Hand processing

[STOVE]

I exclusively hand split. Would love to hear everyone’s process.

Typically I put a round on the splitting block and split it to completion before moving on.

Do any of you split all your rounds partially rather than to completion?

I grabbed a rubber bungee and some chain to try and keep the splits together this year. Will be interested to see how that works.

 

[Eduardo K]

It depends on the wood. Usually, I’ll split a round down completely.
The exception is the hickory around here. I find it really tough to split when green and freshly cut. I’ll split or noodle a round in half and let it dry for a few months before I finish it.

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

How about putting the log in a tire? Have a few different sized tires for different sized logs.

 

[Hinerman]

How about putting the log in a tire? Have a few different sized tires for different sized logs.

^^^^this. However, I rarely split by hand anymore.

 

[Chainmale]

I hand split exclusively. If it's easy splitting wood I splitting it where it lays. Stubborn wood on top of another round.

 

[Dustin4185]

I’ve tried the bungee/chain and tire method. I have a splitter as well so if I can’t split it upright, sideways, in a pile, etc., the chunks get moved to the “splitter” pile.