Splitting Huge rounds of wood. Some are too big to handle.

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3 жыл бұрын

I have some gigantic rounds of wood that need split. Some are so big, I can't move them. But I need to split these into firewood. So let's see what it takes.
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@johnr8439 3 жыл бұрын

Evan I had to sell my homestead and lifelong dream due to heath reasons. I pushed my self far to hard. Without your health you have nothing. Please take care buddy.

@samlikely3201 3 жыл бұрын

Feel your pain diabetes keeping us from homestead dreams staying healthy is worth million dollars stay safe

@stevemartinez6757 3 жыл бұрын

I can somewhat relate. When I watch some of his videos I think to myself "I used to be able to do that". Of course for me it's not so much health and more age.

@Tonetwisters 2 жыл бұрын

@@samlikely3201 Check out Dr Axe and Dr Berry ... they say, stay away from all carbs and you will beat diabetes. My situation is lower back ... carrying heavy guitar amps for way too many years. People who work as hard as Evan and Rebekah might want to think about a Teeter inversion table 3-4 times a week as a precaution.

@mikekehoe2927 3 жыл бұрын

My friend will quartr a peace with the saw. He will move it and lift for spliting. 50 and 60 inch is normal for him. He is only 80 years old but his wife will help with the bigger ones,she is only 70. Its alot of work.

@reggieedmonds5325 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I was a neighbor, really enjoy how you tackle all the chores and how human you are about evaluating your successes.

@w.a.stewart3191 3 жыл бұрын

While watching you I kept thinking us your chainsaw, instead of giving yourself a hernia. The goats are enjoying your temporary wood pile. Work safe

@1moreuser 3 жыл бұрын

I am laughing so hard at this because I've been in this exact situation....splitting giant rounds with maul/wedge in the front yard. I feel ya bud. :)

@sherry2836 3 жыл бұрын

Stubborn? I'd call it tenacious! That log splitter was a great investment. The goats love the new mountain you made for them.

@SgtGiggs 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job to keep your cool and not quit after that slip. If I had busted my chin like that I would have exploded, thrown a piece of wood at the camera, chucked the tripod into the woods, and then set fire to the goat pen.

@stevenbrown3901 5 ай бұрын

Hi Evan. When hand splitting, try starting closer to the edge. It should split easier. I love your videos and hope this helps. 👍❄️

@Roger-gs5ew 3 жыл бұрын

Your not being stubborn, its determination that drives success.

@RVBob 3 жыл бұрын

You're*

@lilongge1304 Жыл бұрын

He's not going to burn it until it dries (next year). So he should have left it for the goats to play on and eat the bark off. When it's dry, it's easier to move. I have to do this in order to move them.

@localsouptalks 3 жыл бұрын

I like that you share your candid thoughts when you’ve realized that there might have been a better way to tackle the task. I’m all for stubborn determination, but with age, I have learned that safety has to be a higher priority than my stubbornness. Too many injuries have added up over time. Take care of yourself. Thanks for the videos.

@lynnhudson838 3 жыл бұрын

It helps if you can hit the same spot twice!!😄. My grandfather taught me to split wood with a single blade axe. He called me "Lightening" saying I never hit the same place twice!! He was the best I ever saw!! I can still see him in my mind using that axe. I miss him greatly. Good job, man. Good job.

@tjlee9901 Жыл бұрын

i used to use a heavy axe for splitting . it worked okay .

@tommmarree3689 3 жыл бұрын

I read an article by Muhammad Ali (boxer) that chopping wood was the best exercise and did it all the time at his camp to get into shape....that's hard work Evan!

@wileycoyotesr8623 3 жыл бұрын

A man has got to know his limitations and you now know some of yours. Self testing is admirable. Excellent effort to get the job done. You deserve a big attaboy. A-T-T-A-B-O-Y !!

@brandonbriggs 3 жыл бұрын

You need a Cant hook or peavey they're a life saver and a back saver anytime you get in to bigger wood.

@richardwood4305 Жыл бұрын

I don’t know why but I like to watch you wrestle that tree. Great job and I am glad it was you and not me.

@mitch_smith 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing more satisfying than splitting wood by hand. Nothing more humbling than wood that tells you no.

@timfrazer4654 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the Land's End, Uk. It made my back ache just watching you wrestle those rounds of wood! Lucky you didn't chip any teeth when you slipped.

@ShrimpOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

The easiest way to split huge logs, is start from the side edges., and work your way around the log, towards the middle. It works like a charm.

@pyroman6000 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. You're working against the entire weight of the piece doing it this way- it's like trying to eat a 1 pound burger by stuffing the whole thing in your mouth at once! Especially when trying to split by hand, you have to work smarter, not harder.

@petercollins6527 3 жыл бұрын

Evan, if you only had a tractor with pallet forks!!! Wait , you do ....... dah! Man you've got to work smarter, not harder. Let the machine do the grunt work. I always watch your channel and really enjoy it. I'm 68 years old and have a 10 acre horse farm in Florida. ( but I;m from Maine) so I can understand the crap you're putting up with. Keep up the good work !!

@sthomas7263 2 жыл бұрын

Watching you work on the firewood made me want to drink a good cold beer .

@jansmith8021 3 жыл бұрын

You got your workout in today!! Wow that big one was a job, glad you finally got it before you wore yourself completely out!!

@jimbanks2117 3 жыл бұрын

@boson80 3 жыл бұрын

One tip I can give is to try to handle the wood as few times as possible. so for example. when you have split the wood on the wood splitter. do not lay the wood on the ground, place it on a cart or in the bucket on the tractor. so you do not have to pick up the wood later. thanks for a very nice and inspiring channel.

@larrywarren2431 2 жыл бұрын

I broke my splitter doing this

@vvvbbbbcccc 11 ай бұрын

I like the channel but yes, there is a lot of double handling that goes on.

@angusmacduff3471 3 жыл бұрын

Evan - I'm glad you stopped - I'm exhausted!

@DPW55 Жыл бұрын

That log splitters a great investment , it shows no mercy ,well done even ,

@markb1487 3 жыл бұрын

Even though that tree was dead,, it was still super tuff.. Proper hard wood.. Your axe was bouncing off that round.. Good video.. 💯💯👍👌

@richardperry9095 3 жыл бұрын

You AND the splitter got a workout on that first piece. Way to stick with it...

@terrylandis6831 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you put the bloopers in your videos!!! Too many people on here think they have to have a perfect video. We are not perfect. Hope your ok!!

@rodtrues1 Жыл бұрын

I split wood like this about 25 years ago, we love our fireplace,, I’m +60 now, but about 20 years ago I invested in my health and sanity and purchased a decent wood splitter, I’m hardheaded also😎, but I listened to my wife and my body, invested in some wood moving leverage tools,, now I have energy to do stuff that’s really fun,,, stay healthy and safe🙏🏾

@janicehurlburt2573 Жыл бұрын

Excellent problem solving! I’d still be scratching my head.

@keimahane 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you. Keep driving, you guys are creating a wonderful productive homestead. I keep saying to myself, "How many things does this guy know how to do?" Honestly, the fact that you are willing to take on any task is impressive.

@mcisco57 3 жыл бұрын

Tenacity. Good quality.

@ndtschau 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's a really tough job! But at least you have some fire wood for quite a while when it's done... 😉👍🏻

@rickster9993 3 жыл бұрын

Attack at the weak spots. You have several splits in the wood. split them wider. Work from the outside in. Once you widen them you can cut slabs off the sides along the splits. Even with your hydraulic splitter use the natural splits in the wood.

@kentowens2179 3 жыл бұрын

You're a tough man, that's some hard work. Well done!

@almamoore8446 25 күн бұрын

Must be a wall nut tree. I love the tree stumps tells many years of how they grew.

@gmankillian2933 3 жыл бұрын

Go easy don’t get hurt! Work smarter not harder👍🏻

@djastram 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't help but notice, the log splitter is on wheels. :)

@jndfarm1047 3 жыл бұрын

Those butt ends are a beast. I some times just let them rot. Maple is always easier to work green than dry. One suggestion I would try would be try splitting those large but tends from the outside in vice down the middle. If it doesn’t have knots this usually will work. Makes you think about the days gone bye: (tough men back then) and will give you some awesome cramps at night. Good job.

@vusimdudu9033 3 жыл бұрын

There is great satisfaction doing things your way, even if it is not the best way, you still learn something.

@marvinremster 10 ай бұрын

Good job. I never give up and love goats.

@keyboardoracle1044 Жыл бұрын

Lightning cutter! Never strikes the same place twice 🤣

@Living-The-Dream 3 жыл бұрын

Way to stick with it! Those were back busters 👍🪵🪓🔥👏

@mark_mthws 3 жыл бұрын

Evan is a machine!! That wood looks super heavy! Well done 👍🏻

@jimstewart8927 3 жыл бұрын

Regardless of age when one owns a tractor and loader you always ask what it could do to expedite the job.

@duncanraeside3290 3 жыл бұрын

When you split the rest put your trailer next to the splitter as yo split threw it in the trailer, that way you do have to pick it up again, judy a suggestion.

@yackfzay6224 3 жыл бұрын

Just want to get it done. That state of mind thinking...once your thinking like that, take a breathers. Your only going to hurt yourself. I need to get it done, many times. Take care of yourself. It's not 100%. Especially with heavy objects. Take care.

@larryraynor3311 3 жыл бұрын

the wood may be stringy and knotty but it will put out more heat than most...love your channel BTW

@billpaullin6527 3 жыл бұрын

You the man

@frankcastle5294 7 ай бұрын

Damn fine vid. Splitting 10 huge remnants of maple tree trunk today so this was very helpful. Thank you Sir.

@brianbarbera473 Жыл бұрын

I'm just glad you are alright!

@richardholt9497 3 жыл бұрын

Evan Hi seeing you struggling of when I worked for tree surgeons firm in 1970 working on dutch elm all are timber was large heavy we all wase cut it into small pleases I moved a large bit did my back in off work for 3 weeks and we all way moved the truck to the timber so please move your pick up to the wood and stop moving it around keep up the work yours is the nicest channel yours RH

@DanKlein_1 3 жыл бұрын

Almost painful to watch because I just went through the same thing last year on several trees. Same process until I got the chainsaw out and made it easy on myself. One day I would get it to a size I could lift and then finish splitting the next day. I thought the next day would go faster but each one of those "manageable pieces" is another 4 splits on the splitter. that adds up exponentially. To all those who buy your wood and think your wood guy is too expensive... Watch this video!!! It is insulting to ask for a discount.

@WorldsBestWatcher 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I only saw a couple of splits sticking together. You know he had to labor to tear apart more than a few splits of that wood. When I saw the geometry of the wood, and remembered the times I struggled with wood like that as a kid, my eye started twitching.

@JPCMETALHOG 3 жыл бұрын

Be safe! Enjoy your videos, thank you.

@MrThenry1988 Жыл бұрын

Good work. I used to wrestle them big ones a bunch. Only a little bit now. Though about changing gym rats to do it. Good work out. That 80% thing is a thing. Good work.

@garykersteiner4936 Жыл бұрын

Use the saw Evan. Cut through those huge rounds until they are manageable. Take care of your back. When it goes, your life is changed forever.

@robinpearson4583 3 жыл бұрын

You just mentioned putting the split wood onto a trailer to haul it away to the wood store. I'd like to suggest you throw the split wood directly onto a trailer, saving you double handling your split timber. By the way, you chin will soon heal.

@ericwalstrand3512 3 жыл бұрын

I would have just backed the splitter in with the truck and throw the wood straight in the truck bed....but, that's just me...

@tanyajenkins919 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a huge under taking alone glad that your splitter is made so u can put t also on the ground . Wow hi to all have a great day . Quite a wood spitting adventure

@georgewhite4973 9 ай бұрын

LOOK LIKE YOU GOT GOOD HELP THE GOAT

@tomhall7250 3 жыл бұрын

Good job

@NeilPost71 3 жыл бұрын

One of those old black powder splitters would have been the ticket!

@bevnelson3678 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Even big job well done. But please take it easy. No more accidents.

@marksimonar1550 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the awesome videos coming my friends.

@ronrabenhorst6027 3 жыл бұрын

Without us stubborn people, nothing would ever get done.

@thomasraynoha1732 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Tuff day. But you got a lot done. 👍👍

@MrBigblueford 3 жыл бұрын

That maple tree could have been a super awesome piece for your log cabin, I actually make table tops out of large maple tree bases as I have a Alaskan sawmill. If you make cookie cuts with the wood chunks they make unique table tops. I'm currently working on 12 smaller ones for end tables which can be used indoors or outside as they are also poly coated. FYI - if you think it wasn't worth it for some reason those are the ones you want for the table tops because they add unique character to the whole concept.

@michaelmcdowell6792 5 ай бұрын

Great example of man verses Log. Glad you showed you thought process and various techniques of splitting attempts and challenges. If there wasn't blood, sweat and tears then it wasn't really a challenge. Great learning experience sitting in my recliner in South Florida. Thank You Sir.

@Ahch. 5 ай бұрын

I feel your pain. I'm new to splitting very large rounds. Thank the Almighty GOD for youtube. I learned to saw the very large rounds into smaller pieces and turn the splitter vertical. No need to break our backs.

@backtobasicstipswithtomrib19 3 жыл бұрын

You should watch Chris .....In the wood yard.....his brother has big rounds and shows a lot of good info on how to handle em.....you have some of the best longest lasting fire wood and so never give up on em....

@jerrybaird2059 2 жыл бұрын

If you only knew how some of us envy your life, particularly those whose grandfathers were farmers (in Illinois,to boot), and who can remember farm chores, slopping hogs, gathering eggs, etc. What a shame that we have only one go round at life!

@ithacacomments4811 3 жыл бұрын

Ooooohhhh, that could have been major dental work!

@Dave-xl7oc 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to watch you, when I go to visit son I’ll spend 2 days splitting wood , so I’m enjoying someone else.

@justinmalenky8911 Жыл бұрын

Great channel. One recommendation, move your splitter closer to those larger rounds. Gotta be easier than fighting awkward logs and terrain.

@samlikely3201 3 жыл бұрын

If it's good it's good enough And if it's good enough it's good awesome content as usual

@tireddad6541 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the winter I turned 14, I grew big enough and learned how to split wood. We would burn at least 4 cord a winter. So I went at it, with a sledgehammer, a maul, and several wedges. One wedge was not enough. Following October or so some neighborhood guys my age came over. And I was better than all of them. First time ever and that was awesome.

@russellsutton9014 Жыл бұрын

Always try to rip big rounds from the side. Invest in a 4' Cant hook or Peevy to roll the big pieces! Good job man!!

@ssmith8881 3 жыл бұрын

The last time I split a large round like this, I was able to jack up the round and then move the splitter in underneath. Any way you slice it , it is still a workout.

@rosemarymccammond9899 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that would be the easier way until the round was more manageable.

@raybornclark8617 3 жыл бұрын

i love to start jobs/projects and really struggle to get this 100% completed, after about 90% complete i seem to want/need to start another one....but i never run out of things to do

@billclaussen5255 3 жыл бұрын

Progress with a Boo Boo. Good job!!! Whew, looked real tough!!! Way to persevere!!! Thanks...Peace!!! Bill

@mdj2959 3 жыл бұрын

Think of all the fun you had. A great video

@larrywarren2431 2 жыл бұрын

That's a young man 💪 job

@firesurfer 3 жыл бұрын

Never ever stack twice. Set it up so it is stacked on skids (or whatever), move it by machine. Leave it on the skid.

@alanholloway4977 3 жыл бұрын

evan watching you hitting that log with that axe is the funniest thing i've ever watched.

@johnsonr9 2 жыл бұрын

Admirable perseverance😊

@ruthstill169 Жыл бұрын

Man, you are working hard today!

@bettyechols6405 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the time you are just having fun...

@marksimonar1550 3 жыл бұрын

Soft maple/ silver maple does make for some gorgeous tables/ wood projects. When i was in highschool 35-36 yrs ago i made a coffee table out of silver maple and my neighbor seen it and wanted one also. So i made her one and she still has it to this day. She's been offered up to $1500.00 for it. But we had a agreement when i built it for her that when she passes on the coffee table comes back to me.

@philgriswold2133 3 жыл бұрын

When I do something like that, my wife calls me hard-headed, foolhardy or some other terms I won't repeat here. I will just say that you are one determined individual. The joy and satisfaction of getting something like that done is so satisfying, it's worth every calorie burned. It's not about the wood, the axes or the splitter. It's about a man (or woman), setting a goal and completing it. Well done.

@loriconley3890 3 жыл бұрын

The best reason to get this cleaned up is the goats. If they pee on that wood it will stink to high heaven when you burn it.

@rogerfair1756 8 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. Like you, I’m probably more stubborn than I should be but I hate to lose. And failure is simply not an option for me. My granddaughter asked me while I was watching you what was I watching. I told her “ A man”.

@littlemogocreek 3 жыл бұрын

I felt my hernia acting up just watching you Evan. Careful on the lifting mate else you'll end up heading to hospital like me. Slow and steady wins the race. Now if I can just follow my own advice we'll both be happy :-) Thank you for sharing your journey though mate.

@hillsidefarm7355 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Evan !

@stevehawkins8066 3 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for making these videos. It made me remember the days I used to cut down trees and split wood with my dad, uncles and grandpa. You also make remember the days I helped to work out on the farm.

@sidelinerbeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Swinging the maul the way you did, later you'll probably feel a few sore muscles you forgot you had. Great effort.

@RockhillfarmYT 3 жыл бұрын

There’s no easy way with rounds like that is there Nice job

@dbrownbrown4769 3 жыл бұрын

Start at the outside edge, take smaller chunks. Love splitting wood by hand.

@sidelinerbeekeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Some don't know obviously

@raybornclark8617 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, thats the way we always split big wood too (but can't say that i loved it, just had to do it)....you have to be careful handling these big pieces, they will destroy your back and put you down....be careful with them for sure

@bigmamma6946 3 жыл бұрын

Your log splitter is worth it weight in gold. That was a tuff trial 😕 for it. Incredible. Job well done 👏

@twisterdude100 3 жыл бұрын

that worked off your breakfast! nice job!

@Peekul1 5 ай бұрын

I just worked up a huge pin oak. Had to buy a 24 inch chainsaw. I ended up having and quartering some rounds. I used the chainsaw to start a line and then wedged two on the same side. Two wedges on the same side prevents what happened to you in most cases. I have a third, wider wedge I use for finishing a split. Sometimes I get all three stuck and need the chainsaw. The 24 inch Husqvarna saved me on this one. LMAO