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A 'how to use wedges' video

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by Evanrude, Jan 14, 2015.

  1. Evanrude

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    I had to share this. This guy is quite the character.

     
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    LOL He is a big boy and has swung that a few times I think. It is always fun to split for a while.
     
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    YOU DON'T NEED A LOG SPLITTER!!!
    Yeah, but it sure makes it easier
     
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    Burb. From swinging so hard. Classic
     
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    Been there, done that, and got the t-shirt about 30 years ago. No thanks I will stick with my log splitter.

    Besides I was never big enouph to swing a hammer like that.

    I am sure glad people invent ways to do things easier.

    I could walk everywhere to but I will drive my car.
     
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    You dont need to watch the TV or video games no more. You need a wedge, you need a sledge hammer.

    The old lady says that quote needs ro go on a t-shirt, poster or maybe our crest!
     
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    I like that guy. I have seen some of the exercises he refers to. Seems to me some of the workouts nowadays are what people like us do only we are doing something productive.
     
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    There are a lot of people everywhere who are doing this cross fit stuff as well. It is good stuff as long as you don't over do it and hurt yourself. I am glad to see people keeping themselves in shape. I have said to some of them before, "If you are looking for some really good exercise and something different, come on out to my house and I will show you a good workout helping me process some firewood." :thumbs: They usually look at me and are like :confused:, then I say you can help me move it around in the snow, that is an even better workout. :confused::confused: No takers. I like working out too, but I enjoy getting something done while doing it even more.
     
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    There ya' go Adam......done, done, aaaand.....done.
     
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    Should find him and invite him to join.
     
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    I will reach out to him, thanks for the idea.
     
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    That's how I do it , but once it's small enough to lift I'm all done beating on it , time for hydraulics
    IMG_20130505_200109.jpg
     
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    I think I have gotten dumber just watching that imbecile.

    Two things:

    Slab off the sides and work toward the middle.

    He has a 660 Stihl, why not noodle it into manageable pieces.

    BTW, what's up with the knee pads?
     
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    I think he has a vertical splitter hidden somewhere and he doesn't use a milk crate.
    And beer. He's got beer hidden too, but the cans are probably empty.:rofl: :lol:
     
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    I wear shin guards when I hand split due to blow pieces exploding back at me. Maybe the same reason here?
     
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    But he has knee pads?????????? Ever got hit in the knee cap while splitting.
     
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    I think he was just trying to prove a point as if you think about it he wedged off a slab first
     
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    I'll confess.:faint:

    I didn't watch it all, I was getting too stupid.:headbang:
     
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