splitting

[brown2501]

does anybody else split wood by hand anymore
great for the heart
if so , what's your favorite tool

 

[beerman6]

I use both hands...1 on the log and the other pulling the lever

 

[toddstreeservic]

Fiskars -(do a search)

 

[Richard_]

I am too poor to afford a Hydraulic splitter , so I do it by hand with this

and

but I want to get this relic up and running

and this is on my must have list

 

[cjcocn]

Fiskars for me as well.

Just the biggest ax for now tho. I thought it was their splitter initially, but further learning has determined that I must make yet another Fiskars purchase.

The wood up here is not huge and the Fiskars that I have now is sufficient, but I have a cord or so of elm that I am leaving alone until it gets colder (and until I get the Fiskars Super Splitter).

Now that I think of it, I think I'll try a couple of splits with my current large Fiskars and see how it does on that elm.

 

[southbound]

Fiskars

http://www.fiskars.com/webapp/wcs/s...ategoryId=10277&productId=10528&page=products

helko Vario 2300G

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11718

I like the Fiskars the best....

 

[BaldSawRunner]

I use a Stihl splitting maul and splitting axe. Both are made by Iltus Oxhead.

 

[Jon E]

Never used a hydraulic splitter. I have a True Temper maul, same as the picture Richard posted above, an older 6lb wood handled maul (broken at the moment), a Bailey's Mega Maul which is scheduled to have its' handle lengthened by a good local welder and actually make it usable (current is 27" and I am having it made 34"), an Estwing E5 wedge and a couple sledgehammers. If none of them get through the piece of wood, then it gets cut into little bits with the chainsaw. Or it goes in the OWB whole.

 

[willsaw4beer]

Fiskars

I've looked at the different models of Fiskars, the 28'' pro and the 28'' super. The super had a heavier head I think? Which ones do you guys have, and which is the best for 20'' + hardwood?

 

[KsWoodsMan]

My preferred method is a 4# single bit axe and I try to stay with straight grained wood. If it is going to be big enough to have to be split I dont want to be working all day on Gum or Am. Elm. I only do about 10 cords a year so it isn't as if I am killing myself for some wood.

 

[magna19]

got me a chopper 1.it is like a splitting maul with a fiberglass handle,and 2 paws that push the 2 pieces apart.works great on straight grain wood.they fly pretty far when it splits.this thing as about 20 yrs old,or better.havent seen any since.

 

[toddstreeservic]

I've looked at the different models of Fiskars, the 28'' pro and the 28'' super. The super had a heavier head I think? Which ones do you guys have, and which is the best for 20'' + hardwood?

I have the super.

 

[sdt7618]

Ain't much stops this with two or three swipes.

 

[fbh31118]

got me a chopper 1.it is like a splitting maul with a fiberglass handle,and 2 paws that push the 2 pieces apart.works great on straight grain wood.they fly pretty far when it splits.this thing as about 20 yrs old,or better.havent seen any since.

I've got a chopper 1 that a friend gave me, all I had to do was put a handle on it. Not quite sure what it's nitche is yet, doesn't seem to bust the hard stuff like red oak and locust, does a good job with the black walnut though. The old narrow single bit still seems to get more done over all.

There still around if anyones interested. http://www.chopperaxe.com/

I want to try one of those true temper pro splitters or a fiskars. Looks like they would work well. jmho

 

[CowboyAndy]

Luckily I have a buddy witha hydrolic spitter and can pretty much borrow it any time I want. Sometimes he even helps!

 

[bigmoose]

Richard where can one but one of those tomahawk mauls like you have posted there?


Moose

 

[landyboy]

I use a splitting maul with a fibreglass handle. Most of the time with softwoods its good. I just see it as a workout. With hardwoods such as Elm i start it off with the maul then hammer it through with a sledge hammer. My brother comes over to help, and takes a few logs.

 

[AKKAMAAN]

Fiskars


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVSwICvpIVE

 

[BaldSawRunner]

Richard where can one but one of those tomahawk mauls like you have posted there?


Moose

http://www.hartvilletool.com/product/11718

This should help

 

[KH-1958]

By Hand

I am splitting by hand, have not been able to convince spouse to invest in hydralic splitter. She says it's good for my heart and keeps me out of trouble!! :hmm3grin2orange: