I don't know ........

[zenataomm]

...... how much it costs or if it's available here, but what a gizmo?!

 

[Nightwatch]

Looks interesting.

[jacloc]

Its here

 

http://www.logmatic.co.uk/index.php/component/virtuemart/view/productdetails/virtuemart_product_id/117/virtuemart_category_id/15

 

£65!

[WotEver]

This would be easier at about the same price, but more difficult to store:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-logbuster-10-pedal-operated-1-5-tonne-l/

[tree monkey]

well to begin with the axe demos at the beginning were abysmal, either they were told to make a complete arse of it or they had never seen an axe before.

I've seen this a few years ago and I am sure it's fine on straight grained timber but then again so is an axe used properly

[YamYam]

Always a bit wary of stuff like this. Looks great on a video with someone who might be on the 20th take but £65 hanging on the wall..... Think I'll stick with my axe.

[IanD]

I'd like to see how it copes with some of the knotted logs I've had to deal with, or seasoned hardwood that just doesn't want to split -- the blade edge angle looks very blunt, I suspect it would just bounce off...

[Iain_S]

As well as tree monkey's comments on the axemanship, I think video proves that dry, seasoned logs split a lot easier ...

[Tony Brooks]

I will stick with my £10 Wood Grenade and a sledge hammer. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p40058 Other types and prices available.

[WotEver]

They occasionally have those in Aldi.

[WotEver]

Or... make yourself one of these:

https://www.facebook.com/woodworkingcrazy/videos/1742222589332499/

[Theo]

I am de;ighted with my Smart Splitter. I have a Smart Holder as well. Both ore easily stored on the boat the Holder will hold anything from a broom handle to a 9" log and works well for chainsawing or bow sawing. The Smart works on the falling weight principle like the one above but it stands in a block of wood. It will safely split anything from a broom handle up to about 9". I have split much bigger stuff than this by working in from the edge of the log.

 

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[rasputin]

I enjoy throwing my splitter and hitting the target with satisfaction. Man the hunter or something like that.

Edited December 18, 2015 by rasputin

[Humblespud]

The Logmatic is quite effective on straight grained timber and is easy on the back. Nice tool.