[dart]

Cutting and splitting wood is not easy and not everyone can do it. But just for me, that's what I do to save money and end up with a good piece of wood. For me, why burn a good piece of wood when I can make something from it? As far as safety goes, I use wedges and sledge hammer. Take it slow and use gloves, glasses, and make sure I know what I am doing. I used to cut trees a lot with a chainsaw. Never got cut by the chainsaw as I was always careful with it. I enjoy cutting with the chainsaw and spitting wood too. I didn't mean to advocate that eveyone should do what I do to get wood. Sorry, I appologize for the confusion. Jim