Ready to fill that firewood rack? You could go out there with the
mallet and wedge and split those logs by hand. After all, doesn’t
the old saying about cutting your own fire wood warming you twice
ring true? If you would rather be warmed by burning the wood
instead of the exertion of cutting it, then a log splitter is a
tool that should be at the top of your list.
How Many Tons?
Ton size is a question that is two fold. Log splitters are measured
in ton capacity. A professional grade splitter is at least 20 tons,
and those for home and personal use generally are in the 2-5 ton
range. This also determines the horsepower of the engine. A much
stronger engine is needed in order to not burn out after hundreds
of logs.
The first question then to address is will your log splitter be
used for personal firewood consumption or furniture making, or are
you splitting logs for commercial building or firewood sales. That
will determine the horsepower and ton size you need.
What Else Can I Do W...
Date Published: Feb 23, 2011 - 6:01 pm
Does your firewood rack need filled? You could, of course, split
the logs by hand with a mallet and wedge. Isn’t the old saying true
that cutting your own fire wood warms you twice? But, if you would
rather be warmed by the wood burning rather than the work of
cutting it, a log splitter is a tool that you definitely want to
consider.
Log splitters are measured in ton capacity. The question of how
many tons is a two-fold question. A professional grade splitter is
at least twenty tons and those for personal, home use range from
two to five tons. The ton size also determines the engine’s
horsepower. Keep in mind that a stronger engine is needed to not
burn out after hundreds of logs. The first thing to consider in
determining the best size for you is whether it is for personal
firewood consumption, furniture making, or commercial building or
firewood sales.
Obviously, the main benefit of a log splitter is that it makes the
job of splitting firewood so much easier and less time consum...
Date Published: Feb 23, 2011 - 6:01 pm
Ready to fill that firewood rack? You could go out there with the
mallet and wedge and split those logs by hand. After all, doesn’t
the old saying about cutting your own fire wood warming you twice
ring true? If you would rather be warmed by burning the wood
instead of the exertion of cutting it, then a log splitter is a
tool that should be at the top of your list.
How Many Tons?
Ton size is a question that is two fold. Log splitters are measured
in ton capacity. A professional grade splitter is at least 20 tons,
and those for home and personal use generally are in the 2-5 ton
range. This also determines the horsepower of the engine. A much
stronger engine is needed in order to not burn out after hundreds
of logs.
The first question then to address is will your log splitter be
used for personal firewood consumption or furniture making, or are
you splitting logs for commercial building or firewood sales. That
will determine the horsepower and ton size you need.
What Else Can I Do Wi...
Date Published: Feb 23, 2011 - 6:01 pm