Log Splitting The Bushcraft Way
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Lonnie shows how he splits a 5 foot long log using bushcrafted tools. Step by step demonstration of what to look for in a log and how to then make the tools (wedges) from materials found in the woods that are required to split the log.
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Hello my name is Lonnie and My wife is Connie.
Here at Far North Bushcraft And Survival you will learn about many long forgotten tricks and tips of the old time woodsmen. Not only will you learn about bushcraft / woodcraft but you will learn many things that will help you to survive in less than ideal "survival" situations as well. Come along and sit with me by the campfire as I delve into these subjects in a way that you can easily learn to then do yourself.
I will show you how to make shelters, gather food, use wild medicines as well as start fires with or without matches, lighters, ferro rods, etc
Thanks Lonnie! I always wanted to see how to split a log such as this one and your video was perfect...step-by-step!!! You make it look easy, but I know that it wasn't for you or other bushcrafters from loooong ago! Tough work, tough individuals who made our country strong! Thanks again for the video and all you and your lovely wife do!!!
Great instruction Lonnie. I have a few logs to split tomorrow for the cabin
Very cool, splitting wood with wood. Love that sound of crackling.
Nice! Can't wait to see what you do with the splits!
my fav channel on youtube
Very enjoyable video. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing!
That's what I often do when I need to split firewood and I don't have an axe or a big knife - instead of batoning the poor blade I make an incision, and then beat a wedge in. Works every time, it's more effective and doesn't endanger the knife.
Oh I can see it with a smile...5 foot long benches. A little work on the seat and we would have a great bench. Or the beginnings of a floor. Or flipped over so the flat part is laying on the ground for a garden path marker (one on each side of the path with 4 inch deep rounds cut to lay in between the makers.) My wife sees a flower planter by taking out some of the middle section. Placed together they would make a great table. Is this lame or just an old man talking. Well I'd be happy to hear other thoughts on what could be done with them!
Always do 👍👍👍👍👍😁 Thanks.
Great video. Can you show splitting it into planks?
I may do a video of that but make no promises since our summer has hardly began but yet is full and speeding up with many things that need to be accomplished. We have out of state company coming for a month and I am needing to prepare for a three hundred mile boat trip this summer on the Yukon river. The boat motor is new and needs some trips before hand to break the motor in and put some time on it so that I can get an understanding of fuel burn rates and speed to expect before making the big trip. several of my upcoming videos will probably be centered around backcountry trips with the boat.
Can you use wooden wedges to make 2 extra splits parallel to this one, so as to turn the log into 4 thick planks, like for an Indian plank house? Or would you need a metal froe for that, since it wouldn't be through the center? I'm curious if wooden wedges could split out planks accurately, or would they turn somehow?
It will follow the grain of the wood , so this is not the way to make planks
Like DP says, it does follow the grain of the wood. You will need to chose a tree that is not twisted. This tree that I used in this video is quite straight for around here but yet it is still twisted somewhat. I may do a video where I show how to split a plank off of this but I make no promises. The summer is speeding up And I have some big trips planned for the boat including a 300 mile Yukon river trip which I need to prepare for including trips to break in the new motor before hand.
Thanks for the reply Lonnie, and love your channel, btw! If you end up with time to split off planks, I think that would be very interesting. I can find videos where various people hew planks (i.e., only one plank per log, plus hewing off a lot of chips), and videos showing Indian plank houses already built or assembling the planks, but cannot find any showing how they would have split a log into multiple planks with primitive tools.
There is another way to split log wedging the end face like in this video ua-cam.com/video/bITElb4l_SY/v-deo.html 8:00 That wood was prepared to made ski. Self made boat from one piece of wood is also interesting.
You have to really want to split that log.
Nice video. Civilization is overrated.
Yeah, making the wedges right is a skill in it's own. Well done.
that cracking is most satisfying to hear :p
Fantastic example of a Simple Machine, the Inclined Plane at work in full effect
Using this many wedges is similar to "teamwork." Strength through teamwork and teamwork with strength. Thanks again Lonnie and Connie, I would never have thought about this on my own. Peace be with you.
It's amazing how much we've gotten away from old school methods of doing things in favor of chain saws or lumber yard boards. A little know how goes a long way.
THEM WEDGES ARE CALLED A GLUT, YOU BEAT THE FIRE OUT OF IT, THATS WHERE YA GET A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT, GRANDAD SAID TO START FROM THE BASE AND IT'LL SPLIT EASIER AND STRAIGHTER, MAYBE I'M BACKWARDS, BUT ANYWAYS BROTHER, ALWAYS INTERESTING, AS LONG AS YOU BEEN DOIN THIS, ITS GOTTA BE HARD FINDING SOMETHIN NEW
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It is like you are making music. You have a very cool channel.
In the Matanuska Valley (Alaska) there is Wolverine Creek, and about 10 miles upstream from the road, there is a fork going to 2 different glaciers (which are both 10 miles farther).
There you will see a cabin, half made with this method, and I did it.
The table and bed were made flat with this technique, along with the sod covered roof, which I laided half logs down to cover with dirt and moss. The walls were vertical logs.
I did that over 30 yrs ago, and the original cabin was already over 40 yrs old. I made it twice it's size. Back when I laid into the wedges, and the logs popped like ice.
I don't think I would be able to do things like that again, but I remember it like yesterday.
The stats for that cabin are... 61.632338, 148.846235 as per looking at google earth.
If anyone goes there, I'd love to know how it's doing.
that is why i don't batton with my knife,
if i had to split something,i use this methode
nicely done Lonnie
Thanks Lonnie, never imagined one can split a log with tools made by a hatchet and a folding saw! Maybe some grease would help?
Really appreciate the polite way you end your videos. Wish you both health and happiness.
Well Lonnie, although I’m in the field right now I want to take the time to report that I just successfully split a crazy heavy 7” diameter 6’ log using the method you described. Like yours, my log was part of a much larger piece. So heavy I couldn’t carry it. Mine didn’t have the nice check like yours but there were some faint ones.
The wedge information you provided, not too narrow, not too thick, not too steep, letting the wedge do the work and not driving it.... as a result of that info everything worked out great! I split it at the sight and while I had to make two trips to get both pieces... I got both pieces.
I have to tell you Lonnie, I’m pretty darn proud of myself. At 63, I didn’t think I’d be doing this stuff but I am and it’s great!!
Thank you for your hard work and for making me better.
I love these types of videos. Some people don't realize just how much work went into the simplest of tasks. Not many of today's people would survived if they had to put forth that much effort..lol Just shows these tasks can be done with a little perseverance. Keep teachin'.. I'm still learnin'........
Nice work,Lonnie.I use the hardwood for the wedges,couse we have around here some
Thanks for this great video. Always fun to see all the amazing ways you can do things. Big hugs!
Awesome way to make useful materials for tables, benches, etc!
Love the sound of that log cracking and groaning. Splitting wood with wood...
Is that like fighting fire with fire? Great vid as always professor. TFS and be well!
Cool. I made a couple of small Maple wedges (2") some years ago. I use a heavy baton and they come in handy from time to time. If I did more splitting or driving stakes into the ground, I'd make a Maul. I like the looks of a Maul. Thanks!
Great demo, Lonnie :-)
Hey Lonnie. I love your channel I've been watching for about a year now and I can see you do a really good job with everything that you do it's very telling that you know what's up and have a lot of wisdom in what you say. I was in the army for a few years and learned a lot of these basics but the way you explain things really helps me out. Your videos have inspired me to get up off my ass and get out into the woods again. Thanks man take care.
Again, very educational and informative. Thanks for sharing. Mabuhay!
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Great video sir thanks for sharing ! I read about this in a few books and always wanted to try it , after your instructions it will be easier for me to do it ! Thanks !
Have a nice day
Nick
HF Survival School III
Just Gandalf Teaching us how to split a log
Excellent Demonstration Lonnie! Thank you for sharing as always my friend! Take care.
But what to do when there are no cracks in the stem?
make one with your axe
I thought the idea is, not to use an axe.
Cemi Cemal, good idea, thanks.
Nord , how you make the wedges if you dont use axe ?
Mora kife ;-)
Hi Lonnie, another great and authentic demonstration of a classic technique, clear explanation my friend, so thanks for sharing, take care, Taro
Very good Lonnie!
GREAT STUFF HAVE A GOOD WEEK YOURSELF
Nicely done using primitive tools. Always enjoy a challenge and next time I come across a split tree I'll give this a try. Benches are a summer project and would sure like a couple done this way. Even in a survival situation that becomes long term, creature comforts are very important, good stuff to know for sure, thanks Lonnie.
ty for sharing this great video
Lonnie what a great video! Thanks for sharing.. Splitting with wedges is a great technique. I use it allot in my neck of the woods when working with a small axe. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.. I love your delivery style, a born teacher!
All the Best,
BCB
Nicely done Lonnie, good to know for sure....
Done like a true Woodsman. Thank you brother!
Thumbs up from me. A lot of work forcdure. Looking forward to seeing what you endup doing with it.
That's pretty awesome!
Nice to see someone giving some love to wedges. There are loads of youtube clips of folks batoning knives through big bits of wood that could be split so much easier if they just used their knives to make a wedge!
That sound of the wood splitting is such a gratifying sound
Hey question for you. I will leave this short and try not to get detailed. Would you rather buy old USA made axes/hatchets (at least the head) and refurbish them yourself or buy new from a brand you trust such as I dunno...estwing for example or perhaps something more higher end that is modern?
Personally I prefer to buy new but I have a buddy that just loves to restore old axes and hatchets so it really is a matter of personal preference. There is no right way or wrong way. The Estwing is probably not considered a prime axe by the purists but my Estwing camp axe has served me *VERY* well for over 30 years. It has ridden many miles insnowmachines boats, 4 wheelers and Argos and because of it's construction type, It has held up well. My hatchet is a Husqvarna and I am very pleased with it as well though it is quite heavy for back packing everyday.
Wolvenmoon I prefer a heavy Tomahawk.
Far North Bushcraft And Survival. Those axes and rock picks are tough but the vibration gets aggrivating. They are solid as a....rock😃 I have to use a big Khukuri because I walk on crutches and can't safely swing a larger axe. The Khuk weighs 2 pounds but hey😃
Great demonstration Lonnie. I have been thinking about making a video about the uses for wooden wedges. Won't be as good as you video of course....Thanks for sharing
No it wont be as good as mine.......It will be *much better*. lol I enjoy your approach to problems and the way you handle them. Your videos are very easy to follow and understand.
Wonderful, simple & to the point as always! They look to me to be begging to be benches.
Say Heah Lonnie, First of all, Hug your Mrs. for me and Wish her a Sweet Mothers Day from me will ya.,,.
Took more effort than I thought. That Spruce is so some tough stuff for being so light weight. I made a hiking staff for my 5 summer months in Alaska from a piece of Black Spruce. That staff was both strong and light weight.
great job Lonnie!
Nicely demonstrated sir! Thank you for sharing! Best wishes mate
Sorry to say this but you look like gandalf Without a pointed hat . ? ,😅😅😆😆 By the way nice video ..
LonnIe i'm sure I could here a tune as you were playing that log and wedge musical device LOL
cheers Lonnie... regards Maff
Great way to make skis, bow staves, etc. Didn't know to start at the crown end, until now. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
Juss figured out how I can improve my game of "Whack-a-Mole"...Thanks Lonnie!
That is what I call 0l' School, Lonnie. Really alot of work, the ol' Way of do'in thing's. = )
Hi Lonnie! One question: how much time did it take more or less? (counting cutting the tree, wedges and hammer too)
BTW, excellent video, thanks for sharing!
All those steps occurred at different times and different days so it is hard to know for sure. maybe around an hour to an hour and a half.
good to know, thanks :)
hi ,lonnie,i'm always on your videos,thank you ,from far-far Europa ,Hungary , Budapest,the capitol,bye-bye to the next video,an old oldfurniture-restorer.
Useful. Nice.
so awesome Mr Lonnie.....joy to watch an almost forgotten skill being utilized in a realistic setting.....thank you!
Lonnie your the man. Thanks buddy that will be used👍🏼
Thank you for your videos. Since you invited us to call the mallet anything we wanted... I would call it a "beetle". Sometimes spelled 'betel' And the 'wedges'?, I would call these 'gluts'. (just to be formal).
That is really cool. That log was split smooth enough to make two camp benches. Nice.
+Lonnie Do you have your own Store, as in shop where people can buy equipment or clothing? Or can you put us in touch with people in U.K. or those places that you previously mentioned (surplus ex-forces etc.) so we can look? Thank You.
I'm so glad you posted this! Great advice! :)
Hey Lonnie, how you doin? I just finished splitting a 22 inch poplar log using your video as a guide. I started with metal wedges I have then switched to wood wedges I made from some of the limbs . Splitting logs is hard work for us old guys. After I got it split all the way through from end to end it was still held together by some splinters big as 1 X 4's. I tried one slab to a tree and the other to the winch on my Jeep and pulled it apart. After that I realized I had just missed a good chance to use a Bush craft winch like you showed in one of your other videos. Have a great summer while it last.
Nice vid, thanks Lonnie. I split a log some what smaller then that maybe 6" in dia. but it had no crack in it. I began with my boys ax and then with my BK2 knife and then wedges but my wedges were thinner then those you made and broke to easily. I think those wedges would have made my job easier even though it was hard wood. Anyway thanks I did learn something. That's why I watch your vids.
If you listen, while he is tapping wedges you can hear the log splitting. Useful method. Greay video Lonnie!! Again... Lol
perfect :)
tomorrow there will be videos from Big Footers saying they heard knocking and there must be a large colony of Sasquatch nearby. thanks for the video Lonnie. I hope everyone has a great Mother's Day!
Great video, Thanks! The first time I tried this, it was out of necessity and I didn't know what I was doing. I did the whole log at once (not working from one end to the other). It worked, but it was a BEAR of a job. I like your way much better!
God be with you. you and your wife are home in the cold. Me I can't handle the cold.
I do like all that you do. popcorn was the best. If she said no. And you do your own.
I would been in the floor lmao...
KEEP UP doing what you do. west tn. here. please don't stop.
Me I love hot weather lol.
Hello Lonny
Thanks for the video
I have Split logs very often and it is very heavy work .
But thank the new technic i have a Hydraulik splittingmashine at home.
But if you need to Split a log in the wild the old school way is the only way to do it
All the best
Yours Frank
If what you did was able to be seen as beauty - - well,, beautiful..
Hey Lonnie another great video. I have a suggestion for you, I think I would try putting the log up on the stump so it wouldn't bounce so much when you're driving the wedges in, it looks like you're losing a lot of energy from your mallet.
Thanks for sharing ! Always enjoy your videos and have gleaned a lot from everything you post. Good stuff !!
Another great video Lonnie! Just wondering if splitting that log with 2 or 4 more wedges would be faster for you? Just a thought... Best wishes to you and Connie! Keep the videos coming!
Excellent idea, and you could really hear that would crack itself up.
thanks
non need to burn extremity of corner ? will be harder.
you Know Mr Chickadee channel,
thanks again for way of life..
cheers from France.
Alone .
Mean drum set you had going . Making the seemingly impossible possible. Thanks for the tips
Split lumber is much stronger then sawn lumber, it also stands against weathering much better too!
Thanks for sharing your videos.
Really enjoy all your videos. Shows what a person can do when they put their mind to it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Wait so you got that perfect saw kerf going crossways with wedges? And that's how you felled the tree!?
Good tutorial on splitting though
Nice one, Lonnie. That's taking all the hard work with an Axe out of log splitting and you make it look so easy too. Take care...
thanks for sharing your thoughts with us always enjoy watching your vedoes keep up with your great videos wish you all the very best my friend
Would of never thought of this, because I was soiled by using metal wedges,,
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Connie & Lonnie Happy MOTHER'S Day Thank's
Certainly shows the durability of the mallet. Thanks Lonnie
Abe Lincoln would have been proud of your sharing his techniques
i love the sound of power in the logs fibers as they split. it show the strength of its age. nathure is amazing. we should of never turned ower backs on it and walked away. were so far removed we need to find teck to fill the hole of emptyness wich you cant fill with money. only nature and wat we were ment to be connected with. oh wat a shame the human race. has run in the wrong race the wrong way