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any ELECTRIC wood splitter fans here?
March 23, 2019, 10:32 PM
signewtany ELECTRIC wood splitter fans here?
doing some basic research on satisfaction with the newer electric version of the old hydraulic wood splitter....
this is for a small home use seasonal project, 5 or 6 cords/year.
Do any first hand user/operators have warnings/invectives/useful stories either pro or con?
A few years ago I watched a guy use a small ground based model that ate thru considerable stack with minimal effort. It was a bit slow, but there are numerous models out there with stands & faster operation than 20+ seconds for ram operation.
The DR has several models run by fly wheel driven ram rather than hydraulic ram, & they seem feasible.
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March 23, 2019, 11:38 PM
old rugged crossFor that much firewood I would go with a real splitter. Either gas or pto. Or just use a maul and wedge and take your time and enjoy the work.
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March 23, 2019, 11:50 PM
hrcjonor rent.
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March 24, 2019, 12:51 AM
BeancookerTwo of the best I have ever seen:
https://youtu.be/Y78IBn-Jq8Ahttps://youtu.be/89O6j1SOUVs
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Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
March 24, 2019, 07:02 AM
PatriotI have one...
It does the job but is a bit slow.
For the cord or two I burn, it’s fine. I would not want to go any higher than that.
I have the Homelite 5 ton. It gets excellent reviews and is $269.
I have only had about 2-3 times in 4 years that I could get through something.
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March 24, 2019, 07:08 AM
Blume9mmquote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross:
For that much firewood I would go with a real splitter. Either gas or pto. Or just use a maul and wedge and take your time and enjoy the work.
I agree, that is not a small amount in my opinion.
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March 24, 2019, 07:11 AM
trapper189The one in the first video Beancooker posted is a thing of beauty. I had to quit watching the second video. I didn't want to see what happens when he sticks his leg on it.
March 24, 2019, 08:12 AM
220-9erYou mean like this one?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVFETvDpRg/
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March 24, 2019, 09:05 AM
sig229-SASquote:
Originally posted by trapper189:
I had to quit watching the second video. I didn't want to see what happens when he sticks his leg on it.
The word 'idiot' comes to mind, good grief, that is dangerous on so many levels!
March 24, 2019, 09:25 AM
Bama TacticalNever used electric. We have a gas powered one.
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March 24, 2019, 09:27 AM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
You mean like this one?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVFETvDpRg/
Pretty sure those are OHSA approved Crocs he's wearing. He'll be fine.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis March 24, 2019, 09:53 AM
signewtDANG!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...UVs&feature=youtu.beNow all I need is a broke down Honda sedan & a emergency off switch!
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March 24, 2019, 11:55 AM
trapper189quote:
Originally posted by 220-9er:
You mean like this one?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvVFETvDpRg/
That guy's name is lefty. If not, that'll be his name real soon.