Splitting can be such a mellow activity. Just watch how laid back and calm this fellow is, as he really gets into it... Pass the Ibu.
Most of my splitting is by hand but I don't sound like I am going through labor pains like the guy in the video.
That looked like a challenge to physical endurance. Beating up on yourself like that only last just so long and then the rest of your years activities are limited by a multitude of physical ailments.
Prolly a wise choice. I used to feel like I was always way behind on the firewood thing back a couple decades ago, and really couldn't enjoy the process. I don't have to do it that way anymore and, wow, what a difference it makes when I just slow down now and enjoy the activity while in the woods...
I love to split wood (most of the time) because it is a job that I don't have to think too much or worry about meeting a deadline etc. I do find it calming and I also get in a "zone", although not like that guy! I just put on my ipod and make small ones out of the big ones.
