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Bought a Splitter Today

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Fanatical1, Mar 18, 2014.

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  1. MasterMech

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    Pillow on the log lift.....

    What were those foldable beds called that had a gazillion infomercials?
     
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  2. Stinny

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    Lazy Logger… 2 rigs in one… it's a bed… no, it's a log splitter…
     
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  3. Fanatical1

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    Thanks, I think your right on... :) I'll use it for a while first and then see what it needs.
     
    Fanatical1, Mar 19, 2014
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    Congrats! Buying a splitter was some of the best money I have ever spent. Nice looking rig!
     
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    That's a mean machine.
     
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    Sweet looking rig. The tables will be a big help. I wish mine had the wedge on the end.

    Please report back with a review. That is a very nice unit. It looks like it would be easy to pull by hand as well.
     
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  7. My IS heats my home

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    The tables at the least will help save your back, a few less trips to the ground :)
     
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    I appreciate the tips, I plan on starting an outfeed table for mine tomorrow.
     
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    I spit by hand, mostly with a monster maul for 35 years.....then I got old and purchased a hydraulic log splitter......and found out I had been an idiot for 35 years :D Enjoy!
     
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    Should split anything you throw at it !

    I like splitting vertical, I'm a BWS trainee LOL :)
     
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    Me too. I'm working on getting mine up on a waist high deck too, so the whole op is at that height. Looking forward to it. Not as much bending.
     
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    Very nice! You'll appreciate it all the more once you use it for a few hours, the splits pile up fast.

    One suggestion would to be to get a better tongue jack that cranks up/down. If you store it inside on a smooth surface a jockey wheel would be icing on the cake.

    It seems like northern makes a nice splitter but all the bolt on accesories like the wings, lift, table and tongue 'kickstand' are designed with a limited budget in mind :(
     
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    I found mine used thru Uncle Henry's. Half the cost of new, one year old, had split 2 cords of wood. They're out there.
     
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    - Hope your right about the splits piling up fast!

    - Good thought on the wheel. I picked up the tongue before I bought it and it's well balanced but still heavy (785 pounds).

    - Totally agree with the accessories comment. Going to need to make my own.
     
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    I missed this one Fan......3 years ago when the back wouldn't handle the monster maul anymore I bought the 22 ton Huskee and I'm with Chief, I was an idiot for not doing it sooner. Do you have everything but the oak kitchen table split yet ?
     
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    Ya. How you liking that splitter Fanatical?
     
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    I have permanent tetanus disorder my splitter was all oily and rusty when I bought it...:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Should have done it years ago! Just like having a new toy... Still amazes me when going through the big uglies like butter.. :yes:

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    Do you think you bought a big enough one? o_O :rofl: :lol: Just kiddin man. I love it. It looks like a frickin monster workhorse. Getting ready to bite the bullet myself. Soon.
     
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    Never can buy too big when it comes to power tools! :)
     
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