Q: Now that the snow has gone, it's time to cut, split and store firewood for next winter. Can you tell me what type of firewood splitter you would use if you had to split many cords of firewood? When ...

Splitting wood for the coming winter isn’t just great exercise. It can be a time for reflection and even meditation. There is something deeply satisfying in seeing the pile of split wood grow larger ...

This quick video demonstrates a clever human-powered device that makes splitting firewood easier by setting an ax into a frame to guide it. Adding a counter weight and a spring allows the log splitter ...

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1. Get a good ax and make sure it’s sharp. Having a quality, sharp ax is key to a successful split. Zdon recommends a 36-inch handle with a 4-pound ax head (Zdon used a Best Made Co. Felling Ax for ...

Splitting wood by hand is not exotic or efficient, easy or cost-efficient. One could label it anachronistic, something from nostalgic days of yesteryear. It’s not easy labor, even as it has largely ...

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