Oak log Splitting

Some of the Sons of the North got together in June to split an oak log using traditional (ie viking) techiques as an experimental archeology project. Yngvald made wedges and as these blew apart, he made more wedges. We could have used more metal wedges and axes but we did the best with what we had.
We managed to get it split in quarters. It was hot and tiring work and we got half of it loaded in my truck, drove it to my place and unloaded where I can pick away at my leisure. I'm not sure about the rest of it but I assume Yngvald will pick away as well.
What to do with all that oak? Well, that depends on how I can finish the rough pieces into planks, beams, etc. Sounds like more experimental archeology in the works.

Photo: Lyle Reid

Photo: Lyle Reid

Photo: Lyle Reid

Photo: Lyle Reid

Photo: Lyle Reid