Mr. Jay!! Them were some really good pointer's! From time to time I need to work my wedges too. Get everything that I can out of them! Hope all is well! Stay safe!!
Hey Jay, I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your channel....looking forward to your next video and going to spend time catching up on the old videos...thanks for sharing
@@HomesteadJay I put a plug out to you on a recent video I did of my wood cutting kit. I had a big red oak take a bite of one of my wedges. Hope it sends some viewers your way.
A heat gun can straighten plastic wedges and even be used to turn jugs into felling wedges. I have made hard head felling wedges with steel inserts with a toaster oven.
I like your new video today you did a really good jop this was really cool video you did today i have too do this for my dad tomorrow buddy good jop today
Hey bud , great tips today on the wedges , but listen from one hill billy too another throw some duck tape on those gloves so your fingers aren’t exposed lol 👍🏻
Hey Shayn, I’ve gotten more comments on my gloves lately I could make a video for that alone hahah idk why I’m still using these I have 12 other pairs of all different makes and what not lol I think I will duct tape them haha
I know it's not intended for what I'm trying to do, but: I'm looking for a lightweight solution to split small pieces of wood, like 4 inch diameter max. Couldn't find any small, lightweight aluminium wedges, lightest was like 7oz - which is pretty heavy in my world. So when I saw those smaller plastic felling wedges I was wondering if they'd do the job. I'd use a wood piece for batoning, so no metal, could see a little channel into the wood to have something for the edge to start with. What would you say? Could that work for a while or will they break after a handful of hits? Thanks a lot for not calling me crazy ;)
Hey there! I dont think the plastic felling wedges are designed for that. They are designed to spread wood not split it. If that makes sense. Id try maybe something like this? See the link www.amazon.com/Firewood-Kindling-Splitter-Log-Wood/dp/B079ZXJ8S3/ref=asc_df_B079ZXJ8S3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241901362930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4278979337474103286&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002488&hvtargid=pla-480651184444&psc=1
@@HomesteadJay thanks! I know they're not designed for that, but given the small diameters I'm planning on I might just give them a try. I need something lightweight and portable and there's not much else out there...
@@GermanBadGuy Yeah you may be better off with a small forestry axe? The felling wedges are just going to fold the edge over. Im trying to aide in helping but these are not for splitting as the plastic isnt designed for pressure impact but its designed for impact pressure as its designed if that makes sense. Would an axe be better?
@@HomesteadJay thanks, but an axe, as well as a fully batoning proof knife are host much too heavy. Thinking about this technique with a lightweight plastic wedge th-cam.com/video/sVQiQcmcphs/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Jay, I never even thought about reproducing my felling wedges. Looks like I have a project in the shop during this Sunday’s snowstorm.
Happy to help! Its a nice time killer project! Doesnt take much effort!
💥 Make them look like brands new. 👍
*Keep on tractoring!*
You got that right!
Great info Jay! I never thought about reconditioning plastic wedges. In fact, I have one that could use some love. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
Mr. Jay!! Them were some really good pointer's! From time to time I need to work my wedges too. Get everything that I can out of them! Hope all is well! Stay safe!!
Right on!
I also have to touch up my wedges. Thanks for the tips👍🏻
You bet!
Hey Jay, I'm a new subscriber and really enjoy your channel....looking forward to your next video and going to spend time catching up on the old videos...thanks for sharing
Awesome thank you! Looking forward to seeing you on future videos!
Been hit by flying pieces of steel wedges not fun. Safety first. great video
Thanks 👍 Same here lol
Good video! I have a couple wedges that I need to do this to. It's on my list.
My list is huge hahah this was a quick check mark on it lol
Good tips Jay.
Glad you liked it!
@@HomesteadJay I put a plug out to you on a recent video I did of my wood cutting kit. I had a big red oak take a bite of one of my wedges. Hope it sends some viewers your way.
A heat gun can straighten plastic wedges and even be used to turn jugs into felling wedges. I have made hard head felling wedges with steel inserts with a toaster oven.
Now thats interesting LOL thanks for sharing!
It is best to do that the way stuff cost now
Oh yes for sure! I’m all about reusing and getting maximum life out of things.
If you haven’t noticed by now haha
Very much agree with you
I like your new video today you did a really good jop this was really cool video you did today i have too do this for my dad tomorrow buddy good jop today
Thanks buddy!
Good night too you guys buddy
Hey bud , great tips today on the wedges , but listen from one hill billy too another throw some duck tape on those gloves so your fingers aren’t exposed lol 👍🏻
Hey Shayn, I’ve gotten more comments on my gloves lately I could make a video for that alone hahah idk why I’m still using these I have 12 other pairs of all different makes and what not lol I think I will duct tape them haha
@@HomesteadJay protect those tools your fingers are tools , 👍🏻
@@HomesteadJay a good pair of gloves is a good pair of gloves. I too have many other gloves, but still use ones that are taped up lol
I know it's not intended for what I'm trying to do, but:
I'm looking for a lightweight solution to split small pieces of wood, like 4 inch diameter max.
Couldn't find any small, lightweight aluminium wedges, lightest was like 7oz - which is pretty heavy in my world.
So when I saw those smaller plastic felling wedges I was wondering if they'd do the job.
I'd use a wood piece for batoning, so no metal, could see a little channel into the wood to have something for the edge to start with.
What would you say? Could that work for a while or will they break after a handful of hits?
Thanks a lot for not calling me crazy ;)
Hey there! I dont think the plastic felling wedges are designed for that. They are designed to spread wood not split it. If that makes sense. Id try maybe something like this? See the link www.amazon.com/Firewood-Kindling-Splitter-Log-Wood/dp/B079ZXJ8S3/ref=asc_df_B079ZXJ8S3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241901362930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4278979337474103286&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002488&hvtargid=pla-480651184444&psc=1
@@HomesteadJay thanks! I know they're not designed for that, but given the small diameters I'm planning on I might just give them a try. I need something lightweight and portable and there's not much else out there...
@@GermanBadGuy Yeah you may be better off with a small forestry axe? The felling wedges are just going to fold the edge over. Im trying to aide in helping but these are not for splitting as the plastic isnt designed for pressure impact but its designed for impact pressure as its designed if that makes sense. Would an axe be better?
@@HomesteadJay thanks, but an axe, as well as a fully batoning proof knife are host much too heavy.
Thinking about this technique with a lightweight plastic wedge
th-cam.com/video/sVQiQcmcphs/w-d-xo.html
Oh ok I see. We’ll hope it works! Thanks for tuning in!
I would get a flap wheel for your grinder to sand those plastic wedges
Yes I’d like too! Next time I get to hardware store for sure! I don’t mind the 4 in 1 rasp
Yeah buddy, just cleaned a couple plastics up . 👍
Rock on!
👍💯
Thanks buddy!
I just buy new ones 😂👍
HAHAH! Send me the old ones LOL
My felling wedges usually break off in the tree. To be fair, they’re all at least 15 years old that I inherited
Haha I’m sure the plastic is deteriorated by now after 15 years of torture lol
Reminded me of Shake Hands With Danger. It's a classic th-cam.com/video/v26fTGBEi9E/w-d-xo.html
Hahah im sure!
You should see my wedges
Good or bad lol?
@@HomesteadJay
Most are not good, you know when you see orange sawdust it not good for the wedge