Splitting Wedges - What I Use & When I Use 4 Way, 6 Way, & Single Wedge

[@timthompson5885]

That 6 way on that chunk would be perfect for me!! I had that happen too a few years ago when I blew my shoulder apart and was laid up from surgery for 3 months and I had big chunks and my wife had to deal with them big pieces that ended up getting split smaller!! So I really think about that now! Stay safe my friend!!

[@daviddeaton4250]

Well done Sir! Be very informative . When I first got my splitter, I used the 6 way almost exclusively. Most of my rounds are quite large. I’ve found I’m now using the 4 way the most where you have more control of what you end up with. Thanks for sharing Buddy 😎

[@nelsonridgefarm]

Awesome side-by-side-by side explanation and examples, really appreciate it! That was cool. 👍. -Brad

[@GatorOutside]

Those slabs are the best looking wood stacked in the shed

[@markgreeno470]

Common shifty Amanda can handle the big wood. Have a great weekend and god bless 😇

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Dan! Nice demo on the options - great to have all 3 at your disposal for different size logs and rounds. I see you got the sunshine I sent down for the weekend.:)) Cheers pal!

[@georgeanderson3754]

When you use the single wedge you can stack your 4 pieces and split then through the width. Makes a faster drying easier handle pieces of wood. Just a suggestion.

[@ejkjr.4694]

I use the 4 and 6 way I also put a couple of 5 gallon buckets under where the smaller pieces fall and then just use them to keep the fire going.

[@AllRightHauling]

Another great, informative video. The 4-way wedge has been on my Wolfe Ridge 100% of the time, so far. Once the round is split, I’ll run the 4-way all the way up and finish the 1/4s to size.

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...yep, I split pretty much all my recreational wood with the 4 way...good control on split size and with it and then raising it up to just use single. 👍 😀 🍻

[@harryellingsworth8302]

Nice Demo. Shifty, I will say it is very easy to change to 4 or 6 way with the Wolf Ridge, I like that idea on the Slabs for Boiler Wood, Also I see you saved some steps, moved that Splitter and that wood up to the wood Shed by the Boiler. Cut, stack and Repeat, Stay Cool enjoyed the info

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Harry...yeah switching wedges is pretty quick & slick. I didn't think I had as much at the neighbors as I do...think I'll get the whole shed filled up with it with extra...lol 👍 😀 🍻

[@TheHonestPeanut]

I do storm cleanup for people and sometimes split downed trees for them. I always ask how big they want their sticks and more often than not it's pretty small. I like half and half for my stove and HUGE chunks for my boiler. Like those 1/4 splits are small ones for me BUT I don't have a little boss man to keep in mind.

[@realairplane261]

Good demo for the city slickers to see that wood is not like groceries. Some one has to harvest, process and then sell.

[@catsgillhillbilly]

Stackin' fat slabs in the wood shed. Looks great!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Great video. I think the four way is the most versatile.

[@bradh74]

Glad you have something to keep you busy during Covid atleast you know you and Vanna will be warm at night! lol You must be in Canada or up North still having snow. Tc good luck.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep we are up in Wisconsin...snow now is all mostly gone except for a few shaded areas. 👍 😀 🍻

[@markdiulio2245]

Good video nice explanation

[@aldiminico6513]

For me the flat slabs are a no nonsense way of stacking👍

[@TimAndOldSaws]

Another great video Dan. I have probably split a couple hundred card with my single wedge.👍

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks Tim....I wonder how much I've split now...it'd be cool to have some sort of counter that measures how much wood goes by the wedge...hahahahahaha....the 'Cord Meter'! 👍 😀 🍻

[@bwillan]

The 6 ways wedge is good for the perfect sized firewood round. Much bigger rounds will have to be resplit and that is harder with a 6 way wedge. I think the 4 way wedge strikes the balance between versatility and productivity.

[@craigwilson9560]

Great video of the 3 wedges! I use the 4 way a lot. But i do use the 6 way too on my bigger rounds.

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Good demonstration 👍

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Dan - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I have no experience of multi knife splitting. Logs over here have to be smaller to fit fireplaces/stoves and most are cut to 12 inches. I had a half cord order last week for 9 inch logs. Many processor produced logs have to be resplit before sale. It's a major reason why I favour a vertical splitter since it enables greater accuracy in sizing split pieces as well as reducing log manhandling on the table.

[@Back40Firewood]

Ahh yeah that also is a nice thing with single wedge is more accuracy & control of split size. Wow, 9" pieces...now that's some small splits and lots of bucking with the saw....lol 👍 😀 🍻

[@fricknjeep]

hi there well done , i also like the tall thin pieces for the speed in drying and stacking . the single wedge for me i like best . good show john

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep that's what I'm thinking and liking the improved seasoning...I'm not sure it matters all that much, but I feel like a big triangle may not be dry all the way thru in the thick part where the slab should dry pretty evenly. 👍 😀 🍻

[@woodyjade9097]

Good job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamcarter5678]

I only have a single wedge splitter currently. I've seen a slip over 4-way attachment made for I think Countryline splitters sold at Tractor Supply. I think it would work with my single wedge so I'm tempted to go pick one up.

[@Back40Firewood]

If you have the right size rounds it does greatly improve efficiency...but also cuts down on the 'enjoyment' time...hahaha 👍 😀 🍻

[@johannesherrmann5971]

Great demonstration! Greetings from Germany🇩🇪✌

[@Back40Firewood]

Thank you ....and hello to you in Germany.👍 😀 🍻

[@jureulcar2667]

Great video

[@healyfamily4]

The flat slabs is also good way to make cross stacking pieces. Have a great day!

[@Back40Firewood]

Yes that is true...but I'd just rather drive a post or 2 in the ground for the end of a stack....lol 👍 😀 🍻

[@coreyriley7160]

4way Allday

[@kennethblack3485]

dan good film and good info ken from kent england

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks....glad you enjoyed and appreciate the comment.

[@lifewithpeter2819]

Great video! Lots of great information so thanks for making it. It be great if you made another video where you’re splitting different size rounds and how are you adjust the splitter as you come across different sizes. Out west here nobody has boilers. All the wood we split is for our customers. And when we first started we made the pieces way too big. Fortunately we learned. Again thanks for such an informative video. We should be getting our Wolfe Ridge splitter in the next 4 to 6 weeks hopefully.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yeah I've been through the re-split process a few times...lol...that's great news the weeks are counting down to arrival day of the Wolfe Ridge! 👍 😀 🍻

[@lifewithpeter2819]

@@Back40Firewood so excited!!!

[@craigmilligan616]

I still like the way a box wedge turns out square pieces of firewood that stacks or bundles like a dream.

[@Back40Firewood]

I think a box wedge might be nice to try...I agree with the size/shape. 👍 😀 🍻

[@jonathanfrecking1210]

Morning Dan! I always split mine as big as I can handle. I never thought about someone else but that's a good way to look at it. I just ordered a 35HO from chris at Wolfe ridge with the 6 way. Should be here in June, I'm stoked to get it here.

[@Back40Firewood]

Nice choice on the Wolfe Ridge! The way I'm going some rounds I split big last year might be too big for even me by next year....hahahahaha 👍 😀 🍻

[@jonathanfrecking1210]

@@Back40Firewood I've always said if I can pick it up and get it in the door of my boiler then it's not to big! That will probably change as I get a little bit older! Lol. I was cutting on a red oak today that's going to wait to be split till I get my Wolfridge. The butt end is probably 36in plus in diameter. I've haven't put a saw in it yet, that's just a guess. It had limbs that were 24in diameter!

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop on your firewood good jop the moming the moming looking good buddy 🍺🍺

[@brianrizzi6321]

The slabs also look pretty stable when stacked. My buddy practically gives away slab wood from his lumber mill. Maybe that is the way to go

[@Back40Firewood]

They do stack nice...only downside with sawmill slabs is they usually aren't too thick, not much meat on the bone....hahaahaha 👍 😀 🍻

[@kevinmason3086]

I'll usually split mine in half instead of leaving it that big slice like you do it burns better in my wood furnace.

[@davidlibby7230]

I can tell you when we bought wood for camping we always ended up hand splitting it smaller before we used it.

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep, that's what I found out from people when started selling....makes it easier to handle as well for putting on campfires once burning.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice explanation on these.. I have been wondering my self as well. Too bad we all can't stack wood that fast.😜👍

[@Back40Firewood]

Thanks...well my stacker wasn't available so I had to do it myself...hahaha 👍 😀 🍻

[@mikeadams2339]

Wood shed iz getin full! How much do you still have left up the road at the neighbors?

[@Back40Firewood]

Yep should have it filled up here soon, I have 3-4 trailer full loads up there I think...and that's just whats on the ground...hahaha 👍 😀 🍻

[@michaelrodriguez6979]

I burn for recreational and wood burning stove in garage I have a 4way but find myself using the single wedge because it looks pretty when I stack lol dont judge me

[@Back40Firewood]

lol...no judging here, I feel the same about a nice 'pretty' stack of wood. 👍 😀 🍻

[@bobfitch607]

Another thing to consider is if you have alot to split for the boiler is same size round single wedge is four pushes for four pieces and four way is one push for four. Just shape is different. Just saying

[@destinationom]

For your single blade cutter you could have a plate welded to fit and have 3 vertical blades. Reduce your time and cut 4 slabs in one go! It should cost much for a local welder to fashion a custom blade like that :) I'd consider it for the amount you are cutting.

[@Back40Firewood]

That's not a bad idea...almost like a box blade...a BIG box blade...lol 👍😀🍻

[@destinationom]

@@Back40Firewood Yeah EXACTLY. I meant SHOULDN'T cost much and the lower part where the track is could have an upward taper so it doesn't catch 👍🙂

[@tombryan720]

Great demo, the smaller pieces are the best for bags, no one wants a smoulder boulder for recreational burning

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahahaha 'smoulder boulder' yeah, the quality of the recreational time with those might not be too high. 👍 😀 🍻

[@pyroman6000]

A single wedge is endlessly flexible. You can split your wood into any size and shape- just depends on how you use it. As standard equipment, it's also the least expensive option. Possibly important for homeowners and homesteaders. But, like you pointed out- it requires the most time and effort to make BIG chunks into small ones. That's why they make options! As for the shreds and splinters, those go right into my tinder/small kindling bucket! I'd love to have one, if only to deal with the ugly, snotty, knot filled chunks. (the price of woodhounding for free wood!) Can't justify the expense, though. So, axe it is. Rental could also be an option.

[@tomriblett2979]

Make the same demo with ELM....

[@rosiedrown2168]

Put your hat on! LOL

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahahahaha

[@gringopines3476]

HAY ( D ) WHAT KIND OF BEER DOES SPLITZ DRINK??? I THINK THE SIX IS GOOD FOR A MORE MANAGEABLE PIECE, OTHERWISE, ANYONE WILL GET A GOOD END RESULT... JUST DEPENDS HOW MUCH TIME YOU HAVE ON YOUR HANDS... IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO HAVE THAT CHOICE... I BET IT'S NICE NOT HAVIN TO BUNDEL UP WHEN YOUR OUTBACK, LITTLE MORE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT... WELL STAY COOL MY BROTHER... PEACE... PS... SPLITZ DRINKS SCHLITZ!!!

[@Back40Firewood]

Hahahaha....have you ever had Schlitz beer? Splitz isn't much into the beer, he likes to hit the 'hard' stuff....both wood & booze! LOL The size of the round does play a big part also when it comes to wedges....downside is that rounds never seem to stay a consistent size with the trees I'm dealing with...ha 👍 😀 🍻

[@garypuls5263]

Time to tighten that air cleaner!

[@a.l.l.firewood8883]

The camera just catches the vibration and makes it look loose

[@Back40Firewood]

Ahhh that's what it is...lol...I'm like that thing is on dang tight and I never noticed it shaking like that when I'm standing there...hahahaha 👍 😀 🍻