I split some white oak a few months back for my folks from a tree trunk that had snapped off from the Derecho that hit back in 2019. The rounds were similar in size and width to the ones you split in this video. I was surprised how much you get from splitting 3 or 5 rounds over a series of days . With the right axe or maul you can really stack some firewood real quick. Nice job sir and you have very good technique as well! Stay blessed and stay safe.
Nice haul! I found myself in a similar situation recently. Lady had a red oak felled a year ago, and wants it gone, said I'd be happy to oblige!!!! Problem is its downhill from her driveway and I cant bring the truck into her yard. Just bring the maul and 1/4 them, then carry them uphill. Its one hell of a workout haha. Ive got that same Husky splitting axe and love it. Has served me well! I did recently pick up a Fiskars X27 thats like butter though. Makes the work a little easier
And I thought doing that downhill was hard! I started out splitting but the edges really cut up my forearms so I decided to roll and split. I've never owned a fiskars but everyone who has one seems to love it
Thank you! I enjoyed myself. I just found another red oak that's about this same size, and I just uploaded a video slabbing it. In Georgia the soil isn't too stable so red oaks like this fall quite often.
I'm impressed with that husky axe, what is the weight? I know the performance of any axe depends on the person swinging it so maybe that's it! You scored on that oak, that is beautiful wood!
Thanks man, I appreciate it! I’ve liked the axe a lot, it’s just 4 pounds, and it’s very durable. I’ve been very happy with it. The oak really was nice, I’m drying it out to burn in the fall.
It’s burning super hot, really good wood. I have some even bigger rounds I can go out and split when I get the time and will probably make a video of that too. Thanks for watching!
Not yet! Right now I've got just enough wood that I can manage by hand. Plus I mostly get my wood from people who have a tree in their backyard they want gone, so I travel light to be in and out quick. In a few years I may be in the market for a splitter though.
That's some nice wood. Straight grained and not too many knots. Looks like it might have had some embedded metal in it otherwise might have been some nice logs to put on a sawmill. Nothing worse than trying to split wood where you can't set your feet the way you want them. Nice job.
Thanks man! This was really good wood. I was going to mill it but then one of the guys tried to do me a favor and bucked it… bummer but it’s not going to waste and is awesome firewood.
Great wood score! Yeah we cracked my brothers rear window that way... Now we keep a piece of plywood in the bed to put up as a shield for when tossing splits. Also good for protection against big rounds rocking into it while driving and breaking. (Ruins the rear view when driving though). I could never split directly on cement like that, I would constantly be stumping the blade. Curious why you didn't use another log as a base to buffer. Too heavy to lift and stack? or perhaps you like the full power arch swing? I actually don't like swinging at logs sitting directly on the ground anymore, just doesn't feel comfortable....too low. Watched a few of your videos, pretty impressive!
Hey man! Always great to work with family. I ended up using a block because i hit the dirt a few times and got some chips in the bit. I split on the ground mostly because those rounds were so heavy it was pretty tiring to stack them up. If you like splitting videos I’ve got lots more coming!
@@urbanlumberjack Yeah I here you.... when you have fresh cut large oak they can be like wet lead and a lot heavier than they look! Not worth risking your back
When my son was about 12 he came up with the idea of driving a lag screw through the connector holes of a lawnmower handle into the center of rounds, that needed moved a ways to get to the truck, to make a roller with a pull behind handle. Socket wrench unscrewed the bolts and a tap of the sledge set them good enough for the trip!
@@urbanlumberjack The most impressive part of the situation was that he got his sister to do most of the pulling! And convinced her she was having fun doing it.
I came across this young kid called milo kolb who went from making Minecraft vids to now he restores vintage axes and makes leather sheaths and appears to be really good at it. I say that to say this if you haven’t heard of him go check him out and let’s show this kid some support. It’s rare to see a transition from video games to bushcraft this day and age. We need to support kids like this and and hopefully more will follow in his footsteps. Video makers like buckin or urban or Ben Scott inspired this kid to be better. Thank you.
Your hauling capacity is going to be weight not volume. Why not load the rounds and split at home when you have more time? Getting it out of there as fast as possible would be my priority.
I split some white oak a few months back for my folks from a tree trunk that had snapped off from the Derecho that hit back in 2019. The rounds were similar in size and width to the ones you split in this video. I was surprised how much you get from splitting 3 or 5 rounds over a series of days . With the right axe or maul you can really stack some firewood real quick. Nice job sir and you have very good technique as well! Stay blessed and stay safe.
I remember that Derecho, it hit my hometown really hard, kept the tree guys busy for months!
Nice haul! I found myself in a similar situation recently. Lady had a red oak felled a year ago, and wants it gone, said I'd be happy to oblige!!!! Problem is its downhill from her driveway and I cant bring the truck into her yard. Just bring the maul and 1/4 them, then carry them uphill. Its one hell of a workout haha. Ive got that same Husky splitting axe and love it. Has served me well! I did recently pick up a Fiskars X27 thats like butter though. Makes the work a little easier
And I thought doing that downhill was hard! I started out splitting but the edges really cut up my forearms so I decided to roll and split. I've never owned a fiskars but everyone who has one seems to love it
@@urbanlumberjack rolling and splitting is the way to go, for sure.
A blessing . . . . . . .
And a curse
Am 65 y.o. and would have had to pass on that hiking up and down.
You’ve earned that right! Thanks for watching
Buckin Billy Ray is a machine!
He is an inspiration. Can’t wait for his wood bullet to come out!
Wow. Great find and great work on splitting.
Thank you! I enjoyed myself. I just found another red oak that's about this same size, and I just uploaded a video slabbing it. In Georgia the soil isn't too stable so red oaks like this fall quite often.
I'm impressed with that husky axe, what is the weight? I know the performance of any axe depends on the person swinging it so maybe that's it!
You scored on that oak, that is beautiful wood!
Thanks man, I appreciate it! I’ve liked the axe a lot, it’s just 4 pounds, and it’s very durable. I’ve been very happy with it. The oak really was nice, I’m drying it out to burn in the fall.
Wow, there is some premium firewood if I ever seen it. A bit of a chore to get it out, but definitely worth it. Good video.
It’s burning super hot, really good wood. I have some even bigger rounds I can go out and split when I get the time and will probably make a video of that too. Thanks for watching!
Good exercise. Do you have a splitter??
Not yet! Right now I've got just enough wood that I can manage by hand. Plus I mostly get my wood from people who have a tree in their backyard they want gone, so I travel light to be in and out quick. In a few years I may be in the market for a splitter though.
Nice haul great work! I would of used a wedge on those but I understand 💪
Thanks for the comment! I tried a wedge a while ago and just buried it in the rounds! Don’t think mine is thick enough.
That's some nice wood. Straight grained and not too many knots. Looks like it might have had some embedded metal in it otherwise might have been some nice logs to put on a sawmill. Nothing worse than trying to split wood where you can't set your feet the way you want them. Nice job.
Thanks man! This was really good wood. I was going to mill it but then one of the guys tried to do me a favor and bucked it… bummer but it’s not going to waste and is awesome firewood.
Great wood score! Yeah we cracked my brothers rear window that way... Now we keep a piece of plywood in the bed to put up as a shield for when tossing splits. Also good for protection against big rounds rocking into it while driving and breaking. (Ruins the rear view when driving though). I could never split directly on cement like that, I would constantly be stumping the blade. Curious why you didn't use another log as a base to buffer. Too heavy to lift and stack? or perhaps you like the full power arch swing? I actually don't like swinging at logs sitting directly on the ground anymore, just doesn't feel comfortable....too low. Watched a few of your videos, pretty impressive!
Hey man! Always great to work with family. I ended up using a block because i hit the dirt a few times and got some chips in the bit. I split on the ground mostly because those rounds were so heavy it was pretty tiring to stack them up.
If you like splitting videos I’ve got lots more coming!
@@urbanlumberjack Yeah I here you.... when you have fresh cut large oak they can be like wet lead and a lot heavier than they look! Not worth risking your back
When my son was about 12 he came up with the idea of driving a lag screw through the connector holes of a lawnmower handle into the center of rounds, that needed moved a ways to get to the truck, to make a roller with a pull behind handle. Socket wrench unscrewed the bolts and a tap of the sledge set them good enough for the trip!
That is such a genius idea! Really impressed I want to try that now
@@urbanlumberjack
The most impressive part of the situation was that he got his sister to do most of the pulling! And convinced her she was having fun doing it.
Good work. I split half my wood with an axe because it's fun for sure.
Thank you! I get a lot of satisfaction from it. Great exercise and a woodturning fire is one of my favorite smells
You have the flic like Buckin billy Ray. Nice Straight wood a lot easier to split. When the grain is twisted it’s a different story
Much appreciated! That is so true, twisted grain makes for a tough day
You have the flic like Buckin billy ray
Learn the flip technique, using that hitting the ground is never a worry, doesn't matter if the round is setting on concrete or rocks.
Nice job!!
Thank you! The wood is stacked and drying nicely for the winter
I love watching Bucking Billy Ray
I came across this young kid called milo kolb who went from making Minecraft vids to now he restores vintage axes and makes leather sheaths and appears to be really good at it. I say that to say this if you haven’t heard of him go check him out and let’s show this kid some support. It’s rare to see a transition from video games to bushcraft this day and age. We need to support kids like this and and hopefully more will follow in his footsteps. Video makers like buckin or urban or Ben Scott inspired this kid to be better. Thank you.
I’ve seen some of his leatherwork on Instagram. He has incredible talent for sure.
Log splitter time
I’ve got two log splitters, one left and one right! Thanks for watching.
@@urbanlumberjack lol
Your hauling capacity is going to be weight not volume. Why not load the rounds and split at home when you have more time? Getting it out of there as fast as possible would be my priority.
It’s much easier on the back to split first. Those rounds were very heavy to lift, and splitting first roughly doubled the amount I can load.
@@urbanlumberjack I don't lift them, I roll them up a ramp made of a couple 2 X 12's.
That’s great man! Getting it done is what’s important
Finns know axes and wood.
Great looking wood
Was a joy to split! It’s burning really clean and hot this fall.
You scored!
It was a great day! That red oak burned really hot, great fires
Just started splitting a large maple tree, I had taken down, put a bungee cord around the log, save your back from bending picking up the chunks
That’s a great trick!
The north remembers