Log splitter

Flipperdipper

I'm thinking about purchasing one of these, https://www.drapertools.com/product/81203/1500W-4-Tonne-230V-Log-Splitter
anyone got any experience of these or similar ones ? Are they worth the money or would I be better off sticking with the axe and getting exercise and warmth at the same time ?:) I'd also be interested in building my own to work off an engine or small Kubota tractor but that could be a long term project. All ideas welcome.

Dakota Dan

250 mm diameter wouldn't be very thick, probably more suited to spruce.

blackbox

Are you really using an axe? A maul is the tool for splitting logs. Designed not to get stuck in timber. No comparison.

Flipperdipper

blackbox wrote: »

Are you really using an axe? A maul is the tool for splitting logs. Designed not to get stuck in timber. No comparison.

Sorry, should have clarified that, it's a proper splitting axe that I use. I enjoy swinging it but age is catching up with me and with the amount of firewood I use a log splitter would be an enormous help.

Hocus Focus

I came across an item called a Timber Croc, at the the Ideal Homes and bought one on the spot as it really adds to your H&S particularly while cutting smaller lighter branches. No connection, just a satisfied customer.
www.timbercroc.com

Flipperdipper

Hocus Focus wrote: »

I came across an item called a Timber Croc, at the the Ideal Homes and bought one on the spot as it really adds to your H&S particularly while cutting smaller lighter branches. No connection, just a satisfied customer.
www.timbercroc.com

I had looked at those and loads of other similar types but all of them had their limitations for loading logs. I eventually settled on one of these, https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Draper-32274-300kg-Heavy-Duty-Log-Stand-saw-Horse/2006058748?iid=400844733645
As long as you can lift one end of the log you can get it on the stand, allowing for sufficient overhang. Place the chain over the log and down through the chain holders which allow the chain to drop down but not come back. Lift the end that's resting on the ground slightly above horizontal and let it go, the log is now horizontal and ready for sawing. I've cut some large 4M logs that wood not have fitted in some of the other types of log holder.

Oldtree

Flipperdipper wrote: »

I'd also be interested in building my own to work off an engine or small Kubota tractor but that could be a long term project. All ideas welcome.

Has your tractor a pto, I have one of these and havn't looked back. Comes with a table and can split anything easily.



http://mlarge.com/shop/thor-13-ton-farmer-tractor-hydraulic-log-splitter.html