harbor freight 20 ton 2way splitter

My buddy has this model and it is pretty impressive. He can split a lot of wood in a short amount of time. It might be a bit overkill for your needs, but what's wrong with being overkill?!

I would be more inclined to go with this one with one of those 10% off Lowes coupons:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_594051-7408...&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=log+splitter&facetInfo=

Straz85 said:

I would be more inclined to go with this one with one of those 10% off Lowes coupons:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_594051-74081-101507_0__?productId=50223053&Ntt=log splitter&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=log+splitter&facetInfo=

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+1

IMO, that's the best value buy in the entry level splitter market today.

andrewjoseph said:

Thanks for the replys. It is 080 right now but I think it will go on sale sometime for 600. Then I can use 20 percent off coupon. I could always switch motors or pumps down the road as long as the still is well done.

The horizontal only does seem like a potential issue though.

Thanks

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When do you expect to see this sale? That sounds like an amazing deal. I'm on the mailing lists, but I've never seen this unit go for $600.

dafattkidd said:

When do you expect to see this sale? That sounds like an amazing deal. I'm on the mailing lists, but I've never seen this unit go for $600.

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There's a banner outside the HF near me (Natick, MA) for a black friday sale. Not sure if this splitter will be on sale, but that's their next big sale.

Got it. Thanks. I'll keep my eyes open for it.

andrewjoseph said:

Has anyone used this model? I might do a cord at a time a few times a year tops. Ive been waiting for it to go on sale.

http://m.harborfreight.com/20-ton-log-splitter-61594.html

Thanks for any input.
Andy

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When I look at the link, it says regular price is $1,299 and sale price is $799. I have a 25%-off coupon, so I could still get it for $600.

The catchers look a bit spindly. But overall it looks like a pretty darned good value, especially if you can get it for $600.

Make sure you read the coupon exclusions, I know the 20% off isn't valid on some of the larger items they sell. Compressors, generators, welders and floor jacks I know are excluded from the coupon so there may be more.

for who may be interested, I just called HF order line and asked about in store availability and there is none in my area, so they offered 100 bucks off, so $699 plus $89 shipping.
can't pull the trigger on it myself...not really my thing
scott

northertool.com has a similar splitter. It seems neat, but I have run into enough that I don't want to try and lift up there........no vertical option is a deal breaker to me.

Better read the fine print on that 20% coupon- usually says not good on sale items.

blades said:

Better read the fine print on that 20% coupon- usually says not good on sale items.

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Very true.

if u call them to order...no need for coupon..they will give 100 bucks off..they did when I called..but I didn't order it...wanted to see if it was available locally.

andrewjoseph said:

Has anyone used this model? I might do a cord at a time a few times a year tops. Ive been waiting for it to go on sale.

http://m.harborfreight.com/20-ton-log-splitter-61594.html

Thanks for any input.
Andy

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Do yourself a favor if you can afford it, go with the huskee 22, you won't be disappointed, with splitters, you get what you pay for. I waited extra time to get more money to get the huskee, it was well worth it.....just my opinion

I beg to differ. Here's the latest coupon I've received. It says, "...cannot be used with...in-store event or parking lot sale items". I've never bought an item at an in-store event or parking lot sale, but have used these coupons on scores (literally) of regular sale items. These are the ones advertised in their flyers that don't require a coupon. They have the regular price and sale price on the bins in the store.




And here's a receipt from Sept. 29, 2014. As you can see, the second item (nitrile gloves) were regularly $11.99 and on sale for $7.49. I used a 20%-off coupon and bought them for $5.99.