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.

[@dengueberries]

It's aggressively soothing

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@marksmallman4572]

Girl, you are a force of nature!

[@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

[@derelten]

Love the the added color overlays

[@lisvettorres2809]

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

[@michaelmcgourty9535]

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

[@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!

[@ChestersdadDave]

I am amazed (and envious) of your accuracy!

[@leftoverporkchop9972]

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

[@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.

[@TSIRKLAND]

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

[@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.😊

[@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.

[@davidfarrelly6308]

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

[@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! 😊

[@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!!!

[@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!! 😉❤

[@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!

[@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!

[@Bellend361]

Love the echoes around the forest ❤❤

[@DarrellMayhem74]

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

[@jorundr1907]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@turnermorgan1176]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@zoltanszakmari5481]

Thank you!

[@Huntongardening]

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

[@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.

[@bobbolieu9013]

Great, practical advice. Simple and straightforward.

[@KimMcIntyre-ou1ew]

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

[@chrisjones9525]

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

[@BradRitonya]

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

[@NicoleCoenen]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@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.

[@bryceanderson4864]

Thank you for covering the oft overlooked outer chop!

[@schwabra]

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

[@jimhornyak6596]

Beautiful demostration!

[@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.

[@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!!! ❤💪❤💪❤💪❤

[@freddygray8058]

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

[@davidsmith290]

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

[@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

[@JenniferPChung]

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

[@padders1068]

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

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

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

[@RicBixby]

Very nice video ❤ learned that as a boy 😊

[@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.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

You are amazingly accurate with your swing

[@LarryByrd-le7nh]

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

[@bombadeer8231]

Love the echo. Love your aim 🪵

[@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....

[@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.

[@serenainavan]

Learn something new everyday ☺️

[@DJ-nx6in]

Hardworking strong woman! 👏👏

[@scottperine8027]

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

[@feikodelavieter7515]

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

[@istvanmarcz987]

Gratulalok, nagyon űgyes,latszik hogy sokat dolgozik.

[@daveclemmer4536]

Great tips!!❤

[@xdinked7502]

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

[@Dimonium238]

Thanks for this video! It's very intresting.

[@mikeglassburn]

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

[@philipwhatley6742]

The efficiency is off the chain!

[@carlsurma8549]

Hi Nicole love watching you chop! Beautiful gal keep chopping

[@ShawueFan]

this video was lovely

[@jaymichael91]

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

[@olejrgenkiil6735]

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

[@WebofHope]

I envy your arms and your accuracy. Beautiful to watch

[@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.

[@joekaplowitz2719]

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

[@fireabend_1226]

Congratulations on 1.1 million subscribers. 👍

[@thaliaperales9610]

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

[@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. ❤

[@brandon0099]

Brava as always

[@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.

[@alfonsvoermantrucker]

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

[@Thomasnmi]

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

[@georgemartin1498]

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

[@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.

[@relax9056]

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

[@steph14292]

This occasional chopper thanks you!

[@-tohdoh6982]

Woooow! Great Job!

[@liplipon3442]

❤ Удачи Вам привет из Рогачёва Беларусь 😊

[@forthbrdge6162]

I love echo of the splitting from the woods.

[@DG__3]

"Lovely". Really informative stuff.

[@markgallagher1376]

Awesome video!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jeffs6229]

Damn… you strong as hell girl! Love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@leegon3]

The outdoors gives back Very green 👍