Recommendation for splitting wedge

[MissMac]

Hey all, I’m looking to buy a couple of splitting wedges, and was wondering if anyone could recommend one? I’ve got some stuff that’s a little big to put on my electric log splitter and would like to work on them with some wedges. Thoughts?

 

[Todd67]

Tractor Supply carries some 4 or 5 pound wedges that work well for me. Other big box stores probably carry something similar.

 

[jatoxico]

I have an Estwing, they're blue. Works fine but I don't use it much.

 

[kennyp2339]

I keep (1) grenade type (piece of junk) and (3) strait blades wedges, I like the strait blades because i can cut a 2" deep groove with the chainsaw and put the wedges along the same path and work them all together (talking about splitting +35" wood)

 

[MissMac]

I keep (1) grenade type (piece of junk) and (3) strait blades wedges, I like the strait blades because i can cut a 2" deep groove with the chainsaw and put the wedges along the same path and work them all together (talking about splitting +35" wood)

by grenade piece of junk, do you just mean one that you've mushroomed out through use, or is that actually some sort of wedge?

 

[Todd67]

The grenade wedge is s 4-way sorta wedge.

 

[jotul8e2]

You need a minimum of three wedges. Two to start the split and one to get the other two wedges out.

Just kidding. Sort of. But do not undervalue the usefulness of a stob.

 

[Hasufel]

You need a minimum of three wedges. Two to start the split and one to get the other two wedges out.

Just kidding. Sort of. But do not undervalue the usefulness of a stob.

+1 for having at least 3 wedges. I prefer grenades because they're easier to start and less likely to bounce out, but I also have regular flat wedges for opening up splits in tough rounds. I have a couple of these grenades and they meet most of my needs:

 

[MissMac]

okay, thanks for all the advice fellas

 

[MissMac]

You need a minimum of three wedges. Two to start the split and one to get the other two wedges out.

Just kidding. Sort of. But do not undervalue the usefulness of a stob.

What’s a stob?

 

[jotul8e2]

Stob (n.) A small, straight piece of wood. Stake. Post.

In wood harvesting a stob is a small limb cut to the desired length with a wedge chopped on one end. You use it just like a really big wedge to force the log apart once you have a split started with your iron wedges.

They are typically made from a two to three inch limb about 18" long, but I've cut some about 30" when needed.

 

[SpaceBus]

Stob (n.) A small, straight piece of wood. Stake. Post.

In wood harvesting a stob is a small limb cut to the desired length with a wedge chopped on one end. You use it just like a really big wedge to force the log apart once you have a split started with your iron wedges.

They are typically made from a two to three inch limb about 18" long, but I've cut some about 30" when needed.

I hadn't thought of this, I'm glad I read this thread!

 

[MissMac]

Stob (n.) A small, straight piece of wood. Stake. Post.

In wood harvesting a stob is a small limb cut to the desired length with a wedge chopped on one end. You use it just like a really big wedge to force the log apart once you have a split started with your iron wedges.

They are typically made from a two to three inch limb about 18" long, but I've cut some about 30" when needed.

Thanks! That was some great insight!

 

[MissMac]

Just ordered a graintex blaster grenade type wedge and one of those estwings online.

Looking forward to getting through some of these big rounds in my driveway! Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Todd67]

Now all you need is a stob

 

[MissMac]

Now all you need is a stob

You betcha! I’ve got lots of stob potential laying around my yard!