Splitting firewood: frame for holding splitting axe/maul.

This is a simple frame to secure an axe/maul during intervals when it is not in use for splitting firewood. The handle remains upright, and is within easy reach at all times. The frame can be easily put together with the minimum of carpentry skills.

[@roykremer9357]

What a clever design and idea!.

[@SurvivalSherpa]

Clever idea, Michael. Makes for a safer work environment and safes a bit of bending when an implement is needed.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Thanks for the comments Todd. The basic idea is very simple, and as you say it makes for a safer working environment. By the way, I really enjoy your channel

[@tombryan720]

i love your videos

[@Statters42]

Thank you - simple but excellent idea - I'm off to make one

[@michaelkearney5562]

Let us know how you get on.

[@Statters42]

@@michaelkearney5562 Made a block with uprights and bungies , but smaller than yours - might have to make a bigger one later - and an axe holder . Thanks again

[@jean-marcfafard3736]

Thank you for sharing this good idea. Clever and simple. I was using a plastic bucket, but that was very inconvenient. Now, I have a splitting trick to share, but you may know this. I have found this idea in Leonard Lee excellent book, The Complete Guide to Sharpening, in the section of axes. To reduce friction and stickiness, simply put stick wax (for use in bandsaws for woodworking) on the blade of the axe. After that, I scrub the wax with a clothe in circular motion to make it a thin coat. Apply when needed afterward. That's worked for me. I have also read somewhere on a firewood forum that the old timers were simply taking a candle to wax their axes.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Jean-Marc Thanks for watching and for the comments.

[@pauljc2150]

Look forward to seeing you on Dragons Den Mick

[@colorocko1]

Thank you again, I enjoy your tutorials! Do you have time to explain how to sharpen mauls and axes? Do wedges need to be sharpened also?

[@michaelkearney5562]

While I am competent at sharpening, I have no plans at present to do a tutorial on the process. However, there are some excellent posts on CZcams from different people demonstrating it. Wranglerstar and CTSCAPER, among others, come to mind. Look them up. Then you need to practice. I keep my maul, axes and wedges reasonably sharp for the job that they do. They do not need to be 'razor' sharp like an axe that is used for felling. Thanks again for taking the time to look.