More and more people who have a house and own heating prefer wood heating. It is not only cheap but also ecological. For most of them, the problem arises as to how to process wood as simply as possible.
Wood is to be cut either by a conventional saw or circular saw. Then it is necessary to chop wood. Some use the ax, others praise the splitter. An ax or a splitter? Each of these helpers has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s get some of them closer
The splitter
You will appreciate not only tech enthusiasts but also elderly people who will make work easier.
But to serve well, you need to choose the right model.
- Horizontal splitter
This model is intended for soft wood processing. If you have harder wood, it can handle it if it does not have knots.
Also, blocks need to be smaller. Horizontal splitter has less power. If you work with this type, it is appropriate to place it on a concrete wall, for example, so that you do not have to bend at work constantly.
- Vertical splitter
It has more power and allows splitting of longer, larger diameter blocks.
Axe
If the ax is new, it will make it easier for you to work. A variety of models are available. Choose according to what you will use the ax. For common work, classical axes are available. If you need an ax to split larger blocks, buy a wedge. A special type is a caliber – you can bump it from the top with a hammer.
The small ax is ideal for chipping or camping aids. An ax suitable for wood preparation for winter is recognized by a splitting wedge. The size of the ax is selected according to the size of the person to work with, but also by the type of use. It is shorter to split the chips. If you need an ax to split the blocks, you need to choose a longer length. Quality axes have a blade made of high-grade hardened steel. At present, models with a blade firmly attached to a handle are very popular. It does not happen that the blade is released.
