Wood Splitting for Beginners

[@MarkNF1]

Firewood heats you up three times. When you split it, when you stack it and when you burn it. Good video.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

I counted: If you look at the entire process honestly, In reality, firewood warms you seven times 1. A Day felling trees, 2. A Day blocking it into rounds, 3. A few hours hauling it in from the woods, 4. Hours splitting it, 5. Stacking it in the woodshed, 6. loading it into wheelbarrow / cart to bring it in the house... 7. Building the fire and enjoying the warmth...

[@karterstanley7460]

@Ira Dangelo definitely, I have been using Flixzone} for years myself :)

[@philiporlando616]

@Ira Dangelo yea, have been using Flixzone} for years myself :D

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Been splitting wood since I was old enough to pick up an axe. My grandfather took alot of pride in his german woodstove and I split thousands of logs as a kid and occasionally still do. My grandfather passed away several years ago but the sound of a maul ripping through hardwood takes me back and makes me thankful I grew up when I did. Cheers.

[@LSNG]

how strong are you ?

[@Cp6uH_]

Ur name sucks, but you got a story👍

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

@@Cp6uH_ your name sucks too👏

[@LSNG]

but like answer my question ?

[@Cp6uH_]

@@Burritosarebetterthantacos It's not my name 🤭😜. It's not even a name. Ur name really sucks... Hard. Skip is a verb, just dum. But ur story is a good one.

[@greenmarine5]

I my self have 50 years of wood splitting experience and this is a good video for someone that has never picked up a Maul or axe before.

[@cjmueller5455]

You have the heart of a teacher. All of your tutorials have been thorough and easy to understand. Wheeler must agree or he would have spent more time correcting you.

[@loryadams1733]

Thank you for doing this video. I really appreciate your beginner videos because there are not a lot of people doing basic instruction. Not all of us, especially women, have someone to take the time and show us step by step. Thank you for doing the comparison with the axes. I already know I have bought the wrong kind.

[@SouthsidePottery]

What she said :) ^

[@edmondsonoffgridhomestead8932]

Wheeler’s cameo was the BEST.

[@kenl.6857]

Wow. I live in the city. I never knew there was much technique to chopping wood - thought it was all strength and power. Thanks. I will remember this when I get an opportunity to chop my first wood.

[@benbaselet2026]

Very few physical activities are about strength and power (naturally they will help with many things). Technique always comes first.

[@MikeDonner]

Hey great advise, I especially find your tip on where you focus a good one.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

I am glad you enjoyed it that is definitely a lit trick that definitely helps me out. Jason

[@rokogucic]

I have never split wood in my 17 years but recently gained the interest out of no where. Using this video as support, hopefully I’ll be good at it 💪

[@xplorinoregon6388]

I have been camping and heating with wood for 25 years and I've never seen the technique where you drive the weight of the wood through the splitter. Almost didn't watch because I figured already know how to split wood, but you are one of my favorite channels so I had to and I'm really glad I did.

[@JosephMcMackin]

Sweet, axe,axe handle, and knuckles finish parallel to the ground. Great 180. I've seen so many guys almost do a 270 swing into their boots or chins when they miss!

[@Matt-rj1xe]

I'm a complete noob to woodsplitting, glad I found your video👍👍

[@franklintello9702]

Lol 😂the dog coming is great

[@ArizonaAdv]

Allot of people really don't understand splitting wood is more than just throwing a axe around there's reading the cracks on top reading the knots . Techniques are very important glad you made it clear how dangerous it can be. I've seen people split wood with their legs straight .scares me.Great video.Next is using a wedge. I've heard many people get flying chunks of metal from their wedge in the eyes .""RIDE ON""

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Your truck is going to get some dings from the flying logs.

[@campingnecessity6118]

OK, folks. WE ALL NEED TO LISTEN HERE!!!! Fiskars is the BOMB when it comes to axes. They are super durable and come with an unbeatable warranty. We have had 1 (ONE) axe fail in 14 years of service and Fiskars replaced it IMMEDIATELY and with no question. Jason, Thank You for keeping us safe with the techniques for beating the crap out of a chunk of wood!

[@georgiawilliams3460]

Nice one, Im new to chopping wood (& loving it!!) as a 42 yr woman who's nearly 70 yr old mother taught me. Mayby I can teach her something now lol. Thamks for the vid

[@Alaska_Gal]

Hi. I’m a woman that’s interested in learning how to do this. Great video. I just subscribed.

[@kcchoi5493]

TY for posting this, especially the advanced technique, which is great when the ax is stuck in the wood.

[@flyslinger2]

I’ve split a lot of wood over the years. Your advanced technique is new and am I glad to see that. I just got another tree to split and I’m sure I will use that technique.

[@MichiganWildcat]

Keeping your blade sharp is key to everything you covered. Great information as always.

[@MINERAL-115]

I've watched a few different videos on this and yours is the only one I've seen so far that shows the transition in hand grips from the 'ready' position to the start of the actual swing. Thank you.🎆

[@lizkemp1210]

Thanks for this video. I've always had a tough time splitting wood and didn't realize it was because I was doing it wrong. I went camping this past weekend and split my wood on each hit. I love watching your channel.

[@SMDfk]

great since i never met my father and i never learnt how to do basic man stuff this video really helped me

[@wildernessfieldjournal8211]

Excelent instructional video Jason! I grew up processing firewood for my parents wood stove and I couldn't agree more with your instruction and technique. The right tools, a good base, proper form and aiming for the sledge...that's the right way to split a log. Here in Pennstlvania we were mostly working on oak and maple which is tough to split. Never saw the advanced teqnique before, thanks for teaching me something new.

[@thechristinedemeo]

I’ve never chopped wood before and I tried before watching this video. It was okay but definitely not safe. Can’t wait to try after watching this. I feel much more confident

[@nmelkhunter1]

This, and your chainsaw video, are two of my favorite videos you’ve made. Why? It brings back memories of cutting and splitting firewood on my Uncle’s ranch that largely paid for my first hunting rifle. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

[@antquinonez]

Wow. I like that stuck axe technique. Can’t wait to try it.

[@ByGraceIGo]

And first of all put on safety glasses to keep your eyes protected from possible flying wood. Thanks for the great advice.

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Good information. I don't do well around sharp instruments - lol. My friends tell me I'm a bad Indian (Cherokee on both sides, Choctaw on one). I have had nightmares I split my leg open with an ax so never tried. I probably would try after watching you though. Thanks.

[@restoreallthings1806]

Wheeler for the cameo lol good tips, I have the Fiskars x15 23" handle good packer for splitting smaller stuff.

[@MrEvodio65]

Been on a Marathon since the morning with your videos. You and Chad my favorites now.

[@orenatostefani]

this video will change my split wood game forever. thanks a lot 👊🏼🙏🏼💜

[@arjanvannoord]

Thanks for the tip when the axe is stock in the wood, from Holland ;)

[@rvboondocker2559]

Funny. I was boondocking in a forest for the last 12 days and thought about your videos as I was hiking. Saw lots of fell trees that would have been great for fires if I had a chain saw! I just laughed at myself the situation as all your wood cutting crossed my mind and thought how I needed to do the same!

[@strakill]

Great exercise as well. I actually like splitting a few logs by hand, it's oddly fulfilling.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

It really is, I find it to be a great past time. Jason

[@pastorammo]

I got into it one time and almost got addicted. I couldn’t wait to get home every day to split. It works fast to build the upper body.

[@howtogetoutofbabylon8978]

@@pastorammo Right... after heating with wood for 21 years and having three sons and never split any wood except with the hydraulic splitter but if you're having a heart attack and two strokes I got addicted to splitting wood with a splitting mauls and axes...so it definitely is therapeutic and good cardio workout fun challenging fascinating and one subscriber said it's cathartic meaning it's like an emotional release...

[@hero4future]

informative, engaging, fun to watch and doggo is helpful

[@OverlandAddict]

Hey Jason. Great video, as usual. I’ve been following along for a while now. One thing you forgot to mention in this video is distance between where you stand and the piece of wood. This is where a lot of beginners go wrong I think, and how they end up breaking handles or hurting their wrists due to missing the piece of wood. They either stand too close and whack the handle or too far away and risk injuring themselves with the axe head.

[@stevanrose7439]

Good point. The way I split wood 🪵 is to set it up like you do and then I take my mall or ax and lay the head on the log to be split and have arms extended now swing the ax. That way you don’t over shoot or under shoot the log. A little practice and no broken handles or banged legs. Be careful have fun. Still have all my fingers and toes after 50 years of logging firewood 🪵.

[@peterparsonson7545]

Great video! Really like Fiskars. Our tractor supply sells the daylights out of those. Glad to see Wheeler came around for a look!

[@RCW71]

good video. very informative. I'll have my grandsons watch it. The objective is to have the handle parallel to the ground at the end of the stroke. I did not know that. My youngest brother actually separated the head of an axe from a wooden handle by mis-striking below the handle as you explained. The axe head went flying, luckily no one was hurt. It was kind of like the broken bat scene at a baseball game.

[@francisbeaudoin4747]

Thanks man. The advance bit is great. Cheers.

[@tashibaka8785]

simple and easy guide just what i need thanks man

[@susanpratt4061]

Yes, I did like this one. I too, have a Fiskar axe and hatchet that I am liking a lot. There are two points you touched on that I am going to use my next time outside. The squat and focus point. I usually just have the ground I put the piece of wood on, but the idea will help. This 60 something gal is still car/tent camping, so any helpful hint that makes it easier and allows me to continue to do it is greatly appreciated. I love the forests, rivers and creeks and the mountains they are in. 🙂

[@geoffreymyers3736]

Jason, your videos are awesome! Keep up the great fun!

[@CJfromSOTA]

Very well done. It's definitely an intimidating activity to get the hang of. Some very useful tips and well described. Keep up the videos!

[@bosse641]

Good tips Jason. ...thanks.

[@k8sl]

Appreciate the explanation of body dynamics

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

I really want to process some wood now !

[@melaniesimpson6322]

You make it look easy! ;-) Beautiful setting...Wheeler is such a cutie. Enjoy the weekend :-)

[@PrimalOutdoors]

The logs were pretty easy to split not all wood is that easy. Wheeler is good boy Jason

[@timweimar8768]

Thanks Jason, very helpful!! Have a great weekend!!

[@luisrios4328]

Choosing the right 🪓 made easy,thank you for your brief and to the point video.👍

[@ebony5766]

All good information, and sound techniques!

[@lauragonzalez1517]

He makes it look so easy

[@rixZR2]

First time I’ve run across your channel. Great job 👏 from all aspects. And many thanks for your time.

[@jimtaylor6124]

Your techniques and suggestions are spot on. I would only suggest when you hold the ax so that the head hits at a slight angle it will drive the wood apart and help in the splitting process.

[@BABYGFN]

I’ve learned woodchopping least year due to learning techniques of bushcraft, would say I’m a pro and even close but that last technique was very cool and I haven’t seen that before I use a 8lb fiskars maul and might end up getting the one you have seems more efficient

[@freshfilmsllc]

Really enjoy your channel... as we are shooting a documentary on the Appalachian Trail, we decided on a rooftop tent as the home base, and taken your advice on many of the things you use.

[@simonwoo5450]

Great tips! I never new about dropping the wood onto the axe.

[@pnowikow]

Jason it looks like as you squat the curvature of the swing actually lowers and reduces the risk of it driving the axe through your legs at all because it makes contact with the bottom round and stops.

[@outofbounds218]

Another great, informative video Jason.

[@Derikimi]

This explains how to split wood and how you could mess it up, perfect.

[@georgevrontakis1106]

Very nice man! You' re know what are you doing!

[@n40wdcte]

Thanks Jason, very helpful!

[@matthewgourdin2174]

I feel like I just got a lesson from a Jedi. Great stuff.

[@MichiganWildcat]

I like that large round technique, clever.

[@gmonay2k]

I also enjoy processing my wood. It relieves stress and takes the edge off.

[@jad21964]

Thanks Jason. I used an older Craftsman 3.5lb axe (made in USA) to split the wood for your New Year's meet up. I prefer the wood handle for ergonomics and aesthetics. But you are right, the new more modern composite handles are far superior to wood. I keep an Estwing Camper's Axe (long handle version) with a steel handle in my Jeep. Its a felling axe, so not real good for splitting, but i keep it in case we come upon a tree blocking our path.

[@Mogley2003]

Thanks Jason. Fun video. Awesome pointers!

[@boydauspeditions]

excellent techniques Jason, well done mate, sound advice, cheers

[@johnscherer376]

Great refresher course on splitting. Have to try the squat technique. Never tried. Have cut down a few trees with my grandpa when I was about 12 years old with a cross-cut saw. Those teeth are sharp. Wheeler had to get his 5 minutes of fame lol!

[@njensen447]

Great video. Very informative. Inspired us to get out and camp today!

[@markreynolds3850]

Great hands on video thanks for sharing

[@JamaicaDancehallTV]

You are a master, thank you

[@tpmbe]

Thank you....excellent presentation

[@myhikingadventures6777]

I use my Fiskars Ax and hatchet for splitting and processing kindling but i recently bought the chopper 1 Ax and absolutely love it.

[@peterkunka2694]

That's where I went wrong last year trying to split rounds... I kept swinging the axe trying to get through them, instead of using your advanced technique of letting the weight of the round help with the process. This year should be much easier on me. And, I need all the help I can get... I live in the AZ desert at 1,500' elevation and camp in northern AZ during the summers above 7,000' elevation.... there's no air up there! Terrific video emphasizing safety and efficiency. Pete - KI7LIL

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Thanks, Peter!

[@Brian-wg9wk]

Awesome tutorial

[@PapaAllie]

Jason, the MAN!! Keep it up

[@TraumaRNKen]

Thanks, lots of great tips for a beginner!

[@SujeitoSuspeitoDeParanapanema]

Great tutorial!

[@MrKernkraft4000]

Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@bah5310]

My father-in-law had a wood stove to heat his house and cut and split 15 bumper dragging pick up loads of locust a summer. He used a splitting maul that he had welded a piece of solid stock into for a handle.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Haha, I am sure he didn't have any problem with that handle breaking. Jason

[@victorvasquez2788]

Thx for the very good info!! take care Bud...

[@Pondsofpurple]

Great advise...Thanks for sharing👍🏾🌲Merry Christmas!!

[@aulii11]

Wow, great information for us newbies, thanks!

[@Lenny_Chan64]

Can I call you when I'm ready to cut wood? I'll watch while you teach me. LOL.... Great job my friend.

[@danconatser8699]

Excellent video and technique. And your teaching style is great. I see too many people using bad or dangerous technique. Or they try to blindly copy "movie macho" splitting. Like many things, it will be much easier (musclewise) if we use our brains with good training.

[@kennyc388]

3 win situation; Great cardio workout, keeps you warm plus the wood warms you at the campfire. Jason, I enjoy all of your vids but do you have something against telling people where you are so they too can go enjoy these beautiful places i.e. towns, coordinates, campsite names, road names, county names, landmark names, lake names, etc.? Thank you! Have fun-stay safe.

[@srqlisa7881]

The dog is great keep in. Great video good idea to teach. I watch alot of videos and what I see that drives me crazy is someone not professionals walking around the woods looking for firewood with no cover on the axe head. It is so dangerous. : ) peace

[@frozenyogurtist]

Thanks for sharing.

[@northwestwanderer1060]

Lol I could have used this a few weeks ago ! Thanks for the video man

[@lakshyavaibhavdatta9098]

Amazing video. Thanks man

[@ppark2123]

Great and detailed explanation! Thanks!!

[@paulx2777]

I like mauls and wedges too. If you have a wood handle in your ax or maul, don't let it get wet and soaked, because your ax head will become loose. At home I keep the maul inside where it is warm and dry. It only goes outside when I am actually splitting. You can buy manual wood splitters (using hydraulic cylinders) if you have a lot of wood that is hard to split. Yes it is slow but there is no engine maintenance, and a nice knotty lump of oak or madrone will burn for a very long time.

[@andyfox2057]

Split those like a boss

[@bundlez32]

Very helpful thank you

[@skylesai]

after splitting a log twice , ( splitting the 2 halfs ) do you split those are do you stop there? If I wanted to split those would I do the same technique or change it up to split something that slim

[@bertholdachatz9037]

Great tips! Thank you for this video👍👍👍

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

Thanks for the great tips. I'd love if you went into using this wood and how you start a fire - making kindling, using a flint, etc.

[@donpence7750]

Who needs a gym when you have wood to split. Good technique.