Why Invest in a Firewood Splitter

A dedicated wood splitter can be an excellent tool for making firewood chopping more convenient. These five reasons to buy a wood splitter properly demonstrate how beneficial this instrument can be for your property maintenance and firewood requirements.

What is the purpose of a log splitter?

Wood splitters are a machine that splits logs by driving them against a hard metal wedge with hydraulics. A wood splitter is essentially a mechanical axe, but instead of using human strength, gravity, and impact to split wood, it employs pressure, which is a safer and more efficient method.

How to Use a Wood Splitter

A good Wood splitter can be carried behind your truck or car. This is one of the reasons that gathering firewood from free sites is simpler than you might imagine, irrespective of whether in the city or the suburbs. Carry the splitter to the logs or twigs, chainsaw them to length, then divide the blocks up on the spot using your splitter.

Wood splitting tips 

• While using a Wood splitter, make sure to put on hearing and safety glasses along with safety footwear.

• Having someone else put logs in the final state on the splitter as another handles the hydraulic lever can be risky.

• Split wood directly into a truck box or a loader bucket, or wherever it will be stacked, to save time and effort. Allowing split wood to drop to the ground necessitates additional wood handling since you must bend down to pick that up.

• Before storing your splitter for the off-season, drain the tank and engine entirely of all fuel. As you load the engine using fresh fuel, it will begin more smoothly the next time.

Is it difficult for you to start your wood splitter? Empty the carburetor bowl of fuel and try again. On the base of the carburetor basin on most wood splitters, there is a little screw. Drain the gas, secure the drain screw, and fill the carburetor using gas from the tank before attempting to start again.

Is it Possible for Me to Split Different Size Logs?

It all relies on your log splitter, the tonnage, and the condition of the wood, among other factors. However, if you intend on splitting small branches with a diameter of about 25cm and a length of about 52cm, a 4 to 5-tonne electric horizontal log splitter should suffice.

Note 

There are a number of features and functionalities to consider when purchasing a wood splitter across various types and price ranges.

Wood splitters are powered equipment that, like any other tools, should be handled with care. They are, however, totally safe to use when used carefully and with caution.