firewood splitting wedge maintenance and how to

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In this video we will show you the maintenance and how to use the firewood splitting wedge. #kevinrobinson6688 #FirewoodSplittingWedge #HowToMakeFirewood
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@reubenj.cogburn8546 3 жыл бұрын

As a pre-teen and teen, I learned how to read the wood and place the wedges. Later on, it was a routine chore that gave me crazy upper body strength. It shaped my physique that, to a degree, I still carry today. Fond memories....looking back, that is.

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is hard work, thanks for watching.

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

So i would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the 4 lbs. Cone wedge! Study the log, fine deep cracks to start at > I also recommend a 8 lbs. sledge hammer with a long handle. The shorter handle take more whack. a long handle sledge hammer, can split it with 1 hit Got more force working for ya. > Lots people don't have control of a hammer. They swing at it hopping they hit it. DON'T DO THAT. Take the hammer hold it out to object your hitting. To get the right distance. THEN WHACK IT. >> Its like holding a golf club. Be comfortable with the swing, keeping your eyes 👀on the object!

@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and watching.

@TheWoodHaven 3 жыл бұрын

Nice overview and tips. I always appreciate good info. Thanks for the video.

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daryl.

@williammcguire3rd 3 жыл бұрын

I remember growing up and using wedges splitting axe and splitting maul on ours. Me and my brother would have a contest to see who could split and stack more and fastest.

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

That's some hard work my friend for sure thanks for sharing.

@Hatch61 3 жыл бұрын

You are right, that locust is tough, but it’s great for an overnight burn. Thanks for the video Kevin, be well my friend.

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

yeah Hatch there is nothing like locust wood, thanks for watching.

@joeneace7674 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Kevin good job keep It up friend

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Joe.

@mlangfordcamper 3 жыл бұрын

When we cut wood a long time ago we just splitting maul right on that natural crack, and for the tough pieces use a wedge, stay warm my friend

@Robinson-Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@russcrawford3310 Жыл бұрын

ALSO ... splitting wedges can be used as mini-anvils in the home workshop ...

@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын

Good tip Russ thanks

@theoutdoorduck701 2 жыл бұрын

What eles could you use to fix the mushroom

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

That another thing about the clone wedges or what i call Diamond wedge. They don't mushroom out causing pieces of metal flying! Plus the point make it lots easier to start. and with in 3 hit the log is split

@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info my friend.

@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын

@@Robinson-Homestead Lowes has the ones i bought> if you can wait 3 weeks, Harbor Freight has them for like 6 buck. Mine cost 17 dollars at Lowes YVW friend

@user-bd4yr9dl3b Жыл бұрын

Здравия желаю. Кувалда для таких клиньев маленькая. Их вес соизмерим. И рукоять надо чуть длинней, менее травмоопасно будет.

@joetherock Жыл бұрын

Get a 10" piece of American Hornbeam if you want a real challenge.

@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын

That's ok thanks for the comment.

@zouhairsuleiman1453 9 ай бұрын

They will all burn 🔥

@Robinson-Homestead 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@mariol6095 Жыл бұрын

just had my 2 wedges sharpened and they look sharp, but i cannot get them to go in to the wood. They just bounce out

@Robinson-Homestead Жыл бұрын

Some wood is just very very hard to split I wish I could help you more thanks for the comment.

@Trackhoe075 Жыл бұрын

@@Robinson-Homestead Try using a saw to make a kerf cut Or baton a axe or hatchet to make a kerf cut across diameter that may help too

@kw6713a Жыл бұрын

I had huge ash rounds that would not accept the wedges so I got em started with the maul, then put the wedge into the split started by the maul. It was also easier working from the outside-in rather than splitting them in the middle. In other words, I chipped off the edges and worked inward because the center was too hard or maybe still too damp, don't know, but it's all split now.