Thoughts On Electric splitter, For in the Garage

[066blaster]

I've never used one, but was thinking if I just halved the bigger logs (8-16 inch) that I want to keep for personal use with my big splitter, season them outside, then bring in the garage a couple months before winter, then split them in the garage with a little electric splitter to the size I need, as I need the wood.

The splitting process really holds me up when I cut a tree or get a load from a tree service. If I could just halve or quarter the big stuff at that time I could get more acomplished. And more stacked, instead of it laying around on the ground waiting to be split.. Plus I have a lot of extra time on my hands in the middle of winter. it would cut down on the handling, and I would have exactly the sizes I need instead of digging through the piles for large or small stuff. I'm thinking maybe do 3 days worth at a time, could also make some kindling when needed. Thoughts ? And I know their not real powerful, so the nasty stuff would get done with the gas splitter.

 

[Babaganoosh]

I say go for it. I've got one in my den for fine tuning pieces. Most people probably can't do that but I'm not married and it's my house. I do what I want! You would be surprised what these 5 ton splitters can do.

 

[066blaster]

I say go for it. I've got one in my den for fine tuning pieces. Most people probably can't do that but I'm not married and it's my house. I do what I want! You would be surprised what these 5 ton splitters can do.
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Are they loud?

 

[Babaganoosh]

Nope. I wouldn't consider it loud at all.

 

[Dalmatian90]

I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with one, someday.

I hand split about 95% without much to do.

Now that I have a tractor, it would be practical to bring a bucket load up, dump it, and split on a a *full size* electric (like a Super Split, or maybe a little smaller like some of the DR kinetics ...if only this one went to 20" instead of 18" I'd be more confident of how much use I could get out of it: http://www.drpower.com/power-equipm...r/prompt-for-rapidfire-1-2hp-electric-new.axd ), and stack the splits back on the bucket to haul back to the wood pile.

Under shelter, with lights, and even the propane heater sure would expand the times I split wood (not that I don't split by headlamp sometimes now.)

Wouldn't have to worry about maintaining another gas engine, either.

 

[066blaster]

I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with one, someday.

I hand split about 95% without much to do.

Now that I have a tractor, it would be practical to bring a bucket load up, dump it, and split on a a *full size* electric (like a Super Split, or maybe a little smaller like some of the DR kinetics ...if only this one went to 20" instead of 18" I'd be more confident of how much use I could get out of it: http://www.drpower.com/power-equipm...r/prompt-for-rapidfire-1-2hp-electric-new.axd ), and stack the splits back on the bucket to haul back to the wood pile.

Under shelter, with lights, and even the propane heater sure would expand the times I split wood (not that I don't split by headlamp sometimes now.)

Wouldn't have to worry about maintaining another gas engine, either.

I wonder the costs and difficulty of converting a gas splitter to electric for indoor use ( garage or shed)in the dead of winter. Or have the capability of gas or electric at anytime.

 

[flotek]

I used one for a couple seasons it was a homelite , split many cords . It's quiet surprisngly powerful and easy to operate indoors no fumes fuel or noise . The down side I found most annoying was slow cycle time . It sure beat a fiskers x27 and my back thanked me .For 250 -300 bucks they are worth it and work excellent for quick kindling chores right in the basement . For large rounds I needed more so I opted for huskee 22 ton ..A hydrolic gas splitter replaces it and can do more so off. It went . I sold mine for about what I paid and everybody was happy

 

[stihly dan]

I had a freebe 6 ton. I hand split and what couldn't be split, the electric split 75% of that. I was surprised. Little bro has it now.

 

[justmerh]

I have a 5 ton homelight it has split probably 99% of what I have put on it.

 

[mga]

gees....now you guys have me thinking about one.

 

[dwasifar]

I have one, a Homelite like flotek's. It's way more useful and powerful than you'd think. I've split cords and cords with it. But probably a good idea not to have your car in the garage with you while using it, in case a tough piece goes airborne. That's happened to me a couple of times, and once it was with a brand new car in the garage; the push block suddenly went one direction, the piece went the other, and all I could do was duck and cover. Fortunately it did not hit the car, but I don't use it in the garage anymore; I just wheel it right outside the door.

 

[066blaster]

I'm keeping my eye out for a cheap one on cl. Don't really want to spend 3 bills on one.

 

[stihly dan]

Good luck with that, Everyone I've seen on CL they want MORE than what a new one would be. Actually saw one for $600 once.

 

[066blaster]

Good luck with that, Everyone I've seen on CL they want MORE than what a new one would be. Actually saw one for $600 once.

I know, some of the prices are way out of line for splitters. Hundreds more than new.

 

[flotek]

Home depot sells the homelite ones for around 275$ usually . Ryobi is same thing ...They will surprise you but as mentioned a tad slow and you can only do 21" rounds . Couple things you will want when using it are a very heavy duty extension cord and one of those aluminum step platform painters use . It gets the elevation up to your waist which work great for all day splitting chores some guys I hear set there's right in the tailgate plug it in and split the rounds right out of the bed

 

[CrufflerJJ]

I use the Homelite 5 ton electric splitter in the garage for making kindling. Very handy.

 

[mga]

I know, some of the prices are way out of line for splitters. Hundreds more than new.

seems every one loves the harbor freight one. gets almost 5 stars.

I used to laugh at them years ago, but I can see the advantages of having one now.

probably gone now....

https://buffalo.craigslist.org/grd/5349454704.html