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  1. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Good news, it had not shipped out yet and I was able to get it back and get my $35 repair deposit refunded. As mentioned in previous posts, I don't...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 27, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  2. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Well, this is embarrasing. Now that I found some time to look on the Homelite parts website (excellent exploded diagrams), I see that my part is a...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 27, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  3. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    An update: I took it back to Home Depot and asked what they could do. Feeling a little more than partly responsible with my oversized rounds and...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 25, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  4. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Bart, I quickly came to the same conclusion last night while browsing. As Dan mentioned, I think I will pursue Homelite and see what they think...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  5. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Bart, thanks for the parts resource. Craig, did you buy that warranty, or was it otherwise stated on your receipt? My receipt says no returns...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  6. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Well, even after a well-intentioned review, my splitter decided to crap out on me today. Seems it does not like the fanfare from Hearth.com, or maybe...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  7. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Yeah, from what I have seen (yours included), there seems to be many different hats that this same base splitter can wear. Interesting to see how...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  8. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Bogy, I assume that this splitter will run vertically w/o issue, as far as the system is concerned. The challenge would then be to find a way to prop...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  9. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Usage Observations and Conclusion: An important consideration; Do you split then load your truck or trailer, or do you load rounds and bring them...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  10. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Maintenance: The manual says nothing beyond changing the hydraulic fluid after 150 hours of use. The listed capacity is 3.7 quarts, however no...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  11. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Ergonomics: Weighing in at 100 lbs, this splitter is easy to wheel around and my 32 year old bones don’t mind picking it up to load onto a table or...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  12. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Fit, Form and Function: It takes both hands to run this unit, a feature that you either like or don’t. I don’t mind and neither do my 10 fingers....
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  13. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Power Plant: Obviously, this unit is an electric motor powering a hydraulic pump. The pump is factory set to 2320 psi, which produces 5 tons of...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  14. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Machine Design: Being a tool designer myself, overall I am impressed with the design of this machine. The main rectangular frame houses the hydraulic...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  15. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Log Splitter Model UT49102 As per Brother Bart’s request, here is my review of the Homelite electric splitter I’ve...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
  16. Beave
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    I was hoping I could send it to the moderator and they could override the character limit or something like that. I do like the splitter. The review...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: The Gear
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    Homelite 5 Ton Electric Splitter Review

    I maxed out the 5000 character limit, and this site will not allow me to attach a word (.doc) file at 950K w/ pictures. I spent a bit of time...
    Thread by: Beave, Dec 22, 2011, 36 replies, in forum: The Gear
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    Homeowners Insurance..... Cancelled Because of Wood Usage

    Thanks for the continued advice. As expected, my "agent" got back to me today and said there was nothing he could do. I tongue lashed him a bit, for...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Homeowners Insurance..... Cancelled Because of Wood Usage

    Thanks for all the advice folks. Here is an update to my situation: 1. Called the general # that was provided in the email to find out my "options"....
    Post by: Beave, Dec 17, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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    Homeowners Insurance..... Cancelled Because of Wood Usage

    Dang, lots of positive reviews for Allstate. I had heard from a few coworkers that Ameriprise was good, but now my wife is finding all sorts of bad...
    Post by: Beave, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces
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