How to Split Wood for a Fire in 7 Steps - Bob Vila
2024年9月20日 · If your stores of wood are lacking, it’s time to get to work: chop-chop! Once you’ve wrangled a steady supply, follow the instructions below to split the logs for better burning.
How To Split Wood – With Or Without An Axe - The Woodcutters …
2021年1月12日 · Harvest your wood, chop into sections enough to break with force, then use your hatchet to split. If you’re simply looking to split smaller logs at home, and you only have a hatchet to hand, you’ll need to adopt a bit more finesse.
How To Split Firewood - The Family Handyman
2023年9月27日 · Heating your home or cottage with wood takes a steady supply of split logs. Our expert offers advice for DIYers on how to split firewood. Few methods of home heating are as iconic and rewarding as burning wood — especially if you cut and split it yourself.
Firewood Tips Guide: Cut, Split, Stack & Store | STIHL USA
For wood-burning fireplace and stove owners, splitting and stacking wood is an important skill to know. Whether it’s your first time stacking a woodpile or you just want a refresher course on proper splitting technique, we have a number of helpful tips on the best way to stock winter wood.
How to Cut Firewood in 6 Easy Steps - Epic Gardening
2024年4月8日 · Use a chopping block, stump, or something stable to lift the wood to your level and take the strain off your back. The chopping block should be low off the ground and no higher than your knee. Never chop directly into the ground, because you’ll damage the sharp edge of your splitting maul.
How To Split Firewood by Hand or Machine - This Old House
2024年8月12日 · If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, you’ll likely have to split a lot of firewood. Whether you’re preparing for winter or stocking up for outdoor fire pits, This Old House ‘s Tom Silva and Jenn Nawada demonstrate the most efficient ways to do the job.
How to Split Firewood Correctly - The Art of Manliness
2009年11月24日 · Here’s how to harness your inner-lumberjack and hew some firewood with your own manly hands. A maul or ax. A maul is heaver and has a wider head than an ax which makes it advantageous to splitting wood. But an ax can work just as well for smaller wood splitting jobs.
How to Split Firewood 2024 - Forestry.com - Forestry Editorial
2023年9月18日 · Whether you’re a seasoned woodsman or a curious novice, this article will guide you through the art and technique of splitting firewood effectively and safely. So, grab your axe, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive into the world of timber and kindling!
10 tips for splitting and storing firewood like a pro
2015年11月2日 · Try to avoid putting your wood directly onto the ground when you’re chopping—repeatedly driving your axe or maul into a ground surface can dull it over time. If you’re up at the cottage or out in the woods and can locate a nice big stump, you’ve got yourself the perfect chopping surface.
Chopping Wood: A Helpful Beginner's Guide - Insteading
2023年9月5日 · Get choppin' with these expert tips and tricks for chopping wood—from felling the tree to stacking the firewood for use in the winter.