Wood splitting

[charliesbugs]

Did not know what to put this under. To anyone that splits wood with a hand maul or hand splitter a little trick that really is a big help. Just dip the splitting edge in some oil. or I use water and oil or give it a shot of anything that will reduce the friction. The best is a silicone spray ,but that is costly. Redip after 4 or5 whacks. Give it a try.

[Bret]

Good timing for me. Thanks for the tip.
I an interested in finding or making wedges to make some bow staves. I will start a new thread to avoid messing up this one.

[davel745]

were gloves when you carry in the wood. to keep the oil off your hands.

[Grumpy old man]

Buy a log splitter and have the kids carry the wood .

[Ozarks Tom]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Buy a log splitter and have the kids carry the wood .

If they're big enough to carry the wood, they're big enough to run the splitter.

Want an easy way to do something? Ask a lazy man.