Farmi mastersplit WP

[ash_smith123]

Hi,

I was just wondering how many of you have the Farmi mastersplit processors? What do you think??

[Fisherman]

I have the wp36 pro although when I bought it, it was just the wp36. They've added the pro since. I find it an easy machine to use. You can set it up in 5 minutes and operation is straight forward. The chainsaw only operates when cutting, which saves wear and tear and the chain needs sharpening much less often than I expected. The log lift is very handy. the only problems I've had are: 1) On a hot day the oil can heat up and I have to stop to let it cool down.

2) The sliding bed the log sits on for processing bent. Although the machine is designed to cut up to 36cm diameter logs I'm not sure it is designed to take the weight. In order to use the log lift efficiently you need a log of 3-4 meters long and if it is 36cm in diameter it is a heavy log. If the log is shorter than this the log lift doesn't get it close enough to the bed and you still have to man handle it. I've since had the sliding bed re-enforced and all works well now. Although I still cut the larger diameter logs up with a chainsaw rather than struggle or risk bending it again.

Overall, I like the machine.

[ash_smith123]

Brilliant, thanks fisherman, thats the sort of feedback i was after. Just wondering how you renforced the bed? Was it easy enough?

[Fisherman]

I got a firm just down the road from me to do the welding. They welded plate inside, the length of bed and across the angles to give it more rigidity. Also, the flap that folds out on the end of the bed had a piece welded to the back of it to turn it into a box. Obviously, you have to be careful not to obstruct anything but its not too complicated. The hardest part for me was taking it apart. If you want pictures, let me know.

[timberbear]

Can't fault mine. If you want to try before you buy give me a shout.