check out this spliter

sal64 · Nov 2, 2009

Log Splitter - Super Split(R).

dave1949 · Nov 2, 2009

That's an interesting variation on splitting. Might save time but no cheaper than the hydraulic units.

I wonder how durable it is.
Thanks, Dave.

RonMar · Nov 2, 2009

Don't ya just love flywheel inertia

dave1949 · Nov 2, 2009

RonMar said:
Don't ya just love flywheel inertia

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Flywheels are definitely under-appreciated. I knew of more modern flywheel powered busses, didn't know they go back to the '40s.
Dave.

Hooked_on_HP · Nov 2, 2009

They say with the 5hp B&S engine it will run all day? The 5hp B&S on my 2'" pump will only run for about 1.75hrs at a little over 1/2 throttle.
Bill

bpattie · Nov 2, 2009

the thing I like about it is having the wedge at the end as opposed to at the top, that way you have options on the ones that don't split completely or having the split pieces go off the end.

dave1949 · Nov 2, 2009

bpattie said:
the thing I like about it is having the wedge at the end as opposed to at the top, that way you have options on the ones that don't split completely or having the split pieces go off the end.

It also looked like it would be much quicker at splitting wood into smaller sticks than a hydraulic unit. From the firewood I see delivered in peoples yards, it looks like the sticks are pretty fat for the average indoor woodstove.

I split my 1.5 cords by hand, the 'uglies' go into the campfire pile. Can't really justify spending $2000+ to split 1.5 cords.
Dave.

Deadman · Nov 2, 2009

Watch some of the videos on that site, they are all in slight "fast forward", so the machine looks faster than it really is. Just watch the guy operating it, he is moving so fast that its not even humanly possible! I laughed when I watched them.

It looks like a good idea for perfectly clean straight easy splitting wood. I have a 30 Ton hydraulic splitter,and it grunts on some of the gnarly/twisted wood I cut. I can't see this thing ever splitting twisted stuff. but who knows, I've never tried one. Looks nice and fast tho!

zzvyb6 · Nov 2, 2009

What is the convention for the size of the 'sticks' ? (is there one)? I usually break a log into quarters with a manually operated hydraulic splitter, then use a splitting maul to make smaller pieces. I like a mixed variety of widths for kindling starter and long term burning. My wood is used exclusively in a fireplace or barrel, not a stove or heater.

dave1949 · Nov 3, 2009

zzvyb6 said:
What is the convention for the size of the 'sticks' ? (is there one)? I usually break a log into quarters with a manually operated hydraulic splitter, then use a splitting maul to make smaller pieces. I like a mixed variety of widths for kindling starter and long term burning. My wood is used exclusively in a fireplace or barrel, not a stove or heater.

I'm sure everyone has an opinion about stick size. It would vary according to the firebox size and type of wood burner. In an airtight stove, there should be a bright flame on the fire, not a small flame on top of a few smoldering large chunks.

Larger sticks don't have enough surface combustion area to burn with a bright flame. Those large sticks are 'cooking', not burning. The wood is being gasified but a regular stove has no way to complete the combustion of the gasification products. That means loss of thermal efficiency, creosote and excess smoke.

A fireplace is very different because typically, the combustion air is not limited.

My .02.
Dave.