Herkypilot
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- Joined
- Oct 3, 2011
- Messages
- 570
- Location
- Meadows of Dan, VA
- Tractor
- Kubota M7060 HDC12, KX040 & L3540 HST
I've had it happen several times with my 30 ton splitter used in the vertical configuration with White Ash wood. I have a 4 way split wedge on mine, so some pieces can be smaller and lighter to make them easier to propel. It starts out with some resistance first, then a pop and the pieces blow out a bit. I sit on a small camp chair while splitting to avoid knee pain and if I'm too close, the piece that shoots out catches my knees. Ouch. It's usually enough to slow it down with my hand on the piece I suspect is creating a lot of pressure for the split.