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THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB

Log Splitters

Choose a log splitter around the wood you handle, the size of each round and the place you plan to work. A compact electric hydraulic splitter suits a manageable firewood pile near power. Check log length and diameter limits, working height and the effort of lifting each round before concentrating on tonnage.

FROM THE TOOL SHED

Tools to get the next project going.

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Log Splitters

BILT HARD 6.5-ton electric log splitter

A compact horizontal electric splitter for processing a manageable firewood pile near a suitable power supply.

Good for A homeowner splitting logs within the machine's stated size limits.

Keep in mind Heavy logs still need lifting into position; plan a stable work area and follow the two-hand operating procedure.

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A FEW POINTERS

Choose with your garden in mind.

What matters most

  • Match the machine to log length, diameter and wood condition.
  • Plan a level work area, power supply and space to handle the split wood.

Where the tradeoffs land

  • Choose a complete setup that fits the work area and the material.
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