Indeed, and that looks like birch. In my experience that splits if you look at it sideways. Instead of a tyre I use a bungee & chain. That allows me to hold

Indeed, and that looks like birch. In my experience that splits if you look at it sideways. Instead of a tyre I use a bungee & chain. That allows me to hold a wider range of log sizes upright. This design intriques me the most, seems effortless http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=111_1363524786 http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=111_1363524786