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Post by Jim on Mar 14, 2010 18:41:01 GMT -5
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baby daddy
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Laugh when you can, Apoligize when you should, Let go of the things you can't change.
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Post by baby daddy on Mar 14, 2010 21:27:25 GMT -5
8 lb. sledge and hand full of wedges. great cardio.. ;D would also recommend an advanced appt. with a chiropractor, know a good one if you want the number....... but with all kidding aside i used the link you posted and noticed it was rated for up to 8 in. in diameter, that really isn't all that much, I have been splitting some seasoned cherry that is up to 15-16 in. in diameter with a double bit axe, and it wasn't all that hard, in compaison to the 1300 dollar investment. But then again my wife said she only thought she knew the definition of a tightass until she met me.
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Post by johno on Mar 15, 2010 10:15:00 GMT -5
Alright, here's my opinion, for what it's worth... Get one of those new lightweight narrow splitting mauls with the built-in side wedges (I don't know the name, just that they work). Split all you can, and rent a splitter for the big knotty gnarly stuff that's left at the end of the season. Or two seasons... you'll be surprised how well the modern design works with so much less effort. I couldn't believe it when I borrowed one.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Mar 15, 2010 11:49:14 GMT -5
This is what we got last year: www.bearcatproducts.com/outdoor-equipment/product/126/Log%20SplitterWe paid in the neighborhood of $2,000. Now, that may seem a bit much; however, Mike and the boys kept both our family and our next door neighbor in firewood for the entire year without having to spend a whole lot of time. I'd say perhaps 2 manhours of labor per 7 days of wood used. Compared with previous years when he spent easily 10 or more manhours just for our supply alone. That includes time spent repairing the ancient piece of garbage he was using. It does not include the money we invested in parts for those repairs. The frustration costs were also high as well as the fact that the physical labor involved was painful. So, all in all, I consider the BearCat a huge bargain. I feel confident that it will pay for itself within 5 years or less. I believe we went through something like 8 cords of wood? |
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Post by Jim on Mar 15, 2010 19:23:09 GMT -5
most of the sub 2k models say 8" or 10" max diameter. It will split way bigger than that. I am not getting a maul and wedge and doing it old school...not my bag...
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Post by sandbar on Mar 19, 2010 22:35:28 GMT -5
The splitter Jo bought has a 4 way splitting maul ... very cool. I've never seen that before. That feature alone has got to be a huge timesaver.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Mar 20, 2010 11:16:30 GMT -5
I'll say it's a time saver! The cycle time is 13 to 14 seconds. Goes through oak and gum like nobody's business.
Even so, the price tag was a tad hard to swallow. But for us, it made good sense. Additionally, this coming winter the boys may be able to earn a few dollars for themselves selling firewood.
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Post by Jim on Mar 20, 2010 17:49:35 GMT -5
I'm about to pull the trigger on the one in the link I posted.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Mar 20, 2010 18:40:19 GMT -5
Good luck with your decision! I like Harbor Freight. They deliver quality equal to the price. Some of the stuff can be flaky, but for the most part we have had excellent results from the things we get from them. I think you've made a good choice.
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Post by Jim on Mar 21, 2010 10:19:35 GMT -5
Well either way I'm sure I'll wish I did the opposite..kinda how I roll.
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Post by mnjrutherford on Mar 21, 2010 10:22:12 GMT -5
;D I hear you LOUD and CLEAR! I'm EXACTLY the same way on a lot of things! Bottom line, saddle up behind your decision and know you are doing the best you can with the resources at hand. Life is as perfect as you think it is.  |
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Post by Jim on Aug 19, 2010 19:27:33 GMT -5
Alright, here's my opinion, for what it's worth... Get one of those new lightweight narrow splitting mauls with the built-in side wedges (I don't know the name, just that they work). Split all you can, and rent a splitter for the big knotty gnarly stuff that's left at the end of the season. Or two seasons... you'll be surprised how well the modern design works with so much less effort. I couldn't believe it when I borrowed one. This is gospel truth here....Its called a fiskars super splitter axe and its great. The HF log splitter sucks. |
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Post by mjc on Aug 19, 2010 20:34:23 GMT -5
Best logsplitter I know...a teenaged son.
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Post by atash on Aug 20, 2010 12:18:00 GMT -5
I have one of those, and also an adult son, but I seem to have lost the user manual. How do you get them started? |
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Post by mjc on Aug 20, 2010 14:24:50 GMT -5
Homemade pizza usually does the trick...
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