Do these manual “slide-hammer action” Log Splitters really work?
Can it be used easily by someone who’s like 5′ tall and weighs 100 lbs? (And has never split wood before?)
Well, I wouldn’t be splitting very big logs — just some smaller ones.
As for the “burly man” comment, yes, I’m pretty tireless. As a single mom living on heavily wooded 2-acre lot, I’ve been plowing, mowing, shoveling, sawing, cursing, you name it. I often times surprise (or scare) myself. You’d be amazed at what sheer will and determination (and Lord’s help) will accomplish.
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It depend on the size of the logs you’re splitting. If you’ve got anything bigger then 10″ around you’ll be wasting your time and money. Of course, at 5′ 100 lbs. you might not be able to pick up anything a lot bigger than that. If you don’t want to spring for a gas powered splitter, you can look for tool rental places in your local Yellow Pages. You can probably rent one for about $20-$60 a day. You’ll need a truck to transport it.
forget it unless you are tireless and want a good work out. you dont sound like you have enough ASS to get it done. this is a burly man type tool. no offense meant
I think you should have the strength to ignore it and walk away