Really awesome tutorial. Maybe you could make another one for the small axes and show of different techniques with it? Like chopping wood horizontally.
Thank you for the great techniques!! Possible tip for you and others, I saw a video where a man put old tire around the log that was being split. When the log split it stayed n the center so he chopped the bigger pieces making it easy to collect and stack them.
Good information but I’m looking for pro tips how to chop wood better than I already do this was kinda useless as a pro tip video I want to know how to chop with more power more efficiency etc not the basics of chopping wood.
OK - some pro tips: To get more power and much greater accuracy, don't start your swing with both hands at the end of the handle. The left, or non-dominant, hand should slide down to join the right hand AS the axe comes down, not BEFORE it starts coming down. Takes a little practice, but when you've got it you'll notice the difference - for a start, you'll be able to split precisely where you want, instead of hoping for the best. I can split a matchstick lengthways like this. Also, learn to put all your power into the downstroke until just before the moment of impact. If you're still pushing down on impact, your arms absorb the shock and will give you trouble after a while - repetitive strain injury. Have a car tyre on the chopping block to contain your cut logs. Without it, they fly off any old how and you've got more work/more bending to collect them. Keep your legs well apart, for stability and safety. Wear tough boots, for the obvious reason. You'll inevitably get the occasional over-reach, when the axe-head misses on the far side of the log. This can snap the handle, so protect it by wrapping something around the vulnerable few inches of shaft behind the head. I use a patch of welly-boot rubber, topped with a patch of thin steel sheet. Otherwise, thick cord or whatever else will do the job. If the blade gets stuck in the log, as shown in the video, whilst you're busy levering it out, keep your hand on the log well away from the axe - it can come out quicker than you expect and bounce down on your hand. Practise. That do?
Nice video….question does wood have to be seasoned to split with an ax, I have a fosters ax and I struggle with splitting wood….the wood I have is already split but I’m trying to get smaller pieces which is why I’m trying to split. Thanks
Watched the video without sound first, after reading the website. Needed to watch it without sound as I’m nursing a baby. About to go chop some wood this afternoon and needed a refresher. Started to read the transcript- first sentence- pretty cold outside BOYS. Huh - liked the tips but come on now!
I just don't understand using your dominant arm at the base of the axe handle, I use my dominant arm to aim where I'm swinging so that just don't make no sense
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Best wood splitting technique/safety video I have seen on TH-cam. Thank you!
Really awesome tutorial. Maybe you could make another one for the small axes and show of different techniques with it? Like chopping wood horizontally.
We hope you've learned something by watching this! :) Thanks for your feedback, that's a pretty good idea!
Fiskars x27 you can chop on the ground without hitting yourself unless you are like 8ft tall
Thank you for the great techniques!! Possible tip for you and others, I saw a video where a man put old tire around the log that was being split. When the log split it stayed n the center so he chopped the bigger pieces making it easy to collect and stack them.
Cool idea!
Most useful tips I've found all in one video! Awesome!
Where is the WoodStrapper? The smart tool that makes splitting firewood really easy!
It's right here! 😉www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-woodstrapper-help-to-split-wood.htm
NICE!😍
Can we do splitting hairs next?
I didn't need an ax but now I want an ax!
You know where to get one! 😉
Good information but I’m looking for pro tips how to chop wood better than I already do this was kinda useless as a pro tip video I want to know how to chop with more power more efficiency etc not the basics of chopping wood.
OK - some pro tips: To get more power and much greater accuracy, don't start your swing with both hands at the end of the handle. The left, or non-dominant, hand should slide down to join the right hand AS the axe comes down, not BEFORE it starts coming down. Takes a little practice, but when you've got it you'll notice the difference - for a start, you'll be able to split precisely where you want, instead of hoping for the best. I can split a matchstick lengthways like this. Also, learn to put all your power into the downstroke until just before the moment of impact. If you're still pushing down on impact, your arms absorb the shock and will give you trouble after a while - repetitive strain injury. Have a car tyre on the chopping block to contain your cut logs. Without it, they fly off any old how and you've got more work/more bending to collect them. Keep your legs well apart, for stability and safety. Wear tough boots, for the obvious reason. You'll inevitably get the occasional over-reach, when the axe-head misses on the far side of the log. This can snap the handle, so protect it by wrapping something around the vulnerable few inches of shaft behind the head. I use a patch of welly-boot rubber, topped with a patch of thin steel sheet. Otherwise, thick cord or whatever else will do the job. If the blade gets stuck in the log, as shown in the video, whilst you're busy levering it out, keep your hand on the log well away from the axe - it can come out quicker than you expect and bounce down on your hand. Practise. That do?
Nice video….question does wood have to be seasoned to split with an ax, I have a fosters ax and I struggle with splitting wood….the wood I have is already split but I’m trying to get smaller pieces which is why I’m trying to split. Thanks
Watched the video without sound first, after reading the website. Needed to watch it without sound as I’m nursing a baby. About to go chop some wood this afternoon and needed a refresher. Started to read the transcript- first sentence- pretty cold outside BOYS. Huh - liked the tips but come on now!
I love your video and I learned a lot, but I just have to tell you, girls do this too, especially in Canada. Thanks for the awesome tips!
Thanks for information!!!
I just don't understand using your dominant arm at the base of the axe handle, I use my dominant arm to aim where I'm swinging so that just don't make no sense
I’m not strong enough. I tried and tried until I hurt my back 😂
eeeh waarom niet gewoon in het Nederlands ?
onze klanten zijn verspreid over de hele wereld. We gebruiken engels omdat dat in vele landen word gesproken. Voor de mensen die het minder of niet spreken hebben wij in verschillende talen ondertiteling toegevoegd! :)
Great video, thank you
Great vid. I know what Im doing but thanks for the simple, quick refresher. Cheers
No problem 👍
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Amazing tutorial..thank you
We're glad you like it!