Sealey LS450H Log Firewood Splitter Breaking Foot Operated Unit-Horizontal New

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I used it vertically, and splitting wise- it worked very, very well. However I had to hold it at the top to keep it stable, a small complaint. I know but something I feel could have been avoided. Then again, I guess you’re trading mobility for stability. A quality product from a well-known brand, it does an excellent job on smaller logs up to an approximate size of 45cm (17.7 inches) in length, which is not a problem as longer logs can be cut into smaller lengths first if needed. The maximum diameter is 25cm (9.8 inches), with this in mind, if you have larger logs to cut then you may want to buy a larger and more rebust model. Features & Specification

There are a few very viable manual log splitting methods now, this market has advanced in terms of technology and availability considerably in the last few years, and since I updated this article, there’s a new top manual log splitter in town! You have your obvious pedal operated and hand pump log splitters. However there’s now two other cool methods though not designed for the biggest logs:If you’ve struggled using manual log splitter products in the past but don’t want to invest in an expensive hydraulic pump or electric system, this Sealey product could be the best choice. Ideal for smaller logs, the Sealey replaces a two-handed operation with a foot pedal, so you simply press down with your foot to easily split firewood. If you’re looking for a heavy duty log splitter then in my opinion the new standard is pedal operated. For a start your legs are stronger but aside from that they are much easier to use standing up right. Sorry about their sales video (I’d turn the volume off) – I’ve started it the right place though. You can see just how easy that one is to use. The DUO10T Log Splitter is even easier. Unlike a conventional log splitter this one has the distinct advantage of changing height effortlessly. You simply lift the ram as you can see in the picture below: There’s no assembly required for this log splitter. However, you do have the option of screwing it onto a base log (screws aren’t provided) to hold the unit steadier while it’s in use. If you’re working with heavy wood, then I would recommend doing so.

For jobs that require a lot of large logs to be split, hydraulic splitters will be most suitable. Even hydraulic electric log splitters will be able to split logs that are 30 cm long. Kinetic Log SplittersWith your own muscles as the primary power source, there’s no need to worry about expensive energy bills. You can use the foot pedals to easily push the splitting wedge forward, delivering a force of up to 1.2 tons. The foot pedal even adjusts to suit the user, so you can ensure you feel comfortable when using your log splitting technology. If you’re tired of worrying about electric vertical log splitters or hydraulic horizontal log splitters and the fuel you’ll need to pay for, manual can be the best bet. Eco-friendly firewood solution: Immerse yourself in the eco-friendly revolution with this pedal-powered log splitter. It eliminates noise, fumes, and the need for upper body strength, making it the quintessential addition to your garden shed. How well this log splitter works depends on how you’re using it, as well as what you’re using it on. Different hammers will give you different results. Something small, like the Faithfull FAIFG4 4lb Club Hammer, is all you need if you’re splitting small logs. However, if you’re working with medium or large logs, which this log splitter is capable of handling, then go with a bigger hammer. Keep in mind that, while this log splitter handled every diameter of log that I threw at it, it struggled with logs that were significantly taller than its own height (17.5cm). I also found its four-way claim to be false – in my experience, it splits wood into two instead. Adjusting the height for the log splitter is as simple as lifting it onto the log – image credit: Forest Master You can split a decent length log too. Half a metre using it horizontally or vertically. The diameter is 30cm so plenty of scope to cut big logs if you need the power and in horizontal position you can split much wider than 30cm. I would say though, unless you do need all that power, I still prefer the Forest master smart manual log splitter on price, performance, and portability for smaller logs and this for larger.