BIG Log Challenge 2022: First Swings with Custom Basque!

In this video I complete a mini-challenge of this year’s Axe Cordwood Challenge. Log specs: species: White Oak (Quercus alba) 20 inches diameter at small end 23 inches diameter at center Axes used: 2kg (3.5lb head) Urnieta Basque Axe w/ race handle 3.5lb Council Tool Double-bit with phantom-bevels Chainmail: https://thelumberjill.com/collections... Duration: about an hour of solid chopping. Reviewing the footage, it seemed like I would chop for about 8 minutes at a time, stopping to rest in between.