Screw Log Splitter

[walterc]

A friend recently told me about a screw type log splitter that attaches to the PHD (take off the auger and attach the screw splitter).

Has anyone seen/tried this type of splitter? It costs less than $100, and I already have a PHD, so if it works as claimed, I can save some money over a PTO of Hydraulic type splitter.

I did a search on Ebay, but couldn't find what he was talking about.

 

[walterc]

Just found this link.

LOG SPLITTER, WOOD STOVE, TRACTOR PTO, SKID STEER, NR. - eBay (item 220534361519 end time Jan-11-10 14:15:48 PST)

Does anyone know how well it works?

 

[walterc]

Looks like my friend was off on the price a bit. at just shy of $300, I'm thinking I can make a Hydraulic splitter. But then again, one lees piece of equipment to maintain.

 

[Dead Horse]

I can understand where someone might make that rig up and even use it. I cannot for the life of me imagine the product liability premium associated with actually making it available commercially to the averave numbskull out there.

I can see a dozen ways somebody gets hurt badly enough to collect more from a law suit than if they just outright killed them selves with that widow maker.

Just because you "can" does not mean you "should"...........

 

[gerard]

Do a search on you tube. Theres one on there that has a steel plate under the screw that you rest the wood on and then just push it into it. The plate keeps the wood from flopping around and looks safe enough to me. Like any tool and moving machine, it's only as safe as the operator.

 

[beenthere]

Many people try to poo poo the screw splitter. But they are a tool that one can get hurt, so common sense should prevail. Those without CS, should proceed with caution.

They look dangerous, but after using one, they are not. Just know the mechanical forces and how to counteract them, as well as have an emergency shut-off, no loose clothing or hoodie strings hangin out, and keep normal wits....you will be safe.

Looks can be decieving.

 

[Dead Horse]

You know, a well made, TPH hydraulic wood splitter is safe to use, nearly idiot proof, great exercise, cheap and productive.

thinking you can shortcut the process of "production" requires one of two things.........

A heck of a lot of capital.........






or








a heck of a lot of risk.



THAT is a lesson that comes ONLY with a LOT of experience.

 

[walterc]

Well my thinking is to build a base that holds the log in place and then because I'm on the tractor operating the PHD at essentially idle speed, it should be safe (within common sense boundaries).

I've seen the screw types that hook directly to the PTO, but I was interested in the one that runs off the PHD.

I think I'll do a little more research first before I make a decision.

I was offered the opportunity to clear a stand of pine that was scorched by a fire a couple of years ago, so I thought I could cut & split enough for myself for a couple years and a little extra to sell next year. But it will be a project for next summer. So I have time to put together a package that is safe and productive.

 

[easygo]

I just recently bought a screw type splitter that attaches to the PTO. I have not used it as I plan to modify the work platform based on more recent safer designs that are made in the U.K.
I sure understand that they are dangerous but they require just about zero upkeep.
I know that they make the same cones that can be fitted on excavators to split log length wood.

 

[CharlieR]

I had one on an old F-14 and use it for many years.
Yes, it requires common sense using it but man can they split wood fast.
Mine could esily keep 3 people very busy feeding it, catching the pieces and stacking all with the tractor running at about 800 RPM.
It worked faster than we could.
A good round file was all that was needed to keep the point sharp.