Choosing a wood splitter

Listen to this radio show on choosing a wood splitter (MP3 download)

If you have a large woodlot to maintain, there's no need to hire a team of lumberjacks. A mechanical wood splitter might be the only helping hand you need. Whether you're thinking of selling a cord of wood or two, or just stacking it up on your own firewood pile, a power splitter will help you slice tree-trunks into manageable pieces quickly and easily. You can even use a tractor to run it.

Radio interview source: Scott Eifler, Resource Recovery Systems

For more information on wood splitters, we recommend the following resources:

Stay safe when using wood splitters: Whether you're purchasing or renting a wood splitter, it's important to take appropriate safety precautions. Here's a list of steps to take before and during the splitting process.

Introduction to wood splitters: Watch a video on the proper technique for using a wood splitter.

How to split wood: For smaller jobs when a mechanical wood splitter isn't needed, here are some tips for using hand tools to split wood.