May one chop large pieces of wood that are fit for use as fuel without chopping?

HolidaysYom TovWork Prohibitions

Synopsis

Large pieces of wood suitable for burning without chopping may not be chopped at all on Yom Tov. Some authorities forbid even breaking them by hand.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
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