Oak splitting - green or seasoned

[djbobbins]

I have just got hold of some oak rounds, all about 12 to 14".

 

Since I only do firewood for my own use, my splitting is done by hand (maul, 14lb hammer and a pair of wedges if necessary).

 

It is currently green - best to split now or leave until seasoned? I am leaning towards having a go at it now to help it season a bit quicker, but wondered if I am going to be heading for a hernia??

[18 stoner]

Do half now, the other half in a year, you'll have the answer! Lol!

 

Seriously, I wouldnt dare leave oak rings to dry out, especially if splitting by hand!

[Chris Sheppard]

Yep, green and it'll be a doddle

[mendiplogs]

I have just got hold of some oak rounds, all about 12 to 14".

 

Since I only do firewood for my own use, my splitting is done by hand (maul, 14lb hammer and a pair of wedges if necessary).

 

It is currently green - best to split now or leave until seasoned? I am leaning towards having a go at it now to help it season a bit quicker, but wondered if I am going to be heading for a hernia??

 

HI MATE if you do not split it up it will take a life time to season and its harder to split if you leave it we had a large oak butt down for more then 30 year and it was still very green so it far better to cut up small it seasons very then well then if your worry ref hernia get a smaller maul mate all the best with it jon

[Jesse]

gREEN

[Woodworks]

Oak splits great when green and not bad after one year don't know after that. My weapon of choice is a Fiskers X27

[djbobbins]

All done, most split very easily other than a couple of knotty bits.

 

Got to get my behind in gear and go and saw some more up. I reckon it'll take a while to season though; stuck the meter in it last night and it was logging 39%MC.