Splitting Firewood That Is HARD

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

It is definitely a top 3 as far as difficulty in splitting species, but the Axis handled it without a problem

[@KNLFirewood]

What are your top 3?

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Elm, sycamore and hickory that’s “twisted”.

[@KNLFirewood]

@@JoesFirewoodVideos this might be a good video idea???

[@vanhainguyen439]

So many beautiful wood, the progress of splitting the wood is very wonderful

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hello Mike, that Sycamore sure is a pain in the butt to split. Sounds cool though. Your first wood you were in concern of what it was definitely Chinese Elm. Your mystery bonus point wood was Osage Orange. Thanks for the shout, brother.👊🏻

[@KNLFirewood]

Hey Todd! I think you're right on the Chinese Elm. I've had it here before. It stumps me every time. And YES, bonus points for TOA! Osage orange for the win!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Good job Todd you know your wood..

[@BGWenterprises]

​@@KNLFirewood The Osage looks cinda like are madrone at 30.9 million btu per cord. It's mostly down closer to California.

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

I forgot about the logs. You have a lot stored up. Very nice pile.

[@KNLFirewood]

By procuring all the material for HFH here before the event, lets me ensure it will be easier cutting on the day of. Cutting tree service drop offs is OK but this should go so much smoother!

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Thanks Mike. I know it’s got to be a headache sometimes dealing with all things attached to HFH. We’ll be there . Finding that house rental in Greentown sure worked out great for us.

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video!! Sycamore is usually one tough wood to split!! The Axxis had mo problem!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@KNLFirewood]

Hi David! I've got a handful of logs left of sycamore. A few for HFH so others can experience the "enjoyment" of splitting it. Trying to stay hydrated! It's hot!

[@richysoutdoors2591]

Sure are keeping busy Mike ., nice 👍. Wouldn’t want to get hit by them bee things , 😂😂. Catch ya later

[@KNLFirewood]

No sir. I'm not about to get swarmed by anything with wings and a stinger. Catch ya later Richy!

[@MillersStumpsandFirewood712]

Hi Mike, can't hardly wait for Bunyon and HFH 25..

[@KNLFirewood]

Hey Ted! I gotta figure out if I work PB weekend and get a room booked if I'm not working. I need to get on that!

[@MillersStumpsandFirewood712]

@KNLFirewood We got lucky and got the Fairfield Inn, and tickets are ordered. Not sure if the wife is going to get to go but will probably have my grandson. He will love it.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Mike looks like you got your work cut out for you if you want to hit your challenge goal. Stay safe👍TCT

[@KNLFirewood]

I know! I'm chipping away at it. Thanks for watching!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

I sure am glad I haven’t ever had sycamore in my woodyard! I’m late to the show… no bonus points for me😂👍👍

[@KNLFirewood]

You probably knew what it was. You're pretty good at identification. You, Jacob and TOA aren't wrong too often.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Great way to brake the splitter before you sell it.😅 Just delivered my 25th full cord tonight of the year. So you before get busy and catch up..😉👍

[@KNLFirewood]

Some tough stuff for sure. 25 full cords...that's 75 face cords....child's play! 🤣

[@michaelsmith8412]

Have Scheib to come and help with the sycamore. He'll be glad to volunteer splitting sycamore.👍😄

[@KNLFirewood]

Hahaha! I hear sycamore is his favorite!

[@Turtlewood]

Wow that’s cool

[@KNLFirewood]

Sounds super cool!

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Looked like bumble bee 🐝 or carpenter bees 🐝

[@KNLFirewood]

I honestly don't know. They have wings and stingers. I'm out 🤣

[@TravisDoesFirewood]

I appreciate channels supporting other channels, it's a good feeling. Let me know if you'd like to trade stickers and/or be in my firewood addicts podcast series. Keep cuttin' brother!

[@KNLFirewood]

Hey Travis! I like supporting other channels. Lots of good people in the firewood community. I'm definitely down for trading stickers. Not sure I'm interesting enough to be on the podcast?? Send me an email with your address. [e-mail] Thanks for watching!

[@TravisDoesFirewood]

@@KNLFirewood Just emailed you. Keep cuttin'!

[@billobermeyer660]

My three least favorite wood to split are 1) Sycamore 2) Elm 3) Sweet Gum. Good to see the 2025 HFH pile growing!

[@KNLFirewood]

I'm right there with you although I've never split sweet gum!

[@lillysfarmandfirewood]

Faster with a axe haha..I haven’t split sycamore in a while. I like how it smells.

[@KNLFirewood]

It's hard to describe it...a sweet smell kinda?? I haven't had any "I could split it faster with an axe" comments on this one yet. You'd have the better part of an afternoon with 15 of these rounds and an axe. No thanks.

[@buckinfirewood]

Here we call that a Bee

[@KNLFirewood]

Right! With a stinger and an attitude!

[@littleslawncareandfirewood]

That’s big log at the beginning looks like elm the second one in the log pile is red oak great video Mike 🤛 ✌️

[@KNLFirewood]

Thanks! I agree with the elm guess. But the second log is not red oak.

[@littleslawncareandfirewood]

@@KNLFirewood oh okay hard to tell with no bark

[@joshuamoore1322]

It might be chestnut oak . When sawn into lumber it looks like white oak. The bark doesn't look like red oak to me. Hard to say without actually looking at it 😊

[@TwinCityFirewood]

I stay away from sycamore. My kinetic splitter wouldn’t like it!! For bonus points I’m guessing locust or maybe Osage orange which folks around here call “Bodock”. Your ending made me laugh!! 😂

[@KNLFirewood]

You gotta commit for bonus points. Is it locust or osage orange (aka bodock...I've also heard it called bodark)??

[@TwinCityFirewood]

@@KNLFirewood 😂😂. I’ll go with Bodock

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Well Mike you still have the Axis. I figured that would be gone by now. That sycamore does make a lot of noise. I have never cut or split sycamore. The insect you showed sure looks like a bumble bee. The one with the longer wings may have been a queen . They sure looked huge.

[@KNLFirewood]

Axis is still here. I have had some interest. No takers yet. Sycamore is pretty tough stuff. Not a whole lot of fun to split either🤣. If it's got wings and a stinger I'm not really comfortable around them.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Bumble bee Mike. That big piece of wood you showed is hard wood. 🤭 Spitter sell ya. Have a great day. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@KNLFirewood]

Hey Noel! I would agree, it is hardwood of some sort. ??? Axis is still for sale. Take care buddy!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Morning Mike , already looking forward to the HFH 2025 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@KNLFirewood]

Hi Del! We have lots of logs to cut and make into firewood!

[@briannelson4493]

Mike that’s a Bumblebee their terrific pollinators.

[@KNLFirewood]

It's a bee with a stinger 🤣

[@robertbull2648]

Bumblebee, probably had a nest.

[@KNLFirewood]

They can nest somewhere else! 👍

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I’ve never cut or split sycamore and by the looks of it I hope I never do . Kinda looked like a bumble bee to me mike .

[@KNLFirewood]

Hey Phil. Yeah, it's pretty nasty. A few sticks every now and again would be ok, I wouldn't want a whole load of it though! Bee = something with wings and a stinger!

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Your gonna be busy to get the second half done by end of October. Hoping to make it to HFH next year

[@KNLFirewood]

I know! I'm gonna have to buckle down. Plan is to have my father-in-law come over a run the grapple while I buck a bunch of rounds. Once they are in rounds the 24D will make quick work of them.

[@firewoodathome]

Bumble wasp, I call them.

[@KNLFirewood]

I don't like things with wings, a stinger, and an attitude.

[@BGWenterprises]

Thats not bald headed hornets. those things are darn fliying war bugs with wings. They dont give a flip. Its some other flying turd.. . The little things can literally sence fear in a person, dont act as a scared person, and they usually leave yea alone. . I've been around people running around like crazy chickens, and im standing still, i usually dont get stung. They get the shiz stung out of em.

[@KNLFirewood]

I'm with ya. They typically don't bug me (pun intended) but these guys seemed pretty upset I was selling "their" wood pile.

[@JonWebb-f9r]

Bee is a carpenter bee,lives in wood

[@KNLFirewood]

Do they sting?

[@JonWebb-f9r]

To the best of my knowledge yes. Like all bees I think they can sting once. Hornets can sting multiple times. I've never been stung but have heard it's painful. ​@@KNLFirewood

[@KNLFirewood]

@@JonWebb-f9r you've never been stung? Ever? Lucky. When my kids were young they used to love my "bee sting" stories. I've had a couple run ins with several. It's not enjoyable 🤣. Thanks!

[@JonWebb-f9r]

​@@KNLFirewoodI meant never been stung by carpenter bee, was stung when young playing with bumblebees. Usually bees don't bother me. They fly by me and sting someone else, crazy right,my buddies don't understand why either. I think it's because I don't get excited by them and they can see it or sense it. I have many stories about it,lol.

[@jacobking80]

Mulberry for bonus points!

[@KNLFirewood]

Nice try! No bonus points for you.

[@jacobking80]

@@KNLFirewood hmmm. The bark doesn’t look deep enough to be Osage. So idk

[@765Guys]

That sycamore is nasty stuff!

[@KNLFirewood]

Wouldn't want to do it all day, but a few logs here and there aren't bad!