In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Getting ready.

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Thor, Jul 8, 2018.

  1. ReelFaster

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    Thanks so much that's the one I've seen get a lot of great reviews. Your not alone with the wife, she thinks I lost it (probably right). Something to look forward to playing with after I am done playing with my racks.
     
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    That is impressive to say the least. Well done!
     
  3. HDRock

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    Man you really went to town :dex: :axe::stack:
    I picked up a 3# dead blow for mine , works good

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    Mine came, I love it! Went right through knotty cedar. I'm thinking of tying it up in bundles for storage. IMG_20180712_38381.jpg
     
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    Cool :cool: Ya got the BIGUN :dex::axe:
     
  6. Midwinter

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    I did, I liked the idea of putting large pieces in there. Tomorrow I'll try it with some birch.
     
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    How do you like it ? I think they are Pretty easy to use and little safer than other methods.
     
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    After a tap or two, the blade grabs on to the wood nicely, so you don't have to hold the wood much to split it. I haven't bolted mine down, but it's heavy enough so that it doesn't want to shift around much. I think it'll be a good splitting solution for small diameter stuff. Aiming at a 3" or 4" round with a maul is pretty hit or miss.
     
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