Posted by Bob in SD on February 21, 2012 at 05:59:22 from (137.216.209.129):
In Reply to: Re: Log Splitters posted by bob featherstone on February 20, 2012 at 12:05:58:
I found it took too much planning and a couple of really long days when I rented one. I did that a couple of times at my Dad's place, when I knew I'd be in town to run it on a certain weekend. For my place, I prefer being be able to split for a couple of hours after work and spread it out over the season.
Definitely get the kind that gives you the option of standing it up. I can get 3-4' diameter logs in there and split them "like a pizza", just working my way around before they're small enough to really lift. It's probably harder on my knees doing the regular sized logs on the ground, but easier on my back. Sometimes I'll switch off to spread the joy.
I think mine is a Speeco, from Runnings Farm and Fleet, probably 22-25 ton. Seems well made and works OK. I've only had it for a few years, but I use it quite a bit and loan it out to several others. No complaints.
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