Well I received my "brand new" "heavy duty"" professional" log splitter today. OK it's really just an electric 6 ton from Northern Tools. It's the one like the Mantis except it has a foot switch. So tonight when I get home from work I'll throw a few rounds through it and see if it was worth the $299.00. Maybe in a few yrs I'll be able to buy a big boy splitter, but for now it's out of the question. Even looking at used one on CL they were out of my league. I'll post my review after about a cord or so.
Hank
Hank