subject: Advantages of a Log Splitter [print this page] Advantages of a Log Splitter Advantages of a Log Splitter
If you need to fill up your rack with firewood and you do not want to bleed your hands splitting them with a wedge and mallet, use a log splitter instead. The splitter is available from five to thirty five tons and comes with a three point hitch for easy towing to the worksite by means of a tractor. Log splitters are measured by means of its capacity in tons. For home use, a five to ten ton model would be sufficient; but for a professional too, you need to get a splitter that is at least in the twenty ton capacity. The capacity of a log splitter also determines the horsepower that its engine has. The higher the tonnage, the more powerful the engine. This is essential in preventing a burnout after splitting hundreds of logs. In order to ensure that you will get the right splitter, you need to ask yourself what you are going to use the machine for. Are you going to use it for splitting logs for your fireplace, or will you use it for making furniture? Are you splitting those logs to sell firewood, or is it for a commercial building?Aside from splitting firewood, the machine can also be used for making wood planks or for preparing wood for paper making. Because of the demand for rustic cabin furniture, the splitter can also be used for making a more natural home decoration. If you are concerned about the price of the machine, it can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. In addition, safety does not have to be a concern, since a log splitter has self-maintaining and lubricating capabilities. It can split wood much better than an axe, which needs regular sharpening and other maintenance to be in top working condition. If you want to have more convenience, time and safety in splitting logs, there is none that can offer you more than a mechanical log splitter.
