Log Splitters

Power, portability, and maintenance are just three of the factors to consider when purchasing log splitters (sometimes known as wood splitters). As the name implies, a log splitter takes a section of log and 'splits' it into much smaller pieces. A log that is almost too heavy to move can be broken down into firewood and--if the log splitter is versatile enough--can even be broken down into kindling.Having a home-use log splitter is useful in two ways. First, if you have a large, wooded property with numerous fallen trees, being able to split fallen logs yourself will keep you from having to pay someone else to do it. If your property is large enough, purchasing a splitter can actually save you money in the long run. Second, log splitters create firewood. Wood stoves and fireplaces are still very popular for heat, cooking, ambience, and energy.The energy crisis of the early 1970s helped spur the development of improved log splitters, wood stoves, dual-fuel boilers and furnaces, and so on. With gasoline prices on the rise, people are once again taking interest in wood-burning heat.Operating and maintaining a log splitter properly takes both information and parts. Although a good log splitter will be able to run for some time on the parts it comes with, you may eventually have to replace parts (like spark plugs). You will most likely also want a user manual for your log splitter. eBay is an excellent resource for parts and manuals as well as log splitters.