Quarter Riven Oak with Hand Tools // woodworking

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4 жыл бұрын

Splitting an oak log for use in future woodworking projects.
What’s in my Tool Chest:
Barr 1.5” Framing Chisel: rb.gy/tas3jq (affiliate link)
Lie Nielsen Chisels 1/4”, 1/2”, 1”: rb.gy/qvhydl
12” Starrett Combination Square: rb.gy/8pdhi4 (affiliate link)
Auriou 6” cranked drawknife: rb.gy/kxycaa (affiliate link)
Auriou 10” Rasp: rb.gy/cqdhdp (affiliate Link)
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe: rb.gy/qecjqn (affiliate link)
DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Stone: rb.gy/uxxche (affiliate link)
Waterstones 1000, 4000, 8000: rb.gy/jzv9rv (affiliate link
Veritas Dovetail Saw: rb.gy/kb4fg3 (affiliate link)
Veritas Carcass Saw: rb.gy/xx8fgp (affiliate link)
Lie-Nielsen Tenon Saw: rb.gy/c6igls
Lie-Nielsen Rip Panel Saw
Disston & Sons #16 Crosscut Panel Saw (antique)
Stanley #4 Smoothing Plane (antique)
Stanley #5 Jack Plane (antique)
Stanley Bedrock #608 Jointer Plane (antique)
Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane: rb.gy/k2nw9c
Veritas Small Plow Plane: rb.gy/etbsau
Lie-Nielsen Router Plane: rb.gy/l5namw
Stanley #92 12” Brace (antique)
Irwin Auger Bits (antique)

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@MisterRose90 7 ай бұрын

This is the part they don't show you in minecraft. Gives a whole new level of respect to Steve.

@nathanielerman4258 2 жыл бұрын

I’m absolutely exhausted just from watching this.

@NicTaylorWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

haha 😂

@JennyKampmeier 3 жыл бұрын

That crackling in the wood when it starts to split is super satisfying. Great video!

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

It really is! I could listen to that sound all day. Thanks for watching!

@Harris4465 8 ай бұрын

It really is great to hear when the log is on the ground.

@dejavu666wampas9 3 жыл бұрын

No one has mentioned that VERY brave bug, walking right towards the wedge, while you were swinging the big persuader right at it. Gutsy little insect. I’ve hand split many such logs. It gives one a great respect for wood. Awesome video.

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You have to have respect for oak. So impressive in it’s strength, yet so wonderful to work. It’s amazing how long it holds together even when it’s practically split all the way through.

@ryanwalker1825 Жыл бұрын

That's a funny looking mallet

@outlaweric 7 ай бұрын

oh the sounds lol. Great job and thanks for the video

@BlueCrow89 7 ай бұрын

This is such an arduous task! But damn, that crackling from the word giving way is SO SATISFYING!

@wesleyofficer1237 2 жыл бұрын

That sound just makes me smile! It's been over a year since I split a log.. 😞

@NicTaylorWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a beautiful sound. The log makes you work for it, though!

@rickschuman2926 Ай бұрын

The handles on those clubs are going to get you quite the case of tendonitis.

@spaltedwoodsman4368 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you’re one tenacious woodworker! I don’t believe I would have even attempted to rive such a huge piece of oak. I watched to the end just to see you conquer that log. Very satisfying. Well done!

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I always tell myself I’ll be done in 20 minutes... I’m never correct.

@jirikurto3859 2 жыл бұрын

I watched to the end but I was wearing a blindfold because I didn't want to catch covid so I didn't actually see any of it. I didn't get covid though so I am super thankful.

@charleslane6108 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a record time of 9 minutes and 14 seconds. I couldn’t have done it that fast. Good on ya bro!

@tingle2958 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's a stubborn chunk of wood. Nicely done

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely made me work for it!

@mightyjo3young 9 ай бұрын

Awesome job!

@LitoGeorge Жыл бұрын

For all that effort, you got a new sub. Bravo

@ryanmiske2178 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Absolutely love this.

@wesleyofficer1237 2 жыл бұрын

And nice truck 🙂 I miss my '85 and '89 and my '94 (broke it in half hauling a 20ft trailer of wet green polar 🤷🏼‍♂️)

@NicTaylorWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a 2001 with a lot of life left in it (hopefully)

@coedlan 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a sure-fire way to break the handle on your froe to me! They're made to be twisted but not in such huge logs. Nice work with the splitting though.

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

haha, yeah. I definitely should have split that piece down one more time before using the froe. I think I was a bit excited to use a new tool. Cheers!

@coedlan 3 жыл бұрын

@@NicTaylorWoodworking it's nice to see someone being humble rather than defensive. As I said before, great job splitting down the log - especially in that sun. I've been loving your videos too

@jonnyramsden1161 Жыл бұрын

Nice! Just been taking my first forays into riving and I've got a book that tells you loads of techniques but is low on detail, really helpful to see how you've approached that beast of a log in this video! I've not got anything this big but have plenty of stuff that is too big for doing with a froe on its own

@dathaniel9403 2 жыл бұрын

I think investing in a slightly larger axe (or something besides that little hatchet there) would be a wise move, lol. But I gotta hand it to you, you got it done with the tools you had. That's an incredible level of dedication. Well done, Nic.

@NicTaylorWoodworking Жыл бұрын

Thanks! you’re right, a large axe would make this job much easier. If I had a constant supply of fresh cut oak, I’d probably invest in a nice axe. Sometimes you just have to make do. Cheers!

@davidhawk8916 4 жыл бұрын

Good work and congrats on the first video. The editing and pace was well done! Where did you get the log? Any plans for the lumber?

@mikean1123 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@davidfry9042 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.... no wonder our Great Great Grandfathers only lived to 60....

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@thomashverring9484 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap, Nic! I hadn't seen this video! That was impressive! Almost as tasking as game night, right? 😁 Do you still roll them dice?

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

You know it! We’re super deep into Rime of the Frostmaiden. It’s been really fun, but it’s a beast to run. You have a campaign going?

@thomashverring9484 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds splendid! We're playing Warhammer Fantasy (tonight, actually!). Dark and gritty-and very funny. The campaign is one the GM has made himself.

@wakawaka808 4 жыл бұрын

could you please provide the types of birds used for the soundtrack?

@scottbarlow9259 3 жыл бұрын

Sure looks like the hard way to make tooth picks to me. But at least you got a good work out. 😄

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

a log this big is best for Chopsticks :)

@theNerbFace 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using this for the timber frame?

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! i used part of the log to make pegs and wedges for the frame. The rest of it will dry out and be used on something in the future

@petemack1745 2 жыл бұрын

Use a sledgehammer to drive metal wedges!

@exstock 3 жыл бұрын

If a tree falls due to disease, is the wood still good enough to be worth riving?

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I’m no expert, but as long as the wood doesn’t feel soft or has some other obvious defect, I’d use the wood. Even if it does, I’d rive off the bad parts and keep the healthy wood. I’m sure there are some diseases that would make the would unusable, but I just go by eye. If it looks and feels strong, I’m happy to use it.

@exstock 3 жыл бұрын

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Good! I've had a few monsters fall in my woods (oak, maple, gum) and though the already fallen ones have probably been on the ground too long, I've got plans for the next one that comes down!

@NicTaylorWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

I’d definitely take a look at the oak logs. Oak is extremely rot resistant and takes years to fully dry. It’s used a ton in boat building, actually. You might have some good wood waiting for you.

@exstock 3 жыл бұрын

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Hrm, what about sweet gum? I've got one gum about 24" in diameter that's about a year past falling, and one about 30" which has been down about 6 months (but shattered a bit coming down). I do also have one smallish post oak (~12" diameter) that's about 3 years past falling but not in ground contact; that might be my best bet. Judging by my inability to lever any of them up so much as an inch, there's a whole lot of something there! Thanks for the inspiration, and the sore muscles to come! ;)

@davidhawk8916 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for the shirtless parts.

@stevenschwagel8029 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could hire this man to build a timber framed building next to my 120 year old house.

@dathaniel9403 2 жыл бұрын

Splittin' wood in the hot sun I fought the oak and the oak -won- lost I needed lumber 'cause I had none I fought the oak and the oak -won- lost