How to Chop Big Rounds and Knots!

[@sparkyswearsalot]

Never thought I'd become so fascinated by chopping wood. But here I am, learning all sorts of new stuff.

[@eliassimon666]

That chopping sequence at the end is the only ASMR I've ever enjoyed.

[@ashleycpearl]

Knotted pieces are such a blessing and a curse. Thanks for sharing! Love this video 🙌🏼🪵

[@keithcole8536]

It depends on how many knots are in the round and I have busted by hand many in my time that were eat up with them

[@alanchristensen5735]

This is what I call reading the wood. I love splitting firewood with my old axe. Very good job 👍 You definitely know what you're doing.

[@FalkorsTale]

Great idea using the white chalk! Really helps to see what you're talking about.

[@darylcunningham7098]

Yeah, it's like she is the John Madden of wood chopping 😂

[@midwestzery6761]

I love listening to the environment behind her. So so calm and relaxing even when you get the sound from the axe hitting the wood.

[@joewalnutcompra3107]

It's very satisfying to watch you wood chopping.

[@timebandit2951]

Splitting is always a blessing. Ya get to work out issues and heat the house. It's a win, win, situation. Okay Doky!

[@megsfordays]

Watching your videos have definitely influenced my style choices lately… I’ve been reaching for my beanies and flannels a lot more 😂 Soon I’ll be shopping for an axe for the imaginary wood I’ll split

[@marksmallman4572]

Girl, you are a force of nature!

[@brunomeral7885]

Thank you Sensei for your wisdom. I wouldn't have known how wood could work without your skillful teaching.

[@NicoleCoenen]

You are very welcome, grasschopper.

[@brunomeral7885]

@@NicoleCoenen I've never cut logs, so any information is new to me...and, who knows, might save my life!

[@michaelmcgourty9535]

This is the most educational video I've seen on the KZbins in quite a while. Thanks Nicole!

[@lisvettorres2809]

I love the new camera angle. It allows me to get closer to the wood which makes it more engaging ❤

[@TSIRKLAND]

The blackout at the end, with that perfect chop sound echoing in our ears. Very nice video editing!

[@ChestersdadDave]

I am amazed (and envious) of your accuracy!

[@leftoverporkchop9972]

yeah, i think she may have done this once! 😄

[@williamcatchpole57]

I wish you have a long clip of you chopping wood. Like an hour. Something I come go to sleep with. Sounds soothing. Especially if I'm not doing it.😅

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

That WOULD be nice! 😴

[@Lifeistooshort67]

​@@eatwhatukiii2532Don't you mean WOOD be nice.😊

[@chaswarren7239]

That was great to watch. I have chopped wood for over 50 years, but that was a great tutorial. I guess you mostly split conifers. Here it tends to be more deciduous & I find deciduous easiest to chop when just felled. I also find different woods & different sizes of log like to be split by different axes, so experiment. If one type sticks, but doesn't split, try something different.

[@RReese08]

That outline you made of the knot in the wood looks pleasingly familiar. 😉 And they can be a challenge too. BTW, if you haven’t thought of this already, have you thought about a Kickstarter campaign for a line of Nicole Coenen signature axes? Just an idea.

[@babajaga9249]

Wood chopping is very healthy for body and soul - so I like very much to do that - and watching Nicole is absolutely fascinating and pleasing!!!

[@derelten]

Love the the added color overlays

[@bryancohn9406]

The theory behind chopping wood is more complex and interesting than I ever thought possible. I knew different axes heads were for different purposes but have never known the "why" behind them. Always fun, always interesting, another great video Nicole!

[@christiankeul9892]

Size don't always correlate with the level of difficulty. Nice one ! Important lesson for life. Love you. Chris

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

....Plainly said is "Size doesn't matter .." She can handle them all ..

[@christiankeul9892]

@@rockytopwrangler2069 WE/YOU can handle them all 😁. Nothing is that big that you can't handle it with a little help of friends.

[@aristoteles5215]

Dear Nicole, If you are anything like the person you show in the videos, then I think you are a sincere and true human being. Be true to yourself, and never doubt yourself because of what others might say about you! I hope you will find your way through life and be truly happy about it. Whenever i see one of your videos, you bring a smile to my face, thank you!

[@rebeccamd7903]

I just wanted to say I’m so glad I found you today. I haven’t seen a woman chopping this much wood since my great great aunt. Who subsequently died of a heat stroke chopping wood at 98 years old. May you live a long happy Lesbian Lumberjack life like my gg aunt and stay hydrated my new friend!! 😉❤

[@gllrycruz]

I spent the day watching your videos and I can go on forever. You’re amazing keep up the good work bestie!!! ❤❤❤

[@charlesbennett6242]

So much wisdom from this here youngin. And way more energy too plus fun to watch! 😊

[@reflectivelife]

I tuned in for some fun chopping but honestly, I learned a lot from this interesting tutorial on handling knots in wood chopping. Thank you for the explanation! Love your videos!!

[@Ravenandthehorses]

Thanks for this woodlecture! This is very helpful!! Sometimes it feels like I am hitting logs forever! ❤

[@NicoleCoenen]

Glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@jorundr1907]

Strong, wise, and have a beautiful smile. Perfect girl. Good job.

[@davidfarrelly6308]

Wow, I could watch this all day. That girls a machine. Amazing

[@Bigzthelove]

Easily the best wood chopping video on KZbin. First video I have seen with a realistic look into what it is like chopping wood. Thank you! And you did a great job explaining everything. I wish I saw this video before or when I was starting my wood chopping journey. Excellent content to someone just learning. It would be cool to see a video on selecting trees to fell for firewood or cutting logs into rounds.

[@jimsvideos7201]

If you're new to this though, take it slow. Nicole is skilled, strong and in practice; trying to match her pace as a rookie is asking for trouble.

[@thotusmaximus971]

I can attest to this, lost my cool at a log and went nuts hacking at it, then I missed, smacked the handle into the log with all might and my right hands was not only bleeding quite a bit, but my whole palm is in pain at any sort of pressure :/ Take it easy, do some exercise, and build that practice, slowly.

[@DarrellMayhem74]

Awesome video will pass it along to the people in need of help ‼️‼️‼️

[@zoltanszakmari5481]

Thank you!

[@Bellend361]

Love the echoes around the forest ❤❤

[@chrisjones9525]

Great video. A few decades ago, I had to split wood too. I learned by doing. This is a great summary. Thanks!

[@turnermorgan1176]

I am amazed that you consistently hit where you aim with that axe!

[@LarryByrd-le7nh]

Girl when it comes to splitting wood are you smarter and better than any man I ever known

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Thanks for being so inspiring, not just for those of us who need to split wood, but also for those of us trying to get in shape! Many of us aspire to develop arms like yours!!! ❤💪❤💪❤💪❤

[@Huntongardening]

As a beginner wood chopper, this is so helpful! Thanks for the education.

[@darrendomke5228]

It is nice to start with a smaller one to get ya used to the bigger ones!!! Much love from the tip of the mitten state!!

[@RoxnDox]

I love how precise your 'shot placement' is. You lay it right in the exact line with every other hit, almost always. Very impressive and shows how much practice you've had! (and of course you look great as always ❤‍🔥)

[@erikbarkefors2441]

I like your videos and the twinkle in your eye. Now I live in an apartment without anywhere to fire but have chopped wood before. When I had thick logs to split, I started along the edges and did not try to split the piece in half. Then I work my way inward little by little.

[@KimMcIntyre-ou1ew]

Hey Nicole 🌻🍃Thanks for the Lesson 🌈🌴☀️🌺🌊✌️💚😎

[@BradRitonya]

Very well done! I will be sharing this video on Facebook and my channel! Great work as always!

[@NicoleCoenen]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@bobbolieu9013]

Great, practical advice. Simple and straightforward.

[@freddygray8058]

I love watching this young lady. She is a treat.

[@padders1068]

Nicole! Great video, thanks for sharing! No one is going to mess with you with your axe collection and axe skills🤭🙂😎❤

[@schwabra]

I just want you to know that I have learned so much from you already. Thank you.

[@gokusama2039]

well i like your videography skills and the way u show us the nature around u 😊😊😊😊😍😍😍😍

[@gokusama2039]

plzz reply @Nicole if u are free or if u happend to see this comment

[@rmmccoy51]

Nicole, I love to watch you chop wood. It is . . . lovely. If I ever find myself in a position to chop wood I hope I can remember some of your suggestions. Thank you.

[@bryceanderson4864]

Thank you for covering the oft overlooked outer chop!

[@sportsmanblack]

I very much enjoy your channel. I kept the wood bos full for two stoves on the fram until going into service at 18, after high school. Take care, God Bless

[@scottperine8027]

I’m never intimidated when you’re doing the chopping!!!

[@JenniferPChung]

This is super informative. I really like that chaulk(?) and highlight touch. Actually, just the all-around visual aids are awesome.

[@davidsmith290]

Very useful! I'm in the middle of chopping up two very large pines with some big knots.

[@DJ-nx6in]

Hardworking strong woman! 👏👏

[@Dudeonwheels]

This is a very informative video. As someone who has never chopped wood before, that's knot how I would've thought to do it.

[@feikodelavieter7515]

I was looking at some big round knots and wondered if i should squeeze to check if they were sappy

[@thaliaperales9610]

I don’t even chopped wood, but I’m enjoying watching this 😅

[@jimhornyak6596]

Beautiful demostration!

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Okie dokie. Thanks for the lesson in wood chopping. Love your videos.

[@jewelhome1]

Chopping firewood used to be great catharsis for me, until i got a load of green-as-the-grass 18" birch. My poor maul just bounced off it. So wood splitter time! Chopping for two homes and a ski club, never felt guilty about it. Enjoy the work, using your muscles, and the accomplishment of a hard days labor that will see you through the winter.

[@RicBixby]

Very nice video ❤ learned that as a boy 😊

[@tomarmstrong4761]

I miss having a fireplace in my home, in part because it gave me more reason to split wood, and I miss splitting wood as both exercise and stress relief. On larger rounds, I defaulted to the outer chops pattern most of the time, partly because I rarely had coniferous wood to split. The Emerald Ash Borer has killed off a lot of Ash trees, so friends have "standing firewood," or Ash trees that are dead enough that the wood can be split and burned almost right away after felling the tree. I have two primary splitting tools--a four-pound splitting maul and an eight-pounder (a Fiskars, like one I sometimes see you use). I use the lighter one to warm up or when I want more accuracy, and the big one for when I really want to beat up the wood or when I have a piece of really stubborn wood. I have one of those star-shaped wedges, but I didn't use it much.

[@sgtspike]

Really good video there mate you showed some real skill. There is real growth in your axe wielding prowess compared to your early videos.

[@georgemartin1498]

Beautiful, thanks! Nicole Coenen, the “Canadian Machine”. 😊😊😊

[@funnyliver1318]

Вы потрясающая, очаровательная и так много всего умеете. Самый вдохновляющий контент за долгое время. Вы заставляете меня верить в то, что иметь жизнь которую действительно хочешь возможно. Жить в красивом месте, заниматься делами, которые нравятся. С огромной любовью и уважением, привет из России. ❤

[@serenainavan]

Learn something new everyday ☺️

[@michelastegiano7442]

et dire que sur youtube, il y a des centaines de vidéo coparatives de fendeuses à bois. Alors qu'incontestablement vous êtes la meilleure fendeuse à bois du monde....

[@LawtonDigital]

I'm a big fan of outer chops. Center chops are fine if you've got the accuracy (which clearly you do). For center chops, I would also recommend starting on the outside and working inward rather than starting dead center.

[@joekaplowitz2719]

Awesome Nicole, you certainly have the arms to take care of business. Love the wood chopping sword btw😂

[@carlsurma8549]

Hi Nicole love watching you chop! Beautiful gal keep chopping

[@bombadeer8231]

Love the echo. Love your aim 🪵

[@olejrgenkiil6735]

chooping woods are so good terapy..the wood warms more than one time

[@Thomasnmi]

I always thought that wood was split using a wedge and hammer. Learned something today.😊

[@pauls7318]

I have no idea what I watched that made KZbin recommend this to me but I have to say... those shoulders are incredible. Wish mine looked like that. Problem is everytime I've chopped wood in the past I've inevitably gotten blisters on my palms- is there a method to avoid this or do I just need to build up calluses? Maybe a better axe handle?

[@jaymichael91]

This is good info. Now, if I could just find my flannel, I'll get started.

[@relax9056]

-Lovely😊! Both you and your skills! I really like your swing and accuracy! Nice workout😛.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

You are amazingly accurate with your swing

[@tomjohnston4023]

up here in the interior, I cut mostly fir and birch. I cut the wood in the summer and then let it sit until fall. I'll pick a nice frosty morning to start splitting because the moisture in the wood is frozen and the rounds tend to fly apart better...at least it seems that way to me LOL. Stack it and that's next winter's burning.

[@xdinked7502]

Great work, I love this video. Have a blessed day ❤

[@christopherlee627]

How do you feel you would go with something like a standing wood chop on a vertical log? Not sure if you have those sorts of events at your fairs/country shows? We've had them here in Australia for ages and it's really impressive to see the speed an axe person can get through a piece of timber.

[@daveclemmer4536]

Great tips!!❤

[@hubster6381]

We just had some strong winds in the UK so I asked people if I could take the wood as I drove past. Still sawing up the trunks that I have in the garage and have bought a maul, grenade and hatchet so I can season my own wood for next year as the new place also has a log burner.

[@ShawueFan]

this video was lovely

[@TressaZimmerman]

I remember those are things my Dad taught me when I was younger. Take care

[@dwayneseibatsasktel]

I thought I knew things of chopping up firewood. Turns out that I only know to swing the axe. Thank you for this. Very helpful.

[@karendenman2174]

There is an exception to your water content, making it harder to split the Madrone tree which I encountered in southern Oregon split really easily when it was wet it would almost explode when you hit it, whereas if it dried it took you forever to split a round.

[@mikeglassburn]

I need to get into this again, it's gotta be a good workout.

[@jesseheilman]

Yes when you are splitting wood search for the checks in the wood don't make those your first hit hit in line around the edge the center is already split you want to hit the edge where it is not split and when you split your round turn the bark towards you so you don't keep hitting your handle all that being said I love your videos thanks

[@istvanmarcz987]

Gratulalok, nagyon űgyes,latszik hogy sokat dolgozik.

[@steph14292]

This occasional chopper thanks you!

[@philipwhatley6742]

The efficiency is off the chain!

[@forthbrdge6162]

I love echo of the splitting from the woods.

[@Dimonium238]

Thanks for this video! It's very intresting.

[@brandon0099]

Brava as always

[@fireabend_1226]

Congratulations on 1.1 million subscribers. 👍

[@deanmeyer1815]

Years ago, a friend and I were living in Woodland Park, Colorado heating with wood, when someone gave us a pickup load of elm about 18 inches in diameter. that was some of the toughest splitting we have ever done. we got 3 wedges and the maul stuck in one. Ended up using a couple hundred grains of black powder and some cannon fuse to get them out. Didn't even split the wood! just loosened it enough to get everything back.

[@alfonsvoermantrucker]

Oh hello I see you’re already using the flick doing great fun to watch. Have a good day.