Kindling Cracker Firewood Kindling Splitter

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What makes this log splitter really stand out at first glance is its unique design, which is patented. It’s quite compact yet feels heavy and high quality since the whole single-piece unit is made from cast iron. It has quite a decorative quality to it, which is always a nice bonus. That said, this log splitter isn’t all about looks – it performs fantastically too. Whether you use it on wet wood or dry wood, it’ll split your logs well each time. The unique design and shape of the splitting wedge blade are at the heart of this splitter’s impressive performance. The only downside would be that you’re limited to using 6.5 inch logs, but chances are that, when making kindling, you wouldn’t be using anything larger than that anyway.

When it comes to price, this log splitter does cost slightly more than an axe, but it’s cheaper than the other kindling splitter I tested. While you are slightly limited when it comes to the size of wood you can split, it does make life so much easier (and less painful) if you use a lot of kindling. This isn’t a tool that you’re only going to use for a short while – it’s sturdy enough to last for years, and its blade can easily be sharpened at home once it starts to blunt. It’s not often that you come across a log splitter that actually makes a pleasant noise, rather than sounding annoying. However, the musical ‘ting’ that this one emits when splitting logs is rather pleasing to the ears – your neighbours will definitely prefer it if you choose to use this instead of an axe! Not only does that cast iron ring make this log splitter so easy to use, but it also plays a key role in safety too. It enables you to keep your hands well away from the blade, preventing accidents. The blade itself isn’t very sharp either – this log splitter has been designed in a way that enables it to be effectively used with a blade that isn’t dangerously sharp. For jobs that require a lot of large logs to be split, hydraulic splitters will be most suitable. Even hydraulic electric log splitters will be able to split logs that are 30 cm long. Kinetic Log SplittersOn the other hand, if you’re going to be splitting wood that’s soft and already pretty brittle, you won’t need quite so much power, which should save you some money! Assembly: I began by examining the assembly process of each log splitter. I noted the clarity of the instructions each manufacturer provided, the tools you needed, and the time it took to complete the assembly. Those which were particularly fiddly or that took a lot of time and patience were rated down. Log splitters where little or no assembly was required were given a high rating. If you’re looking for a log splitter that doesn’t require any assembly whatsoever, then this is it. Out of the five log splitters that I tested, this one was the fastest to put together. All you have to do is remove the rubber tip and you’re good to go! The log splitter itself is a single-piece item that’s ready to be used straight out of the box. However, if you’re in the EU, the law requires you to assemble the safety cage, which takes a lot of time and patience. Have a look at some images online to work out how it’s done, since the instructions aren’t very helpful.

How well this log splitter works depends on how you’re using it, as well as what you’re using it on. Different hammers will give you different results. Something small, like the Faithfull FAIFG4 4lb Club Hammer, is all you need if you’re splitting small logs. However, if you’re working with medium or large logs, which this log splitter is capable of handling, then go with a bigger hammer. Keep in mind that, while this log splitter handled every diameter of log that I threw at it, it struggled with logs that were significantly taller than its own height (17.5cm). I also found its four-way claim to be false – in my experience, it splits wood into two instead. I used the Faithfull FAIFG4 4lb Club Hammer with this wood splitter, and found it to be the perfect weight and size. However, you could also use a mallet, or even a heavy piece of wood – so long as you have some weight in your hands, just about anything would work. Manually splitting logs with an axe can be extremely tiring, but the Rolson 10780 Wood Grenade Log Splitter promises to help you make light work of the task. According to the brand, using this uniquely-shaped tool with a sledge hammer will enable you to easily split a log four-ways with just a few taps, so I was eager to find out how true this claim really was.All in all, this is a log splitter that would suit just about everyone, and that’s not something that you can say about most other wood splitters! Whether you only occasionally split logs but want a tool to make that dreaded task easier (and even fun!), or you split logs regularly and are looking for a way to speed up the process, the Swedish Log Splitter would be a great investment.

So, how does this log splitter hold up when it comes to performance? In my experience, very well. I used this log splitter on logs of all sizes, with the largest being around 14 inches in diameter. It also performed fantastically on both green and dry wood, and, as promised, it was able to split logs as well as smaller pieces of kindling. What was most impressive was how easy it was to use this log splitter. Simply dropping the weight down the pole a few times is all you really need to do to split most logs. Larger logs, as well as knottier logs, may require you to push the weight down the pole a little more forcefully, but the amount of effort needed really is minimal. If you’ve never used a grenade log splitter before, then the conical/diamond-shaped design will probably seem a little strange to you at first. However, its simplicity is its strength. This log splitter may be compact, but it’s made from heat-treated iron to give it long-lasting strength. It feels pretty heavy when you hold it, which gives it a high-quality feel. If you have nearby neighbours, noise level could be another deal-breaker. Manual log splitters tend to be the quietest, while electric log splitters are much louder.

In terms of noise, I’d say that this log splitter is quieter than an axe. It was also quieter than many of the other splitters that I tested, making it ideal for people with neighbours in close proximity. Performance: I evaluated each log splitter’s ability to handle different log sizes and types of wood. I measured the splitting force, cycle time, and overall efficiency of breaking logs into smaller pieces. Those that could only handle small pieces of wood around 15 cm tall were marked down, as this reduced the versatility of the tool. A cycle time of less than 10 seconds was optimal for efficient log splitting, so any hydraulic log splitter with this cycle time was rated higher.