Chopping wood

Could be the wrong section, but I think it's DIY.

I recently got trees cut by an arborist. They left a good few sizable logs, but I need to chop the logs into smaller sizes to fit a fireplace or a stove.

Does anyone have any tips on some cheap equipment that I can purchase? I do not want to buy a chainsaw.

Useful technique advice would be helpful too!

motley

Rent a log splitter. Not every Plant Hire plant does them. You would get through a lot in a single day and no need to buy anything new.

Lumen

Log splitting is easy! It's the cross cuts that are hard.

Allinall

A good hatchet.

A sledge hammer.

A wedge. ( Can be made from the first log cut.)

babybuilder

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117831181#Comment_117831181

I am looking to buy a log splitter. AFAIK there are vertical and horizontal types. Any recommendations?

Purgative

If you don't want to go mad on equipment, they can be cut down to just under the size of your grate with an ordinary saw.

I've done it. Its slow but so what.

The cut logs can then be split with a

All of these jobs will be dramatically easier once the logs have dried out (seasoned) for a while.

looksee

True about sawing logs - if you don't have too many - but do yourself a favour, get a bow saw. The coarser teeth will make much quicker work of it.

the_pen_turner

ask the arbourist to pop rond some evening to cut them up for you. quick few bob for them

phelixoflaherty

Cliche, but if you chop your own wood you warm yourself twice.