Cone Log Splitter Fail

[Stubby]

We find that a lot depends on the timber species. Sometimes a push, sometimes not. With chestnut, willow, softwood etc you get a lot of boring as the soft timber absorbs the force of the cone. Ash and beech are much easier to split. On something like a big crown junction on a chestnut we sometimes put a couple of cuts in the length of the bar to start her off, that always seems to work. You can always flip her over and bore down into it like it's a stump.

 

 

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Yes I have experienced the differing species . As you say some times you need to give it a shove to get the helix to bite in soft wood but once in it need to pull itself in to avoid the boring effect .

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

 

Which Black model did you order? Please let us know how it works for you

 

S2 630 - Exac-One Ltd - Timber Splitter

 

Due delivery today!

[peatff]

It may be that I just need to have a bit more power as the hydraulic motor is worn, or it may be that the cone is not a good design.

 

It may be better if you start near the end instead of going straight for the middle

[Billhook]

It may be better if you start near the end instead of going straight for the middle

 

Kev7937 mentioned this earlier.

 

I was in too much of a hurry in the first video and will give it another go on a decent bit if ash starting at the end and video the result if it improves things

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

S2 630 - Exac-One Ltd - Timber Splitter

 

 

 

Due delivery today!

 

 

Arrived yesterday, after an early blown hose, initial indications are good although I anticipated a quicker RPM. Will see if time allows for an RPM count and a short vid today.

 

[Billhook]

So you think it is best to attack the log from the end. I have not seen that on other videos so I will give that a go as well.