BOHLE Hardwood Wooden Wedges x 50 Pieces BO 5162002

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Pete has been working in the trades since high school, where he first developed a passion for woodworking. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in a wide variety of DIY projects around the home. Fascinated by all sort of tools, Pete loves reading and writing about all the latest gadgets and accessories that hit the market. His other interests include astronomy, hiking, and fishing. If you have a lot of trees around your home, a tree wedge splitter is very important. In fact, it’s the single best tool for splitting trees after they have fallen down. After a few minutes with the hand grinder, I was ready for my second attempt, and lo and behold, the 20-inch log was split completely in two in just a few minutes. It had certainly lived up to the hype, and continued to do so throughout our day of testing.
I can’t help but think that the Estwing E-5 log splitting wedge’s excellent performance has something to do with the shape of the product. At over 17cm long, and featuring the popular wood grenade design, it does a good job of spitting logs as long as you are prepared to use a fair bit of ‘grunt’ behind your swings, and use a good-sized hammer.

Made from solid steel, you can rely on its robustness as you pound it into timber, but I would just like to note that to prevent the striking surface mushrooming, you should start with a smaller sized hammer. Once the wedge is settled into the grain, you can then reach for the ‘big guns’ and use more force and weight to drive the wedge in. It has the features you’ll find in other wedges, including the 4-directional split and the 4-pound head weight. This offers the durability and reliance you’d expect, but you’re basically getting the same thing you get with other models at a major price markup.On sale at the moment for under 9 pounds, the Am-tech A3455 log splitting wedge is the cheapest of our featured products, but how does it match up?
Well, for a start it is made from hardened carbon steel and certainly feels very solid when you first get it in your hands. With “torpedo” right in the name, you might be expecting the Ames True Temper 2414200 Torpedo Wedge to be a powerful and intimidating tool. However, we found it to be right in the middle of the road when it comes to splitting wedges. The Rolson log splitting wedge is very good for dealing with logs up to around 25cm in diameter, and can handle larger logs, however I found that controlling the direction of the wedge became a little harder when doing so. Then again this could have has something to do with the fact that I had to use a larger and heavier hammer for the larger logs too, so I had less finesse in my swing. To ensure you’re buying the best product for your needs, it pays to be informed on the best things to look out for when buying a log splitting wedge: – Traditional or wood grenade/bomb?

The wedges we reviewed generally ranged from 3-5 pounds. Over time, you will likely discover a “sweet spot” between size, weight, and performance. Other Tools By now, you’ve figured out that some wedges are better than others. Unfortunately, the AMES 5-Pound True Temper Splitting-Wedge is one of the more disappointing items on our list.

First, use the chainsaw to cut the stumps into the pieces you’ll be using. You can use an axe instead, though this will take more time and energy than a chainsaw.

If you're looking to split logs or big rounds of wood, splitting wedges are just as important as a good axe or maul. They make the splitting process easier and safer, and allow you to do more with what you have – namely, your own physical strength and your main splitting tool (an axe, maul, or even sledgehammer). 2. What is splitting wedge? When swinging your sledgehammer, avoid swinging from side to side. Instead, try to directly hit the wedge with as much power as you can muster. And don’t be afraid to use multiple wedges to get the job done. For example, the drop-forged metal design looks nice and sturdy. And the sharpened edge, combined with the lifetime warranty, seems like a really good deal.Next, place the wedge in the initial split created by the maul. It should stand up on its own once it is in place. After that, hit the wedge with your sledgehammer to drive it further in. There are things to like about this wedge. For example, the flat-tip head is made of forged, heat-treated steel. And at 5 pounds, it has enough weight to get the job done…at least, in theory.