The ideal size to use is 2.5-3.5" diameter straight grained wood about 4-5' long. Make your cuts about 1/3-1/2" deep and keep them ON THE BOTTOM when swinging. If they are on top the log will simply break. This is useful when hot tent camping and you only have a saw but want some split wood to burn a bit hotter ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LhHbdGfUK0

Here is a quick usage overview of the Vacmaster Pro305, an EXCELLENT vacuum sealer. I highly recommend it, or its slightly newer/improved model (but similarly priced) Pro350. Dual seals, double piston pump, this is not a dinky little vacuum sealer. It is not cheap, a bit shy of $300, but I didn't want to pay $100+ for some other vacuum sealer and be disappointed in it or have it stop working. This unit is well build and should last for years to come. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrNsXUwFhgQ

*Turn on subtitles for commentary * Better audio, less fast forward, and I hit triple digits this trip (and may have melted my new-to-me a/v gear on its maiden voyage). List of gear in the video: Food and cooking : Pot grip: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BISDHQC/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_SD0XBS9S1KWZZN3F7681?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ml2&tag=handfoftranq-20 Coffee mug : https://amzn.to/3i0wAA7 Coffee maker to nest in mug : https://amzn.to/3w03gC8 Titanium 2l pot : https://amzn.to/3I6nX1L The 2l pot I probably would get instead (better ability to pour), but I'd probably even get the 2.9L version) : https://amzn.to/3MVtY54 Titanium plate (sm): https://amzn.to/3I5Q1lK Titanium plate (lg): https://amzn.to/3MMuEcC Ultralight fork (as part of a set) : https://amzn.to/3tRCx89 Titanium foon: https://amzn.to/3i0Fvl4 Long handled titanium spoon: https://amzn.to/3wRKBJj Spice bottle (BTW, hard to open) : https://amzn.to/34FzeZe 4oz bottle for oil: https://amzn.to/3IE3mSD Sleeping gear: Cot : https://amzn.to/3wDJD32 Warmer weather (spring) bag: https://amzn.to/36voI7B Nalgene (hot water bottle is a lifesaver in cold weather!) : https://amzn.to/3uqtjQF Other Gear: Mora knife with ferro rod : https://amzn.to/3Npjg79 Cnoc Vecto water bag : https://amzn.to/3Lh4ygm Sawyer squeeze water filter: https://amzn.to/3DbOl9o CO alarm : https://amzn.to/3t4dnnt Chainsaw : https://amzn.to/3tV47RM Hand saw : https://amzn.to/3MH0uro 1/8" closed cell foam floor pad: https://amzn.to/3DdhMYH Sled : https://amzn.to/3wE46oA Shelter: Tent : Seek Outside LBO (Lil bug out) in BTB (base tarp base) configuration, currently not on website due to supply chain shortage on the zipper Stove (keep in mind glass front and baffle are my mods) : https://seekoutside.com/extra-large-titanium-wood-stove-stovepipe/ Hunting implement: 22 Hornet / 410 hunting implement: http://tpsarms.com/m6takedown.aspx Links to Amazon are affiliate links where I will make a small commision (at no cost to you!) if you make a purchase within 24 hours of clicking my link. If you enjoyed this video this is an easy way to show some support with minimal effort and at no cost to you. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hepFVh4a5vE

Realtime and time lapse footage of splitting 12" rounds and knotted white oak this thing works well. I have split up to 12-14" rounds as long as they aren't TOO tough. DR power electric K10 kinetic splitter 0-0:49 - intro 0:49-1:46 - real time splitting a knotted log 1:46-3:06 - real time splitting a 12" tree butt 3:06-5:37 - time lapse splitting of misc logs 5:37-6:32 - time lapse splitting of knotted log 6:20 - MISFORTUNE STRIKES 6:20-8:09 - discussing issues and DR's customer service 8:09-9:04 - time lapse splitting the rest of the logs 9:04-9:43 - different angle of splitting 9:43 - discussing why I bought this and what I think of it 13:27 - bonus footage ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAbsw82ZvVc