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Orion · 10-13-2005, 05:24 PM

IslandAl, you've asked all the right questions!

The splitter has so far performed far better than I expected and has met all my needs easily. It is very powerful and splits wood larger than it's spec'd for....sometimes you just need to rotate the piece 180 degrees and take a whack at the opposite side. I've been splitting all types, beech, pine, maple, birch with no problems. I've only popped a CB a few times when I didn't learn to back off when it stalls (not very often). The circuit I was using was a shared circuit so I've just installed a dedicated 20A outside box to eliminate that problem. I've used it for about four cords of wood so far, so I don't know about longevity (hence I'm not really loaning it out), but it seems durable.

It's nice and quiet so I can split wood without disturbing my neighbors any time.

When I use it, I set it up on two large diameter log bases about 15" high. Make sure the non-motor end is slightly higher, otherwise it gets hydraulic lock for some reason, if it's lower.

I'm happy with this size and power of this unit and it stores nicely in my shed in the vertical position.
Omega was a good source online. No problems and quick shipment.

10-13-2005, 05:24 PM	#7
Orion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cow Island Posts: 914 Thanks: 602 Thanked 193 Times in 91 Posts	more info IslandAl, you've asked all the right questions! The splitter has so far performed far better than I expected and has met all my needs easily. It is very powerful and splits wood larger than it's spec'd for....sometimes you just need to rotate the piece 180 degrees and take a whack at the opposite side. I've been splitting all types, beech, pine, maple, birch with no problems. I've only popped a CB a few times when I didn't learn to back off when it stalls (not very often). The circuit I was using was a shared circuit so I've just installed a dedicated 20A outside box to eliminate that problem. I've used it for about four cords of wood so far, so I don't know about longevity (hence I'm not really loaning it out), but it seems durable. It's nice and quiet so I can split wood without disturbing my neighbors any time. When I use it, I set it up on two large diameter log bases about 15" high. Make sure the non-motor end is slightly higher, otherwise it gets hydraulic lock for some reason, if it's lower. I'm happy with this size and power of this unit and it stores nicely in my shed in the vertical position. Omega was a good source online. No problems and quick shipment.