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Depends on what you’re splitting and how you’re doing it.
If a log has to be split into more than 2 sections, the tyre is a godsend, First split - bits are retained. One step to the left, whack, whack, you’ve got it in four. Picking up halves for resplitting is a pain in the arse. For 2 section logs, it makes little difference.
Also depends on how you work. If I’m on my own, it is pick up log, split, stack, next log. The tyre again helps because the bits are to hand rather than shot all over the garden.
If a log has to be split into more than 2 sections, the tyre is a godsend, First split - bits are retained. One step to the left, whack, whack, you’ve got it in four. Picking up halves for resplitting is a pain in the arse. For 2 section logs, it makes little difference.
Also depends on how you work. If I’m on my own, it is pick up log, split, stack, next log. The tyre again helps because the bits are to hand rather than shot all over the garden.
ATG said:
Tyre very handy for logs that need to be split into several bits but are still small enough to go flying on the first split. Splitting really big stuff that stays still as you whack chunks off it is the best.
Not tried this but looks better than a tyre.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jm5PNhqeqQ
Can't find the link but I have seen purpose made "springs" for sale.
I have so much left to do. Have several cubic metres of split logs and the pile of rounds doesn't look any smaller.
Totally addictive exercise though, so no bad thing!
Haven't even started cutting these down, but at least they are well seasoned already. Chopped up branches, been under cover for years and are bone dry.
Totally addictive exercise though, so no bad thing!
Haven't even started cutting these down, but at least they are well seasoned already. Chopped up branches, been under cover for years and are bone dry.
I’m thinking of advertising that if anyone doesn’t want to pay gym membership, they can come here and do a) 30 mins aerobic barrowing logs from the woods to the prep area and then B) 30 mins conditioning chopping said logs with the 1.5kg (or for the stronger ones the 2.5kg) axe
That’s a pretty decent hour of effort I reckon
That’s a pretty decent hour of effort I reckon
DeejRC said:
So - chopping wood etc...
You lot are talking manual axes - ok. What about recommendations for chainsaws etc?
I’ve - acquired - woodland I need to manage. Help?!
I have 4 acres of woodland and use a Husky 435 fitted with a 15" bar, though it will take up to an 18" bar - https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products/husqvarna... I've had it for about 4-5 years now and it's great. My house heating is biomass so I need to process my wood for burning and store/season about 20m3 per year. I use a 6 ton log splitter (mine is made by Handy - https://www.thehandy.co.uk/machine/6-ton-electric-... and whilst I've removed all the guards, it manages to split just about all I throw at it (and I throw a LOT at it!). Split your wood prior to seasoning, not after, it splits much more easily.You lot are talking manual axes - ok. What about recommendations for chainsaws etc?
I’ve - acquired - woodland I need to manage. Help?!
As ever, if you are going to get a chainsaw, make sure you get suitable PPE (trousers, boots helmet, ear defenders, gloves) before using it! If you already have any 18/24/36/54v power tools, consider a battery chainsaw over a 2 stroke one. Lidl often have chain sharpeners for sale £19.99, so if you don't want the aggro sharpening chains with a file, this helps a lot.
S6PNJ said:
IMy house heating is biomass so I need to process my wood for burning and store/season about 20m3 per year.
I'd be very interested to hear about your setup, if you don't mind? Are you using a log burner to dump heat into a thermal reservoir, then using a heat exchanger to run radiators? What kind of trees are in your woods and is extracting 20m3/pa sustainable from 4 acres over the long term?ATG said:
S6PNJ said:
IMy house heating is biomass so I need to process my wood for burning and store/season about 20m3 per year.
I'd be very interested to hear about your setup, if you don't mind? Are you using a log burner to dump heat into a thermal reservoir, then using a heat exchanger to run radiators? What kind of trees are in your woods and is extracting 20m3/pa sustainable from 4 acres over the long term?Aprisa said:
This is one of my Lockdown projects, just about to build another which will be horizontal and have a thinner, sharper wedge for really knotty wood.
Looks great - will you do a build thread on it? What do you power it from? Portable hydraulic power pack, small digger/tractor or something else? Do you know roughly what ton rating it is?S6PNJ said:
ATG said:
S6PNJ said:
IMy house heating is biomass so I need to process my wood for burning and store/season about 20m3 per year.
I'd be very interested to hear about your setup, if you don't mind? Are you using a log burner to dump heat into a thermal reservoir, then using a heat exchanger to run radiators? What kind of trees are in your woods and is extracting 20m3/pa sustainable from 4 acres over the long term?Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff