axe vs. wood splitter??

[robbo 110]

im currently processing oak, all ringed up 12 months ago, i use a large stump with caged sides to split upon, also have a long bench next to stump to slide rings along to minimise lifting, its all differant sized stuff so realisticlly a two way splitter is the only option,,,, i think this would be slower than me with an axe, anyone got any thoughts????

[Frank]

Productivity is the key. How much can you process in a day with your axe???

[robbo 110]

i really dont know mate as i never get on the axe for a full day, i would take a guess at using pre-ringed wood perhaps 7-8 cubic meters. that would be working quite busily thou!!

[Ian Leach]

Splitter you'll save your back in the long run

[Mark Bolam]

Ian has got it.

 

I'm faster by hand in the morning, but that doesn't last all day!

[Stephen Blair]

my dad bought his log splitter nearly 30 years ago, it has ran nearly everyday since, same spark plug just needs the oil topping up weekly, the pull cord snapped yesterday, it was the original, i see it as a sign and i am going to retire it and buy a new one at the APF i think. it is an excellent investment mate

[ukminch]

Nah just buy a roll of pullcord for £15 and it'll fit everything, which reminds me I need a new roll............

[ukminch]

I mean sell it to me for £15 quid and I'll fit my own pull cord!!!

[Buzzsurgeon]

Splitting oak is easy and as suggested poss quicker by axe, get into some real stringy mans timber and you will be typing log splitter into google!!

[dave fox]

i split some elm on sunday with a maul splitter by hand, i lasted an hour ! a strong back a weak mind!