The Bahco Splitting Wedge is a valuable firewood processing tool, helpful to split stubborn logs. Its a good idea to have at least two wedges available should one become stuck!
Large steel wedges such as these are typically used to split stubborn firewood apart but also used in conjunction with other wedges to split larger timbers (diameter and length) to produce item such as riven fencing rails, typically using oak or chestnut.
Use the Bahco Splitting Wedge with a sledge hammer or a splitting maul with a specially hardened poll or a wooden maul.
Always wear safety goggles when using wedges and never allow the wedge to become too mushroomed.
About Bahco:
Bahco is an international brand within the hand tool industry. Its roots go back to the industrial revolution of Sweden in the late eighteen hundreds, starting with innovations such as the pipe wrench and the modern adjustable wrench. Since then, the product range has expanded with a total assortment of products that today includes over 14000 hand tools. Whilst many may see Bahco as a departure from our focus on handmade, hand forged tools - we feel its important at Woodsmith to also stock a range of tools at a more affordable price point, that are still of good quality. We feel Bahco represents that balance of value for money, and very happy to stock a select range of tools at Woodsmith.
