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Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter,

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Gordon in IN

10-09-2002 17:16:16

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I bought a "LOT" of stuff at a sale. Included in the "LOT" was a wheel driven screw type log splitter. It appears to be factory made, is painted green, with a heavy galvanized sheet metal guard over the roller (drive) chain. It has two rollers that appear to be the support for and get power from the rear wheel of a vehicle. One roller has a sprocket that drives the roller chain which drives a large sproket attached to the "SCREW". The other roller just helps support the vehicle wheel and rotates. The Screw is threaded, tapered and has a point very much like a "corkscrew" then tapers to a larger diameter and has square threads. There is a frame that apparently supports the "log" while the "SCREW" splits it. The splitter is portable (one man carry) and is in two sections. Has anyone used one of these log splitters? Does anyone know who made them? I thought I saw a picture in an advertisement for this splitter years ago. The name may have been "Unicorn". Any information would be appreciated. An owners manual and/or parts list would be great if available. Thanks in advance for any help. Gordon in IN

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Robert (AL)

10-11-2002 19:59:39

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

I have a Bark Buster screw type log splitter. I haven't used it, and don't intend to. They are dangerous! Read the attached review.

http://classaction.findlaw.com/recall/cpsc/files/1991apr/91060.html

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bob ny

10-10-2002 16:36:48

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

i used one once it lays somewhere out in the woods when i got back from the emergancy room
i heaved it as far as i could with my good hand
nuff said

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Nolan

10-10-2002 04:44:03

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

Ah yess, the ole wood screw from he11. :)

Like the others, I've got a PTO driven one and have used it. It's one of the very few tools that gives me the willies. Mine is called the Unicorn, but the Stickler is still in production.

I've nearly fallen into that spinning screw, more then once. I've been clonked in the skull from a flailing log that tore free of the stop bar. I've even had to figure out how to catch a run away tractor that's being shoved in circles by a spinning log on the end of that wood screw.

I've got a neighbor who's offered me the use of his hydraulic log splitter any time I want it, in order to keep me away from that wood screw. I plan on taking him up on it.

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kevin

10-10-2002 04:26:48

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

I've got one of these thing's, but don't have the cradle that hold's the log. Does anybody have a picture, or can discribe what the cradle look's like?

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John in MA

10-09-2002 18:53:14

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

I don't have the URL handy, but there's a legitimate company that still sells these things. Their big selling point is its safety. You can probably find more info with a little searching.

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JoeK

10-09-2002 18:50:26

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

I don't know if these auger type splitters were"taken" off the market or just fizzled out due to lack of interest."Bark-Buster"was one of the brand names that used to be advertised.There were models run by vehicle wheel,tractor PTO,small engine,and Troy Bilt had one that ran off their tiller.In actuality,they were fairly safe,IF you knew what you were doing and stayed away from the tip/You just chucked the side of the wood against the screw tip and when it bit in,you guided the piece,but let the stop bar counteract the torque.As the "cone or auger" was drawn into the side of the wood by the screw tip,the log was split apart.Remember,they split from the side of the wood,not the end.

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paul

10-09-2002 18:50:00

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

I've got a different brand, pto model.

Make sure the wood is always sticking out past that support bar. It can _really_ whack around if it comes off that support.....

--->Paul

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moonlite

10-09-2002 17:22:47

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Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to Gordon in IN, 10-09-2002 17:16:16

Buy good hospital insurance! or better yet just use as a conversation piece!

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Tom

10-09-2002 18:38:08

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Re: Re: Screw tupe (wheel driven) log splitter, in reply to moonlite, 10-09-2002 17:22:47

I once used a PTO versionof this for a day or so at a friend's. It worked OK, just keep track of what you are doing, maybe rig up a kill switch near where you will be operating it.

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