If you have a fire pit, a wood stove or a fireplace, you need wood to fuel it. While small branches may be sufficient for tiny, portable models, if you have anything larger, you will want to learn how ...

In this video were going to try out the home made vertical log splitter that was modeled after the Eastonmade Axis.

Log splitters are available in several types, from manual wedge splitters to automatic options–both gas-powered and electric–with heavy-duty hydraulics that power through logs at the push of a button.

1. Get a good ax and make sure it’s sharp. Having a quality, sharp ax is key to a successful split. Zdon recommends a 36-inch handle with a 4-pound ax head (Zdon used a Best Made Co. Felling Ax for ...