Log Splitter

[stevec]

 "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."

That's one of the reasons I didn't "flare" my wedge. All logs get split wet, dry, hot, cold, old or young.
Another reason is if my logs split sooner in the stroke I'd have a harder time controlling them, a potential for injury (like pieces falling on my feet.)
My splitter has a tray just beyond the wedge that allows my to control them for further splitting if required or place them in the wheel barrow for transfer to the stacking operation.

My wedge is pinned in a "socket" in the beam and can be removed and replaced with a "cross" wedge or even 6 way "star" although I have not made any yet, it may come about once I get/build a conveyor to replace the wheel barrow.

I'd post a pic of my "removable" wedge but I don't know how to make it an "URL" to post it.


Steve
 

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