Splitting Ash

[WelshMan]

I'd be really grateful for some advice on splitting a fallen ash tree at my parents' place for burning in their woodburners. I've used a Stihl MS390 to cut the trunk into discs. The biggest are about 3' in diameter and 6" deep.

 

They have a 10t hydraulic log splitter - the type that looks like a large hydraulic jack laid on its side. They also have some steel wedges about 8" long, as well as a large axe and sledge-hammer.

 

Any ideas on the easiest way for me to split it using the above tools?

[mendiplogs]

I'd be really grateful for some advice on splitting a fallen ash tree at my parents' place for burning in their woodburners. I've used a Stihl MS390 to cut the trunk into discs. The biggest are about 3' in diameter and 6" deep.

 

They have a 10t hydraulic log splitter - the type that looks like a large hydraulic jack laid on its side. They also have some steel wedges about 8" long, as well as a large axe and sledge-hammer.

 

Any ideas on the easiest way for me to split it using the above tools?

 

HI MATE good axe and steel wedges will do the job for the hard ones cut up with saw thanks jon

Edited April 24, 2013 by mendiplogs

[Craobh]

I'd be really grateful for some advice on splitting a fallen ash tree at my parents' place for burning in their woodburners. I've used a Stihl MS390 to cut the trunk into discs. The biggest are about 3' in diameter and 6" deep.

 

They have a 10t hydraulic log splitter - the type that looks like a large hydraulic jack laid on its side. They also have some steel wedges about 8" long, as well as a large axe and sledge-hammer.

 

Any ideas on the easiest way for me to split it using the above tools?

 

if your gonna split it and your bolts are only 3x6 I'd just swing the axe.

 

Not being rude but setting the splitter up etc will take you longer than the axe. We used to split a cord an hour like that (well bolts 16" x whatever ) if they won't split noodle them then split em

[Craobh]

HI MATE good axe and steel wedges will do the job for the hard ones cut up with saw thanks jon

 

Mendip put it better than me lol

[mendiplogs]

Mendip put it better than me lol

 

HI MATE JUST NEED A GOOD AXE IT GOOD FOR YOU TO SWING IT JON

[WelshMan]

Thanks guys. I'll let you know how I get on.

[Lukey-Loki]

If you get a stubborn log, rather than cutting it all up with a saw, try cutting from the bark to the middle of the log (like you would start a cake) to get it going. Easier to put log on its side and cut down. If your saw is sharp you end up with masses of curly birds nest type shavings. Pop them in a bag and leave for a bit under cover. It makes the best kindling!

[farmer rod]

cut a decent chopping block, or stack some rings so that your axe strikes at a comfortable height, aim to chop a log off the big bit every time, the hardest part is putting the ring back on the block, so work round and round, you will soon have a big pile of logs

[Craobh]

If you get a stubborn log, rather than cutting it all up with a saw, try cutting from the bark to the middle of the log (like you would start a cake) to get it going. Easier to put log on its side and cut down. If your saw is sharp you end up with masses of curly birds nest type shavings. Pop them in a bag and leave for a bit under cover. It makes the best kindling!

 

The curly shavings lol that's what we can noodling lol as they look like noodles lol ......good advice tho

[Lukey-Loki]

The curly shavings lol that's what we can noodling lol as they look like noodles lol ......good advice tho

 

Noodling! I'll remember that.