I know a lot of people say cotton wood… Here in Michigan cotton wood splits super clean and easy. It does have a foul scent to it. Wet or seasoned I’ve never had a problem splitting. Some nasty wood to split though for sure. I file the edge on my wedge to keep it fairly sharp, and put in a two to three inch piece of wood at the bottom plate so the wedge cuts right through.
That's exactly what my green mulberry rounds are doing right now, splitting with much difficulty and looking exactly like yours. It is very wet inside and has a smell as well. It is giving my 37 ton splitter a workout.
I tried to hand split some of that stuff. Such a PITA, I’d have one stringer and couldn’t tear the pieces apart. Had to use a hatchet. Would love to see you with an Easton Made splitter. I’m sure you’d put it to the test.
I’m not an expert but that looks like silver poplar. Took down 14 trees by my house. The upper part of the tree had wood that split easily but the bottom third of the tree was EXTREMELY difficult to split.
Hello from CFS! One thought I had while watching was does the wood need more time to dry and season? We are new to the wood game so I could be off base; but, just a thought. Thanks for video, looking forward to the next. Best, David and Rachel from CFS!!
It was very wet when I split it. Letting it season in log form for awhile might make it better but I usually cut and split everything right away because it will season faster but you may have a point
I’m not sure if anyone has guessed it yet but it really looks like sweet gum wood it’s is awful to split it’s almost tearing it apart instead of splitting it , greetings from south Texas
I'll bet you wish that was white oak. Oak is easily identified by the rays that run from the inside of the wood to the outside if you look at the rings of a round. Pretty sure that's cottonwood and will make for some good campfire wood in a few months. It doesn't take too long to dry out. Be careful when the splitter struggles to split a piece of wood. I have had a round pop out of the splitter and shoot 10 feet into the air due to all the pressure and I have also gotten hit in the thigh. I was not able to walk correctly for quite a few days and the initial feeling was that it just took my leg right off! Haha
It’s cottonwood for sure we cut down 5 huge ones last year. Look for the real thick bark, nasty smell, heart shaped leaves, and splits like crap! The sawdust really likes to clog up chainsaws when cutting it too!
I saw in one of your comments you’re looking at getting a new splitter? Check our Wolf Ridge log splitters...I bought one for the front of my skid steer with a 6 way wedge and the thing is pretty amazing....just thought I’d throw it out there...you’re videos are great and have given me different ideas to try to grow my business, I really appreciate the info you put out there! Thank you!
@@martyfiocchi7706 I have looked into the wolf ridge but decided to order an eastonmade about a year ago. I should get new splitter soon. I will see how it does and hopefully I like it. I appreciate the comment and am glad you enjoy the content! Thank you for watching!
I never heard of eastonmade and looked em up, I can see why...I take it you’re probably getting a processor? You got me very interested in them Nedland trailers I’m calling to get a quote today, I hope you post some reviews on that eastonmade splitter when you get it, I’m interested in the pros and cons I may have to upgrade!
@@martyfiocchi7706 Eastonmade from what I know is a great splitter! I ordered the eastonmade Ultra which is one of thier cheaper models. I just picked up a nedland trailer monday and will have a video coming out talking about the trailer with the owner this evening
Well Justin it looks like cottonwood Ike what we have around here by the rivers. By the way I don't know if I would call it splitting firewood I would have called it shredding firewood.
Wood like that makes great food for a firepit.. I have 2 customers that I send that kind if stuff to, so far no complaints.. I even toss it in my firepit as well..
it is black gum that what we call it here i have been splitting and cutting for about 35 years and that is what i think hope it helps i have split a lot by hand but you almost have to wait until it dries it splits better
Looks like boxelder - in the maple family, but real junkie, holds a lot of moisture and splits just like that. I know this is an old video - wondering if you've come to a conclusion yet?
Id say thats black locusts i could be wrong but when i split locust it smelled like a sewer and was super stringy like that but like i said i could be wrong 🤷
I know a lot of people say cotton wood… Here in Michigan cotton wood splits super clean and easy. It does have a foul scent to it. Wet or seasoned I’ve never had a problem splitting. Some nasty wood to split though for sure. I file the edge on my wedge to keep it fairly sharp, and put in a two to three inch piece of wood at the bottom plate so the wedge cuts right through.
That's exactly what my green mulberry rounds are doing right now, splitting with much difficulty and looking exactly like yours. It is very wet inside and has a smell as well. It is giving my 37 ton splitter a workout.
I tried to hand split some of that stuff. Such a PITA, I’d have one stringer and couldn’t tear the pieces apart. Had to use a hatchet. Would love to see you with an Easton Made splitter. I’m sure you’d put it to the test.
I am getting an easonmade after waiting over a year soon! eastonmade with a 4 way wouldn't touch that stuff!
I’m not an expert but that looks like silver poplar. Took down 14 trees by my house. The upper part of the tree had wood that split easily but the bottom third of the tree was EXTREMELY difficult to split.
Hello from CFS! One thought I had while watching was does the wood need more time to dry and season? We are new to the wood game so I could be off base; but, just a thought. Thanks for video, looking forward to the next. Best, David and Rachel from CFS!!
It was very wet when I split it. Letting it season in log form for awhile might make it better but I usually cut and split everything right away because it will season faster but you may have a point
@@Lifes_Apprentice its tough because both ways can work, I agree that splitting helps speed up the drying. Thanks for the response :)
@@CideryFromScratch thanks for the comment! other people say let it sit for a season and it splits easier
I’m not sure if anyone has guessed it yet but it really looks like sweet gum wood it’s is awful to split it’s almost tearing it apart instead of splitting it , greetings from south Texas
I'll bet you wish that was white oak. Oak is easily identified by the rays that run from the inside of the wood to the outside if you look at the rings of a round. Pretty sure that's cottonwood and will make for some good campfire wood in a few months. It doesn't take too long to dry out. Be careful when the splitter struggles to split a piece of wood. I have had a round pop out of the splitter and shoot 10 feet into the air due to all the pressure and I have also gotten hit in the thigh. I was not able to walk correctly for quite a few days and the initial feeling was that it just took my leg right off! Haha
I wish it was white oak! I have had smaller pieces pop sideways and hit me but never that bad. I suppose its a matter of time and I will get popped!
@@Lifes_Apprentice Just keep those family jewels protected
@@jeffy1466 I'll try! lol
It’s cottonwood for sure we cut down 5 huge ones last year. Look for the real thick bark, nasty smell, heart shaped leaves, and splits like crap! The sawdust really likes to clog up chainsaws when cutting it too!
Thanks!
I saw in one of your comments you’re looking at getting a new splitter? Check our Wolf Ridge log splitters...I bought one for the front of my skid steer with a 6 way wedge and the thing is pretty amazing....just thought I’d throw it out there...you’re videos are great and have given me different ideas to try to grow my business, I really appreciate the info you put out there! Thank you!
@@martyfiocchi7706 I have looked into the wolf ridge but decided to order an eastonmade about a year ago. I should get new splitter soon. I will see how it does and hopefully I like it. I appreciate the comment and am glad you enjoy the content! Thank you for watching!
I never heard of eastonmade and looked em up, I can see why...I take it you’re probably getting a processor? You got me very interested in them Nedland trailers I’m calling to get a quote today, I hope you post some reviews on that eastonmade splitter when you get it, I’m interested in the pros and cons I may have to upgrade!
@@martyfiocchi7706 Eastonmade from what I know is a great splitter! I ordered the eastonmade Ultra which is one of thier cheaper models. I just picked up a nedland trailer monday and will have a video coming out talking about the trailer with the owner this evening
Well Justin it looks like cottonwood Ike what we have around here by the rivers. By the way I don't know if I would call it splitting firewood I would have called it shredding firewood.
That is funny! I agree "shredding firewood"!
Wood like that makes great food for a firepit.. I have 2 customers that I send that kind if stuff to, so far no complaints.. I even toss it in my firepit as well..
I have burnt it in a firepit before but it does kinda smell! I am just going to hope I don't get alot of it and ill mix it in with my campfire wood.
Splits look like hickory, bark looks like locusts or cottonwood. Locusts I’ve split was always super easy to split.
I have to think its cottonwood based on the smell
Cottonwood. I wouldn’t try splitting them until they dry out for about year.
Or dig a big hole and filler up! Lol
lol I wish I would have!
Black Gum - ouch!
splits like a lot of eucalyptus as commented leave for 12 months for easier splitting but may still need 2+ years drying before burning well
multiple people have said to let it sit before splitting. sounds like thats what I need to do next time
it is black gum that what we call it here i have been splitting and cutting for about 35 years and that is what i think hope it helps i have split a lot by hand but you almost have to wait until it dries it splits better
thanks for the help!
@@Lifes_Apprentice your welcome
I agree on sweet gum . Have a bunch myself. I find splitting it in layers like a cinnamon roll is best
@@scottdemay7709 It does seem to have layers!
It's cottonwood If you let it dry for a season it splits a lot easier
thanks!
And I'm not sure what ur burning it in but if u burn it green it will smell like cat piss so I wouldn't put it in fire place or anything like that
@@jessestevens5433 I burn in a wood stove. This will not be burnt until next winter most likely so it should dry over this summer
It's actually Black Poplar or Bamagillian.
That is cottonwood by looking at the bark.
Hedge apple
that's probably Cottonwood. I think Elm is worst to split
I have split elm and didn't think it was as bad but elm is tough
We had our firs taken down; they smell & are so difficult to split, acting just like that.
Elm is the hardest wood to split and its smelly but its good firewood
Looks like boxelder - in the maple family, but real junkie, holds a lot of moisture and splits just like that. I know this is an old video - wondering if you've come to a conclusion yet?
Might be sweetgum, hard as hell to split because the grain is twisted verses straight of most woods
What up bud! I'm guessing cottonwood also.
Hows it? based on smell of the wood i'm guessing cottonwood
Looks like free wood to me!!!
You got that right!
Looks like Locust
Maple fricken maple
Appears to be cottonwood
thanks
I would say it cottonwood that not dried out
It was very wet
what about gum
American Elm
elm is usually darker in color in my experience?
Imagine trying to split that by hand
That IS cottonwood. The furrowing on the bark is a dead giveaway. I'm willing to bet that it has a swampy, syrupy-piss smell to it?
Cottonwood
Looks like Elm
Cottonwood for sure, smells kinda like manure
cottonwood???
I think so?
@@Lifes_Apprentice Look up Black Poplar or Bamagillian
ponderosa pine
Try splitting Sweet Gum 😬
I have never split it! We don't have that here I don't think
Its brutal
Yes I agree with you it’s sweet gum
Willow.
i counted a 19 second cycle time / yikes
Sweetgum? Not sure.
Id say thats black locusts i could be wrong but when i split locust it smelled like a sewer and was super stringy like that but like i said i could be wrong 🤷
Elm
color doesn't look like elm... I dont know
that my friend is wild mull berry toughest wood there is
tough splitting!
sycomore large logs are hardas hell to split greeen with spliting wege and slege hammer
They say willow smells like urine.
It definitely smells bad!
It looks and splits like a Australian type of gum or “ eucalyptus “ probably yellow box or something similar
Boxelder
That stuff is Locust, the bark is right and I split with maul and wedge ,so I'm aware of how it resists splitting !
cant sell splindred wood have to use it my self
i think its elm wood
looks like elm
ELM
elm is no good
C0tt0nwood
Cottonwood
Elm
Cottonwood
thank you!