Speedforce Wood Splitters

[@hectorsalazar8479]

Thanks for your video. I'm glad I came across it. Now I know which one will make my life easier.

[@catzj524]

Such a helpful comparison video for hew homesteaders ! Thank you!

[@alexjobsb]

Right on. Thanks for the video! I’ve always been curious about these sorts of contraptions. I’m not sure if I’m willing to spring for one over my hatchet quite yet. For kids however I’d pick one up in a heartbeat.

[@ADifferentWay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

I’ve seen the pole one set in a 5 gal. bucket screwed down to the stump, it contains the kindling like the ring one

[@robbindohm3767]

Thanks for the review.if your daughter can do it, I should be able to split logs too. Ee just got our Cabin, just getting started.God blesse you ❤

[@mandiegarrett1706]

I am a petite size woman and curious which one would you pick?

[@ADifferentWay]

Most of the family prefers the small orange blade, but the downside of that, is you have to be able to hold the log with one hand, and hold a mallet or hammer with the other. My smallest daughter is 5’4”, but strong as an ox, and prefers that one. However, my younger and weaker 12-year-old daughter prefers the taller orange one with the built in slide hammer. She just finds that one most comfortable to use. I think it really does boil down to personal preference!

[@MagaRickn]

Good video! I think one must keep in mind that most folks buy split wood for their fireplaces, and will mostly be interested in making an easy job of splitting kindling. At least that is what I am mostly interested in. I like the circular one for it's retention ability. The slide hammer does not seem to have a heavy enough hammer, and I wonder how long before it needs a new log base. The small unit seems to be just the cheapest method, even though you did not mention prices. :)

[@mandiegarrett1706]

I am a petite size woman in my 50's. I was debating between the slide hammer and circular one but like you said, I feel that the slide hammer may not have enough downward force to chop the wood so now I am leaning toward the circular one that I think might be a better fit for me. Appreciate any thoughts. Thank you.

[@ADifferentWay]

The circular one has become our least favorite, but only because the ring limits the size of the wood we can chop. If you’re dealing with smaller diameter logs, then it works just as well, if not better than the orange blade, since you have to actually hold the log on the orange blade.

[@ub6ilb975]

Great Video!

[@Talaramama]

If you’re worried about safety which I would too, make sure ur daughter wear gloves because that last sharp splitter comes with a cover for a reason. While splitting one ☝️ mistake and ur hand will reach the blade.

[@whs068]

Good review, thanks!

[@duke6024]

I have a 4way like your middle one and green oak wood is a bear to get thru annd my logs arent big enough

[@eiremos]

Bonjour ; Je pense que l'appareil orange, celui appelé 'plus pour les enfants", pourrait être utilisé sans accompagner la masse mobile, qui serait plutôt comme un projectile à lancer, le lâcher, ne pas le tenir, afin de ne pas absorber et dissiper dans le corps, une partie de l'énergie lors de l'impact. Merci pour le partage

[@ADifferentWay]

You are correct that is probably how it was initially designed to be used. Unfortunately, I believe it was also intended to be used with soft woods. When we tried it that way (mostly off camera) on our very dense, hard, dry wood, it would simply bounce off, and not split the wood. We had to grip it to add some additional force on impact. The additional forced did split our hardwood, making it very functional. I guess it really just depends on your individual situation, which method is best.

[@eiremos]

Merci pour votre retour ; je comptais m'acheter un de ces appareils "lowtech", mais sans pouvoir me décider. J'ai finalement opté pour une petite fendeuse horizontale (moteur électrique et pompe hydraulique), un peu plus chère, mais qui, je l'espère, me permettra de travailler debout et sans chocs (en épargnant mon dos). Les morceaux fendus tomberont dans un chariot "léger". Bonne continuation et merci encore😀 @@ADifferentWay

[@noone4758]

Would like to know what 13vyr old thought and her favorite?

[@ADifferentWay]

She regularly chopped wood and says her favorite by far is the no-axe splitter (the orange one with the built in hammer that slides up and down). She says she just feels safer when using it.

[@TheAlpine49]

Good video. You could have included price for each splitter. I thought each one had a couple pros and cons. I like the first one for the kids to use. Please wear gloves and safety glasses just in case. Thanks

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Thank's ! 👍😎🇫🇷

[@RaymondPhillimore-ig8ur]

Why speed the video up when fitting 💁🏼‍♂️

[@George-ey4lx]

A bigger hammer would probably make the job even easier.

[@syph0137]

Well you're not using the smartsplitter correctly, you're meant to let go of the weight otherwise you just slow down its movement

[@ADifferentWay]

We actually tried doing it that way, resulting in the blade just bouncing off the wood. It might work to do that with soft woods, but definitely not with our dense hard woods. It required a bit of extra muscle (not much) to slam the blade down to actually make progress.

[@mandiegarrett1706]

@@ADifferentWay I was wondering about that too so thank you.

[@davidallison1732]

@@ADifferentWayI have the next one up from that one it has the blade directly under the hammer weight sliding on it's own separate rod to the main shaft thus concentrating the downward force where it's needed------over the splitter-----a much more efficient design!

[@capnchip]

These things are made to SELL, not to USE! Use a maul !!!

[@ADifferentWay]

Mauls are awesome for splitting large logs and firewood, but we’ve found these extremely handy for splitting kindling!!😁