Manually splitting logs with an axe can be extremely tiring, but the Rolson 10780 Wood Grenade Log Splitter promises to help you make light work of the task. According to the brand, using this uniquely-shaped tool with a sledge hammer will enable you to easily split a log four-ways with just a few taps, so I was eager to find out how true this claim really was. Derek has real-world tested 61 products for DIY Garden, and is one of our most experienced testers. All in all, this is a log splitter that would suit just about everyone, and that’s not something that you can say about most other wood splitters! Whether you only occasionally split logs but want a tool to make that dreaded task easier (and even fun!), or you split logs regularly and are looking for a way to speed up the process, the Swedish Log Splitter would be a great investment.

A. Absolutely. Your hands don’t go near the blade while you’re splitting, so there’s no danger of cutting yourself. You do need to hit the top of the log with a hammer or mallet, so just make sure to keep your fingers out of the way. This log splitter is much easier to use on smaller logs. As mentioned, it’ll split larger logs too, but you do need to put a fair bit of force behind your hammer. In some cases, it would be easier to just use an axe.You’d think that kindling is a pretty simple product, yet there are a surprising number of ways to make it, including an axe, pole splitter, hinged splitter, and kindling splitter.

If you have numerous big rounds that need to be split into logs, the best splitter will be a hydraulic machine– you’ll save yourself a lot of time and energy. On the other hand, if you’re splitting logs on a smaller scale, or just want to make some kindling, a manual wood splitter will get the job done cheaply.

Log Splitters

Durable and stable: our log splitter adopts an integrated design structure, simple but stable, and it can be easily placed on any ground. with the bolt holes on the base, it can be fixed to a stump or other places. Material: Kindling splitters are made from either steel or cast iron. Some of the latter are quite decorative in design. The most basic models are made of a simple upright sheet of steel welded at a right angle to a stand.

Holes: For added stability in use, it’s nice if the base has pre-drilled holes to allow the kindling splitter to be bolted down. What was most impressive was how easy it was to use this log splitter. Simply dropping the weight down the pole a few times is all you really need to do to split most logs. Larger logs, as well as knottier logs, may require you to push the weight down the pole a little more forcefully, but the amount of effort needed really is minimal. What makes this log splitter even more appealing is its budget-friendly price. Granted, you’ll have to buy a hammer too, but even then, the overall cost is still pretty reasonable for something of this standard. It’s definitely not a tool that’s going to break easily, and if you do happen to dent it with your super strength, you should be able to use a file to fix it.It’s not often that you come across a log splitter that actually makes a pleasant noise, rather than sounding annoying. However, the musical ‘ting’ that this one emits when splitting logs is rather pleasing to the ears – your neighbours will definitely prefer it if you choose to use this instead of an axe!