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Michael Kearney
Ирландия
Добавлен 14 апр 2013
I am putting up some videos in relation to the processing of firewood using handtools. They are made during the course of work and for that reason they are more than just demonstrations. l keep the mobile (cell) phone running for as long as possible and for obvious reasons the videos are extensively edited. No fancy technology is involved.
I have an interest in this area, and I want to share some of my thoughts and ideas on the subject.
Of course, I am also looking for feedback from anybody out there with a similar interest.
Thanks for looking and we will see where this brings us.
I have an interest in this area, and I want to share some of my thoughts and ideas on the subject.
Of course, I am also looking for feedback from anybody out there with a similar interest.
Thanks for looking and we will see where this brings us.
Sledge-hammer and wedges on big block
Here we are breaking up a big block into smaller pieces so that they can be reduced further into manageable sizes as firewood.
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How to quickly start a flooded chainsaw.
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Easy way to unflood a chainsaw and get it started. Wrap tape tightly around throttle, in such a way that tape can be easily unwrapped afterwards. Have the choke fully in (i.e. no choke). Stop/start switch in start position. Pull cord until the saw fires up. Quickly remove tape to stop saw from revving fully. Saw should not be revved fully until it is allowed to warm up for a minute or two.
Why is Elm wood so hard to split?
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Here I am working on some straight grained Elm from a dead tree that was cut down last year and, at the same time, giving my views on why I think it is so hard to work on.
Splitting straight-grained Ash.
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Short video using an axe to split some Ash for firewood. It is one of the easiest types of wood to work on.
Splitting firewood Beech
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Beech can be both easy and difficult to split for firewood. Sledge hammer, wedges and splitting maul were used on this one.
Windblown tree being separated from root ball
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Large root ball and about six feet of stump are cut away from the rest of the trunk. My position while doing the cut is precarious. It's on a slope and next to a stream, which is at the base of the root ball and is not visible on the video. This makes a retreat difficult, if I want to get out of there fast.
Firewood: down by the riverside.
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Overhanging and fallen trees being cleared from the riverbank to allow safe passage for oarspeople out training. I am splitting salvaged timber into firewood.
Splitting unknown tree species. Can anybody identify what it is?
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Part of a big tree came down in a storm. Walter and I cut it up. In the last two minutes of the video I show a close up of the seeds and branches. Can anybody tell me what it is? Let me know in the comments. It's an evergreen.
How hard is it to split Elm with knots? This is not for the faint-hearted.
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This is a block/round of Elm with a big knot in it. I was fully expecting to fail in splitting this one and I had the chainsaw on hand to give assistance. For the same reason, I did not use my regular splitting block (which is in the right hand corner of the video). The 5kg (11 lb) and 6kg (13.2 lb) mauls were the main splitters and I needed the weight for stuff as tough as that. Also, I had a ...
Elm! Is it the toughest wood to split?
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Even though it has been almost wiped out by Dutch Elm disease, I got the opportunity recently to split some Elm, and its reputation is well deserved. It is notoriously hard to split. This block, that I worked on, was medium sized without knots and had straight grain, and it was heavy work. The big 11lb (5kg) maul was used on this job: anything lighter would not work, at least until the block wa...
New ash handle made for 6lb. axe.
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Axe head needed a new handle, so I made one from ash.
Splitting firewood; Some random footage of a recent job.
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This load was relatively easy to split, which was done over that week-end. The tree was taken down in mid Winter when the sap was low, which made the job of splitting fairly straightforward. Apologies for the intrusive wind.
Repair to leaking fuel tank on chainsaw.
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Repair to leaking fuel tank on chainsaw.
A few tips on clothing when working with firewood
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A few tips on clothing when working with firewood
Splitting firewood: heavy duty splitting mauls doing some work.
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Splitting firewood: heavy duty splitting mauls doing some work.
Swans fighting at Islandbridge, Dublin 8.
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Swans fighting at Islandbridge, Dublin 8.
Splitting Firewood: Protective collar for axe and maul handles.
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Splitting Firewood: Protective collar for axe and maul handles.
Neglected splitting maul brought back to life.
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Neglected splitting maul brought back to life.
Aufspalten von Brennholz: knotige, schwierige Runden mit zweistufigem Getreide
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Aufspalten von Brennholz: knotige, schwierige Runden mit zweistufigem Getreide
Splitting firewood: Splitting block arrangement
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Splitting firewood: Splitting block arrangement
Splitting firewood: hardwood like cherry, ash, birch, apple.
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Splitting firewood: hardwood like cherry, ash, birch, apple.
Splitting firewood: knotty difficult rounds with twisted grain.
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Splitting firewood: knotty difficult rounds with twisted grain.
Splitting firewood: frame for holding splitting axe/maul.
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Splitting firewood: frame for holding splitting axe/maul.
How to swing an axe/maul when splitting firewood
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How to swing an axe/maul when splitting firewood
Is that splitting cradle set up like that for safety?
@@marksaint2936 It’s there mainly to stop any split items from falling off the block. There is no reaching down to pick stuff up off the ground for the next swing as a result. It saves time and the work gets done much quicker. The horizontal length of timber is there to stop the odd chunk from wanting to head straight for your shins (expletive) which can happen frequently when doing this type of work.
Crib
You sound like you got peanut butter stuck in your mouth.
Wheres the Lucky Charms?
Gummibaum ?? 😊
I know this video is quite old but do you know anywhere you can still get those 5kg mauls? Can't find anwhere that sells them
Ben, I got this address directly from the Muller company, a few years ago, giving the details of a company in Carlisle that carry their products. Check their website. I'm sure that if you ring their number, they should be able to help you. Be specific about what you want. The Muller catalogue number for the 5kg maul with ash handle is 0257 50; and the hickory handled item is 0259 50. CARR´S BILLIGTON SAFETY KINGSTOWN BROADWAY KINGSTOWN IND. EST. GB-CA3 OHA CARLISLE GROSSBRITANNIEN www.carrs-billington-safety.com This is the website for the Muller catalogue: mueller-hammerwerk.at/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Katalog_Mueller.pdf
@@michaelkearney5562 brilliant thank you so much!
@@michaelkearney5562 thank you just checked them out, good pricing too!
Bestend Dank!
This video brings back memories , I split a few winters worth of elm a good few years back and it's tough stuff alright! My maul just bounced off it, I borrowed a 4 ton hydraulic splitter which didn't even leave a mark on some of it! A lot had to be done with sledge & wedges but I have to say my Fiskars X27 was very effective also. If I never have to split a piece of elm again, I won't shed a tear about it!
Did you clean the seam with anything?🤔
I use nail polish remover to remove any grease or dirt that might affect the bonding.
Michael, God bless you for this unusually helpful video, the factual and humble way you demonstrate technique and share your experience, and all the helpful replies in these comments.
Gute Idee
No, to trvalo, než se na ten kraj trefil!
I love a man with an axe!! Sexy beast
Hello Michael. This brings back 'happy' memories. Yes, I split nothing but Elm for two years when I lived in Yorkshire because a lot of dead trees came down between 1987 and 1989. Swinging a 3 kilo maul hour after hour was indeed a tough workout. I also tried one of those twisted 'grenade' wedges which helped on the stumps. On some stumps I would cut vertically with a chainsaw. After 2 years I had my elbows strapped up for a while as they were very painful. Well, I got over it and still swing the same maul today, sadly I do not get to burn the old Elm here in Canada though. Good to see you again, Chris
Good to hear from you Chris. You look like a man that will do another thirty years at least.
Just gotta love the know it all’s on RUclips😂😂 You did a fine job! Beautiful country, I hope to one day visit Ireland!!
Thanks Jake. Yes, there are plenty of armchair experts out there. Keep going with the videos. They're very informative. This is a more scenic view of my cousin's place. It can be beautiful in the Summer, but the east wind would 'shave' you in Winter. ruclips.net/video/hGKOBhfDueM/видео.html
Eat more bro more power
*Отчаянный мужчина* 😂 😂 😂
Where can I get an axe like this
Where are you?
I have two old car tires on top of a large block that are screwed down. Load it up with all the small blocks and smack away. The best thing is you dont have to fetch the pieces.
Too heavy and blunt for the wood.
Always start on the outside of big blocks.
I'm impressed, Sir. I do this work and, yeah, everybody has his own way of doing it but, regardless, you're going to get those difficult pieces. You stuck with it and you conquered. All the best.
Ja,das kenn ich! Na den Klotz hätte ich mit der Säge vorgeschnitten, dann wäre es einfacher gewesen. Grüße 🙋♂️
Ich habe die Kettensäge in der Vergangenheit verwendet, und nur bei den schwierigsten Stücken, um eine Kerbe für die Keile und den Vorschlaghammer zu öffnen. Mit zunehmendem Alter werde ich wahrscheinlich öfter zur Kettensäge greifen. Danke fürs zuschauen.
Split this with your saw or chuck it. Never cost effective.
You're right but it's great exercise.
Those were some good bounces, and yeah can remember that from a time well passed for me now. Still feel my mouth tense up just thinking about wood splitting. Especially after my dad refused a power splitter because "hand splitting builds character". Built blisters and a lot of grudge at the time. There was also a lot of not good natured picking at about 'building muscles and not being fat.' the man also reminded of at every opportunity.
You can't split a log very easily hitting the heart wood in the middle, but as soon as he hits near the edge...
Good job
Thanks.
Молодец!😊
Спасибо. Spasibo.
Stupid Work 😂😂
Сразу б по краю
From my experience, trying to hit it not in the middle but close to the edge is better. And only from that side where I see the biggest cracks if any. Also, if 1st hit was unsuccessful, then the ax swing should have a higher amplitude.
That was dumb. Learn how to split wood. He made that hard.
Чтоб топор не отскакивал и полено не подпрыгивало- рубить надо на чурбаке. И чем больше чурбак-тем лучше колет колун. Кто без чурбака колет- у того колун отбирают. Колуном ещë если и по земле засадить и по камню- тогда вообще побить могут за такое.
Those pesky reinforced wood logs, always one or two in the lot just to tickle your ego. And mostly they come just as others are watching.
That last one was personal 😅
Everyone at their keyboard telling a dude on a pile of split wood how to split wood.😂 Y'all crack me up!
Good man Matt. They are out there. Big thumbs up.
@@michaelkearney5562 I heat my home with wood in the Midwest US. About 4-6 cords a year. I saw that first bounce and felt it in my soul.
loop the first few swings for am april fools prank. gotta lose the horn, unfortunately
Maybe sharpen it a little
It's sharp. The block is a tough one.
Пошел 3 год и5 кубов переколю.
Такие поленья так колят только дураки. Надо начинать с отколов боков и быстро, и просто. И главное - меньше сил уходит.
That's the kind of log that you get personal with almost like it triggers your ego
right, i mean how dare those logs be stronger than you.
кто не работает головой,тот работает руками.
Great job Mick. I enjoy your videos. Could you do a video talking about being self sufficient in fire wood? I'm sickened about the Ash die back. Could you let us know your thoughts on that? Go raibh míle. Kieran in Kerry
I think you have enough already
😂😂😂
Folks don’t do this at home. None one should be anywhere this close to you. Also think about it no one should be in front of you in case the maul slips out of your hand or the head of the mail comes off or the wood bounces…. Just keep a safe distance
Vos épaules finiront comme les miennes, pleine d arthrose !
For such wood the best splitting axe is a chainsaw!
Это кстати очень актуально теперь в гейропе😅😅
for me is waste of energy going for the middle