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EvaristoRios
We LOVE our Smart Splitter!
No more scary swinging axes and mauls! I have no problem using a chainsaw, but I hate blades. Our neighbor is kind enough to help us cut and haul our wood, and often does the first split, so the Smart Splitter is perfect for us to split into smaller pieces without his help. We're finally independent when it comes to splitting our wood! Have only been using it for a few weeks, but so far we are loving it! We don't have huge volume (about a cord) so it's just perfect for our use. Great value for the money. Highly recommended!
MaryDewitt
This thing is really amazing!!
This thing is really amazing !!!! Just like advertised. Nice. I burn wood for heat in the winter. I do a LOT of wood chopping and didn't want to spend the $$ on a electric and/or gas powered wood splitter. Also.. I need to be able to make my wood pieces SMALL. I have a super good woodstove so regular sized 'chunks' usually leave me with windows and doors open. boo. Smaller pieces of wood, smaller fires..that's what I need. The powered wood splitters don't get the wood chunks small enough. I use pieces just up one size from kindling. :) I haven't had the issues with the plastic piece yet.. I'm certain that will happen. I get it..the manufacturer wanted this to be 'safe' but I will be replacing that plastic piece with a metal piece when the time comes.
PoeZarniKyaw
Great kindling maker
I mounted this on a splitting platform that I had made from 6x6 lumber using a slightly smaller drill than recommended as it was to be a permanent installation. The bit provided allows for a looser fit so that you can remove it from a tree stump or whatever you are using to split wood on. It is well made and splits 8-10 inch seasoned wood. You do need to use the full height of the guide rod to split the tougher pieces but no complaints by and large. I keep it in the cellar to make kindling mostly using both cutting heads. The larger head to split the quarter rounds and the smaller one to make finer pieces for kindling. The splitter comes with a spare striker bushing that is used to prevent metal shards from forming and flying off creating a hazard. It seems like they thought of everything with this. I'm very happy with this splitter.
ShaunaPGreen
Outstanding Log Splitter
Works great. Thought it was kind of gimmicky when I saw the ad, but very impressed when I finally got it and used it. I split about 3/4 cord of fresh cut green pear logs already. Fast, easy and most important safe. I can split up to 14 or 15 inches, but it does some time - have to go around the edge. Up to 4 or 5 inches, even green log will split after a couple whacks ! Pricy, but you get worth every penny. Most important, it is SAFE.
PreciousSufiah
good for splitting 6-12" logs & making kindling
The over all design works well, using a weight to break up wood. I had bought the standard kindling splitter that you hit with a sledge hammer, but it has a limit of 6" wide pieces, and many of the pieces of wood I split are much bigger than that. I primarily use it to split large pieces of wood & then make kindling. It works well for that purpose. Would recommend for pieces of wood 6-12" that you need to break up. Larger pieces you break up by putting the wedge on the outside edge. Sometimes you'll need to hit it a few times, but even with a splitting axe that can happen also. It saves me from having to grab the splitting axe every time I want to make smaller pieces of wood or kindling. For >12" I'd probably split with a regular splitting axe.
RonaldMiranda
Love it!
I have had this splitter now for a few months and love it. It was easy to setup, it's great to use and I am a petit woman and am able to split quite large logs. I would definitely buy this again and recommend to all who want to split wood safely and without the use of gas or electricity. I would recommend getting a rubber hammer or something that you can us for the few times that the splitter gets stuck in the log (it mostly happens where there is a branch hole or something else in the wood that causes the fibers to run a different direction).
BradWales
Excellent splilter, safe to use, BUY IT!!!
I'm a 58 year old man, I'm not an expert on splitting wood, but this baby is both safe and easy to use. What I like is the safety of this tool. It holds your wood upright, it makes it safe to split. I've split pieces 16" dia. (maybe bigger) with minimal problem. Minimal meaning it took several "thrusts" from the hammer part of this Smart Splitter to get it split. I've begun to combine the Smart Splitter along with a wedge and a small sledge to get my bigger pieces split. But... it is VERY SAFE to split wood this way!! I would add, wear long pants. I've had some split pieces fall and scrape my leg, no biggie, but learn from my experience. This splitter gives excellent control, allowing me to split pieces to very small parts for my fire-pit. I can keep splitting until it's down to the size I want, and all the time... it's SAFE!! I still have ALL MY FINGERS!!! My nylon washer, the part between the hammer and the main splitter, was beginning to crack. So, I emailed Bailey's (who I bought from) and they sent me a replacement nylon washer (no charge), along with the 2 steel washer and rubber spacer that goes on your main log. (look at instructions for more detail) Excellent support! I highly recommend this tool, especially if you are worried about the safety of using a wedge and sledge. This WILL NOT deflect off any angles... it can not deflect from the wood you are splitting!! SAFE!! SAFE!! SAFE!!! Did I mention it's safe? Also, it gives me a good workout. Yes, this does require effort, but the entire time it is safe. So, I get wood split to the size I want, I get a good workout, and I still have all my fingers to type this opinion!! I hope you feel as good as I do about this splitter. I enjoy it so much I've even split "extra" wood for my neighbors fire-pit. He was surprised to see a stack of split wood by his fire-pit. If I forgot to mention it, I think this is a safe tool to use... Buy it, split wood, be safe and... BURN, BABY BURN!!! If you have questions, feel free to ask me. I'll be happy to reply. But be patient... I might be out splitting more wood. Now, there was a BIG branch down a couple blocks away... FREE FIREWOOD!!!
VinodSinghRana
Amazing device
This is the most amazing device that I have come across in many years. Whoever thought this up should get an award for invention of the year. The Smart Splitter works perfectly. It is well made and strong. I am 70 years old and have been splitting fire wood all of my life. This is a great improvement over all the methods I used to use. It takes all of the awkwardness out of handling odd shapes and cuts. You can do more in a shorter period of time. You can use 2-hands to throw the hammer down with maximum force. It works very well on logs up to about 8 - 9" in diameter. It does require physical effort to use, but your effort seems to produce more results. It excels at making kindling wood. The axe blade on the inside allows you to slice a log up into small pieces very quickly. I have found this type of kindling makes starting fires a lot easier. In the case of larger logs: if you can split them in half with wedges and a hammer, then they will work in the Smart Splitter. I keep the splitter set up in my garage, next to my inside wood pile. I have a 2nd base log setup near my outside wood pile and just move the splitter to that base when I want to work outside. The inside setup is great for making kindling and reducing the size of split wood as you go along. This is so good that I have mostly given up on the idea of getting a power splitter. After storm Sandy, I have so much wood I don't think I will ever be able to use it all. I will probably rent a power splitter to take care of the big wood; some logs are 20" in dia.!
RachidL.Manreal
love this
first get a good size starting block of wood, once i found the right size it was SO SUPER easy to use i couldn't believe it. even my husband who didn't think it was worth it loves it and uses it on a regular basis. even he said it was the best money i'd ever spent (he was mad i'd "wasted " money on this in the first place). only downside was that after regular use over the first month the metal washer broke on the base. thankfully i'd ordered an extra when i bought it. (but it should have lasted longer than a month) P.S. i'm a small 5' 4" woman so if i can use it anyone can, no muscles needed. it really does the work for you.
YouSeongLew
Great Tool for my Wife!!!
This is great. My wife always wants to help me when I'm working outside. Now, I cut the logs and my 5' 1" wife does the splitting. By the smile on her face, she is really enjoying splitting wood for our stove. Plus the safety of this device as opposed to swinging an axe means that I know that she is safe while doing this. We built a 2-foot by 2-foot stump out of spare, pressure treated 4 x 4's and 2 x 4's and drilled two holes (with the bit provided) to insert the pole. So far, we have stacked a cord for use next year, and a second of seasoned wood for this year. Now she's eyeing trees in our forest saying, "Let's mark this one to cut next year!!!"