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Splitting big Rounds

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Lennyzx11, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Lennyzx11

    Lennyzx11

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    To whomever posted the tip about using forks to hold big rounds in place during splitting, you sir I owe more than one beer!
    I have got my azz kicked over and over trying to balance and keep everything on the splitter with huge rounds.
    By using forks on my bucket, setting the round in place, and they helping me keep the two halves in place I can now bust a large round alone AND sliding around on a layer of ice though that is not recommended.
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  2. Duane(Pa)

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  3. bert the turtle

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    Those are some serious rounds!
     
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  4. The Muzzy

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    Great setup!
     
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    Working smarter, not harder. Great set up you have to tackle those biguns.
     
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  7. The Wood Wolverine

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    Nice strategy!
     
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    I'm luck I found a local guy with a saw mill. all by bigger stuff goes to him in exchange for lumber.
    I'm too old to mess with big stuff like that.
     
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  9. Backwoods Savage

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    That is making good use of the tools you have on hand.
     
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    Just what I used to do before I got a splitter with a log lift.
     
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  11. Danny Rossa

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    You make good use of that tractor!
     
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