Kindling Cracker Firewood Kindling Splitter

Product Information

Performance: I evaluated each log splitter’s ability to handle different log sizes and types of wood. I measured the splitting force, cycle time, and overall efficiency of breaking logs into smaller pieces. Those that could only handle small pieces of wood around 15 cm tall were marked down, as this reduced the versatility of the tool. A cycle time of less than 10 seconds was optimal for efficient log splitting, so any hydraulic log splitter with this cycle time was rated higher. If you have numerous big rounds that need to be split into logs, the best splitter will be a hydraulic machine– you’ll save yourself a lot of time and energy. On the other hand, if you’re splitting logs on a smaller scale, or just want to make some kindling, a manual wood splitter will get the job done cheaply. When it comes to price, this log splitter does cost slightly more than an axe, but it’s cheaper than the other kindling splitter I tested. While you are slightly limited when it comes to the size of wood you can split, it does make life so much easier (and less painful) if you use a lot of kindling. This isn’t a tool that you’re only going to use for a short while – it’s sturdy enough to last for years, and its blade can easily be sharpened at home once it starts to blunt. If you have nearby neighbours, noise level could be another deal-breaker. Manual log splitters tend to be the quietest, while electric log splitters are much louder.

Log/kindling splitter that efficiently splits logs with less energy and greater safety than a standard axe If you only need to do the occasional light-duty task, then an electric log splitter will likely suffice. Electric models are small and lightweight, making them easy to maneuver and store. They’re also relatively quiet, so you won’t have to worry about disturbing the neighbors. This bad boy stands just over 12 inches tall and fits pieces of wood up to 7” round. The base is solid but includes screw holes in case you want to permanently fasten it to something. ProsWeight: While tool weight is sometimes seen as a disadvantage, it’s unlikely you’ll be moving your kindling splitter around very often, so in this case, it usually means a more robust casting – and that’s never a bad thing. The durable cast steel construction treated with an aesthetically sharp all-weather finish ensures long-term durability, so this device will work flawlessly for many years to come, and look good doing it. If you’re choosing an axe, a length of between 30 and 45 centimetres should give you sufficient leverage and good balance without being too heavy. If you want a multi-purpose tool, a handle at the shorter end of that range is easier to carry around. You don’t need a large axe-head to split kindling. Minimal effort tends to be needed for hydraulic log splitters – like our top recommendation the Forest Master FM5. That said, there are some manual log splitters out there with designs that enable you to easily split logs, no matter your physical ability, without the use of a hammer. The cycle time is a significant aspect in addition to the ton rating. This is how long it takes the log splitter to complete one full cycle, from splitting the log to returning to its starting position.

The Swedish Log Splitter promises to take the effort out of log splitting yet doesn’t require electricity to run. Even better, it claims to be able to produce both split logs and kindling. My job was to find out how genuine these promises were. Which makes it the safest way in the world for you to cut kindling, you will be impressed with how much easier it is to cut kindling too. In terms of noise, I’d say that this log splitter is quieter than an axe. It was also quieter than many of the other splitters that I tested, making it ideal for people with neighbours in close proximity.

Key considerations

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 Splitters Rather than a circular base, the bottom of the frame features two 10.5 inch long legs that hold nice and steady during use. You can utilize the integrated bolt holes to further secure your splitting station if you choose to, but this option will perform just fine on its own. This makes it an awesome grab-and-go option for campouts and other applications where you don’t necessarily want to mount your splitter. This is the original and patented wood-splitter. Crafted in an Australia foundry from high quality cast iron. The OKRONIS Firewood Splitter is an innovative and highly effective option that features a removable secondary blade allowing you to split one piece of firewood into either two or four pieces – dramatically reducing your workload. What makes this log splitter really stand out at first glance is its unique design, which is patented. It’s quite compact yet feels heavy and high quality since the whole single-piece unit is made from cast iron. It has quite a decorative quality to it, which is always a nice bonus.