Log splitter

[marrajack]

I have a decent axe, however looking to invest in a hand held log splitter/bomb etc. not stalking I know, but loosely related ermmmm

 

[Taystalker]

Screwfix

 

[splash]

Save your cash and cut your rings smaller or dry longer.

 

[private fraser]

If you don't have one already, it's a Maul you need, like this...

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Landscaping/Picks%20&%20Axes/Fibreglass%20Log%20Splitting%20Maul/d130/sd3179/p97427

An axe, or even one of those bomb things just get stuck, and the bomb things are a bu**er to get out.
As above, cut smaller, leave longer and the maul does the trick.

 

[243ack]

Get an electric/hydraulic one. Bought a cheapy years ago: never split a log by hand since!.

 

[marrajack]

Cheers so far for the feedback and food for thought

 

[bewsher500]

I hate the mauls with a passion!

problem with most logs is they are not dry enough and most of the axes I have seen are blunt sticky things

I sharpen my axes and polish them past the "Ogive"!
comes from my time working on a lumberjack competition in Australia
some of those axes would have cut your sunday roast they were so sharp

the polish stops it sticking and when you chopping a a few tons the weight difference does not take its toll like a 8lb mell

 

[John Gryphon]

We have wood so fugging tough compared to many other parts of the world and life is made so much easier with one of these...I love using it and what was once a tough old job is now a breeze.
It doesnt matter about the grain or forks etc it splits anything put on the table. That in conjunction with an 066 Stihl means a shed full of wood.
I toss the split wood straight into the tractor bucket to tip out in the shed.

http://www.superaxe.com.au/products/aussie-chopper-ws100/

 

[defender-kris]

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/562-Gransfors-Large-Splitting-Axe/

The gransfors are good mauls

 

[TOMMY270]

I have a decent axe, however looking to invest in a hand held log splitter/bomb etc. not stalking I know, but loosely related ermmmm

Hi Marrajack,

treat yourself and your back!! electric 5 ton splitters start around 140ish careful what you buy if its cheaper than this, you will struggle to get parts if you require any...

Lawnflite make decent log splitters is various sizes and prices.

regards
Tom

 

[Arbshot]

Northerntool/uk.com, lots of options

 

[marrajack]

I will have a look at all your kind suggestions & very many thanks

 

[DeerDucksFishin]

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