BOHLE Hardwood Wooden Wedges x 50 Pieces BO 5162002

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On sale at the moment for under 9 pounds, the Am-tech A3455 log splitting wedge is the cheapest of our featured products, but how does it match up?
Well, for a start it is made from hardened carbon steel and certainly feels very solid when you first get it in your hands.

Next, place the wedge in the initial split created by the maul. It should stand up on its own once it is in place. After that, hit the wedge with your sledgehammer to drive it further in. Unfortunately, that’s one of the only ways this wedge actually stands out. The 7-inch long design and 4-pound weight are practically industry-standard, and there are no real features or “razzle dazzle” to justify this particular price tag. At 1.46kg, it is on the heavier side of things when it comes to log slitting wedges, but at just under 18cm, it is shorter than the Estwing.
The tip is a lot narrower too, and this has its pros and cons. The upside is that it helps to cut into the wood without any pre-cuts, but it does mean that you can easy blunt or snap of the very end if you use too much force. I would not recommend using a large sledgehammer for this, and instead go with a smaller, club hammer. If you’ve never used a splitting wedge before, it’s important to review the other tools that you have available. That’s because splitting wood is a multi-part process (see our guide below) and will require a variety of different tools.As with most things, wood splitting has a simple rule: whenever possible, “work smarter, not harder.” With that in mind, here are some techniques that will transform how you split wood. Generally speaking, you’ll want sturdier materials so that your wedge can last a good, long time. This is why many prefer using either carbon steel or railway steel. Weight and Size At 7 inches long and 3 inches wide, this wedge is easy to handle and use. And we particularly enjoyed the spherical striking face that made sure each blow to the log was nice and centered.

Different wedges are made from different materials. And these materials can significantly impact the performance of the wedge. There are many frustrating scenarios in life where a wooden wedges could come in handy. With a wooden wedges the problem can be solved effectively and affordably. At over 17cm long, and featuring the popular wood grenade design, it does a good job of spitting logs as long as you are prepared to use a fair bit of ‘grunt’ behind your swings, and use a good-sized hammer.What it does have over many of its rivals, is its long length of 23cm, and a good deal of weight behind it at around 1.5 kilograms. The combination of these two help the Bahco to split good sized logs with ease. At first glance, the Edward Tools Classic Log Splitting Wedge looks like a simple tool to help get the job done. Unfortunately, it’s going to leave you disappointed in multiple ways.

On closer inspection, there were some signs that the metal might be a little too hard, and actually end up being a bit brittle; there were some imperfections in the metal, and this has been reported to me by customers too, so that is something to look out for.
Apart from that, this is a good wood splitting wedge. By now, you’ve figured out that some wedges are better than others. Unfortunately, the AMES 5-Pound True Temper Splitting-Wedge is one of the more disappointing items on our list.

Hopefully, we’ve made the task of finding the best wood splitting wedges a bit easier for you. Now, it’s time to grab your tools and start splitting some wood! The head weight is 4 pounds, giving this wedge a lot of power and versatility. At the same time, the 7”x3”x3” diamond shape design is easy to use and aesthetically pleasing.