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Done firewood a few years ago, but since the arb side of the business got increasingly busy I didn't have time to do it. Sold the road tow Balfor 16 ton splitter.

Now however I have a wood burner, and need a small scale splitter.

A vertical jobbie looks ideal for my needs.

Like the look of the thor aplino 6 ton electric.

But is this over kill?

Heard good things about the Handy vertical electric splitter it's half the price.

But will I regret buying it? And wish that I had spent the extra money.

Any help and advice gratefully received?

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if it was just for personal use i'd probably keep the rightsized stuff from jobs and stuff that splits nicely like chestnut ash sycamore.....and do it by hand. If you need a fair bit then get the staff on it! Youre paying them. I know you like to crack the whip :001_tt2::biggrin: only a friendly jab mate. If you do buy get one with resale value but decide on a budget

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Have seen the mitox, do you have experience with one? It was the handy that took me as riko sell them. Must be half decent was my take on it.

I flog the groundys so hard they can barely walk let alone swing an axe. Lol

Have the mrs at home all day so we do go though a fair bit of wood. I know a lot of guys who say its as quick to do it with an axe and yeah it is on the bigger stuff but I have taken a lot of elms down this year and that sh!t is like concrete.

 

looked at Thor when I got the Balfor. From memory both brands are at the top of the field.

Like the pedal knife positioner thingy.

 

Trying to make life easier even bought an arbortrolly. GASP.

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http://m.northerntooluk.com/product/65575e

 

I bought this splitter two years ago and got it on offer with £50 off..

 

Rewired it so it's single handed operation and it does about 100 cube a year....quite amazing in my book.. 4 ton fast (fine for straight stuff) and 8 ton slower for the ugliest knotty stuff. Works a treat and doesn't break the bank..

 

I'm saving for a wallenstein next though but I can't knock northern tool (probably Chinese) machine. I have also made a custom table so the wood doesn't fall away and saves the back :)

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Also have a chunk of Yew attached to the 'pushing face' to reduce the stroke making production quicker...it's amazing how much time you save with a bit of seat belt, chunk of wood and a bit of checker plate on the front!

 

I hear you on the yew, but can you elaborate on the other bits?

My 5t Alko is alright but too slow.

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