dbaer78
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Anyone have any experience with a dr rapid fire splitter? My father in law and I are considering purchasing one but I'd really like some feedback from some folks who have some time on one.
dstig1 said:Go over to Arboristsite.com and look in the firewood subforum. There is a billion-page thread on them... A few, actually.
Natureboy said:I have seen the Speeco version of the RF at TSC. Just my opinion, but it seems that unless 2 people are working together you really don't save time. Don't like the fact that you can't split vertically. Even with 2 lifting, would not want to heft a lunker up on the table.
memman said:I just bought a Rapidfire and have run about 4 cord through it. It is simple, the machine is unbelievable! You do loose on the vertical splitting, but the rewards far outweigh any drawbacks. If you own a tractor with a bucket (as most do on this site), simply roll the chunkers into the bucket & bring them up close to the splitter table & then roll them on. Once ther're there, it WILL split it. If you're splitting a lot of big stuff, keep one big piece stood up next to the splitter. You will need a place to put one half while riping up the other. My logs have been roughly 20" Beech & Rock Maple, with plenty of knots. a good test for any splitter. My smaller stuff goes through faster than someone on the other end could pile it. I've used hydraulic splitters, but have never owned one because I could split by hand so much faster. Not the case with the Rapidfire.
Thanks for the report! Sounds like you split the same kinda stuff I get into. I'd love to have one but im in the midst of trying to find a new bush hog. I'm hoping my father in law will give in soon and buy one. He's been wanting one for awhile as well. I just love the speed of those things!!