zenataomm Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 ...... how much it costs or if it's available here, but what a gizmo?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacloc Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Its here http://www.logmatic.co.uk/index.php/component/virtuemart/view/productdetails/virtuemart_product_id/117/virtuemart_category_id/15 £65! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamYam Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanD Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain_S Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 As well as tree monkey's comments on the axemanship, I think video proves that dry, seasoned logs split a lot easier ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I will stick with my £10 Wood Grenade and a sledge hammer. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p40058 Other types and prices available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 They occasionally have those in Aldi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Or... make yourself one of these: https://www.facebook.com/woodworkingcrazy/videos/1742222589332499/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 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. N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 (edited) I enjoy throwing my splitter and hitting the target with satisfaction. Man the hunter or something like that. Edited December 18, 2015 by rasputin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humblespud Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 The Logmatic is quite effective on straight grained timber and is easy on the back. Nice tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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