Foot Operated Log Splitter...

Chipchopper | 18:44 Sat 10th Jan 2015 | Gardening

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I've seen these advertised and they claim to be "simple and easy to use" but are they really up to the job.
I just can't see them splitting hardwoods like oak, beech and London plane.
Does anyone have or use one ?

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Baldric

Your not going 'across the grain' with them so shouldn't be a problem.

Chipchopper

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They're designed to split 'with the grain'

BRIGHT SPARK

There ok for short well seasoned logs without interlocking branch grain.On these types of logs its just as easy with a good maul...if you are able.I use a 20 ton hydraulic splitter and that splutters with some hardwood transverse grain.

Chipchopper

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So what about, straight grained green logs, Bright Spark. will it struggle with them ?

BRIGHT SPARK

Chips.......you will be ok as long as they are up to about 6" dia and no longer than about 12"..depending on the splitter.Cant you try one at a local dealer before you buy?...what make are you looking at?

Chipchopper

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Sparks, The one I was considering is being offered at a reduced price of about £40.00 at the mo, in the Coopers catalog, most of the others that I've seen advertised appear identical.
I was hoping for some firsthand experience from a user of this device.
I don't know of any dealers who do demos but I'll be keeping an eye out.
Thanks.

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