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After a summer testing nine splitting axes on a variety of hard, soft, seasoned, and freshly fallen wood, I found that the Stihl Pro Splitting Axe was the best tool for the job....
Big and hefty or small and light, there’s a perfect maul or splitting axe for all of your firewood prepping tasks. Choose the head shape and weight best suited for your needs and opt for a natural wood or synthetic handle that allows a full range of motion. Then set up your chopping block and swing into a firewood-splitting session!
Turning logs into firewood can be a time-consuming and potentially dangerous task. Here are the best log splitters to get the job done quickly and safely.
A splitting wedge is a simple and affordable tool that makes splitting logs of wood easier and more precise. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best splitting wedges on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
A log splitter is a simple but powerful tool that helps homeowners split logs into usable pieces of firewood. From manual splitting wedges to electric-powered machines, this useful tool comes in a variety of designs.
The Best Axes to Split Your Own Firewood, Tested. Save money on firewood supply by splitting and stocking your own with the help of an axe that's a cut above the rest. By Glenda Taylor,...
BEST OVERALL: Wen 56208 6.5-Ton Electric Log Splitter. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Fiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe. BEST FOR KINDLING: Hi-Flame Firewood Kindling Splitter. BEST MANUAL:...
BEST OVERALL: Estwing Sure Split Wedge 5-Pound Wood Splitting Tool. RUNNER-UP: GEDORE – 1591878 OX 42-0550 Aluminium Massive Wedge. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Felled Manual Log...
Choosing the Right Tools for Log Splitting. Selecting the right tools can make the log-splitting process safer, more efficient, and less physically demanding. Axes vs. Mauls. Axes are great for cutting down trees, but they’re not good for splitting logs. An axe’s narrow head can get stuck in wood, which makes the splitting process ...
Hand Axe. One of the most traditional methods of splitting wood is using a hand axe. This simple tool requires minimal maintenance and can be easily carried around for on-the-go wood splitting. The key to success with an axe is proper technique. Swing the axe towards the center of the log, aiming for the grain.