and then there was the time I went to split out some Black Gum rounds for my Moms fireplace. I never did get that wedge out!

pat-rick

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Subject: Re: [BP] splitting oak

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I just cannot even faintly split 2 year old oak rounds, perhaps 8", on my woodpile. I am using a nice fresh maul, which goes through cedar, locust, etc. just fine.

If I age it more, will it split?

Sometimes that helps. But it is probably more technique related. Maybe try a wedge and sledge?
We have a pile of oak in a larger diameter than yours that we work on when we get bored.
Cedar and locust tend to split easy. Try elm if you are up for a real challenge.

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