I certainly wouldn't. I would not have such a thing if it were free. Would you? http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,41131&p=60581
Trade your axe for this?
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Did you see Lars Monsen when he tried using one, he gave up eventually and reached for the axe
No I haven't. This is the first time I've seen this ridiculous contraption. Do you have a link showing Lars trying it?
Oh, never mind Shewie, found it!
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Biker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Blurb from the sales page. "You just place the wood under the wedge and lift the 3.3kg (7-1/4 lb) weight to the top of the shaft and propel it downward."
Hmmm, looks at my 500g little splitting axe and a rough calculation of energy over calories expended and I'll decide to keep the axe, thank you.
I've seen hydraulic set ups on the backs of tractors over here splitting huge rounds, so I can see where the inventor got the idea, I just don't see it as an improvement over the tried and tested method. That would be a big "D'oh!" in my books.
Hmmm, looks at my 500g little splitting axe and a rough calculation of energy over calories expended and I'll decide to keep the axe, thank you.
I've seen hydraulic set ups on the backs of tractors over here splitting huge rounds, so I can see where the inventor got the idea, I just don't see it as an improvement over the tried and tested method. That would be a big "D'oh!" in my books.
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I've seen similar at Estonian campgrounds. Instead of hurling a metal weight at the log, you hit the log onto the splitting bit with another heavy log.
No match for an axe even then.
It maybe better for youngsters to use than an axe though and probably has a place for scouts and holiday use where a claim is possible.
No match for an axe even then.
It maybe better for youngsters to use than an axe though and probably has a place for scouts and holiday use where a claim is possible.
Perrari
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Saw one being demonstrated last year at the Royal Welsh Show. It was fantastic !!!! with seasoned logs about 8" long and about 5" diameter that had been selected for their straight grain.
Don't think it would work that well on anything bigger or anything with knots. I think an axe or maul would be quicker & easier.
Don't think it would work that well on anything bigger or anything with knots. I think an axe or maul would be quicker & easier.
Thats a great peice of kit our local scout campsite had one. 10 year old scouts were able to split 10 inch rounds safely.
Would I swap my axe for one then the anser is no but would I use one then yes.
Would I swap my axe for one then the anser is no but would I use one then yes.
Could you post a link to that vid? I'd love to see it too
Here you go Niels, courtesy of Shewie, post #32:
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98358&page=2
Edit: I never realized this gadget was posted before by Robbi, guess I should have searched first.
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Watching that video I kept on hearing the voiceover chap from Big Brother in my head.
"It's day five in the cabin and Lars is still trying to split the same log."
