In My youth I split and sold around 45 to 60 cords a year all split by hand.Now I sell no wood and split about 6 to 8 cords a year all with a splitter.I do not think the labor in my youth hurt me but a clogged artery 12 years ago changed my life style. After my heart attack I could not even pull my 65 pound compound bow back.With time I built my self back up.I have no doubt that I can still split wood by hand.But everyday I have normal chores to do taken care of my horses,pigs,chickens and gardens. Last year I did 40 auctions and have 8 in the books so far this year.But I have to pace myself now.Before my attack I worked 12 hours a day in the mill and still did what I do today.No way could I do that now,I will be 67 this year.
If a guy is able and can split 2 cords a day by hand my hat is off to him.I use to enjoy doing that,now I can not do that but I sure miss it.If I guy wants to use splitters and other easy means more power to them also.I actually enjoy cutting and splitting wood.It sounds like many here do also.I love folks like jegushee 1,canto,Chris in pa,alleyyooper.olyman and others like them here because we are all doing what we like,just at different levels.If you enjoy what you do that can not be beat no matter how you do it.