| For anyone with a lot of wood to cut, owning a log | | | | Children should never be allowed to operate this |
| splitter can be a very good investment. If you have a | | | | equipment, and should not even be allowed near it |
| fire place, or if you like to make log furniture, it will pay | | | | when it is operating since flying debris could injure |
| for itself in no time. A log splitter can be purchased | | | | them. Anyone who is operating a log splitter should |
| where logging equipment is sold, or you can try to find | | | | wear heavy work boots for foot protection, and no |
| a new one or make your own to save money. | | | | loose clothing or long sleeves which can be caught in |
| A hydraulic log splitter is a simple machine consisting of | | | | the machine. Safely glasses are also important for eye |
| a small Edsel of gasoline engine, an out pump and a | | | | protection. |
| hydraulic cylinder. The engine powers the machine, and | | | | Before operating this machine, be sure to read the |
| the oil pump powers the cylinder, which splits the logs. | | | | manual and be thoroughly familiar with the machine. Be |
| The oil pump has an oil tank and the oil has to be | | | | sure no one stands close enough to the machine that |
| periodically changed. | | | | they may be hit by pieces of wood flying out. When |
| Hydraulic log splitters usually range from 5 to 8 hp. | | | | the machine is in motion, don't try to adjust the wood |
| Splitters intended for home use will have a smaller | | | | pieces. Make sure to use it only during the day and |
| engine than a commercial one with 10-25 tons of | | | | never operate a dangerous machine like this while |
| splitting power. | | | | under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is important |
| Most people obtain a home splitter to cut their | | | | not to use it on a surface that is damp or may be |
| firewood. First a tree is cut and all of the branches | | | | slippery and keep the safety guards on the machine at |
| removed, using a chainsaw. The trunk of the tree is | | | | all times. A log splitter should only be used for splitting |
| cut into small pieces with a chain saw and then fed | | | | logs, no other material. |
| into the splitter. The entire process of cutting wood is | | | | Besides chopping firewood, a log splitter is great for |
| fast and easy this way, and jobs that may take days | | | | making log furniture. If you like the look of this rustic |
| without a splitter can be done in a matter of hours. | | | | furniture, or if you are interested in selling it, yo will also |
| Needless to say, a log splitter can be very dangerous. | | | | need a chain saw and some other tools. |