot over stress the need for steel toe shoes. They are cheap but worth millions. Eye protection is equally cheap and also well worth it. Even professionals have accidents and injuries. Don't take short cuts. Splitting wood is a lot more dangerous that it would appear. You can die from complications from a broken femur or shin bone. A wood splitting ax or maul can glance off and hit an artery.
Nigel is correct. I don't laugh at safety. I am all for it. Cutting/splitting fire wood for over 20 years. Chain saw accidents happen very quickly. And can b life threating. I have not had 1 accident dropping trees, bucking them, or splitting wood. Yes I have come close, but wearing the proper equipment made the difference. Keep on keeping on John, U set a good example.
Right on.
Having had a few wet days this week, inspired by your video, I made one of these babies. It certainly reduces the amount of bending one has to do. Your idea of drilling holes to drain the water is something I hadn't seen before. Thanks for sharing.
You probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can stream pretty much all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of months :)
@Dayton Rowen yup, been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)
I finally made a splitting log with a tire mounted exactly like yours. Good info, and it works great. Thanks!
I use the same method, only slightly different. I use 2 bolts on one side, so I can lift the tire from the other side and easily remove the bark coming of the logs.
Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 I use 3 truck tyres with the inner walls removed stack them on top of each other and fill them up with rounds, split away,until the top one is split, remove and work your way down, brilliant for saving your back,🇮🇪🇮🇪
Great tips, thank you for sharing. Also, safety is an issue that’s better taken seriously because we don’t know how extensive the consequences will be when we disregard them.
I like the holes in the tire so the water drains out. Good idea.
Thanks. When I was planning the project I imagined striking a log and having muddy water and mosquito larvae flying up into my face. It didn't seem like a pleasant option.
Milwaukee hole dozer will burn through anything, man I love those things! This is a cool technique, great job!
nice video. Thanks very much. I use 6x6s but I might try this as a permanent set up near my wood pile. Thanks for emphasizing safety.
thanks for the video...gave me some new ideas about the tire method which I already use. one thing I would suggest is that you need to completely and tightly stuff the tire with wood. that way all the wood stands up straight even after splitting. you can just circle the tire as you split and have a lot of wood done rather than one log at a time.
***** it is much quicker and its really safer as well since the logs wont accidentally bounce out in my experience, they hold each other in. thansk again for taking the time to post your video.
This is what I do as well. Fill that tire up.
Just rewatched this video. Going to be putting one together tomorrow. Great video!
It's a life changing process. You'll never go back.
First time I've ever seen someone split wood wearing a button down shirt, khakis and a belt. :)
I've seen guys on UA-cam doing it in shorts and sandals.... :-)
Cool Vid, liked the intro with the "good old times". Thanks for sharing!
Get yourself a truck tyre with the inner walls removed,place on level concrete,fill with rounds and split away,I stack 3 on top of each other and fill with rounds, great way to keep all the wood together and safes your back no end 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
I always fillup the tire full with small logs
That'll work a treat... been thinking about treating myself to a tyre splitter log ... cheers chap :o)
Awe, the beginning made me cry.
Me too. I had some great memories with that chopping block. You always remember your first chopping block.
I got to get a tire!! Thanks John!
Tip: nail in 3 or 4 rectangular shaped 2x4 pieces along the perimeter of your splitting stump. Then anchor the tire into these pieces, being sure they're far enough to the edge of the stump that you won't hit em and break em to pieces with your splitting tool over time. This will both help hold chunks of wood inside the tire when splitting NO ESCAPEES!! (so you don't have to bend over and pick them up after you split them) and also allows you to brush dirt and wood debris off your splitting stump with a small sweep or a gloved hand. Don't have to tip that heavy splitting stump upside down to get it cleaned out!
That's basically what I did. I also lay mine down on it's side so that the tire tread is on the ground when I am not using it. I drilled a large hole (like 2 inches) in the tread to drain water and I always make sure that hole is down when it's on its side. Then I chock the log up off the ground with a couple of wedges of firewood. That way I avoid most of the problems he was having that made it necessary to replace the log.
Thanks Murr
Might wonder over to my local tyre centre and see what's rolling about tomorrow... what where those measurements again ... 24" with 4" side-walls was is?
What kind of wood stove are you using? I don't recall seeing a video on it. Seems like you generally split your wood down fairly small. Thanks for the videos.
I have the logs and I have old car tires. Wondering what to do this weekend
believe or not, but I do not have any angle drill. But I have a cheap-angle attachment for drilling machine
I'm really happy with my workshop, but I keep on to isolate it in full speed and hope to be finished before winter. But it is over 1000 square feet and I have type 100 other things to fix
I have two barn on about 8000sf, which is good, but there is much work to maintain
you can use a really thick regular wood/metal bit....doesnt have to be a hole saw or paddle bit or anything fancy
nice job 👍👌🌟
That wood is so easy to split, I wonder if Encino tree wood would be that easy?
another nice video!
Now, if I could only get my mail to go through the wood and not twist 2" in!
Thanks for telling how to do it
you need cordless makita impact drill it works
Newbee!
Thank you👍🏻
I've been using a similar set-up recently but have noticed I'm taking out some big dings from the edge of my maul. Realized that of course the edge of the tyre contains steel beads and that's what has been causing the damage. Did you remove the beads? Thanks!
I think I remember you saying you live in Holden? Well if you do I live in Worcester right next to you.
I always think your a safety sally but I know it's the right thing to do.
Yea, I don't weedwack with safety glasses or goggles but I have prescription glasses that help a bit. Sometimes I get a random bit of grass to land on them. I haven't had any major problems. Hopefully I never will.
I've also gotten hit in the forehead with a wood chip but it was an one time occurrence as well. When I had just gotten the new weed wacker.
Yea, the best way to learn is have something go wrong. Unfortunately that's the best way to learn. That's how I will always remember not to do something or be cautious.
I think the height of your log has to be set with your height, so you hit the wood square
Those who mock a Safety Sally are usually those who end up using an axe blade for their comb.
Did you remove the wire from that goes around the tire?
Shave the head and join the rest of us bald dudes!! Just don't get sunburnt!! And mad props for safety glasses. You won't catch my bald head without them resting on it and ready to go. (Nearly had eye ripped out but glasses saved it. Cheek was glued shut and stitches on eyesocket fixed me up!)
I need to do this
Great video what axe is that?
+Land Designs Unlimited LLC ok thanks.
Safety is for softies. I been holding logs between my feet for years and I still got most of my toes left...
walter starts at 6am
I just two normal nails to hold tyre why make it complicated dude and who cares about the water 😅 getting stuck
It is rot, and ants only come after the rot is there first.
Only fools laugh at safety.
Don't use that tire again. It will leak.
LOL!