I need an axe.

[Dr_Fwd]

I just smash my wood with a sledgehammer

Works?

[Dr_Fwd]

Here, I was able to do this today (thanks for the wood opie!)



Most of it was dry and easy, one or two pieces were really wet though. One piece actually squirted me in the face when I hit it, like I was smashing watermelons with a sludge hammer.

Anyway, I know an electric splitter would be easier, but part of the reason I want to do it this way is because of any potential work out. Not to mention that I don't have money; so buying more tools is out of the question. I did notice that for the most part, splitting is super easy and I don't even break a sweat unless I get a real wet log that I have to wrestle with.

Good job!

[DOC]

Works?

Works for me if there is a wedge under it. But I don't know if I'm being made fun of here or if someone didn't read what I wrote correctly. Either way a sledgehammer is essential for cutting wood for me.

[Dr_Fwd]

Works for me if there is a wedge under it. But I don't know if I'm being made fun of here or if someone didn't read what I wrote correctly. Either way a sledgehammer is essential for cutting wood for me.

I thought you guys are joking

[DOC]

Its not a joke. I have tried to cut wood with just an ax and it will get stuck in the bigger stuff all the time. The littler stuff will splitter with a good enough hit. But some wood that looks like a tree stump needs a little help. So when I get the ax stuck in there I just smack the other end with a sledgehammer and it cleaves the rest of the way. I am not an expert on chopping my own wood but I can cut as much wood that is pictured above everyday while camping and burn thru it come night time.

Although a log splitter would be better. But you don't get the same work out.

[jackmode9316]

I use nothing but the sledgehammer. I just hit the top of the log with such force that it immediatly splinters into pieces slighly smaller than the ones pictured above. Of course im just being a smart ass, I dont even have a fireplace. Although ive considered getting one of those outdoor ceramic looking ones for the backyard.

[Irving]

It's called a chiminea jackmode. I've got a little one, but it is too small to keep you warm. Only the ones that are big enough to fit a whole log (like those pictured) will be big enough to keep you warm. The one I have is really just good for ambiance.

[opie011]

Here, I was able to do this today (thanks for the wood opie!)



Most of it was dry and easy, one or two pieces were really wet though. One piece actually squirted me in the face when I hit it, like I was smashing watermelons with a sludge hammer.

Sorry about the one or two pieces that were wet...My tarp wasnt big enough to cover all the wood I had. Anyway, glad you got it all split and hope it keeps you warm for a little while

[theGinsue]

Opie - thanks for taking care of another member of this site.

This is the type of thing I love to see; when we come together to help one another out.

Great job with the wood splitting Sturtle ~ feeling a little sore yet?

There's just something about splitting wood that makes me feel manly and gives me a sense of accomplishment. Of course, this conversation reminds me of the Monty Python song/skit "I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay..."

[Irving]

Opie, no need to apologize for wet wood. It's not like you sprayed it with your hose or something. haha. The wet ones are the tough ones and are what make things interesting.

Ginsue, I was sore when I was using the other axe I posted a picture of to chop wood in half, going cross grain. Even with the two wet logs, I didn't have to use too much effort. I would turn the log on its side, and do a chop at the bottom, then center, then top. Then I would do a few more in the middle and the whole log would split apart and things were more manageable from there. The most interesting parts were the knots. I'd swing and the axe would stop dead and fly out of my hands. Knots are crazy.