Screw Type Log Splitter

[Dave___in___CT]

"QUESTION. Is the Stickler safe to operate?
The Stickler is designed to be used as a power tool and it warrants the care and respect given when using any power tool. We strongly recommend that you carefully read the operators manual and view the accompanying video prior to first time operation.Under any circumstances, when properly set-up, the Stickler is much safer to operate than the chainsaw used to cut the logs into rounds"

 

[TOMLESCOEQUIP]

I have an original "UNICORN" screw type 3 point splitter that I used on my L1500DT (grey market similar to a L225 ) Kubota. It worked great till a short piece of wood got past the bar that is supposed to stop the wood from spinning. If you've ever seen video of a helicopter crashing in slow motion, you can get an Idea what I <font color="red"> </font> experienced. The wood would hit the ground on every pto revolution and the tractor would lift off the ground about a foot each time !! I first ran away fast , but then went back and shut down the tractor before it snapped off the pto shaft or did any major damage. As luck would have it, the <font color="red"> splitter </font> is still in excellent shape.............Yours for $100 + shipping AFTER you sign a disclaimer with more pages than Donald *****'s pre-nuptial agreement...............Tom

 

[CTyler]

I have only seen pics of the screw type splitters. I can tell you I'd make a tire balancer or something out of the ones that connect to car/truck. Connected to a tractor with a Hydro would be a lot better but still kinda dangerous.

Does the 3pt type connect to the PTO? I'm assuming yes....Eeek!

Don't know if they have these but I'd think a hydraulicly operated screw type would be ok. Something that stops when you take you hand/foot off the valve. Of course it would have to turn(not spin) real slow as well with an agressive screw.
Now you need a hydraulic motor which probably makes it spendy.

Then again a ram type with a 4-way head would probably just as good. Don't know, have only used a regular ram type and the manual type spliters.

 

[BillyBoy]

Thanks guys! I think I'll pass on the screw splitter and save my money for a hydraulic setup. You've been very helpful!!
Sincerely,
BillyBoy

 

[boustany]

Oh, man I watched that video they have on the website, and I have to wonder what their liability insurance is.

My brother, who spent many years as a machinist and so on, explains to me that rule #1 around rotating equipment is 'don't wear gloves' (he told me this this after explaining how he had warned an operator not to wear gloves and the next day the guy got half his hand ripped off by a milling machine when it grabbed his kevlar glove)

Besides being beaten to death by a log, or having part of you ripped off, I guess its perfectly safe. I guess thats what the safety switch is for - to turn off the machine so they can peel you off the machine.

 

[JimMc]

Isn't that the thing they used on Ben Hur to cut the spokes out of a competitor's chariot. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[tomnky]

I had one of the "Unicorn's" as well and they are One dangerous piece of Equipment /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
She found a home when I sold My B2150 ,threw it in to get rid of it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[RockyMnt1]

Youare,

Please check your PM.

Thanks

 

[botaman2]

I have one,which I no longer use,because I no longer burn wood.I have in the past though,split many cords of wood.I never split my wood any shorter than 4'. When the wood is 4' the metal arm previously mentioned in another post,does not come into play the end of the log simply hits the groung.I always ran mine at a slow speed.I can honestly say that I never had any close calls.(maybe I was lucky?) To sum up,I think they work great,just be cautious.

 

[mrcaptainbob]

Saw the video.....saw the piece of tree the guy was rocking on. Zero stability. Leaning OVER!! the spinning piece. What looks like his kid helping him. A tragedy waiting to happen.