Jim Timber
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They match prices, and give me 10% off that. Menards is the only other option up north and they're utter weak-sauce in comparison.
harbor freight log splitter
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c5rulz
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I am amused in threads regarding gasoline motor run implements such as splitters. Many people's eyes glaze over and they look to the heavens as something sent from God when it has a HONDA motor.
Well there is a huge difference between the GX and GC motors. The GX are excellent, the GC aren't any better than other cheap motors. Many including myself poo poo Briggs/Stratton. I've have had excellent service out of them. In the cold climates a real choke rather than a primer only is vastly superior. The B/S 1450 on my Speeco 28 ton has a 5 position choke and generally starts on the first pull.
Well there is a huge difference between the GX and GC motors. The GX are excellent, the GC aren't any better than other cheap motors. Many including myself poo poo Briggs/Stratton. I've have had excellent service out of them. In the cold climates a real choke rather than a primer only is vastly superior. The B/S 1450 on my Speeco 28 ton has a 5 position choke and generally starts on the first pull.
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Byron or anyone else who got this splitter...any feedback on it?
I've never had a splitter before, just doing it by hand. HF has this for $699 now and with the 25% off coupon I have it's down to $524.
Feeling like pulling the trigger but still can't find any reviews other than 1 on their page.
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I've never had a splitter before, just doing it by hand. HF has this for $699 now and with the 25% off coupon I have it's down to $524.
Feeling like pulling the trigger but still can't find any reviews other than 1 on their page.
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spend the extra 100.00 on a splitter made in the usa instead of one being made in a sweatshop across the pond.
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Be sure and read the fine print on the 25% off coupon, they have added several exclusions in the fine print. I thought I had found a good deal on a floor jack, the checker read the exclusions, almost need a magnifying glass to read.
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Thanks I'll do that. I have it in my cart ready to checkout without the discount applied. Total before shipping is $524.99
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Forest King 22 Ton Gas Log Splitter
Online Price
$999.00
$889.11 after $109.89mail-in rebate
Qty.
Online Price
$999.00
$889.11 after $109.89mail-in rebate
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Still not hearing why not on the HF one. :/
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fastLeo151
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Well worth that price...
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Leo did you end up getting the HF one?
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I ordered it this morning so I'll let you guys know how it holds up. I'll be using it a lot over the next few months so I'll post updates as I go.
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WoodTick007
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The only thing that sucks more than the quality of anything sold by HF....Is there customer service and lack of replacement parts. I cannot imagine you thought this thru before buying from them. Why dont you try calling to order a part. . . Total nightmare
Gravedigger
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I don't see as big deal. I replaced / upgraded just about everything on this Craftsman / didier splitter from the early 70's with parts from ebay, TSC, Northern Tool.
Oliver1655
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Now to raise it up to waist height & add an out feed table.
Gravedigger
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I've been thinking about it. I saw one someplace built into a wooden table table made out of 4x4 with 2x6 top. The splitter was sill removable. I only split at home so not a problem on portability.
WoodTick007
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I don't understand the purpose of your post? Were.you looking for some kind of goverment metal or award? I have an old bowling trophy i could UPS to you if that will make you feel something. . . LoL
Gravedigger
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It was in response to this thread
You can get replacement parts anywhere for log splitters!
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I've bought several tools and smaller things from them but never any power equipment. Seems they are all built relatively the same so even if I have to replace something on it I should be able to mix/match parts. For $500 I don't see how it could be that bad, even if it's just a base to build off of later. I guess I'll see 
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As you say,many folks rag big time on B&S small engines.I'm not one.I've got 6 of them around here and gotten very good service from all.I did have one bad one years ago.I gave it to a friend who was a small engine mech.He'd given me several parts to try to fix it, nothing worked.He worked on it off and on for a month and eventually carted it off to the scrap yard.Another one that took a dump after 12 years of HARD use(5 HP) on which the block broke where the intake bolted to it.
