I have been splitting logs for 35 years and you have just showed me how I should have been doing it. Thank you axe man.

@upnorthof60

8 жыл бұрын

+Skill Builder Thank you!

I've watched 2-3 dozen firewood splitting videos. This by far is the best one I've seen. Thanks

@upnorthof60

8 жыл бұрын

+Alex Hernandez Thank you for the positive feed back! Glad you enjoyed it!

@eurekamaruu6836

8 жыл бұрын

+upnorthof60 I still don't know how that first split worked in one strike. Are you sure you aren't using magic?

well shot.. informative, quick and to the point. .

@upnorthof60

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@4helex

5 жыл бұрын

Miss your videos! @@upnorthof60

Wow! The feather sticks tip is awesome. Thanks for sharing this. p.s. It is an absolute feat to pull off a 6:30 long video ALONE in the wilderness perfectly cutting wood - no edits needed, one take!

thats what youtube is all about! where else in the world would you fine someone who is a master in the craft willing to share their knowledge with others like this. Thanks very much!

I was 5 or 6 when I was allowed to chop wood for the fire... (yes allowed, not made too...) and it was the Axe for splitting the wood and a smaller axe ,which called a tomahawk for obvious reasons, to cut the kindling the same way you did. We got a load of wood every year from the sawmill which was cut to 12" lengths by my dad on a saw bench then stacked . It dried nicely even in the climate we had . The left overs from the previous year was always kindling. My Grandfather who had been a tree feller in the 1900-1920's always said," never swing the axe over your head, If you miss the wood , the next stop is a leg ' . Swinging from behind your head prevents you from maintaining a proper balance. Which is why axes were made in different weights to suit different folks. Cheers! :-)

@upnorthof60

8 жыл бұрын

+Mercmad Great story! Thanks!

@Nortn60

8 жыл бұрын

Great advice.....so well written...... I've been cutting and splitting most of my life.....screwed up a lower vert last fall because I didn't warm up before the splitting....65 now and sad for me......can't split anymore.....

I have never chopped wood, but out of the several videos I've seen, I'd say this one makes the most sense and is the best one.

This is probably the most informative video I've seen for me now that I am burning wood for heat. Thank you so much. I've learned a lot.

Cool idea on the feather sticks. Thanks for sharing!

Last time I used one of my Fiskars axes, the brandname stated:"Finland", not Canada as country of origin. But that stated, you know how to use your Finnish axe. Well done sir.

@radishfox308

8 ай бұрын

He said he bought it at Canadian Tire, not that it's made in Canada

One of the best tip on the internet

@upnorthof60

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! glad you enjoyed the video!

@carolandmickeybloom6924

7 жыл бұрын

UPNORTHOF60

@Grumpy_old_Boot

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, nice feather stick tip. :)

I've seen a lot of wood splitting videos and being in rural Canada, I make firewood every year. This is the best wood splitting video I have seen. Kudos!

Shit, this dude knows his way around an axe.

@JasonSmith-qx3zh

7 жыл бұрын

Lucky Left Foot no doubt about it . This who they need to be reviewing there product he is very good.

@prestonsamson3674

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Smith pretty sure I had a stroke reading your comment

Better than any scout camp I went to...thanks!

Don’t get me wrong.... dude knows what he’s doing and he’s definitely a veteran with an axe, however with those kinds of temperatures in that kind of environment you can split wood a heck of a lot easier than you could on a hot spring or summer day. Either way great vid and good tips regardless 👏

@chriswest7468

3 жыл бұрын

Agree- great video. Also, agree you can feel like the hulk on freezing days splitting massive hickory rounds in one whack!

@JOEZEP54

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when the wood still has a huger moister content. I just split another cord & what a difference this time of year. Stay safe Joe Z

@youngz13o

2 жыл бұрын

You can hear the wood sounds hollow, so hes doing this on dry wood. So its defintely easier then doing it on green wood

I have probably been splitting logs since before you were born, however every one of your tips was an education to me! There are some horrible videos on here showing people that know nothing, trying to teach others how to do it wrong. It would be great to see a similar demonstration of you using a full size axe for our knotty English Oak. You are a legend. Thank you!

Good technique & advice on splitting the larger blocks. Not sure about demonstrating kindling processing with your other hand on the wood you are chopping. I realise you most likely have a lot of experience & practice with an axe but perhaps your viewers don't & will mimmic your hand placement. Fine for you, not so good for them. Remember, shite can happen even to those of us with experience. I have been a carpenter for more than 30 yrs & still managed to run my thumb through a table saw. Better to place the axe on the side of the smaller piece of wood & holding the end of the wood to the handle, slap both down on the chopping block. It is easily & safely split this way. Thanks for taking the time to show some tips on splitting & easy firewood processing. Surprised those blocks weren't frozen to the ground. The feather-sticking technique was not only a great idea but much safer & more efficient than wielding the axe free hand. So many people never think to utilize their tools in different ways. Cheers.

@bigpoppaboats

5 жыл бұрын

thought that too

@akivaliaho5166

5 жыл бұрын

I was camping with my dad (a super-experienced old timer) and he split kindling the exact same way and I just couldn't help but hold my breath. Nearly all accidents I'm aware of have happened like that. Splitting kindling while holding the wood with your other hand. I would advice NEVER to get cocky with an axe. Sometimes all it takes is a small deflection or a miss and you're fucked particularly if you're sporting one of these swedish carving axes.

Burning for three years now ... We split/burn Doug fur and White Oak (10"-12" rounds) and your technique to strike saved me a couple strikes per round yesterday. I loooove processing kindling and used your cross cut technique helped create more manageable pieces. I feathered some Doug Fur (first time) to use as fire starter and worked like a charm probably because it's already pitchy wood. I have been using tiny pieces if Doug Fur pitch-wood as fire starters and while it has not impacted creosote buildup we will run out. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

@wayneschlotfeldt1631

7 жыл бұрын

You should check out www.firewoodhoardersclub com. Lots of like minded wood burners there.

Damn your good with a axe!!!! I for one am not swinging a axe that close to my hand.

I watched this old vid a couple of weeks ago and got to practice the method this past weekend as my wife and I did a 15 year anniversary winter camp. It worked great. Thanks for the tip!!

Finally, a video with actual helpful tips! Thank you!

I've always used my Enzo for feather sticking.. never considered using an axe as a lathe for that purpose. Good idea.

Thank you for sharing these skills, extremely useful!

I've been splitting wood like this for many years but this is the first time I've seen anyone making feathersticks like this. Very good idea. I am enjoying your videos very much. Thank you.

@upnorthof60

9 жыл бұрын

jerry valley Thanks for the support!

That is the best technique I've seen on KZread, not one person has given the tip of being slightly over the edge. Great tip to pass on, and a great video you made here!

Best axe instruction video. Keep looking at others and coming back to this. Thanks for sharing!

The wonder of internet.. guy with an axe in the middle of the winter splitting wood and all the world can see and learn from his experience.

Thx for telling about your teknique :-) Breaking wood up, making feathersticks.. I love it.

That's a pro if i ever saw one.

This is one of the best wood chopping videos I've ever seen!!!

This helped me out a lot! I've been wasting too much energy splitting wood! You make it look so easy and I love that feather stick technique!

@upnorthof60

9 жыл бұрын

janken919 Thanks Ken! I've been using this method for years with great success.

Great tips all around, but the feather stick making trick is excellent! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

1991 - moves to Oregon, buys axe, splits wood like an amateur 1992 - 2015 - continues to split wood in same nonefficient manner 2016 - 2020 - gives up on messing with wood, relies on electric heat 2020 - decides to split wood again, finally sees how to do it right with a chopping axe. Learns kindling and feathering techniques, thank you! Can I buy you a beer?

Thank-you for the fantastic tips and great video. No fluff, just clear and excellent information!

This is the only video I have read all the comments to. Excellent video, excellent procedure, and no long as at the beginning. Just got right into it.

Great technique. Just tried it out for splitting logs. Works really good!

Up North 60, Thanks for the vid. Great technique of hit the other side of the log. Much more safe for sure. Very useful on straight grained logs. Love the feathering kindling technique. I will adopt that method if you don;lt mind. Thanks again for taking the time to video your methods and sharing them, from Fayetteville, Ga.

This was fantastic! Can't wait to try this out

Truely a professional when you split wood like it is childs play. A pro at work!

good advice here, thank you. When I make kindling, I prefer to use wood from the core of the log, because it is usually drier than in the outer part

Very useful video I hate splitting wood at least now I can do it the right way thankyou 👍🏻💪🏻

Thanks - that was a great vid - very useful-you are a smart guy.

WTF. Wow. Awesome tip and thank you. Go frame by frame on this one guys, worth it. This is what YT was originally for. Blast from the past

In my opinion a very good demo.Thanks.

This video is great man! I never knew how to split wood like that. I have some really hard to split Silver Maple. I tried your method and it worked like magic. Thanks for making this video. I am 68 and I just learned how split wood easier.

Awesome bro, I learned something tonight, especially the cross cut for kindling piece and the axe lathe. Some of the best chopping technique I've seen. You da man.

@upnorthof60

9 жыл бұрын

Canesser Thanks pal! Glad you enjoyed it !

Really enjoyed the lesson Thanks

awesome video. This was my first year cutting wood. Helpfull from beginning to the end. Thanks

This video has all the wood chopping info I need to know, Thank you very much, God bless. I wondered what Hawkeye was doing these days.

wow you made that look so easy! First time I tried splitting wood was this past weekend and I swear it wasn't that easy. Great video, thanks for sharing!

Thank you sir! Learned a lot. 🙏

Great demonstration of a very effective method of processing rounds into firewood. Thank you for sharing.

I split my first cord with your tips, THANKYOU!

I've been preaching about the opposite side for the initial swing for years. Good on you.

Amazing demo! Thanks!

I am making an effort to learn to use my axe correctly and your log strike point really made a difference in my skill development, thank you sir.

Hey I wanted to say thanks for this video. It was very informative in a short amount of time. I used to split lots of wood as a kid as part of my chores, and was good at it, but your trick with the edge of the log and wrist snap is really cool

Thank you for your tips! I will try them at home!

I like the pase of your video. Lots of information packed in there!

very informative. Thank you for sharing your tips

Great tips, thanks.

Great tips! Thanks for sharing this.

that feathering blew my mind so added to favourites

those look like some very practical tips my man!!! I'm new to splitting wood. i'v got about a cord of wood that needs processed . Its all green maple logs between 5" and 14" in diameter. Iv'e never seen that technique before but it looks like it woks for you. I'l give it a try. thanks for putting up this tutorial

That's my favorite splitting ax. Haven't sharpened it since 2013 though and have no problem anything with it.

You just blew my mind. Feather sticks and all !!!

That helped me a lot. Thanks for posting.

Wow you are the woodsplitting- master!

Awesome thank you very much great tips

Never too old to learn, thanks

I have to admit, at first I thought you were a dork,,,but you really are good at what uou do and make the pro's look bad!!!

Great video, great knowledge, great technique-thanks

You taught me an Awesome lesson. I only do it this way now. Much easier.

My back thanks you for the tips.

Great video as usual. Simple and accurate. Good info and love the feather sticks part.... BUT a lot of the people who are looking for help splitting wood are not as skilled as you. WARN THEM ABOUT HANDS OFF THE LOG...... I do it , you do it... but John Q public just lopped off a digit and dialed 911, and I got enough calls to run Brother LOL.. No Hate my friend just looking out for the Novice. LIKED, SUbbed, and comment, as always

@upnorthof60

6 жыл бұрын

Respect!

Thanks a lot for sharing! Great video, I learned a lot.

This guy is a beast !!

Great tips !! Thank you.

Very cool tip on how to make the feather stick!!

For the novice, or anyone for that matter - never - hold the wood while wielding an axe. Dangerous example and how you lose fingers or a hand. This guy is obviously very experienced and comfortable with this technique. Kudos to that. As for the rest - well done!

Thanks bro:) really good tips there!

Great video/ tips. Thank you for sharing

Hey mate, that was a fantastic video!! Thanks for the info!

That was a very clever use of the Ax. I liked the part where the Ax was used to create some fine shavings for fire starter, epic. Obviously that Ax was razor sharp.

Well done, young man!

Excellent Axe man ship. You really know your stuff. Thanks

thanks for the great video.....!

You're amazing at what you do. Not for nothing but I think it helps that the wood is frozen and it split's alot easier with such a Canadian fiskars axe! Cheers brother from the states

Brilliant video, very impressive,like the way the sun came out when you stuck your axe in the log!

@upnorthof60

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow! Feathersticks made very easy! After all these vids people sweating over making them with a knife or smal hachet;-) Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Mark

@upnorthof60

9 жыл бұрын

markparket Thanks for the support!

Thank you, good information!

Dude that was seriously impressive! Couple things I've never seen before. Very skilled!

Well done . Nice easy safe way to chop wood and make feather sticks . I certainly learned something today .

@upnorthof60

9 жыл бұрын

Henry Rodgers Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for the comment!

nice vid. from the sound of snow when you are walking the butt cold weather was some hell of a help chopping your wood. :) thank for sharing

That was good! Thanks ax dude!

Great tips, thank you.

Thanks for the info !

Sun beaming through the trees, amazing effect. Splitting in the winter is just amazing, so tranquil and avoid the bees! Cheers.

Great video. Thanks.

Very impessive! Thank you!