How to point a post and split a log with an axe - Axecraft Basics Part 4

#bushcraft #wildernessskills #survival
The third video in a series of short bushcraft and wilderness skills tutorials - How to cut through (buck) a tree with an axe.
00:00 Start
01:19 Putting a point on a post
06:47 Using a wooden mallet to split logs
09:34 Where to place axe first
12:10 Starting to split
13:15 Wedges (and doggo)
15:04 Using wedges
15:54 Tackling a bigger log
18:34 More doggo
This video covers the basics of putting a point on a post and splitting logs with an axe and wooden wedges.
First video - felling the tree: • Cutting down a small t...
Second video - snedding the tree: • How to Sned (Limb) a t...
Third video - bucking the tree: • How to cut through a t...
Fourth video - splitting and shaping: • How to point a post an...
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Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro.
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[@avnercohen4323]

You gotta love these atmosphere intershots like in 12:05. Great videos, thanks!

[@originaloutdoors]

Thanks for commenting, we love to throw in those atmospheric shots and appreciate the feedback!

[@rajibjoshi9647]

your videos are good for getting more out of your axe learning very simple basics and possibly avoiding cut or injury to self or others important skills to have for outdoor work and survival

[@originaloutdoors]

Thank you, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Axe safety and basic skills can be easily overlooked but having a good base level of knowledge is important with any practical skill to avoid injury and to improve in the long run.

[@zephyrfleetwool3222]

"far flung colonial places" 😂

[@originaloutdoors]

The official terminology.

[@bernardhorlock7751]

great video, learnt a lot, thank you and keep up the good work.

[@originaloutdoors]

Thanks Bernard

[@4RingsRetro]

Great channel. Just discovered it. Look forward to more videos.

[@originaloutdoors]

Welcome aboard!

[@thevirginiabushcrafter8833]

Very good, thanks for Sharing 😊😊

[@originaloutdoors]

You're welcome! Thank you for commenting, we appreciate it.

[@NathanToner]

Love the doggo!

[@originaloutdoors]

I will tell him.

[@richardtaylor9227]

The beginning stages of making bushcraft furniture.

[@michaelballinger6419]

Nice work, thanks for creating this series.

[@johnnybrennan698]

N I C E L E Y Done

[@LexLuthor1234]

Nice video, - thank you for uploading, and you've got a new sub! :)

[@lxportugal9343]

Nice music what the end, what is the name of it?
How long have the bigger logs beeing drying?

[@lxportugal9343]

Sorry: music at the end