On Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:40:57 +0100, "george [dicegeorge]"
wrote:


As I mentioned previously, the smaller diameter sections were spilt in
two quite easily with a good blow from a decent splitting axe (not
even a maul) so it does point to this particular bit being an awkward
one.

There are probably another 10 similarly sized chogs so it will be
interesting to see if they respond similarly.

save those impossible bits for garden seats for a few years,
then they might split easier,

Trouble is we need the space and being Ash I understand that can be
burnt 'green' so we are looking to get rid asap.

As it happens my Mum has reserved a couple of bits to make plant
stands, as has my sister and niece, less to have to cut up. ;-)

Me-laddo had a go with the grenade on one of the other chogs and
whilst it did eventually yeald to some properly swung sledge hammer
blows it didn't split as easily or the way expected (several times).

Based on the fact I like tools and cutting things up I'm considering
getting one if the 10 tonne splitters like the one you ordered and not
only will it help resolve this current issue it will save on any gym
membership fees (should I ever get that urge etc).

Add to that a cycle powered chainsaw and deliver the wood in my boat
or cycle trailer. ;-)

or bonfire nights or other special outside fires?

We don't really do either of those and haven't been beaten yet! ;-)

Cheers, T i m