Foot-operated log splitter,
July 13, 2009
By tdmtneer from New Jersey
"This is a good splitter for softer types of wood, however I bent the unit in two places trying to split a 6 inch diameter piece of hard locust. I will only use it for camping and with smaller logs.
I like the idea behind the design, but think it needs to be a little stronger built."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
A great alterative to a gas splitter or maul!,
July 13, 2009
By WildBill2500 from Maine
"This works great in my basement where I don't have much overhead room to swing a maul. This splitter has been able to split most logs, even some up to 12"! The splitting wedge could be a little bigger. Play around with your setup height. I found it worked better with the pedal higher off the ground."
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Foot powered log splitter is a big disappointment,
March 17, 2009
By Shout from Windsor, CT
"I do not know why this product got so many excellent reviews. The splitter did not function as described unless I received a defected one. The engagement teeth on the push rod would not stay engaged when the log started to split. The results were a log with about a one to two inch split that had to be pulled back by hand and turned around to try to split the other end with the same results. The log was about five or six inches in diameter, about 16 inches long and well seasoned. After trying many different size logs I gave up and now have a useless tool. I purchased a 10-ton hand powered log splitter for $40.00 more than I paid for the foot splitter and have split over a cord of wood without any problems and with a lot less work. I suppose if the teeth would have stayed engaged it may have split the log but I will never know. Save your money on this one and buy the 10-ton hand power splitter!"
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Foot powered log splitter,
November 19, 2008
By michdeerhunter from Michigan
"This little splitter worked great on up to 8" diameter hard wood. Even with knots, this splitter got the job done. I bought it for my 72 year old mother to split smaller logs and kindling. She loves it! I put it together and the whoe family had fun splitting wood. For anyone you dont want to have to swing a sledge and wedge or ax, this is the perfect tool! So easy my 72 year old Mom can do it!"
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
