valentinzi

I would say that I save time (compared to rough chopping), but a big time saver would be a saw. Of course, splitting is faster with straight trees without branches. Each single 2,2m spelt (from the log to the spelt split with removed sapwood) takes appr. 15-30min (without fine chopping/carving adjustments before the mounting). The knotty and twisted ones are taking longer, as I often have to further chop and carve around the knots. A saw throughout the entire processing would save far more time. :) Wedges are hand tools after all. And are giving the whole thing that certain something. But who am I telling this to? ;)