Non Electric Powered Splitters? Any Experience?

[daveswoodhauler]

Hi Folks, Have always found a lot of good information here. I am looking to see if anyone has any reviews/feedback regarding non electric/gas splitters on the market? Basically, I have a small insert, and although my wood is delivered split, I must resplit it a few times as the firebox on the insert is small. It comes in lenghts 16" long, so I was looking at one of the hydraulic splitters that works with a foot pump and the log is placed vertically...looks like they are about 250$ or so. Basically, I have probably burn 1 1/2 cords year, so I don't need a huge machine...basically, had a double hernia a few years back, and after splitting with a 10 pound maul, I just can't be going the old fashioned way anymore.
Any thoughts would be helpful.
Thanks.

 

[BrotherBart]

With the small electric splitters going for $250 - $300 it just does not make sense to spend $250 to stand around stomping on a peddle to re-size splits.

 

[savageactor7]

ilikewood if you're already buying split wood you should be able to re-split them easily with a 4lb mall with almost minimal force. You can't make any production with those hydraulic splitters.

 

[velvetfoot]

On the other hand, the electric splitter is not that slow and you can use it in your garage when it is dark and cold outside.

 

[daveswoodhauler]

I'll have to look into the smaller electric ones...wish I had a garage
Thanks for the info.

 

[velvetfoot]

I have this one. They go on sale.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93815
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/93800-93899/93815.gif

 

[polaris]

I bought my father a 7 ton electric that looks identical to the H F one pictured in preceding post. 2 years ago it was $180.00 on ebay (new). Might be worth checking out.