When it comes to price, this log splitter does cost slightly more than an axe, but it’s cheaper than the other kindling splitter I tested. While you are slightly limited when it comes to the size of wood you can split, it does make life so much easier (and less painful) if you use a lot of kindling. This isn’t a tool that you’re only going to use for a short while – it’s sturdy enough to last for years, and its blade can easily be sharpened at home once it starts to blunt. effortless operation】place the wood onto the manual log splitter, then strike down on the wood using a hammer, mallet, or even another piece of wood. this straightforward method allows for simple, easy, and safe wood splitting, kindling splitter suitable for individuals of all ages, including the elderly and children.

I used the Faithfull FAIFG4 4lb Club Hammer with this wood splitter, and found it to be the perfect weight and size. However, you could also use a mallet, or even a heavy piece of wood – so long as you have some weight in your hands, just about anything would work. safe way to make kindling：kindling splitter is the best way to effortlessly split firewood. faster and safer than using a dangerous axe, splitting maul or hatchet.this is a modern and safe alternative to keep your fingers away from the blade. high quality material】: the wood splitter is made of carbon steel, the surface is treated, it is not easy to deform and rust, and it is very durable. The opening at the top of the cast iron frame measures 6.5 inches, which should be enough for the average log, while the whole unit stands at 12 inches tall. It’s relatively compact and, unlike many of the other wood splitters out there, is quite quaint and charming to look at. It’s not something that you’ll have to hide away after each use – it’s almost a decorative item in itself.How well this log splitter works depends on how you’re using it, as well as what you’re using it on. Different hammers will give you different results. Something small, like the Faithfull FAIFG4 4lb Club Hammer, is all you need if you’re splitting small logs. However, if you’re working with medium or large logs, which this log splitter is capable of handling, then go with a bigger hammer. Keep in mind that, while this log splitter handled every diameter of log that I threw at it, it struggled with logs that were significantly taller than its own height (17.5cm). I also found its four-way claim to be false – in my experience, it splits wood into two instead.

New design firewood splitter - higher & wider: the kindling splitter is made of solid cast iron, which can withstand greater impact, is safe and doesn't break easily. wood splitting uses a 10.04in. inside dia. top safety ring that fits most sizes of firewood without snagging it from the top. also, 15.75in. height allows you to split long pieces of firewood.a safe and ea... Which makes it the safest way in the world for you to cut kindling, you will be impressed with how much easier it is to cut kindling too.

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If you’re choosing an axe, a length of between 30 and 45 centimetres should give you sufficient leverage and good balance without being too heavy. If you want a multi-purpose tool, a handle at the shorter end of that range is easier to carry around. You don’t need a large axe-head to split kindling. material & durability】this log splitter is made high-carbon steel, with powder coating on the surface, it is rust-proof when used outdoors, and is not easy to deform and break. high-carbon steel offers higher strength and greater resistance to vibration than conventional cast iron. Manually splitting logs with an axe can be extremely tiring, but the Rolson 10780 Wood Grenade Log Splitter promises to help you make light work of the task. According to the brand, using this uniquely-shaped tool with a sledge hammer will enable you to easily split a log four-ways with just a few taps, so I was eager to find out how true this claim really was. Hydraulic splitters make use of a hydraulic pump to push a splitting blade into a log. These log splitters run on either electricity or petrol – those who need to travel around with their wood splitter usually tend to go for the petrol option.