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NPKenny

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I'm not sure that was wood.

The splitting could have easily been done with a machette in that log. I think I am getting to know how folks can split and stack a cord of wood in an afternoon... Maybe I am just envious of wood that can split that easily. 1/8 swing, single strike splits
 
TMFARM 2009

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lets see some one split green hedge that way, then i will be impressed..maybe a nasty crotch or something.. my wife can split straight grained pine like that..
 
Dalmatian90

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I've done red oak and red maple rounds like that, just as easy.

Don't always use, but I have a similar choker setup -- less chain, more bungee cord. Chain part is a old dog choke collar I wasn't using anymore.

As to crotchy pieces, why waste time with an axe, maul, or sledge and wedge? I've learned to noodle :)
 
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i was splitting some white oak rounds about 15 - 18 inches and my father in law came down to shoot the breeze and was amazed at how much time it saved me using my old dog chain and a 2 foot bungee. more bungee less chain though for sure
 
radroy92

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Why not just get a longer bungee and wrap it around once or twice. No chain to hit that way. I noticed he's got a perfectly straight grain round and it's green and it's probably -20F You could split it with a kitchen knife and a good whack with a frozen rat.

Anyway he's not using any gasoline, diesel or machinery in the process so where's the fun?

Roy
 
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Using an old tire bolted to a block keeps the rounds from wandering back onto the ground. The actual work starts about 4 mins in.
[video=youtube;bRuk_jd1f8M]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRuk_jd1f8M[/video]
 
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