Splitting

There are a number of wood splitting tools that a carpenter can use. Some of them are bulky and power tools and some of them are lightweight and hand tools. And a hatchet is one of the most convenient tools that lies in the second kind. 

Throughout this article, we’ll be crafting a complete guide on how to split wood with a hatchet and what to watch out for. We’ll be taking you through a basic guideline on how hatchets work, and then the steps that involve splitting wood with a hatchet. 

Here we go-  [Read more…] about How to Split Wood with A Hatchet [4 Steps and Tips]

Axe is something that is meant to be used in wood splitting, felling and similar works for a woodworker. But what if you have to split a plank of wood and you have got no axe or a dull axe in hand? 

Would you go and find another way to continue the job, or just sit alone until the next axe arrives in the spot? 

The good news is, you don’t have to go with the second option at all. There are several ways on how to split wood without an axe, and in this post, we will break down each of them. 

Below are 5 different methods that are effective in splitting wood, and none of them asks for any involvement of an axe. Take a moment to have a look-  [Read more…] about How to Split Wood without An Axe [5 Best Alternative Options to Axe]

Are you looking for information on how to split wood with a wedge? Wondering if there are any perfect steps and guidelines that will help you in splitting wood with a wedge easily? Then, don’t sweat out any longer! You have come to the right place!

In this article, we’ll be guiding you with 14 ultimate steps and answer all the questions that you will be having regarding splitting wood with a wedge.

So, let’s get started! [Read more…] about How to split wood with a wedge and maul? (14 Actionable Steps)

Burning woods is an age-old heat source for the home in winter. People from stone age used to cut woods in late winter and early spring and store’em up for the following winter.

No shame in admitting that, we’re doing the same thing in even 2019!

But the fact is, if you end up with seasoned(or wet) wood, the whole purpose gets ruined. Seasoned greenwood produces a lot of smoke and builds creosote up.

So, it’s so important that you learn about how to tell if firewood is seasoned or not. [Read more…] about How to Tell If Firewood is Seasoned (5 Quick Methods)

Cutting, chopping, splitting and stacking wood are the chores that bother a woodworker. Right after the wood is received from log yard, you’ve to pick up the axe and get into splitting firewood it right away. 

For many of the noob woodworkers, this very step seems to be hectic and troublesome.

Yeah, we know that it takes a whole of years to learn how to split firewood with an axe perfectly. But it has some methods as well. If you’re on the right track, you’ll learn this process faster than ever.

And in this article, you’re going to be fed with those exact process(with bonus tips). [Read more…] about How to Split Firewood with An Axe [Tips and Tricks]