What is a Splitting Wedge Used For?

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@iMARKurmom 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome back to his laboraforest

@mrminesanity5967 6 жыл бұрын

TheFreshprinceofcali aarp

@philmercury7482 6 жыл бұрын

Taras I've been liking you recent vlogs lately, keep up the good work man

@barath_aron 6 жыл бұрын

Never split from the dry side of the log, go always to the fresh side (that you just cut with the chain saw).

@supiorihi4958 4 жыл бұрын

Tako je -that's right

@thatguyc5899 4 жыл бұрын

I have had great success with the blue eastwing wedge, but I have to be able to start a groove with the winged maul that is your favorite one. I have hear the tips break off of the spiral wedges. I assume you could just grind it to a point again. I also always use some kind of a base under the rounds, it allows you to transmit energy to the round much more efficiently.

@johnepperson8867 6 жыл бұрын

"I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK, I sleep all night and I work all day, I cut down trees, I eat my lunch......" Hey Taras, do you know anybody in British Columbia? Just kidding. Doesn't take long to sweat bullets when cutting fire wood. Even for a tall manly man like you. Keep up the AWESOME videos my friend!!!

@pinchalog9794 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Those are some big rounds of wood, and the wedge makes the job so much easier. This saved me tons of time and effort.

@nottherealdrlolunsub9318 6 жыл бұрын

I find it satisfying just watching u chop logs plz do more

@jamesongiamo4932 6 жыл бұрын

It may be easier to split the word if it's on a harder surface. The wall may be bouncing off the ground reducing the amount of pressure the mall or the log splitter is placing on the wood

@rayw3332 5 жыл бұрын

Use TWO wedges on big stuff. On hardwood, like this oak. *Eye AND ear protection.* Split on hard ground (easier splitting), on the cut stump, or move log there. You can use a 4lb hammer to set wedge in wood, then switch to 8-10 lb sledge hammer. The colder the air temp, the easier the splitting. Fully seasoned wood -- the bark falls off. Never try to split green wood. What type of oak? Red, black?

@jim778 5 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video. I learned from it. Thank you for posting this.

@bridogman3256 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great my friend. Wedges and safety glasses. Great work. Thanks

@Detman101 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm going to pick up some wedges this week! Thanks Taras!!!!

@Jabawokky 6 жыл бұрын

I honestly love these kind of videos keep making log videos

@shkharis8155 6 жыл бұрын

pretty cool aa

@alexpearson8481 6 жыл бұрын

It’s a tough piece of wood for sure. More strategy with the wedge. Wedge placement can work magic. Good video. Thank you.

@samuelvargas7320 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Taras keep up the great work

@kadenlarson9992 6 жыл бұрын

the reason taras likes the diamond one more is because that one goes with the grain more than the blue one, he's putting the blue one perpandicular to the grain

@21crybabies89 6 жыл бұрын

Yasss Finally Early!! Keep up the good work Taras!!

@averageoutdoors4857 6 жыл бұрын

Love the vids I watch all three of your channels keep it up

@davidhamblen5516 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Taras! You rock!

@JaredElliott1 6 жыл бұрын

0:09 Wood Grenade! The best one I have ever owned! Align the wedges with the wind shake. They are natural fractures in the wood. It will aid you in splitting.

@SuperViral1 6 жыл бұрын

Great

@akashlal984 6 жыл бұрын

I love this guys videos

@jamie91995 6 жыл бұрын

Dude you weren't hitting with the grain that's why it didn't split

@juanm2192 6 жыл бұрын

The chemistry Nerd ikr

@csis8460 6 жыл бұрын

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO CHOP WOOD !!!!

@Uhreg 6 жыл бұрын

yeah lol. he was even saying that "we gotta go with the grain" and at the same time doing the opposite :D

@connorpowers2786 6 жыл бұрын

The chemistry Nerd lol "again, you gotta go with the grain" proceeds to attempt splitting completely perpendicular to the grain

@_-daman-_ 6 жыл бұрын

you also use the maul to get a indentation in the wood toward the outside of the log then put the wider wedge in and then work your way in to the center

@DNAM2097 6 жыл бұрын

"This is why you need safety" Wears rubber boots :)

@Lesdig891 3 жыл бұрын

My wellies have steel toe caps

@markers663 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Thank you so much.

@-AFK-Deathless 6 жыл бұрын

Even though I'll never buy most of the gadgets you show us because I'm still young i love watching your videos, they are so interesting and kul.

@yasminemoughraby1450 6 жыл бұрын

When i watch you i remember my dad taras i love you sooo mush

@MiguelSilva-yc7fc 6 жыл бұрын

1:15 nothing, nothing, nothing, UGHH I am just exhausting mah self for nading over hear" -Taras

@xxt-jay_daviesxxdavies7144 6 жыл бұрын

YaBoiMiguel d

@flowrfpv 6 жыл бұрын

nice video, but for most of us hmm... useless

@Paintbl99 5 жыл бұрын

Gophy why did you watch it then. Most the people watching will find it helpful

@OctaApe 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, they work great!..

@sippe3985 6 жыл бұрын

nice work taras

@rafilahmed2013 6 жыл бұрын

Hotel? Boom

@teejay2726 4 жыл бұрын

Wege is quick start. Take the power saw and strip a notch in the log. 👍

@wesleyalan9179 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video C.R.H!

@elijahwilliams7975 6 жыл бұрын

I use most of these tools every winter

@jesswallace6780 6 жыл бұрын

That does look exhausting work.. But you got to collect fireword for yourself on the winter... that's important.... by the way.. im from Victoria Australia.. we've just come from winter and spring is just beginning.... great work taras. !

@namara500 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir God bless you! 🙋🙏

@orcunozenir 6 жыл бұрын

This is so satisfying

@xxrgxxcasco 6 жыл бұрын

You can also use them to get long staves to make bows. You split a long trunk lengthwise with several of those.

@fuzzygreen3634 6 жыл бұрын

where are you getting all this wood? are you felling the trees as well?

@garystewart3423 6 жыл бұрын

those splitting veggies are awesome.

@davidd6218 6 жыл бұрын

In Soviet Russia Wedges split you.

@miguelpires8964 6 жыл бұрын

David D in mother russia

@angelvu 6 жыл бұрын

miguel pires its soviet

@Somerandomguy2998 6 жыл бұрын

have you tried using the splitting maul with the grain?

@MaNkYmInX 6 жыл бұрын

Now that's one way to get a work out! 💪👍

@indianafirefighter6443 6 жыл бұрын

Boom coool how cool is that

@basilistravlos4575 3 жыл бұрын

You covered all the possibilities.Спасибо из Греции , друг.

@xxscubastevexx891 6 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying

@mech0p 6 жыл бұрын

why is log splitting just so satisfying

@bonniebarbee5401 6 жыл бұрын

👍👍to much work like my electric one for those heavy logs ! Lol

@redstonexgamer4238 6 жыл бұрын

I like this kinds of videos

@edmond6294 6 жыл бұрын

So satisfying

@bxblack 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you... that was a big help..

@kelvin_44 6 жыл бұрын

Cool

@jamesgames5027 6 жыл бұрын

love you Taras

@CrankyPantss 6 жыл бұрын

I always enjoyed using a splitting wedge when I was cutting the rounds.

@taliadavis5899 6 жыл бұрын

You should do some metal detecting!! that would be an awesome video

@SLiDaRiX 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ;) I like how you are staying fit, with just your videos. I bet Hugo and Luke are doing the rest xD

@Jabawokky 6 жыл бұрын

U make me happy taras😄

@safierahmad4461 6 жыл бұрын

What a legend puts all of his fails in there BOOM

@gotsurvivalism 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of Hearing Protection do you use? sledges and chainsaws can greatly damage hearing.

@rihsyanadamriansyah7796 6 жыл бұрын

beautiful log :3

@douglassteophen6503 4 жыл бұрын

I like your site, it informs me and makes me laugh....BOOM!!!

@ziadstriker8844 6 жыл бұрын

Good job taras

@davidmarik9038 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of tree is taht? I like the orange color of the wood.

@booandsue 6 жыл бұрын

What a workout you gave yourself with these tools, and a very stubborn chunk of wood.

@LayneXIII 6 жыл бұрын

I made a Meestake! That's why he's the best !

@dmmartin1958 5 жыл бұрын

Have two of the 4 sided wedge, two does come in handy.

@MichaelQuigley-fy5rc 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you really got your exercise today. Find a comfortable chair and a cold drink.

@benny9855 6 жыл бұрын

0:49 " I would have to hit on it it all day"😂😂😂

@nazeerkhan3347 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing thing

@emilisakamaki5570 6 жыл бұрын

Love you💗💗💗💗👍

@Omniblade_Gaming 6 жыл бұрын

Good workout

@cyelounetejada8283 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@whatsnextnow19791 6 жыл бұрын

You should get a product called - Chainsaw Buddy. Try also a Log Horse, and or a Log Saw Horse. Very cool products.

@melissastar9634 6 жыл бұрын

The "booms" make the video even better

@MilkDrinker218 6 жыл бұрын

Boom Luke at that

@huskysnow1298 6 жыл бұрын

AMAZING -taras kul

@david2yy 6 жыл бұрын

you are strong man :) nice gajets

@user-wb4hj6km8e 6 жыл бұрын

Big thumbs up for Taras ;)

@mskiss7986 6 жыл бұрын

Taras was it intentional that you used the axe against the grain and the mauls with the grain?

@roman_ark4748 6 жыл бұрын

@taras kul Hit the wood at the natural cracks from when you cut it with the saw

@karrieannbean 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought the blue wedge today and it's hella easier than using an ax or maul. Used with a 3# sledgehammer and it got through twisted, knotty maple wood. Might pick up the diamond-shaped wedge, too. Looks useful.

@robertarthur9540 6 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy splitting vedges ?

@nicopickering5338 6 жыл бұрын

You are 1 cool dude

@ejgwapo2555 6 жыл бұрын

Love the. Video

@shanechambless8 6 жыл бұрын

Any real man that was raised up in the country and having to split wood every day could split that oak with out all the wedges

@ragamuffin1588 5 жыл бұрын

Being raised in the country and knowing how to split wood doesn't make you any better than a city boy/girl.

@danielminton3876 5 жыл бұрын

That Red Oak will make a good hot long lasting fire on a cold winter day after it's seasoned out.

@menkiboj 6 жыл бұрын

i see you listened to my advice about sliding the hand on the handle, it's much easier to lift when you hold it closer to the axe head

@trapperkidd4565 6 жыл бұрын

If you look for cracks and hit those, you can split most big logs.

@tractorman4461 5 жыл бұрын

Good video. Btw, that must be some pretty hard wood.

@JMNTN 6 жыл бұрын

You can also just buy or make a hydraulic wood splitter

@northernbohemianrealist1412 6 жыл бұрын

Or rent. Poor Taras better stay out of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The way he handles the ax is painful to watch.

@Facchini98 6 жыл бұрын

he has a wood splitter he has used it in past videos

@jarodbormann1401 6 жыл бұрын

right lol. Wisconsin ftw

@neeneec5394 6 жыл бұрын

my favorite survival KZfaqr makes his splitters with wood.

@wattpad9728 6 жыл бұрын

[TECHNOLOGIC] -_-

@brianhickey3573 6 жыл бұрын

I love videos about split'n vedges

@gulraizfarrukh 6 жыл бұрын

Chain saw can be used for this also right? Just asking

@casanova8733 6 жыл бұрын

Taras that was kul!

@aminova-sd9lj 6 жыл бұрын

he really worked hard for this video xd have my like

@johnh3608 6 жыл бұрын

BOOM

@debsmith7050 6 жыл бұрын

What type of wood ???

@bettina7913 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS GAME

@falfas55bgas 6 жыл бұрын

Taras, you're hitting that wood perpendicular to the radius. You need to hit it parallel with the radius. I know wood can sometimes get so hard that you bounce off. What kind of wood is that?

@ColdFuse96 6 жыл бұрын

I actually split a trunk that big one time with only a small hatchet. I basically used the hatchet as a splitting wedge like in this video, and it worked just as well. I ended up totally busting the handle, but it still got the job done in the end 😂

@dont_mind_danielle_6193 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂