So after splitting with this thing for a while and also purchasing a Fiskars maul, I have to say, the Fiskars maul works better at this time.
I've done a few modifications to the post spring splitter to make it much better than it was (I cut the 15lb head off my 15lb maul which was a massive triangle) and welded it directly to the cylinder so the head sticks less, and filled the cylinder with sand which gave me more weight; and also raised the head some to counteract the added weight. It's much better than it was, but still not as good as I wish it would be.
I'm not going to give up on it quite yet though. I likely need to add more weight yet (like 100lbs minimum) and probably raise the head some more, but we're making progress on this thing. Some of the videos and pictures I saw claimed a 700lb head. Mine's nowhere near that. Lol.
I've done a few modifications to the post spring splitter to make it much better than it was (I cut the 15lb head off my 15lb maul which was a massive triangle) and welded it directly to the cylinder so the head sticks less, and filled the cylinder with sand which gave me more weight; and also raised the head some to counteract the added weight. It's much better than it was, but still not as good as I wish it would be.
I'm not going to give up on it quite yet though. I likely need to add more weight yet (like 100lbs minimum) and probably raise the head some more, but we're making progress on this thing. Some of the videos and pictures I saw claimed a 700lb head. Mine's nowhere near that. Lol.