Adjustable anti-splitting device

A method for minimizing end splits in a log comprising the steps of:

• inserting an anti-splitting device into a driving instrument;
• rotating the anti-splitting device while attached to the driving instrument into a desired position;
• driving the anti-splitting device across the end splits;
• wherein the anti-splitting device has a central web portion;
• a pair of end web portions joined adjacent midpoints thereof to opposite ends of the central web portion to provide the anti-splitting device with a generally I-shaped plan view configuration, the web portions having oppositely facing first and second side edges, the first side edges being tapered to define a cutting edge to facilitate insertion of the anti-splitting device into the log, the second side edges being essentially coplanar and parallel to the cutting edge to define a driven surface to which force may be applied to the anti-splitting device for inserting the cutting edge into the log;
• and at least two projections upstanding from the driven surface;
• and
• wherein the driving instrument has a driving surface with a circular groove having an outer diameter and an inner diameter;
• the circular groove receives the at least two projections, which are sized and arranged for slidable frictional contact with either the outer diameter or the inner diameter;
• and the circular groove allows the anti-splitting device to be rotated while frictionally contacted to the driving surface to obtain the desired position of the anti-splitting device in relation to the log.