As a pre-teen and teen, I learned how to read the wood and place the wedges. Later on, it was a routine chore that gave me crazy upper body strength. It shaped my physique that, to a degree, I still carry today. Fond memories....looking back, that is.
I remember growing up and using wedges splitting axe and splitting maul on ours. Me and my brother would have a contest to see who could split and stack more and fastest.
So i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the 4 lbs. Cone wedge! Study the log, fine deep cracks to start at > I also recommend a 8 lbs. sledge hammer with a long handle. The shorter handle take more whack. a long handle sledge hammer, can split it with 1 hit Got more force working for ya. > Lots people don't have control of a hammer. They swing at it hopping they hit it. DON'T DO THAT. Take the hammer hold it out to object your hitting. To get the right distance. THEN WHACK IT. >> Its like holding a golf club. Be comfortable with the swing, keeping your eyes 👀on the object!
That another thing about the clone wedges or what i call Diamond wedge. They don't mushroom out causing pieces of metal flying! Plus the point make it lots easier to start. and with in 3 hit the log is split
@@Robinson-Homestead Lowes has the ones i bought> if you can wait 3 weeks, Harbor Freight has them for like 6 buck. Mine cost 17 dollars at Lowes YVW friend
I had huge ash rounds that would not accept the wedges so I got em started with the maul, then put the wedge into the split started by the maul. It was also easier working from the outside-in rather than splitting them in the middle. In other words, I chipped off the edges and worked inward because the center was too hard or maybe still too damp, don't know, but it's all split now.
As a pre-teen and teen, I learned how to read the wood and place the wedges. Later on, it was a routine chore that gave me crazy upper body strength. It shaped my physique that, to a degree, I still carry today. Fond memories....looking back, that is.
It sure is hard work, thanks for watching.
You are right, that locust is tough, but it’s great for an overnight burn. Thanks for the video Kevin, be well my friend.
yeah Hatch there is nothing like locust wood, thanks for watching.
I remember growing up and using wedges splitting axe and splitting maul on ours. Me and my brother would have a contest to see who could split and stack more and fastest.
That's some hard work my friend for sure thanks for sharing.
When we cut wood a long time ago we just splitting maul right on that natural crack, and for the tough pieces use a wedge, stay warm my friend
Great tip!
Nice overview and tips. I always appreciate good info. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Daryl.
Awesome video Kevin good job keep
It up friend
Thanks 👍 Joe.
ALSO ... splitting wedges can be used as mini-anvils in the home workshop ...
Good tip Russ thanks
So i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the 4 lbs. Cone wedge! Study the log, fine deep cracks to start at > I also recommend a 8 lbs. sledge hammer with a long handle. The shorter handle take more whack. a long handle sledge hammer, can split it with 1 hit Got more force working for ya. > Lots people don't have control of a hammer. They swing at it hopping they hit it. DON'T DO THAT. Take the hammer hold it out to object your hitting. To get the right distance. THEN WHACK IT. >> Its like holding a golf club. Be comfortable with the swing, keeping your eyes 👀on the object!
Thanks for the comment and watching.
That another thing about the clone wedges or what i call Diamond wedge. They don't mushroom out causing pieces of metal flying! Plus the point make it lots easier to start. and with in 3 hit the log is split
Thanks for the info my friend.
@@Robinson-Homestead Lowes has the ones i bought> if you can wait 3 weeks, Harbor Freight has them for like 6 buck. Mine cost 17 dollars at Lowes YVW friend
What is brand ot that splitting wedge you are using ??? are they still available to buy today ??
I couldn't say because most of them came from yard sales or flea markets.
What eles could you use to fix the mushroom
Здравия желаю.
Кувалда для таких клиньев маленькая. Их вес соизмерим. И рукоять надо чуть длинней, менее травмоопасно будет.
just had my 2 wedges sharpened and they look sharp, but i cannot get them to go in to the wood. They just bounce out
Some wood is just very very hard to split I wish I could help you more thanks for the comment.
@@Robinson-Homestead
Try using a saw to make a kerf cut
Or baton a axe or hatchet to make a kerf cut across diameter that may help too
I had huge ash rounds that would not accept the wedges so I got em started with the maul, then put the wedge into the split started by the maul. It was also easier working from the outside-in rather than splitting them in the middle. In other words, I chipped off the edges and worked inward because the center was too hard or maybe still too damp, don't know, but it's all split now.
Get a 10" piece of American Hornbeam if you want a real challenge.
That's ok thanks for the comment.
They will all burn 🔥
Thanks for watching.