Thanks so much for posting this delightful video! I especially liked seeing how your wielded the pole saw, which I had never heard of, and those wood splitting tools. I am about your age and a woman and am about to embark of a lot of wood cutting as we are building a small cottage.
Super cool! Just a couple of updates ... I wholeheartedly recommend the cast steel splitter by Kabin, with a 3# sledge. I'm not quite so thrilled with the star splitting wedge. It was okay at first, but then was getting stuck a fair amount. I just bought a fancier, more traditional splitting wedge (tinyurl.com/jxmf4v6k). I haven't tried it out, but after watching Anne of All Trades splitting wood with a traditional wedge, I'm hoping for the best. Good luck, stay safe and have fun!
p.s. The pole saw is great for small logs, up to about 6" diameter (maybe 8"). After that, a regular chain saw is a better option. That's when I turn it over to my spouse. Not sure I'm up for using a 14" chain saw. We have a Makita, battery powered set that can switch between a weed trimmer and the pole saw. A great combination!
@@tendingahandmadelife I so appreciate your updated advice. I'm with you with the chain saw. I am a weaver, spinner, dyer and knitter up here in Canada and I follow your journeys with great interest. My life is to become a lot more active with this cottage project; I hope to be able to do the yoga moves you do to keep in shape! It takes practice practice practice
@@carolynfranke6690 in absolute alignment with you. It seems that being 68 is providing me with a fair number of challenges. I have struggled this year with maintaining my yoga practice and am feeling decidedly creaky. My main focus has been getting this kiln up and going and it’s been all consuming. I’m actually looking forward to being on the other side of the firing and working on all the things I have put aside. Most of all, I’m deeply grateful for you taking the time to watch my little channel and engage in a conversation! Best of luck on your cabin!
Thanks so much for posting this delightful video! I especially liked seeing how your wielded the pole saw, which I had never heard of, and those wood splitting tools. I am about your age and a woman and am about to embark of a lot of wood cutting as we are building a small cottage.
Super cool! Just a couple of updates ... I wholeheartedly recommend the cast steel splitter by Kabin, with a 3# sledge. I'm not quite so thrilled with the star splitting wedge. It was okay at first, but then was getting stuck a fair amount. I just bought a fancier, more traditional splitting wedge (tinyurl.com/jxmf4v6k). I haven't tried it out, but after watching Anne of All Trades splitting wood with a traditional wedge, I'm hoping for the best. Good luck, stay safe and have fun!
p.s. The pole saw is great for small logs, up to about 6" diameter (maybe 8"). After that, a regular chain saw is a better option. That's when I turn it over to my spouse. Not sure I'm up for using a 14" chain saw. We have a Makita, battery powered set that can switch between a weed trimmer and the pole saw. A great combination!
@@tendingahandmadelife I so appreciate your updated advice. I'm with you with the chain saw. I am a weaver, spinner, dyer and knitter up here in Canada and I follow your journeys with great interest. My life is to become a lot more active with this cottage project; I hope to be able to do the yoga moves you do to keep in shape! It takes practice practice practice
@@carolynfranke6690 in absolute alignment with you. It seems that being 68 is providing me with a fair number of challenges. I have struggled this year with maintaining my yoga practice and am feeling decidedly creaky. My main focus has been getting this kiln up and going and it’s been all consuming. I’m actually looking forward to being on the other side of the firing and working on all the things I have put aside. Most of all, I’m deeply grateful for you taking the time to watch my little channel and engage in a conversation! Best of luck on your cabin!
@@carolynfranke6690 BTW, where in Canada are you? We lived in the Pacific NW for many years and have great memories of our visits to BC.