How do you split stubborn logs?
With a vertical and horizontal log splitter, splitting large logs becomes a series of easy steps:
- Flip the splitter into a vertical position.
- Stand your logs on their ends – no need to lift them!
- Cut your logs in two.
- Shift your splitter back to its horizontal position.
What surface should you split wood on?
Find a hard surface on which to split the logs, either an old tree stump or a bigger flat log or densely packed ground. Soft soil or grass will absorb much of the energy of your swing, making it harder to split the log. You literally want to put the log between your wood splitter and a hard place.
Is an AXE or maul better for splitting wood?
For very large chunks of wood, the splitting maul is a great choice, as its heavier weight will give you additional power. For smaller pieces of wood, or splitting around the wood’s edges, a splitting axe is the better choice. It’s lighter, easier to swing and performs similarly to a splitting maul.
What is the best wedge for splitting wood?
Wedges are traditionally found as flat wedges with blades, but there are also round or diamond splitting wedges called ‘grenade’ which are more effective at splitting wood. The grenade is a heavy iron wedge with a pointed edge that can effectively split well rounded logs into 4 parts with a single shot.
How long does it take to split a cord of wood?
Average cycle time (the time required to split the log and return the ram to it’s original position) is about 12 to 20 seconds. That means you could get through 3 logs in roughly 1 minute and take on a whole cord of wood in no time.
How do I split firewood?
Splitting With a Maul Place your first log on the chopping block. Examine the wood before splitting it. Aim. Bring the maul up and down. Pull the axe bit out of the log if the wood fails to split on the first swing. Repeat your swing into the wood until the wood splits. Split and stack.
Why does split firewood?
Firewood is split primarily to encourage faster drying. When a tree is first cut down and processed into several whole logs, it typically contains a high moisture content. In fact, the moisture content of fresh or green firewood can exceed 100\%. At 100\%, firewood contains half of its weight in water.