Swinging an axe to split firewood is great exercise and a terrific way to blow off steam. However, if you’re not a muscled-up Hollywood character that needs to do some emotional processing, it can get pretty dull. building a powered log splitter could make the work less strenuous, as [Made in Poland] demonstrates. (Video, embedded below.)
The build counts on a big electric motor, which is connected to a set of gears by means of a big belt drive. Those gears subsequently drive a rack forward when engaged by means of a lever, which pushes a log towards a splitter blade. The blade itself is a beautifully basic thing, being made out of a flat piece of steel bar carved up with a saw to form a pointy wedge.
The maker is remarkably effective, and greatly reduces the effort required to split even large 30 and 45 cm logs, as demonstrated in the video. We’ve featured a rundown on a few different designs before, too. video after the break.