How To Split a Log Into Boards

How I split logs into boards using only axes and wedges. The wedges were made from birch wood using an axes. This log was of pine so then you start the splitting from the top end. On spruce you start from the bottom end, like I did on the foundation log for the log cabin.

Erik Grankvist

[sipsey]

Thank you, Erik, not only for building this incredible log house, but also for taking the time to shoot and edit the video. I envy your perseverance.

[maltefahlman]

I really apreciate the work you're doing. Wish I could have the chance to do the same.

[aenunez]

Yes! This is just the video I was looking for. Now I’m confident I can split the logs in my backyard!

[stevenmunro]

You jumped from the complete trunk to wedges already inserted. I wanted to know how you actually START splitting it

[ghmlyby]

Браво, Эрик!!! Вы большой мастер-строитель!!!

[Siverlin]

Шикарный звук, как будто стою рядом с Вами!

[sgvincent]

Another great video! Thank you for sharing your amazing woodcraft skills Erik! ✌🏼

[lshwadchuck]

Erik, you're a credit to your generation and the cure for YouTube hyper-drama reality vlogging. I just started the full playlist of your cabin build. Happy to see you're exploring new aspects of pioneer skills. And you are also becoming an excellent filmmaker!

[AdamBechtol]

Nice, and I'm glad you answered my question about what those wedges were made of in the description.

[hypotaxen]

Oooo myyyy more of those videos !!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍

[ParaBellum-ae]

I really want to do this when I'll can

[MRGOOSE]

Do you color correct your video footage? All the colors are well balanced and the greens are vivid!

[diegoacuna]

muy buen trabajo!!! abrazos, desde Argentina

[justininscoe]

How long did this splitting process take from start to finish?

[cancer]

Came for the cabin stayed for log splitting! Is there an online shop you recommend for purchasing bushcraft tools? Not a fan of home depot type stuff ty ❤

[danielgagne]

I have an elm tree 4 ft across. The only way i can turn into 3 inch slab is by doing this. That looked a lot wasier than i think mine will be.

[Kopakola]

how long does it take you to split one log like that?

[Fernando-nyon]

Like dado sumido que está de volta. Kkkk.

[johnnyfoo]

dont work very well on trees with twisted grains like we have here

[rickschuman]

Should have done this when the log was still green.