Thanks for the reply.Generally, it goes like this:
Pros: They are fast and generally pretty light weight. Some run on an electric motor, so you can get one that is quiet too.
Cons: They sometimes get stuck where a hydraulic splitter would not and they tend to be expensive, since they are produced at a relatively low volume (as compared to everyone and their mother making a hydraulic splitter).
You might have better luck getting opinions in the gear forum.
After 40or so years of hand splitting firewood, I am looking at getting a log splitter. I am intrigued by the flywheel or kinetic log splitters. Does anyone have experience with this kind of log splitter? Issues, recommendations will be very much appreciated. thank you.
I just have to ask, how does one get a 28" oak round up onto a Supersplit?Hi ,
I have a Supersplit J model electric four years old . As far spliting goes I have been able to go thru most of it, 28 inch dia. Red Oak 1 hit , CrapApple was a different story 3/4 hits . Pro"s - quite , low maintenance & made in USA. Con"s- price and only available horizontal.
There are many other versions of this spliter now. If you do decide to get one , one way to save is to purchase direct from Supersplit during the Mass Tax free holidays at the end of the summer if you can wait that long.
Good luck on your journey !
I like this one , It works great but no fun after you loose your fingers...............
My staging area allows me to have my supersplit equal to ground level. The ground slopes down to the lake and I have a raised pad with those large concert blocks. Just roll the big boys over and wack-em. This was a real back saver with the very large honey locust from a few years back.I just have to ask, how does one get a 28" oak round up onto a Supersplit?
I just have to ask, how does one get a 28" oak round up onto a Supersplit?
Stay away from the DR flywheel splitters. I rented one one weekend last march....the quality was really poor. The belts kept coming off the flywheel. The machine is built in Vietnam. The best part about it is the Subaru engine. Even the DR dealer told me they were having a lot of repairs on those splitters. I also considered the Supersplit....however after looking at price and shipping costs, I bought a 27 ton hydraulic ariens instead. I split about 8 to 10 cords a year with that splitter and I am very happy with it. It comes with a Subaru engine and a full three year warranty and local dealer support. I can toe it behind the pick-up and split with it vertically or horizontally. No need to break your back lifting large rounds on to the Supersplit. The ariens is not as fast as the supersplit, however by the time I grab another log from the pile the wedge is contracted and ready to go again. I bought mine at a local Ariens dealer and they set it up and put the oils in at no extra charge. I know I made the right choice. Good luck with your decision.After 40or so years of hand splitting firewood, I am looking at getting a log splitter. I am intrigued by the flywheel or kinetic log splitters. Does anyone have experience with this kind of log splitter? Issues, recommendations will be very much appreciated. thank you.
I can not understand how that guy got to be that old and still have all his fingers doing that. I cringed when he swept his hand through to get the chips out of the way.That is terrifying.
When you work around heavy equipment your entire life you either learn to respect it or you get complacent. This guy is the latter.
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