Best Log Splitter?
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
Best Log Splitter?
About 6 years ago we switched from propane central heating to a wood stove to save money. It's been working great, but we go through a lot of wood every winter. In the past my father and I have been able to split all the wood we needed over the summer by hand. But in the recent years with my father getting older, me getting busy with school and work, and more house to heat (remodeled with addition), we have a hard time finding time to split all the wood we need.
My father has been thinking about buying a log splitter for some time, but we don't really know what to look for. We burn mostly alder, dug fir, white fir, and some pine. Rounds are usually 20-26 inches long, and around 2-4 feet in diameter. I don't know what size splitter we need, or what brand is the best to get.
Any help is appreciated
Jameson
My father has been thinking about buying a log splitter for some time, but we don't really know what to look for. We burn mostly alder, dug fir, white fir, and some pine. Rounds are usually 20-26 inches long, and around 2-4 feet in diameter. I don't know what size splitter we need, or what brand is the best to get.
Any help is appreciated
Jameson
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can't help you with a store bought unit.
many years ago on the farm we built one with a piece of used railroad track, a piston from a ford 555 backhoe, a 20 ton pump from a tandem dump truck, and a 2 cylinder wisconsin engine.
2 people could split 10 cords of oak in 8 hours with beer breaks
many years ago on the farm we built one with a piece of used railroad track, a piston from a ford 555 backhoe, a 20 ton pump from a tandem dump truck, and a 2 cylinder wisconsin engine.
2 people could split 10 cords of oak in 8 hours with beer breaks
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Just build one of these:
Alder splits pretty easy, I love that stuff. Burns great green even. I like to show off splitting it and just let the ax fall on it. On the other hand, I've been fighting these chunks of white pine that are full of knots, my big splitting maul just bounced off a few of them.
Alder splits pretty easy, I love that stuff. Burns great green even. I like to show off splitting it and just let the ax fall on it. On the other hand, I've been fighting these chunks of white pine that are full of knots, my big splitting maul just bounced off a few of them.
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A bunch of splitter videos pop up after you watch the flywheel job.
I think the screw type are probably less likely to maim or kill you. Although you could get wrapped up in your work if you were inattentive....
I think the screw type are probably less likely to maim or kill you. Although you could get wrapped up in your work if you were inattentive....
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yea, it splits fast, but you do not want to know the price!!!
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My dad bought one from central tractor about 20 years ago. Had a 5 h.p. briggs on it and a 20" piston. There wasn't hardly any wood it would not split. I used to burn 30 face cord of wood a season. My brothers used the same splitter. We are now on our second motor, but the old girl still splits all the wood you can give her.
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From: Lost In a Pit of Despair
That skidsteer attachment is sweet. I think I'll let the local rental shop know about those. They could make bank by having one.
Has anyone had any experience with running a log splitter off of a ZF5 PTO? Does it produce enough pressure?
Thanks
Jameson
Has anyone had any experience with running a log splitter off of a ZF5 PTO? Does it produce enough pressure?
Thanks
Jameson
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After splinting wood for many years imagine simular to your father it's taking longer for these old bones to recover. Certainly depends on how much willing to spend, last yr used neighbor's electric splitter he purchased at home supply outlet and it worked fine splitting primarily oak and madrone. Personally I would avoid fir if possible.
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