i have recently cut a few 12 inch osage logs. i have split them in half and was wondering if some have been able to get 3 staves out of a half log similar in size., w/out the use of a bandsaw. my grain is pretty straight but dont wanna take the chance of ruining the whole piece.still want another opinion.
Splitting must be done in halves or it will run out towards the smaller piece. So, thirds is gonna be tough. You can make a kerf with a skill saw part way through and the split will tend to follow this.