Log Splitter

[DaveH]

I have the same problem what Greg has when splitting logs, especially if the logs are wet the first part of the wedge goes in deep but the log does not split. Obviously if one uses enough force it may not split the log but it will be 'sliced' in two In my case I am going to allow the logs to dry out.


Nevertheless it does seem a good design to help split the logs with an increase in the angle of the wedge, on commercial ones  the wedge is curved.



Now they must have a good reason for doing it and the nice thing about the curve the angle of the wedge increases  the further the log is pushed on.
May be I should look at a curved wedge.
At the moment I'm not sure what angles to use on the primary and secondary wedge angles.

   

Maybe I'm looking too deep .............. it's a log splitter


DaveH