Check out my newest wood chopping video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYWFzJeJZZTWg5M.html This is the hardest oak to chop ever!

@pierpaolofanari5401

Жыл бұрын

Great video So, wich One do you suggest?

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

@Pier Paolo Fanari I use the axe 90% of the time so I would suggest it. The maul is overkill for all but the largest logs.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

@Pier Paolo Fanari I use the axe 90% of the time, so I would suggest it. The maul is overkill for all but the largest logs.

@pierpaolofanari5401

Жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 so the maul Is too much?

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

@Pier Paolo Fanari that maul will split anything but it will wear you out much quicker. The axe is a nice size and easy to swing.

Love how he threw his phone to not break it 😂😂😂😂

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ thank you Jesus for blessing the comment section with your holy words. 😂 Update: hmmm.. your name is no longer Jesus Christ 🤔

@Natureoutdoorsyquest

3 жыл бұрын

Lol! 😂🤣

@forrestforestry6570

3 жыл бұрын

Ya that is what I thought

@thellytholdtheathellth5278

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 looks like the Roman's got to him

The sound he made when hitting the log is beautiful, this is gonna be my meditate soundstrack

@bigbluebuttonman1137

2 жыл бұрын

The sound of wood being chopped is definitely satisfying.

I use the fiskars x27 xxl to splitting 1 meter high and 60 cm diameter ash log and do the job no problem ! Love this splitting axe !

Been busting firewood 4 decades. I have the fiscars 8lb maul. The way it absorbs a lot of the vibration is amazing. Way better than my axes & regular 6lb maul. Saves a lot of time. I have always followed windcracks side 2 side, splitting n half until I get down 2 the size I want. Other than a knot or few slowing me down I usually make short work of it with the big maul, green or dry. Love these videos by the way.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwayne, I appreciate the support.

Great video! Clear camera. Good sound. Answered my questions.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Terrell, great to hear. Thanks for the comment.

@brotdw2

4 жыл бұрын

Jack of All Trades NH You’re welcome. And yes I purchased the Fiskars Splittin maul. I intend on buying the splitting axe and sledge mane next week.

I worked for Gerber a sister branch of fiskars and will confirm that these are some kick ass splitters...

One of the few people I've seen that know how to hand split big tough hardwood. You hit right on the edge of the wood, not in the center where its strongest. Hit one edge a couple times, then sight directly across to the other side and hit it. Itll break apart. Good job sir

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it.

@davidnelson7550

3 жыл бұрын

Work with the natural grain of the wood. I use the heavy Fiskars splitting a ton of knotty Chinese Elm. Who needs cross fit when you can split wood by hand.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

David Nelson it’s a hell of a workout for sure!

@MrJonrocker

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidnelson7550 I've been looking at that Fiskars maul, but honestly it's not necessary for the wood types in AK. when I lived in Virginia, I used a Stanley brand 8lb maul for about 15 years and it worked great! Left it in Va, but I wish I hadn't left it now.

@billygarrity4379

3 жыл бұрын

If you follow the cracks in the middle n hit it hard n fast it will split every time ,but you have to struck it on each side in the cracks ,yup.

This was useful. I’ve been splitting with the axe but when it bounced, I figured the wood needs more drying time. (This happened with cotton wood.) Seeing you bounce it yet have success splitting tells me bouncing happens. I’m going to add the Fiskars maul to my arsenal. (Love the axe). Thanks.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Greg, I'm glad this was useful for you. Good luck with the wood splitting this year, and I think you will enjoy the maul.

@chrisb2942

Ай бұрын

You split the wood before drying.

Nice thank you so much for uploading this video. You really brought some insight on what I was looking for and deciding about whether to invest in a maul or an axe. I don't know how to appreciate and show you my appreciation, thanks for sharing.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, thanks for the kind words.

Did dude just chuck his phone on the ground?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OK, subscribed 👌

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Buddy didn’t want to break it 🤣

@Buddy-po4hv

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 this was first of your videos I watched, and I didn't even need to finish it to subscribe, you sir have an immaculate sense of humor. Greetings from the middle of the desert, in the Middle East.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, glad to have you with us. I’m glad you liked it.

Good comparison. For rounds that big I personally start with a wedge, but for the purpose of comparison it was excellent.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Mike M thanks for the comment Mike

@Hagg506

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Great vid, thanks for posting. Watch your toes in those trainers. Steel toecaps a must when swinging with that force. It takes one overswing and that's your foot gone.

Work fascinates me I can watch it for hours

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks knightonagreyhorse

@jessedubois8866

4 жыл бұрын

Good one😂

Great job Brother...Much Respect from St Petersburg Florida

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Hey, you are not far away. I'm actually in Sarasota now.

This is incredible.

being an ax man it was neat to see that good split as your round was broken further down, but a lot fewer strokes with the maul in the beginning. Thanks!

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas, thanks for the comment... it was a fun video to plan and make.

literally EXACTLY what I was looking for !!! get out of my head ! lol Thanks ! Mike

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'm glad it helped. 😀

This is exactly the kind of video I was looking for. I went with the maul. Thanks!

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

jef westbrook I’m glad it helped.

Excellent work! Thanks - much appreciated…

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan!

Nice comparison! I recently bought that Fiskars maul, great tool. I also have the Fiskars splitting ax, another great tool & time saver. I did videos on these plus a Harbor Freight maul that I used for the last seven years. When I'm splitting for the day if I do not see any cracks in the round after 2 or 3 hits I go to the wedge & slug hammer. After the first split it is easier for the maul or ax just like in your video. Plus it saves a little on the edge. The metal on the ax seems to get pretty beat up easily. Nothing a quick few passes with a stone or file depending on how much has to be done. Stay safe, Joe Z

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, thanks for the feedback, glad you are getting good use out of the maul and axe.

I bought each of them. Both great tools and both can be useful for different sizes of logs.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, in my opinion they make a great team. I end up using the axe way more though.

I have had that axe for several years now.. I have split tons and tons of wood with it, some slightly bigger than what he split in this video. Absolutely love it

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

This video had probably the largest split I've ever came across in my wood pile... I knew as soon as I bucked it that it was going in a video lol. Some guys up in the NW get some pretty big pines. They make easy work of the big logs.

I've got the axe and it's been great..but after getting some red oak similar in size to your demo ..I bought a splitter. To much huffin and puffin for this 65 yr old in R.I ..good bid buddy thanks!

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Adam, I agree it is a lot of work and I've spent many a night awake with a sore back lol.

@mikekemper9566

Жыл бұрын

Right red oak tuff. Ferget about elm, or cotton wood

Cool video. I just bought the maul and im glad I did becausw ut has the sledge hammer as well. Thanks for tips...

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad I was able to help, thanks for the comment!

Mane I love the sounds sound like it explosion every time

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

You can feel the maul shake the ground a little with every strike too!

That’s a serious piece of wood and you made it look easy

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh I appreciate it.

great vid!!! thanks!!

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Alex!

That's right Jack. Actually after checking it is a 4 1/2 lb. maul I use as a wedge. Picked it up from Tractor Supply. Works well.

@konradgannon550

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would just wedge that thing right down the middle. Split it in half you should be good with the axe from there.

I think you’ve set the round too high. If it were lower to the ground, you’d have more power from gravity.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do this test over, with it on the ground, it's just been real hard lately to source logs... I can usually pick them up locally but I can't lift these myself into a vehicle so I need help and with the current situation, nobody wants to help. So I will do this as soon as things clear up.

@GTRaZoR22

4 жыл бұрын

Jack of All Trades NH no worries dude. Don’t try to kill yourself with trying to redo it now. I know how heavy those logs can be lol

@Anonymous-jf4xm

3 жыл бұрын

grumplepig too low, and you kill your lower back, just the right height now

@Anonymous-jf4xm

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, if doing logs for allday, in meaning of somesort of use. Not just for couple minutes of video. He had almost right height of chopping. I prefer even more higher,

@johnmainwaring6556

3 жыл бұрын

@@Anonymous-jf4xm Lower, lower... get gravity on your side and steel toecaps a must when swinging with that force. It takes one overswing and that's your foot gone.

I like the Fiskars ax, I find it much less tiring to swing than my maul. It makes short work of 10-12” logs. Really great tool.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

I agree Pete, I like the axe as well.

This was ASMR for me. I love the sounds of wood splitting

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

I need to just edit this into nonstop wood chopping swings on loop to see if I can get my watch time up. :)

Excellent video! You must be strong as an ox! I've learned few tricks from you on how to properly split big rounds by hand. Thanks! :)

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

I own and use both, but I get more work done without tiring with the axe. I save the maul for the really big stuff, and switch to wedges if the Isocore isn't making much progress.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same...it just makes sense. I have far more control with the axe which helps refine my aim. Thanks for the comment.

I have a Fiskars splitting axe and I recommend it. I had a big tree down this fall (big birch, three foot diameter, big limb broke off in a storm in September, so I had the rest cut down in October.) I've used a maul but I prefer an axe. It's not about how many times you swing the axe but how much effort each swing takes.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, a birch three feet in diameter? I don't think I've ever seen one that big... what sub species was it? White, yellow, black? I've seen the yellow get maybe 18 inches and they are generally better to burn than the white as far as btu's go. Thanks for the comment.

@vancemead5956

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 Hi Jack, it was a silver birch or white birch (Betula pendula). Big tree, but pretty rotten in places. Hard to chop those parts, it's like hitting a sponge. I live in Finland. I have mostly chopped it up but still have a ways to go. The days are pretty short right now so there's not much time to work. Merry Christmas. Vance

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Vance Mead I was about to ask if you live pretty far north... I’ve seen parts of Canada where only white Birch grow and pine. Here in the US, there is a root rot that takes place in those trees and the top crown will rot off then the rest of the tree dies. They will stay standing for years though afterwords.

The 36 inch haft length was standardized when the adverage user was 5 foot 4 inches tall, adverage user today is over 6 foot tall. Because if that the 36 inch haft is short enough to be dangerous for taller people to use. I personally like a 40 inch haft on axes and mauls. The fiskars presented a challenge to lengthen the haft, but wasn't insurmountable. A pound of steel weight added to the back of the head improved the performance of the fiskars ax immensely. At the start of the swing the lighter tool might be moving a bit faster, but on impact the difference is negligible. The longer haft does increase the speed and force of the head.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting piece of information there... thanks for the input.

I have both of these tools. BUT!; I ALSO have; a Fiskars 6lb maul; and I love it! I agree that the 8lb is functionaly too heavy; but the 6lb swings like an axe. They are a little difficult to find; but definitely worth the search! Above I stated that the 8lb maul was too heavy. I should have qualified that statement by adding; "for continuous use". There ARE times when I will reach for the 8lb when the 6lb seems to be ineffective.

@JackofAllTrades1

5 ай бұрын

Oh I bet they are great. I've never seen one, but it sounds ideal.

@nate2807

3 ай бұрын

Just the comment I was looking for. Although I'll probably end up getting both the x27 and the 6lb. Not sure if buy twice cry twice is a thing, though both together and on sale is inexpensive. So maybe just my back "crying" after I've used them both for a while.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 ай бұрын

@@nate2807 lol, my back cries a lot too.

Great video thanks for the comparison, I have two trees down in my yard, one I already cut up with my Husquvara Rancher Chainsaw ,now I need to start splitting, I checked out both of the at the local Ace Hardware here in Boston, the splitting ax is light , I liked it , but the maul felt like the hammer of Thor and could split anything especially with a wedge, I suppose ideally it would be good to have both, but I think Ill start with the splitting ax

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

You can do most anything with the axe and some effort. Getting the maul and doing everything will wear you down fast. Plus side tho, you will look like a lumberjack in no time lol

You got some back mate. 💪🏻 I've seen people splitting with a little splitting wedge and a hammer, I'm in the UK and I don't have any rounds that size or even close lol. I use a fiskars axe they are awesome!!!

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, they are great... well designed. Thanks for the compliment.

I love the vid and I just subscribed

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you like! It took almost 5 hours to bring this one together post production so it's great to see it's getting some views. I try to post new content every week.

I really need a new wood splitting tool I just looked in my shed and I don't even own any. And a got a plumbing job next week.

I have the X27 axe because it had a good warranty but switched to the maul and it was really good for bigger blocks.

@JackofAllTrades1

7 ай бұрын

I feel the maul is nice to have around "just in case" I've had stuff that the axe wouldn't even dent, but the maul could handle. You wouldn't wanna split all day with the maul though unless you are a hoss though.

I love the satisfying crack, once the maul splits the log after a couple swings.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

I agree... it is satisfying. :)

Love it. Nice job my friend. Nice exercise 👌💪💪💪💪

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks... check out the updated video I posted like this. That was one heck of a workout!

Thank you Jack OAT for your kind response. I have a you tube channel as a guitarist (much less popular then yours.) and even though there are always “those comments“, I am truly grateful when people appreciate what I’m trying to bring about poor chime in and add to the body. I might see you one day hopefully I will move back to the north east. Hopefully to Maine or New Hampshire. Take care and keep making these videos

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, yea ... “those comments” .. find something ppl are passionate about and half of them think you are doing it right and the other half wrong. There are times where I have to actually delete comments.... over splitting wood! I’ll check out your channel, good luck with it.

I use Fiskars 31" axe, works great I've split numerous cords of oak and ash some cherry. I was going to spend the $ on a Hult Bruks or some Scandinavian brand but my girlfriend bought me the Fiskars for Christmas and the shopping around stopped. Great axe!

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

I love burning cherry ... the sweet smell it gives off when you split it too... good stuff. 👍

Dang. Good job 💯

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Been using the Super Splitting Axe for the past few years. I absolutely love it. I also have the 14” hatchet and 28” chopping axe. Hatchet is great for limbing and camp chores/hiking. Chopping axe is great for felling small to medium trees and even one handed limbing, if you’re reasonably strong/big. The Fiskars handles are unbelievably tough. Gränsfors Bruk uses better steel, and are gorgeous, but as great and lovely as wooden handles are, nothing beats Fiskars for durability, price and overstrike protection. I look forward to getting the maul soon. Thanks for the comparison.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Tangent, I actually have that hatchet... it's super sharp. I've not yet figured out how to add it to my videos though... I don't use it as often as the others. I'm glad you like my content, if you stick around I should be shooting my 100th subscriber hike video here in the next few days (I'm a bit behind). The weather has been real crummy lately and I want to avoid doing it in poor lighting. Thanks for the comment and take care.

Both are great tools but I prefer the axe any day. It’s my go-to tool for hand splitting. Thanks for sharing friend! Those were some big rounds!

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

I agree, the axe is my go-to. Thanks for the comment!

I love the Fiskars splitting ax, I have the X27 which is the same thing. It makes a traditional maul look very bad! I bought the X27 because I think swinging a 8 lb maul is too tiresome and cumbersome. The Fiskars X27 is approximately 4.25 lbs, nice 36 inch handle and great wedge profile. I use it for large rounds, mostly balsam fir. Balsam can be extremely dens and knotty despite being a soft wood. I love traditional hickory handles too. 3 1/2 lbs to 4 lbs for a single or double bit is perfect for light to medium duty splitting. I also acquired the Husqvarna S2800 splitting axe for my birthday last month. I really like it too. I believe its made by Gardena. The beard gets stuck a bit more in the wood, it has a less robust wedge profile but I like the 27 1/2 inch fiberglass handle and 5 lb handle. Lots a splitting power in a more compact ax. A bit more pricey at $100 but I think its well worth it. I paid $50 for the Fiskars X27 a year and a half ago. Both are great and easy to hand file too. Different axes and mauls for different tasks.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Richard. Thanks for the comment. It sure is a great splitting axe.

Just bought my second Fiskars. They're awesome. Also in NH.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I lived just outside of Manchester for years.

So just off the first one, yeah the axe had more hits to split it, but they were both 30 seconds +/-1 start to split.

Thanks

Thanks for the comparison! I have the splitting axe and have been thinking of getting the maul. I don't think I saw enough of a difference here to justify the purchase. I'll just stick with the Estwing wedge for the larger stuff (which I don't have too much of).

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

The axe itself can do a lot of work. I used it alone for 2 seasons with no issue.

I picked up the same maul but its the 6lb version. This puts it right between the Super Splitting Axe and their 8lb maul. Giving you the lightweight feel and speed of the Super Splitter with the same head design as the 8lb Maul.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Nice.. I didn't realize they had a 6lb version. I bet it's easier to control.

@nate2807

3 ай бұрын

Maybe splitting hairs, though would be good to see you compare the 6lb and the x27.

i live in new hampshire also....and i have a fiskars splitting axe and the fiskars maul...and i had to split red oak.....and the both went thru it like a hot knife thru butter.....ive tossed all my other mauls and axes because i love the fiskars...i will never get rid of them

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

05ramadi they are actually fun to use... not a pain like some of the others I have used. Thanks for the comment.

I own both plus four more Fiskars and I love them!

@Hello_there_obi

Ай бұрын

What’s your fave?

You can see from your breathing how the maul takes far more effort than the X27. To start the log, I would use the maul, but then quickly move over to the X27 so that you could keep going all day. Good video, I have a series of the Fiskars axes, but no maul. I would use the smallest axe that will split the wood easily in order to reduce the energy expended per swing.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the comment... yes the heavy breathing is from the maul"s weight coupled by a general lack of regular cardiovascular activity. 🤣

I use a 3 1/2 lb. maul instead of a steel wedge. A couple strikes on it with my 8 lb. maul splits all but the most difficult blocks. Much better than tapping a steel wedge to get started. All one's effort is concentrated at one point. Instead of multiple blows that stray from the initial strike point.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Leo, so you use two maul's at once? One kinda like a wedge but with a handle and the other to beat it in?

I have both but use the Super Splitter 95% of the time now that I got that.... helps the elbows....

Hydraulic log spliter for the very largest or knurled pieces. Fiskars splitting axes of varied sizes for the straight grain logs.

@JackofAllTrades1

9 ай бұрын

Yea I would def use a log splitter for anything that's been sitting a while... like the recent video of me splitting the white oak with a wedge. This red oak was fresh though and split easily.

Nice video. Thanks for sharing that. However, could you tell me what is the wood you split in this video ? Thanks. Greetings from France.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Pas de Pseudo hello, this is Red Oak I am splitting in this video. I hope all is well in France 🇫🇷, thanks for the comment.

Until 4:47 in the video, a great alternative is to use a sledge and wedge. After 4:47 you can finish up with the maul or splitting axe.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Good point TJ. I've found from posting this video that lots of people use wedges to split wood. Thanks for the comment.

i have the Fiskars splitter are, between those two. it's the best tool I've used.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

I agree… it’s a great axe.

i have both and if i cant split it with the axe its not likely splitting with the maul, reason being is i can generate so much more speed with the axe. i have one video on here and i should make another showing green oak split easier the drier oak.

That maul is nice I just think it’s a waste of work compared with the ax. Should’ve just started right down the center where the existing split that was already in the round was. Could have halved the piece in 4 hits with the ax drawing a line. Putting the piece on the block also a waste of energy. Use a bungee cord around the whole round to save even more energy. After the initial cracking down the center every other split of that red oak could be accomplished in one hit easily with the ax.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

I've never had any luck going down the middle with something this big and this green. It was bucked just a few days prior... check out some of my earlier video's where I go down the middle with the axe... it's not pleasant.

@michaelmacvicar2654

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 I almost always see an existing split in the center, even on freshly cut rounds. I’ve had excellent results using an ax with light cuts to draw a line across the diameter and through that existing crack. Usually you’ll hear the log crack as you near the OD where it has more leverage and you wouldn’t have even hit it hard. After that it’s just slicing a pie. Also I’d like to apologize for being a bit too critical in my first comment. I should know better than to criticize a guy in the Northeast busting his ass with an ax. Sorry

i actually use them with each other if couple swings won't give me a good sign it's busting then i'll use axe as wedge sure they take some extra wear but accuracy and experience could help limit wearing drastically

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good technique. I used the axe head just today to bust a bunch of dirt off a rootball..roots all... seems robust enough to handle the hits.

(Australian wondering these parts :P ) Used the Maul and still do. Works great on some of our tougher woods, but definitely takes some energy. Have used a fiskars axe but I don't believe the 36" (one down I believe), could be wrong but that actually split wood fairly well considering we had no solid surface (was at a place I worked at). Actually have watched a couple of your videos and enjoy them. Cheers for the comparison. However have you used a Tasmania Style axe before? (helkor make a nice one - Older generations of Tasmanian's have 'Hytest' ones). Fairly nice axe but have had limited use personally.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for dropping bye. I’ve never heard of the Tasmanian axe... might be something from your part of the world only. Cheers

@kingbraydow

4 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 Hey, never got the notification for this, annoyingly. Anyways, If you're interested I'd suggest maybe quick google or something, might be something worth reading about anyways :) Cheers

@alanpartridge1385

2 жыл бұрын

Australian gum wood is bloody tough to split, hence I'm looking at the Fiskars maul as an option and found this video.

I have both of these axes. Use the maul for twisted wood

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

That's a good use for it. That stuff is hard to pull apart.

Jack, i appreciate this video as i chop a lot of wood and am looking at a new axe. so info i looked at....the weights of these items as listed by amazon is 5.85 pound for the axe and 10.4 pounds for the maul. here is a thought: the axe took 19 swings which means you moved 111.15 pounds while swinging it. the maul took 17, you moved 176.8 pounds. That's a difference of 65.65 pounds of work. you could have swung the axe 11 more times before you equaled the weight you moved by swinging the maul. i am not advocating for either, i was just interested in the numbers...i was surprised at the difference in weight moved. over the course of a day of chopping that could matter. What do you think? As an archer, pulling a bow back, the weight adds up quickly.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

That's a very interesting perspective on this and not something I thought of. The maul wears me out, no doubt about it.... I feel it the next morning. I can get away with chopping with the axe, as long as its not all day... and it doesn't really affect me. I think the best of both worlds would be to own them both and only use the maul for the big/difficult stuff... so just keep a pile on the side and maybe do them once a week. Thanks for the comment.

@TheGuitarRoom

3 жыл бұрын

This is a good question. That is what I was thinking. It seems like the maul might be better up front and then then axe. He is very strong and that makes a difference. I yield many different axes. I too am a traditional Archer. However I have a 34 inch draw and my bows top out to 75-95#. I’m lucky and 59 years old that I’m strong enough to draw that weight with ease. But it translates well into yielding axes. I think if I had to chose one, it would be the axe but ultimately I’d like both. Great video

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarRoom Both of your comparisons are interesting and make a lot of sense... I have never seriously used a bow in my life (if you don't count the hand-made one I used to take down a robin in 1988 from 12 yards) but the work is very similar and laboring over time. Thanks for the compliment and I appreciate that you added value to my channel... both of you.

Years ago I was at a friend of a friend's place it was winter and she was running low on firewood . I saw couple large rounds there so said I chop some for her. I'm fairly skinny which people often misinterpret as weak . She smirked and said you can try but those are the ones that aren't able to be split , too many knots no one's been able to do them. Sure enough I looked at first round , lots of axe marks all over top and bottom. Had couple hits axe just stopped dead stuck about quarter inch in. "Told you!" she said laughing " way stronger guys than you couldn't do them and pointed around side of shed to pile of maybe another dozen rounds. I had never heard of a maul but our mutual friend was there in his work truck , fleet tyre service guy. I also worked in tyre shop and knew he would have sledge hammer so asked if I could borrow it. The axe was still stuck in the round , I lined up sledge with top of axe and swung hard, the look on their faces as axe went halfway into that round almost cutting large wedge off was priceless , stopped only by large knot but just having on .Proceeded to deal to both rounds in short amount of time , then grabbed rest of them from around corner and turned them all into manageable pieces for her woodburner. After first round I looked over at her she was videoing me on her phone saying later" else no one will believe it". Never come across any rounds so horribly knotty again but these days I have a maul and also a sledge hammer which has occasionally been used to help the maul do it's job lol.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Moral of the story, brains over brawn? 😀

@brianperry8597

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 yes , and never judge a book by its cover lol

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianperry8597 haha...yes, we could probably throw a half dozen idioms at this.

Mega.. good Video 💪 👌

@JackofAllTrades1

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Christian, I am glad people are still watching it after all these years.

@christiankedenburg5489

9 ай бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 no knowledge is lost

Cool video

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wouter De Gier

I love my fiskars axe... those are cute lil rounds

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, I had to search real hard to find hardwood this big. We get pine this size all the time though.

@zachorychapin3312

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 lol good point we ain't got no hard wood in Colorado

I hand split log the same size red oak. Some larger. I do not split the same way. I use chisels and a 5 lb hammer and split in the checks. Once opened up. Then start reducing the round with a 18 lb maul. Smaller rounds I look for checks and hit there . The round opens okay, for my abilities. Your way uses to much energy and a lot of strain on the back. I do many cords that way. Not saying I am a lumber jack, but have split wood that way for years. No back strain issues. I recently purchased a log spliter getting older, need to make my work easier. Hand splitting will be done in an area where the spliter can not go.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

I did the same George... I eventually got a splitter to make quick work of it all but still run across large ones that only the maul can do. Thanks for the comment.

I have both; the maul is a beast

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Mona, I agree!

Earned a sub from me. Exactly what I was looking for, no marketing BS, just straight to what matters.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I'm glad you liked it.

I've got both. Maul by far.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, it for sure does the most damage to the wood and my muscles 🤣

After splitting wood by hand for the past 40 years with a maul that I made myself, I am wondering if a store bought maul might be better for these nearly 70 year old hands, I was looking at this very one at the local Tractor Supply. It is about the same weight but has an impressive handle compared to my home made unit.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

It feels really well made and I think you won't be disappointed with it. Well worth the price.

I have both of these. The lighter tool is easier to swing for sure! Splitting effectiveness is not completely about the force put into the wood, but, like swinging a baseball bat, the energy at the striking point is proportional to the weight but also proportional to the speed squared. So sometimes it's better to swing a lighter tool faster. Which one makes you more tired at the end of the job?

@JackofAllTrades1

8 ай бұрын

I can swing the axe for hours but an hour on the Maul and I'm wore out.

Thanks for the comparison. I had considered this maul in the past. Looks like the x27 can do anything the maul can do and it only takes one or two more swings. Whole lot easier to swing the X27 than an 8 lb maul.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for thr most part the axe can still do everything the maul can but with just more work. Thanks for the comment.

@nospam3409

2 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 each time you swing an 8 lb maul, you're literally doing 2x the work of swinging a 4 lb axe. If the axe gets the job done without requiring twice as many swings, then it takes less work than the maul. It looked to me like the total number of swings for the X27 was only a few more than the Maul making it the clear winner.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

@@nospam3409 I agree...I prefer the axe.

@nospam3409

2 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 To your point though, there are occasions where an axe just doesn't have enough power to get the job done. I used to use an 8lb maul for those. After 3 decades of swinging that maul, my rotator cuff pursuaded me to get a hydraulic splitter for those :)

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

@@nospam3409 you lasted longer than me. It only took me 3 years to tap out and find a splitter lol... it was mostly the volume of wood I'd split, it was just faster.

Thank you. I think I'm convinced I should buy neither of them 😅

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

I don’t have a sledgehammer. Or a maul. I guess I’ll be buying one!

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, the maul is fun to use... its well built and demolishes the rounds. Enjoy 😊

Which one has better and harder blade?I use X27,it has good handle for work.But blade is little bit to soft.Of course it's not the main for splitting wood.But ...

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

mykolaj20161 Mykolaj The maul has a thicker blade on the cutting edge than the splitting axe... I’ve not had to sharpen the maul yet and have sharpened the axe. My bottom corner also wore down quick on the axe, but I’ve been through 4 times more wood with it.

I have both those tools, but I prefer to use that maul in combination with the fiskars (I think x25) axe with the shorter handle. Faster swing feels better to me for an axe. I love the fiskars maul.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Do you split the rounds on the ground or on top of another round? I'm going to do another video here soon comparing the two with the axe.

@matthewtaylor2185

Жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 I prefer splitting on another shorter round. I ain't buckin' Billy ray. I can't split on the ground without messing up my edges.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

@@matthewtaylor2185 lol... it's funny how everybody knows that giy, he's crazy. Thanks

@matthewtaylor2185

Жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 hard not to love Buckin'. I found him one time looking for mac chainsaws. Found this crazy guy going from sawing with old chainsaws, beating on drums, hanging axe heads, then running down the road in an old ford to chop down a tree with an axe. Loved his channel from then on.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

@Matthew Taylor mine was him weilding an axe in each hand and seeing how many one hit splits he could get on several dozen logs lol

For such a big log we use a John Deere with 100hp. In germany.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas Schäfer I wish I had a compact tractor... like a JD1026r.... I could get so much work done and save my back too 😂

Good work. You should keep the wood on the ground. The throw is longer and more speed and power is built. Find a crack in the heart of the log and work it. I always use an axe. Never a maul. A well shaped axe will get you further. Not just any axe works for me. That was a mean chunk.

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Tim, thanks for the comment.

I was surprised. I don’t personally use a maul. I’m an axe, wedge and hammer guy. I thought the maul would smoke the axe but ultimately it was only beat by a slim margin. Wonder what the effort to product ratio is

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure how it could be measured but if you can see how much harder I am breathing after trying to swing the maul at the same pace of the axe lol.... it's a lot harder on the muscles and cardiovascular system. Thanks for the comment!

Good job knowing to start near the edge...And if the log doesn't like the attempt to split it you can try flipping it over cause wood likes to be worked one way more than another like planing. Disagree with lifting that log tho until it's quartered at the very least, good luck with your back tomorrow

@JackofAllTrades1

2 ай бұрын

Lol. Thanks for the tip.

Nice video

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

tom hopkins thanks

Nice splitting style,🇮🇪🇮🇪

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I love that folks from around the world are watching my channel. Cheers

Great video brother. That was a biggun.

@JackofAllTrades1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

I tuned in to see if fiskars were worth the extra money and ended up watching a drum solo lol. Judging by what I saw, you need a 20T splitter. We usually quarter large bolts with a wedge and a sledge and finish with an axe. The difficult ones are the large knotty bolts.

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Lol.. yea, these are a bit of work by hand. Thanks for the comment

nice dude

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks DA, it took way too long to edit this one... Hope you are ready to see some snow.... it's next!

Great video! I made mistake yesterday of trying to hit a a wedge with back of that Fiskers axe and broke head right off. Lesson learned and pretty sure that's Not gonna be covered under that "25 year" warranty so ya, I'm bout to decide which axe to buy again ASAP. Couldn't really complain with that Fiskers I picked up at Lowes for my normal usage, I just know now it's limitations first hand!;}

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Dirk, thanks for the comment... and that is an unfortunate occurrence for sure. I've not had issues like that but also don't use the end to hit wedges. I saw a video before I bought this axe of a guy hitting the handle on a steel pipe (simulating an over swing) and it didn't hurt it a all. So I guess the weakness lies in the fairly thin support that is around the head. Good luck with what you get next, the maul does have a hammer side on it. Cheers

@dirkayala5812

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 Picked up the 8lb Maul yesterday after work. Did alittle splitting with it after some sawing just to test it out, Oh man, that thing did the work for me compared to that SS Axe...Worked Great!

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

@@dirkayala5812 I really think their design is top notch. It will wear you out much quicker if you try to swing it as fast as the axe though lol. On most stuff I could just pick it up and drop it with a split. Enjoy!

@tzimmerman2134

3 жыл бұрын

You should try fiskars for the heck of it... maybe they will send you a new one...worth a shot

@dirkayala5812

3 жыл бұрын

@@tzimmerman2134 I got a New Axe in the mail this weekl!...Got nuthin bad to say bout Fiskers now as they took care of there customers.

You've got excellent aim there sweetie!!! Doesn't it look to you like the splitting axe is a bit more efficient??? And do you think you may want both sugar bear???

@JackofAllTrades1

Жыл бұрын

Both are worth having for sure. :)

I'm new to this page. But out of curiosity you split that way purely for usage of each tool right? What I mean is, this isn't how you split wood normally right ?

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

The very large and green rounds? Yes. All other rounds, no. For anything under like 16 inches in diameter I just look for a natural crack in the middle and half the round then half all the pieces that are left.

That maul is awesome.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is! Thanks for the comment.

Watching this one again. :)

@JackofAllTrades1

4 жыл бұрын

I put this up in Dec and it has 50k views, I still can't believe it lol

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Now 130k views... 1 year old. :)

@MRBLACK947

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 It's going to be neat to see if she keeps growing. Could explode to a half million. :) Do you even have anything to split in Florida? ;)

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

@@MRBLACK947 not at all, I could do a firepit out here for the winter though. This area is in the sub-tropical climate, so I don't need it to heat the house.

@MRBLACK947

3 жыл бұрын

@@JackofAllTrades1 Wow this video continues to get them views. That's awesome JOAT. You are gonna pass me up on channel views before you know it. :)

damn Ninja - you in good shape bro.

@JackofAllTrades1

3 жыл бұрын

Deltadawg660 thanks, that maul killed me though... I was struggling to even speak 🤣