Star or grenade log wedges/splitters

[Maxhead]

Has anyone used these before. Do the work???

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/ProductImages/35891/BIG/BIG/35891.jpg

[NissanGQ4.2]

Sorry Kris, never seem them before in my life.....very interested 2 know what they are for, can u enlighten me please or are they what the title says.... just a log splitter?

[Sir Roofy]

has anyone used these before. Do the work???

http://www.uktoolcentre.co.uk/productimages/35891/big/big/35891.jpg

if they had black powder up the centre yep would work,but look as if you would jam it in the log if 2big

[the ferret]

Yes they work well, they don't always split the log into 4, and sometimes you need to chase them along the log with a piece of pipe as they don't like to come out backwards. But they work, and for blocks I use a splitting axe. Cheers.

[Maxhead]

To clarify, these are about 200mm long and 80mm wide and 2kg. They are supposed to split a log in 4 pieces and aren't supposed to jam or fly out with pressure. (supposed to be very safe)
I've been looking at these recently and the net reports seem very good...but then again they always do. Thats why I thought I 'd ask

[Maxhead]

Yes they work well, they don't always split the log into 4, and sometimes you need to chase them along the log with a piece of pipe as they don't like to come out backwards. But they work, and for blocks I use a splitting axe. Cheers.

Thanks mate, I've used the standard wedges on big logs(sometimes 2, 3 or 4). I've seen these and thought these might save some time

[the ferret]

Yeah, go for it mate, I used to make my own when getting fence posts, they are good on WA jarrah, but not the best on Whitegum or Tuart.
A week on these and you'll have muscles in ya poo.!!

[the ferret]

Thanks mate, I've used the standard wedges on big logs(sometimes 2, 3 or 4). I've seen these and thought these might save some time

If ya gunna do a lot, there is a tool that uses a 12 gauge shotgun cartridge, bit noisy in the back yard and dead giveaway if you're where you shouldn't be, they are pretty good too.

[Maxhead]

If ya gunna do a lot, there is a tool that uses a 12 gauge shotgun cartridge, bit noisy in the back yard and dead giveaway if you're where you shouldn't be, they are pretty good too.

Looking on google, where I am there's no one around for at least 20km.....lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

If ya gunna do a lot, there is a tool that uses a 12 gauge shotgun cartridge, bit noisy in the back yard and dead giveaway if you're where you shouldn't be, they are pretty good too.

more info mate, where can i get this tool????

[Finly Owner]

What are those splitters worth Chris?

[growler2058]

I cut trees for many years and never saw such a contraption, looks the goods tho. We only ever had a arsenal of wedges to get the job done

[YNOT]

I'd prefer to use one of these; http://stevebass.posterous.com/bobcat-wood-splitter

Tony

[Finly Owner]

I'd prefer to use one of these; http://stevebass.posterous.com/bobcat-wood-splitter

Tony
You haven't got any trees.

[YNOT]

You haven't got any trees.

We do but they're only small. It would be great for camping.

Tony

[growler2058]

I'd prefer to use one of these; http://stevebass.posterous.com/bobcat-wood-splitter

Tony

Oh yeah thats the bloody go i want one

[Finly Owner]

We do but they're only small. It would be great for camping.

Tony
Take out to DAP and keep campfire burning long time

[Maxhead]

What are those splitters worth Chris?

$20 odd delivered. Guy in Bendigo makes them...http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-2KG-STAR-SHAPED-WOOD-SPLITTING-WEDGE-/120671682823?pt=AU_Hand_Tools&hash=item1c1897c107#ht_739wt_905

[Maxhead]

I'd prefer to use one of these; http://stevebass.posterous.com/bobcat-wood-splitter

Tony


Haha....this would certainly make the job easy..lol

[NissanGQ4.2]

I'd prefer to use one of these; http://stevebass.posterous.com/bobcat-wood-splitter

Tony

i will take one of those, great idea.....now just 2 find a supply of firewood!!!!!!

Still interested in the gizmo that uses 12 gauge shotgun cartridges *L*

[Maxhead]

Well, it seems to work pretty good. Doesn't always split the log in 4 but 2, 3 or 4...just depends. Didn't fly out and only got stuck once .
Pretty happy for $20.

[AB]

Well, it seems to work pretty good. Doesn't always split the log in 4 but 2, 3 or 4...just depends. Didn't fly out and only got stuck once .
Pretty happy for $20.

What wood are you cutting with that Kris?

I would have that thing so jammed in the centre ring with the gums around here (red gum, yellow box, stringgy bark, ghost gums, etc) I would have to beat it out with a sledge hammer or burn the log down to get it out...lol....The only way I can chop wood around here is with the splitter and work your way around the rings.