Do they make a 4 way wedge attachment for this? If so, where is it & how much?Has anyone had problems splitting logs with this machine?Thanks !
1112592
No 4 way wedge attachment. The only problem that I have had is if there is a knot in the log...won't split. I have had three pieces of wood that would not split this year. I don't think that's bad. I love the fact that I can sit in the garage in the winter and split...
1112593
No - it comes as is with no accessories. The only trouble I've had is with large diameter pieces or pieces with knots. You may need to use a chainsaw to start the spilt in those cases. Overall it is an excellent value for the price.
1112594
I don't know about the wedge, but I have had NO problems, whatsoever, and I'm splitting Doug Fir, Hemlock, Cedar, and Alder. I stick to the size limit they give you, but even when I have been a little over, I use the slower speed, and it's fine. I did however cut a half piece of older Madrona, and I won't do that again, as it was so hard, one of the pieces flew out, and fortunately, away from me.
1112595
I do not know, and though this unit works very well, its only a 7 ton ram and I question its ability to split with a 4-way if they do have one available.
1553144
I like it and I use the gauge to file the teeth on my saw chain. I took a bit to get use to it but now that I have mastered it, I am happy with it. I have not used it to file the rakers mainly because it does not work well for that or I don't understand how??? In my opinion the use for the teeth is a good deal. I don't like free hand filing and I have use several other jigs and gauges. They all work fairly well but for the cost this one is a good deal in my opinion. You should know I am not a professional sawyer but I have made money running a chainsaw doing precommercial thinning, slashing and building fire line on active fires including falling snags so I do have some experience. Good luck!
1937831
Can anyone verify what the total width of this spliter is, and the total length of log it will split.
1165727
I've split logs up to 18" in diameter, though it does put a burden on the machine. I look for cracks where the log is already starting to split and aim the wedge there. I also don't do for splitting a large log in half; instead I try to cut a small piece off first and then work from there. Often, with wood like oak, I have to finish the job by inserting an axe and hitting it with a sledge hammer, as oak tends to tear a lot. It's still less work than splitting without the machine!
161554
Yes, that is what we did. Seems to work just fine. A bit of extra soot on the logs. Not sure if that is normal or not.
56250
if they covered the carb they would go out of business. My "Pullin" saw has never worked worth a crap. I bought a Husqvarna and never have to pull more than twice.
232783
Yes - I split very hard maple from a giant tree. Most pieces went straight through. Some did require a chainsaw cut. I am impressed with it.
1924027
it depends on the size of the log. If the log fills up the entire area, the split is immediate. Also, there is a fast and slow speed. If you have a small log (mine are always halved first, but that is not necessary) the actual time is about 6 seconds to move it up to the splitter.
232781
Yes I have split seasoned maple and red oak, large diameter logs with no problem. The only real limitation of the machine is the length of the log. I continue to be impressed with it. Only thing is that you have to get it off the ground some for working ease. There are good you tube videos of it in action, one i posted.
232784
My machine works well on most woods including hardwood. This is not a 30 ton machine so if it starts to struggle i stop and re=position the wood or make a 2" slot with the chainsaw and place the splitting wedge in this slot. works nearly everytime. I think this is a great machine, portable and quiet.
283631
Call the company. They actually make a special chain for this saw. I found that out the hard way.
1505159
I have used this side OR out feed extension. It does help, especially if you are planning to use the saw at a building site. I think it works best as a side support rather than an outfeed support
750233
I use it to make 3/4 inch plugs but it's capable of 2 inch or more. When you cut your plugs, don't cut all the way through the wood you're cutting from. If you do, you'll have a hard time removing the plug from the cutter. I cut most of the way through and then run the wood through the table saw to separate the plug from the mother wood.
344141
I am very happy with this unit. It tracks well, and always does the job. Resawing 4 inch maple will require a lower tooth count saw, and you will most likely need the extension kit that Grizzly sells to raise the head. This saw also has two speeds, set by changing the belt to the second pulley on the motor, and the lower speed will give you more power, and less heat during cutting of thick, hard woods. I installed the kit and do not regret the expenditure. With the extension you will need longer blades, so the one that comes with the saw will no longer work. For resawing, you will either need to build your own resaw fence, or purchase one of the several available on the web or at local woodworking equipment stores, and maybe even Grizzly. Good luck..
1924028
I don't know what you mean by this question but I am a 61 yr old single woman and I love this log splitter. I had 6 ash trees cut down, trunks anywhere from 6 inches to 18 inches and this splitter handled splitting the trunks without a problem. I did one log after another, it was slow but I would work for maybe an hour or so at a time, eventually I split one and a half face cords. This is a great splitter to have on hand. I have more wood to split this spring.
843014
I had the same saw, I had to re drill and tap the rails and add supports to the side wings. But it was the best money I spent on a fence, I have since moved it to a 1953 delta unisaw. If you can drill and tap buy it and don't look back!
615344
Haven't tried that but it should work - the back of the unit is flat. Not sure if the wood might split when drilling..?