Trying the council tool splitting wedge does it work? (Surprising results)
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- Опубліковано 25 гру 2024
- As the old saying goes “theres more then one way to skin a cat”. And I figure I would try something a little new which is the council tool 5lb splitting wedge. These big green knotty pieces of firewood can be abit awkward to handle at times on my little splitter. So I figure I give it a go on splitting them into smaller pieces with the wedge to make it a little easier and little bit of fun exercise.
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Speaking from years of experience using iron wedges for splitting logs (not just for firewood), two things: If you keep working with the wedge in the center, you will eventually find a log that lets you bury the wedge but refuses to split - and then your wedge is thoroughly stuck and you'll have a time getting it out again. Second thing, the top of the wedge will mushroom over time, unless you just don't use it ;) And when it does, you'll want to take a file to it, or a grinder, because the edges of that flare around the top can and do break off and come flying with potentially painful results.
I always have extra wedges!
Like 13…yes, fill up that Wood Shed! I’m using a Yardworks Electric Splitter. You are getting quite a work-out with that tool and method!
@@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead yeah nothing wrong with a little exercise haha! Check out my shorts a little while ago on my electric wood splitter it’s a king Canada.
@@ATGSAWMILL I’ll do that Allan. Stay SAFE👷🏻♂️⚠️
My 1st time seeing your channel. Good content! I'm a wedge and sledge guy as well on big rounds. The Counsil Tool wedge seems to be holding up well. I typically use an Estwing Super Splitter or an Ochsenkopf aluminum spiral wedge. I just split a couple of face cords of White Ash which popped nicely, and a face cord of Green Ash that was a spiral growth tree which was miserable to work with. Keep up the good work!!
@@nailpounder3013 thank you so much! I was debating on getting the eastwing but settled on the council wedge seems to be doing good so far!
I have 2 of those, I never use themes to much time consuming, I use a 7 Tone electric splitter or an heavy ax and sometimes if they have though knots I help with chainsaw.
Yeah those are always good options to! thought I give this a try seems to do good even in the knotty stuff I was quite surprised
Works good Allan.........a little bit of work there but some really good burning......show us what you are burning the wood in............
Awesome video
Great video Allan. We will have to build some rails for both of the kinetic splitters.
@@shanejanes9332 I like that idea!