Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blackpanem on May 15, 2012, 08:05:08 pm
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which end should i split at? some people say the thick end and some say the thin end, which one will get a more uniform split??
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I always start at the larger end.
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I usually start at the smaller end. I figure if I line it up there I have a little wiggle room at the large end if the split wonders a little.
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I like to split from the small end so I can get it in the middle, when I split from the wide end sometimes the small end gets uneven. If the wide end gets uneven I have more room to split or shave off some more.
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I sometimes split from the middle of the stave. I try to find a grain line that is centered and drive an ax into it. From there a wedge either side and work out to the end.
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I usually split from the leaf end,seems to split better most of the time. :)Even fire wood. :)
Pappy
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Yep, split from the small end, your split won't wander off to the side as much as it will when you start from the big end.
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Usually from both ends when the split starts to wonder, or even both ends and from the middle + lots of swearing,
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Regardless of which end you start with, ALWAYS aim for the heart of the log. Split through the heart (I always start by placing a wedge/axe in the heart) and not beside it. Even if the heart is not in the geometrical centre of the log.