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kippster

12-17-2007 04:53:23




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Anybody ever use one of those screw type log splitters like a bark buster or a stickler? I was looking at those, but I also am handy with a torch and a welder, but time is in short supply. I wondered if I should build a hydraulic splitter or get one of the screw ones. I am very much aware of the safety issue, and have looked into that aspect of both. Lemme know what y'all think.




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wolfman

12-18-2007 19:31:29




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
Have one-use it a lot. It's a wood splitting fool. Can split a pile of wood in a hurry. Usually try to split some knotty Y in the tree that any sane guy would toss & end up with a knot on a shin. Dangerous, dangerous-but it'll split lickety split.



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Tim B from MA

12-18-2007 09:48:33




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
If you build a splitter, put the wedge on the piston and the stop at the end of the beam.

If you put the wedge on the end of the splitter, you'll spend most of your time and engery bending over to pick up the wood that fell off the end of the splitter (i.e., when you need to split into smaller billets).



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dlplost

12-17-2007 23:37:45




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
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"Time is short"... Rent one for now..

"handy with a torch and a welder"...While renting..Take pictures, and take measurements, make drawings...Use the rental as a sample to see how to make one...Then Build your own when you get time..

Made mine 25 years ago, ran on tractor hydraulics till I added the PTO pump this year, very quick and will split most anything you can put in it.

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NE IA

12-17-2007 21:19:18




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
You are probably going to get alot of posts on saftey, so I will skip that part. I can think of a half dozen screw type at least that went for scrap iron, and I think I know where one is sitting by a tree.

I do not intend any offence here, but untill you see what can go wrong you perhaps do not understand the saftey issue real well. One guy used his for probably four years, and bragged it up, next thing it was for sale, then went for scrap as he refused to sell it to anyone.

My brothers friend had one that bolted to the rear hub of his pickup, jacked the rear wheel off the ground, and away you go! Well one day it was kind of like that. He tried a pretty big tough chunk and awy the pickup went till it hit a tree. I don't remember real good, but I think his son was in the cab and went on the joy ride as well.

I have a screw,for a pto that I could give away, but would not feel right giving it to someone knowing that they could get hurt real easy.

I would lean towards the hydrolic one, as I know of no one using the screw type anymore, but know of lots and lots of hydrolic ones in use.

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Fred C

01-26-2008 06:38:19




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to NE IA, 12-17-2007 21:19:18  
I was wondering if you still had the Bark buster log splitter. If so, would you like to get rid of it. Let me know, Thanks Fred



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El Toro

12-17-2007 12:40:44




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
I would build a hydraulic logsplitter. That's what I did. Hal


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bill mart

12-17-2007 15:15:00




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to El Toro, 12-17-2007 12:40:44  
how old is that picture?



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El Toro

12-17-2007 15:53:46




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to bill mart, 12-17-2007 15:15:00  
That was in 1982 when I built the splitter. Hal
PS: I still live there.



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bill mart

12-17-2007 16:00:31




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to El Toro, 12-17-2007 15:53:46  
you are worrying about getting hurt by a screw type wood splitter,isnt that one of them exploding ford pintos in the back ground Lol. bill m.



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El Toro

12-17-2007 17:48:59




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to bill mart, 12-17-2007 16:00:31  
I wasn't worried about any screw type splitter.
That's a 1975 Mercury Bobcat and they didn't explode anymore than the Mustang since they had the gas tank in the rear too. I had a 1966 Mustang and the top of gas tank was the floor of the trunk. My daughter had 3 of those Pintos all gave excellent service and were bought used. Hal
PS; Ralph Nader started all that bull about the Pintos and Chevy Corvairs.

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36 coupe

12-21-2007 01:52:54




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to El Toro, 12-17-2007 17:48:59  
Type in Ford pinto recall,118,000 hits.First 10 will tell you all you need to know.



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onefarmer

12-18-2007 18:15:05




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to El Toro, 12-17-2007 17:48:59  
Hey I'm working on a 78 Pinto now. In fact just put it back on the road today after being stored for 13yrs. Only issue so far is the fuel filter seems to plug with varnish.

It is only one of over 10 that has been in the family over the years. Haven't had one blow yet!



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36 coupe

12-21-2007 01:47:30




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to onefarmer, 12-18-2007 18:15:05  
Type in Ford Pinto recall.118,000 hits .The first 10 will tell you all about Pinto gas tank problems.What you dont know CAN hurt you.Ford decided it would cost less to defend wrongful death lawsuits than replace gas tanks.



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36 coupe

12-19-2007 02:48:26




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to onefarmer, 12-18-2007 18:15:05  
First time for everything.Saw plenty of car fires on the fire dept.My daughter was stopped at a red light in a big chevy Monte Carlo years ago.A new Pontiac hit her front end and a small Ford rearended the chevy.The Pontiac and the little Ford were totaled.I spent about 40.00 fixing the Monte Carlo.I dont like little cars,have see too many destroyed in a minor accident.The extra gas milage just isnt worth the risk.We get too soon old and too late smart.

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36 coupe

12-18-2007 15:12:15




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to El Toro, 12-17-2007 17:48:59  
Problem was gas filling the car when they got rear ended.I have seen the pix of the front wheels of a Corvairs flapping like an old Ford tractor with a worn out front end.



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RickL

12-17-2007 10:44:22




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
If you value whats between your legs you will not use those screw killers,use hyd cylinder instead nad it will be simpler and SAFER. No trouble with the log starting also. Forget that idea is what I am saying simply



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JimNWMich

12-17-2007 06:05:19




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
I know you're likely to get lots of comments about the screw type being unsafe. I had one years ago that went on the wheel of a car or pickup. For dead elm trees it worked great, best on something rear wheel drive, no posi-traction, low horsepower with automatic transmission. A neighbor had one on 3 point tractor. They said it worked well also. I agree there are safety concerns, but if used correctly with lots of precaution and common sense they can be useful. If your wood has a lot of crotches and knots you're probably much better off with a hydraulic one. HTH

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36 coupe

12-17-2007 15:12:10




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to JimNWMich, 12-17-2007 06:05:19  
A friend knows a fellow who backed in to a standing tree with one ,had much trouble getting it out of the tree.Forget that idea.



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jeffcat

12-17-2007 05:53:17




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
Midwest is on the right track! If you are short of money or time just go rent one. These machines will split anything you can throw at them.jeffcat



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Midwest redneck

12-17-2007 05:34:36




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 Re: Log splitter questions in reply to kippster, 12-17-2007 04:53:23  
You could always rent a splitter for $60 for a day, the hydraulic type. In 30 minutes I split about 1 full cord of hardwood. I used my neighbors a few years ago he built a heavy duty one with a 5" bore cylinder 24" stroke.



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