splitting

Got the Fiskars Super Splitting Axe from Santa! Took it out today and busted up some red oak rounds with it. I'm impressed. I like it. The handle has some biteback in it, but this thing works!

Good day, I was curious in knowing if this tree (I believe it is an ash) is dying or just growing. There are a couple more smaller branches not pictured, that the bark appears to be bursting open as well. Thanks

OK, anyone else besides me interested in doing this?

Please check out my review of the Halder Steel Splitting Wedge. Do you guys prefer using a sledge and wedge or a maul for splitting the tough rounds? Thanks!

I'm testing out the Halder Simplex Splitting Maul for the first time. This maul weighs 9lbs and is 35.8" overall and made in Germany. Has anyone else tried this one? So far, I'm very happy with it after splitting for one day. I have a huge pile of firewood that the utility company cut, so...

I think I found my new go-to axe/maul for splitting the middle size rounds. The Helko Pro Series Splitting Axe with a 3.75 lb head is something I can swing all day long and does a great job. If I'm busting up big rounds, I go to the Helko Vario 2000 Heavy Wood Splitter. Please check out this...

I cut up a fallen cherry into rounds to split for firewood. The wood is very green, but I have been having difficulties splitting it because of the bark. The wood is very easy to split, but the bark holds it together, and doubles the amount of time needed to split each piece. I have been using...