Cosd Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thanks guys, watched some videos, did a little research based on advice here and Fiskars X27 ordered.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Can you wack any axe like this? It's generally viewed as a bad idea - you can end up with chips of steel flying into eyes etc. That's a job for a specially made wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 It's generally viewed as a bad idea - you can end up with chips of steel flying into eyes etc. That's a job for a specially made wedge. Better to have cut the logs shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Splitting maul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 What a coincidence, I've just had a silver birch felled today and have been left with all the wood. Any advice for logging/splitting that's different from ash? I know its a "wet" wood and will require a great deal of drying before burning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 It's generally viewed as a bad idea - you can end up with chips of steel flying into eyes etc. That's a job for a specially made wedge. Thanks Zapp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 What a coincidence, I've just had a silver birch felled today and have been left with all the wood. Any advice for logging/splitting that's different from ash? I know its a "wet" wood and will require a great deal of drying before burning. Birch is great,it does tend to go light and rot down after a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambsman Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Guys, I have no idea what to look for so thought to ask the experts amongst you. I have recently started using an open fireplace in my new house and having been advised here on the forum, I have asked the guys who are in the process of cutting down a 70 foot ash tree to leave me some of it so I can use. They have cut the trunk into 8" segments and piling it up for me, but I will need to chop them up into usable logs. What axe should I look for? Is there a particular type for splitting the logs? The tree surgeon has advised that I split them whilst they are still wet to make it easier. Any advice appreciated. I would suggest either a Les Paul or a Straticaster depending on your persuasion. Strange and expensive way to chop,up wood though? Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 silver birch doesn't need much drying and splits easily even wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCamper1982 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I looked into this too, I went for a maul £20 delivered off eBay. It works a treat, for big round stumps I tied a bit of rope round a bunjee cord and it held them in place like cake segments. Have a look on www.artofmanliness.com helped me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 homebase £15 does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Any maul but I like a wood handle as every fiberglass/rubber one has caused blisters. Saying that i have just made a splitter to go with the digger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a splitting maul from countrywide. Tried other axes for splitting but none as good as this. Get one with a hickory handle. Fibreglass ones are more prone to shattering and if you knacker a wooden you can just replace it. I also have a Transfers Bruks small forest axe and a little hatchet for kindling. Sorry if you already know this but I learned the hard way. Don't aim for the middle of the log, go nearer the edge and it will split easier. Get a good chopping block and have the log 2-3 ft off the ground. When you start to feel tired put the axe down. I've nearly put a maul through my shin a few times because I wanted to just finish a pile off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjw4233 Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Any axe or maul will do if you split it while it is still green. It is good exercise and good for stress relief. If you let it season and go hard I have known mauls to bounce off the logs with no effect and only a sharp cutting axe or splitter will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Dropped an ash back in late September. It is burnable immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman99 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Had one of these for 4 years now after years of using splitting axe. This splits 99% of logs you can lift onto bed including Oak, ash, conifer etc if they are not to knotty. Splits 2ft oak rings like butter. Wish i bought one years ago. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRIC-HYDRAULIC-LOG-SPLITTER-WOOD-AXE-CUTTER-STAND-BLADE-RAM-STOP-FM10T-/141509698922?hash=item20f2a2a56a:g:aocAAOSwJcZWcBl4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Dropped an ash back in late September. It is burnable immediately. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 Fiskars X27, or cheap Toolstation maul! The former is a bit better but costs a fair bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) After reading this think i might treat myself to a Fiskars X27. Are they really that good?? The head looks quite narrow compared to most splitting mauls. Must admit thou the cheapy i've got is doing the job well, if ur new to swinging an axe i would buy a cheapy until u learn to swing it accurately, even then still easy to catch the shank odd times on the log (usually when being too lazy and trying to spilt a log behind the 1 in front whithout moving the front 1) Edited January 6, 2016 by scotslad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted January 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) After reading this think i might treat myself to a Fiskars X27. Are they really that good?? The head looks quite narrow compared to most splitting mauls. Must admit thou the cheapy i've got is doing the job well, if ur new to swinging an axe i would buy a cheapy until u learn to swing it accurately, even then still easy to catch the shank odd times on the log (usually when being too lazy and trying to spilt a log behind the 1 in front whithout moving the front 1) I read that the shank is guaranteed for life, virtually indestructible , that's why I just went for that one Also saw a couple of Fiskarts X27 vs maul youtube videos.....but lets see, proof will be in the pudding as they say. Edited January 6, 2016 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben0850 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 I read that the shank is guaranteed for life, virtually indestructible , that's why I just went for that one Also saw a couple of Fiskarts X27 vs maul youtube videos.....but lets see, proof will be in the pudding as they say. I used a maul for ages, bought a fiskars and the difference is significant. The fiskars has a different technique and a flick of the wrist when in the log helps. The fiskars is way better than a maul in my humble opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted January 6, 2016 Report Share Posted January 6, 2016 X27's are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Nuts Posted January 7, 2016 Report Share Posted January 7, 2016 Another vote for the Fiskars X27. I too was hesitant before I purchased mine but it certainly lives up to the hype and the price tag. The head holds a great edge and it will easily split large logs. 100% recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy RV Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Gransfors Bruks, you'll never need another axe again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambone Posted January 8, 2016 Report Share Posted January 8, 2016 Gransfors Bruks, you'll never need another axe again. As above or to save a few quid go for Husqvarna (made by bruks or wetterlings) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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