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Splitting some small logs- quick, fast, in a hurry!

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  1. Steve33

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    Hand splitting made easy!
     

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    Ive seen the tire method used before and have never tried it. Eventually ill set one up. Must make quick work of them! :axe:
     
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    It really does help to speed things up. Everything stays in place & you just whack away. Cuts time by about 1/3 I would guess.
     
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    My problem is that i could be splitting in a number of locations.
    Eventually ill catch on to "easier" is better. :picard:
     
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    Throw an old tire in your truck. I like 16" tires for the bigger diameter.
     
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    Is one tire sufficient or should i stack two? Can it be directly on the ground?
     
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