Kubota B310 Screw Wood Splitter

[Waterlogged]

Just picked up a B7100 that came with a Kubota branded screw style wood splitter. Has anyone every used one? Are they safe or is that why Kubota (and apparently everyone else) no longer makes them? Thanks all.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Pictures are cool. We love pictures.

In trying to figure out what the heck a "screw style wood splitter" is, I found a web site for a device that somehow looks inherently unsafe. Check this out:

The Stickler - The Most Efficient Log Splitter Ever Designed

I can see how it could by "safer" (reduction of crushing injuries on poorly placed fingers and the like), but a dude out in a field sitting on a stump with a truck RUNNING AND IN GEAR on a jackstand on soft ground and a rotating steel-tipped cone pointed directly at his groin? Dunno. Don't think I'd try it.

Of course if you had one of these things connected to a PTO on a stable tractor, I could get into that. But it'd probably worry about the chunk of wood spinning around and clubbing me in the temple. And the wood probably has to be as dry as an Engineer's Improv Comedian Club (EICC) weekly meeting.

Besides that, I can't help you a lick. Usually, when folks stop building something, that means the lawyers got a hold of it.

Another tid-bit: During my search, I found "rules" for using a splitter...one of them was "Don't straddle the splitter while in use." Some folks out there that aren't too bright, huh?

 

[Waterlogged]

The B310 has a stop arm designed to prevent the log from turning in contrast to the "spinomatic" in the link you provided. I'll include a picture when I have a minute.

 

[gotcha]

I used one of these units (Kubota unit) for years on a B7100D tractor. It work very well and split many cords of mine and neigbhors wood. It was a bit tricky for the operator, but if you used it at the speed that they recommend it was safe. It was when we wanted to get the job done quicker and increased the rpm's it got a bit tricky. To my knowledge that unit is still being used by the third person after me. It was alot quicker than the hydrulic splitters that I've used.
The Gotcha man

 

[JerryC999]

Just picked up a B7100 that came with a Kubota branded screw style wood splitter. Has anyone every used one? Are they safe or is that why Kubota (and apparently everyone else) no longer makes them? Thanks all.

I bought one recently, and have been using it for a few months. While it makes me nervous, it works pretty well on my B7100. I have bound it up once on a large log, and had to use a chain saw to cut it free. Other than that, I have gone through of couple of cords of red oak from a couple of trees that fell. It does not make nice, smooth splits, but it sure is fast.

 

[Homeline]

That thing looks more dangerous than crapping in well.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Man, I want one of those! That looks awesome! Simple concept, no hydraulics to mess with. A bit on the deadly side if used by a person who is not aware of the dangers, but at the same time I bet it is very effective. If I ever run across one on craigslist or something around here, I'll grab it!

 

[oosik]

Not for me - I can see lots of "oops I slipped" problems" which could be fatal if you are out in the bush.

 

[George the Beagle]

Not for me - I can see lots of "oops I slipped" problems" which could be fatal if you are out in the bush.

I can see a lot of those with a regular wood splitter, too. I've used a screw type, and I think they are slick. I guess it must be the appearance that scares some folks off.

 

[Code54]

That thing looks more dangerous than crapping in well.

On another note - I need to remember that one! LOL

While I know they work great and are simple, I'm with oosik that one slip and your toast.
Be careful!

 

[bdhsfz6]

I rented one of these a few years back and used my 3rd function valve to power it.



It worked pretty well from the safety of the driver seat. Being reversible, it had the advantage of backing out of a log when stuck. It did tend to spin smaller logs unless you braced them with a front tire.

A lot more expensive though if you want to own one.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I can see a lot of those with a regular wood splitter, too. I've used a screw type, and I think they are slick. I guess it must be the appearance that scares some folks off.

Agreed.

SR

 

[sixdogs]

Those were popular a number of years ago and I think worth more to a collector that to even think of using it.

Those are inherently dangerous and I recall reports of accidents such s clothes getting caught in them, etc. I'm a risk taker but not going to use one of those. All my limbs are staying with me.

 

[ccsial]

I had a gas powered screw splitter years ago. I wouldn't call it dangerous. The problem I had is that with big rounds of black locust or elm it would screw itself in and never split, just stalled. Then you have to get the chainsaw and CAREFULLY cut in to relieve it. It was difficult to start on the edge of a big round. It is not good for real short pieces either.I finally sold it and got a hydraulic.

 

[Rustyiron]

Just picked up a B7100 that came with a Kubota branded screw style wood splitter. Has anyone every used one? Are they safe or is that why Kubota (and apparently everyone else) no longer makes them? Thanks all.

Define safe?
All "this stuff" we use to get work done right down to a simple hammer can be dangerous, especially in the hands of someone without the proper sense or experience required. Not a cut down, I've just watched some people.............:thumbsup:

 

[Code54]

Saw one at an auction today - sold for $30. Guess people are not to interested in them around here. The hydro splitters sold for their value and then some!

 

[goeduck]

I once saw one of those hooked to a rear axle of an old Chevy. The rear quarter panel on that side was quite dented up as I recall. Not something I would mess with even on a tractor PTO.

 

[fried1765]

I once saw one of those hooked to a rear axle of an old Chevy. The rear quarter panel on that side was quite dented up as I recall. Not something I would mess with even on a tractor PTO.

I bought one of these about 35 years ago.
It was set up to use on a rear hub of a pickup.
I used it with my 1977 Ford F-250 4x4.
I still do have both the pickup, and the screw type splitter.
I split many dozen cords of wood, but have not used the splitter in the past 25 years.
I just discovered it in the barn. It needs to be sold,.. cheap.

 

[2458n]

I saw one years ago in back of the shop at our local Kubota dealer. Parts guy told me it was recalled by Kubota and was not for sale.

 

[sixdogs]

Odd, but I saw a generic brand screw splitter at an auction yesterday. It looked like it was used once and put away. I still think the best use for the kubota one in this thread is to price it high and try to sell to a Kubota collector on EBAY.

There has to be a history of devastating accidents with these from the 1970's. I did a quick search and apparently they still make screw splitters. Lots of hand injuries reported and some pieces of wood thrown 30' away while clearing a jam however.


Here's a quick vid for the safety police. Notice the guy carefully pressing his leg up against the log and pressing it onto the screw? What could possibly go wrong? Same with pushing against the screw with his foot and dangling shoelaces. And guys here get all puckered up with a 1/16" hole drilled in a ROPS?


Ford V-8 powered death woodsplitter - YouTube