Modified The Chopping Block

[WES999]

I had to replace the top of the chopping block as it had worn completely through, I add a couple of extra layers of plywood to the top.

The other problem was the tire was not tall enough, and would tend to move around and fall off.
I screwed the tire to some pieces of 4"x4", and built a skirt around them to keep everything in place on the chopping block. Should work much better now.

 

[Tuneighty]

Would seem to me you will hit the wood on top with your handle? I have noticed the tighter you have the logs in there the less they tend to fall out...

 

[LLigetfa]

The other problem was the tire was not tall enough...

I've seen where some folk will turn a tire inside out. That makes it taller and kind of funnel shaped.

 

[infinitymike]

Would seem to me you will hit the wood on top with your handle? I have noticed the tighter you have the logs in there the less they tend to fall out...

I think he flips it over and the tire is on the top.

 

[osagebow]

Good idea! Bet the copperheads 'round here would love it, though.

 

[bogydave]

You used your "winter tread".
I guess winter not coming this year LOL

A pic with it full of splits please

 

[Pallet Pete]

Alright first off how do you not destroy your axe handle on the frame ? Secondly Where are all the splits WES ? HMM Actually it looks kinda like Richard Dean Anderson ( MacGyver ) made it out of a piece of hair and a grain of sand ! Nice Job !

Happy Holidays
Pete

 

[LLigetfa]

I think he flips it over and the tire is on the top.

Ja, that'd be my guess too.

 

[WES999]

The first pic shows the tire/frame upside down ( to show the construction), I could not get the other pic show as a full image.

It will show up of you click on where it says "attached files pdr_0001.jpg", this is the correct orientation.

 

[Jags]

This pic didn't come through on his original post:
https://www.hearth.com/talk/attachments/pdr_0001-jpg.86415/

 

[Pallet Pete]

I clicked and nothing so I went to the other computer and walla there it is ! That looks pretty cool and functional nice job Wes !

Pete

 

[bogydave]

Now we see the plan

 

[schlot]

Now we see the plan
View attachment 86506

Very cool. And here I was just using on of the big rounds I had, and watching the splits fly. I'd like to see pics of other chopping blocks people use.