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Log splitters

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  1. NYCountry

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    I kept mine outside covered for quite a few years and no issues, every time I use it in the winter I fill up the tires a little
     
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    If you look closely at the picture, our splitter is under that tarp. We stored it like this for many years with no problems except for summer time when hornets like to nest under the tarp. We also made sure to put 2 pieces of planking under each tire in order to save the tires from rot. It works.
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    That's really good to see and know Dennis, thanks for sharing! I'd like to get my hands on one sooner rather than later. If I wait till I build me a shed that can be quite sometime as I'd like to get stuff split as soon as I can. Knowing I can keep it outside covered properly and tires up off the ground makes me feel better.
     
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    Our splitter has been left outside for 35+ years. It gets a canvas tarp over it and because I'm attached to the polished look I spray some rust preventative on the beam top. Set the tires on planks and lubricate all the moving parts.
     
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    That's a good idea! I used to jack my trailers up off the cement and block the axles.
     
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    I've only had a splitter for about 3 years now Chuck, but these folks are a testiment of perseverance! I've been lifting my trailers for years and years for long storage. My splitter I built has been outside and double covered. It's always been fine and as Screwloose said, spray it down with something. I use "PAM" yes, you read right, on my beam and it's never rusted. It's vegetable/canola oil and doesn't leave a greasy gunky film. I use it on my Fisher door hinges also!
     
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    Dave I believe your Yardman 35T is actually a rebranded Binford 3500 that is ported, stroked, turbo charged and pressure boosted Like the one Tim Taylor has! Ar AR AR AR AR
     
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    I don't think so Tim !
    Lol....I just had to say it ;)
     
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    Mine sits outside also, used to have a little wheelbarrow I turned upside down over it for a cover, dang cheap wheelbarrow rusted out after 20 years! (sarcasm on the wheelbarrow). Now I have a galvanized wash tub, really the engine is all that needs protection from the elements.
     
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    My splitter lives outside I coat The bed and wedge with silicone spray when I'm done using it .
    This covers everything But the wheels
     
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    Split some large pine rounds with my DHT
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    Like a hot knife thru butter!
     
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    23E4DE50-3E70-423B-948F-BBE57AB72E84.jpeg Just picked the ole splitter from Home Depot. Hope mom likes her Christmas present.
     
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    Oooo yeah :thumbs: get on down man :dex::axe::axe::axe::axe::axe::axe:
    What were you using before ?
     
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    Various axes and mall/wedge, the most used ax was the gerber/fiskers 36 inch handle.
     
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    Only splitters in Fairbanks is this one from Home Depot or the one from Lowe’s.
     
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    Looks like you have a whole load of BTU's and BTU accessories there! :thumbs:
    I've had a 23 ton Champion for 4-5 years now...I like it well enough.
     
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    Looks like a good choice to me , It's got ,fendors , lights , log catchers, 11 second cycle time, full beam, For 1000 bucks :yes:
    You have been splittin my hand all this time you deserve it :salute::tip:
     
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