Processed a cord and a half of some nice red oak and maple today with my father-in-law. All hand split. This was my first time really processing wood myself. Wielded a 10# maul for much of the day, I think I am gonna be hurtin' for certain tomorrow! Does it always work out that you expend 90% of your energy splitting 10% of the wood? Most of it split on one swing. The rest was like ramming my head into a cement wall. That freshly split oak sure does smell good! Self medicating with beer and advil...