What logs are a pain in the rear?

[Mr. Bish]

I have just finished logging last years wood. There was a lot of tat in there but I don't mind selling tat to Stove users and I am happy to burn it myself.

 

This thread is for loggability of the trees.

 

Willow was splitting like a dream :-) One gentle swing was usually enough apart from the base.

 

Gum - can't spell eucaliptus is an absolute C@#!

When it was fresh the maul was very bouncy on it. so I thaught. I'd let it dry out. It did dry out well and fast too but afterwards it was like trying to split rippled rock!

 

So on my splitability rating I have. 10 is best

willow - 9

oak - 6

conifer - 8

fruit - 4 - because it was always twisted

cherry - 8 :-)

larch - 5

Ash - 10 (very lovely)

Pine - 7 <--- too bloomin heavy for my liking!

Gums - 0

I do like the way the gums burn tho. so almost worth the effort.

 

So what are you favourites and least favourites?

[skyhuck]

My 30 ton splitter loves em all! lol!

[Dean Lofthouse]

My 30 ton splitter loves em all! lol!

 

Does it deal with the knotty and knarly stuff Huck

[Mr. Bish]

My 30 ton splitter loves em all! lol!

 

Is using a splitter as quick as brute strength and axes? Show me a piccy please.

[skyhuck]

I can honestly say i have not found any thing it won't split.

[igottacabstar]

My splitter is the same no matter what the type of wood is - knotty or clean.

[igottacabstar]

Is using a splitter as quick as brute strength and axes? Show me a piccy please.

 

People wouldn't buy them if they were slower.

[Mr Ed]

Keep the knife sharp and it slices through the knots.

Anyone doing firewood should have a decent hydraulic splitter.

[Dean Lofthouse]

Even with the six way on?

[skyhuck]

Is using a splitter as quick as brute strength and axes? Show me a piccy please.

 

I would say an axe is faster for the first 1/2 hour,but my splitter don't get tired.