Lamaggot Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Does anyone know what the French for log splitter is and where I might buy one? Any idea of the cost? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I don't know what type of log splitter you need but I bought a log splitting chisel for the equivelent of £7.It is the best big boys toy I have found. It is a 2kg chisel with a twist and barbs. As you drive it in the barbs bite and twist the log, thus splitting with ease.They are available in all the major Briolages.Happy splittng, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I don't know if any of the travelling garden etc sales outlets, like Outiror or Direct Delta, visit your area. These send a catalogue round in advance of the visit, and a large lorry turns up with loads of ladders, tools, illuminated garden gnomes and sex aids (yes, really, in one or two cases) at the appointed place and date. They often have log splitters and similar hard-to-find things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 There are fairly common (in that I have seen them around the place). I got my 2.5Kg one (with a decent handle) a few weeks ago. They also had a 3+Kg one (with handle) andthe normal wedges. I got mine in mylocal chainsaw (etc.) shop. However Ihad also seen the complete range (with handles and just wedges of varioussizes) in Cantena (a “standard” Cantena, not the “super” variant).Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 [quote user="Lamaggot"]Does anyone know what the French for log splitter is and where I might buy one? Any idea of the cost? Thanks[/quote]We use a MERLIN (heavy hammer with 1 flat end and 1 pointy end): cost anything between 15-30€ (cheaper from a tool lorry and best with a fibreglass rather than wooden handle)You can also use it with a COIN whic is a heavy meatl hammer-head (well, sort of!) which you wedge in a split before hitting it with a MASSE.More details (in French) here:http://www.mr-bricolage.fr/modules/espconseil/fiches_magazines/Mb43-10.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 There are also some nice little electric ones at the big sheds. They will take the front off of the Titanic. They are a flat bed, about a meter long, with the wedge at one end and a screw driven ram at the other. Put the poor unsuspecting log on the bed and hit the button, bingo, 2 logs! The down side is that the ones I've seen are about 600€!!! But they are nice...[8-)]Personnally I use my trusty 7 lb felling axe which I've had for years, but I've also just bought one of the twisty wedgie type thingies too. don't know what it's like yet? The trick with an axe is to look at the point that you want to hit, take the axe (if that's what you have got) with one hand at the bottom of the handle, the other at the end near the sharp bit, swing it from behind you letting the hand near the sharp bit slide down towards the other hand as you swing the axe from behind and over your head and let the weight of the axe head do the work. Don't take your eyes off of what you are GOING to hit and with a bit of practice you will hit it almost every time just where you want to. The golden rule of safety is Never repeat Never wear gloves when using an axe, or any other swinging tool for that matter, because it can slip from your grip. One, it can be a bugger trying to find it and two, it's very embarrising when you do if it's between your mates eyes/neighbours cow/etc...The big 'hammer one side/thick axe looking blade on the other is a special splitting axe and is supposed to be quite good, but I have never used one. Whatever you buy get a good one and it will last as long as you can swing/hit it.John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 FendeuseI have a 6 tonne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcazar Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I use one of those splitting axes that you can clout. If I hit my target log right, I usually don't need more than one stroke, but if it wedges and won't go any further, I hit the flat end with a 12lb sledge hammer, wielded one handed, while steadying axe handle with left hand[^o)]I've found that having a decent base to split on, makes a difference, a bit like splitting bricks, I suppose. Mine is an old tree trunk cut off about a foot high and about 15" diameter. I keep it in the woodstore, with the splitting axe.Alcazar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Casse buches.Got mine a couple of weeks ago at Castorama (www.castorama.fr), then jardin, bucheronnage, accessoires, casse buches. 54.90E, ref 601425.It's like a sort-of pile driver and deals with all the oversize half metre logs that I get delivered. Works like a dream and very satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradford Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Hi,Can't think what it is called in French, but I got mine from Gamm Vert. It wasn't very expensive.RegardsPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Wilson Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Presume you mean the hydraulic type? Bought mine from eBay, it was shipped from Germany (to UK) for extra £50, total cost about £180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 [quote user="Clair"]We use a MERLIN (heavy hammer with 1 flat end and 1 pointy end): cost anything between 15-30€ (cheaper from a tool lorry and best with a fibreglass rather than wooden handle)[/quote]I suppose its a case of personal preference but I hate fibreglass handled heavy hammers. Having used both I feel that there is more impact shock through a fibreglass handle than with a (traditional) wood one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 Mr Clair broke 2 wooden handles, hence the fibreglass one...[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=XAPHTTR1LNHSUCSTHZOSFEY?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=log+splitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Wilson Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Problem with the screwfix one is that its a manual hydraulic. good rowing practice (or cross-country skiing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I have had one of these for over 8 years now and running two woodburners I would be lost without it - 300 euros (not 600 as previously mentioned) is a good investment. It makes micemeat of logs up to quite a size with 4 ton pressure. The camion passes by my village on Saturday so if anyone wants one please contact me and I shall gladly collect it if funds can be sorted. The only thing I would say is that if the logs are over 50 cm they won't fit ! http://www.outiror.fr/catalogue/detail_produit.php?id=24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 [quote user="Clair"]Mr Clair broke 2 wooden handles, hence the fibreglass one...[:)][/quote]I guess I'm not as strong as Mr Clair [:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Anglia Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 http://www.outiror.fr/catalogue/detail_produit.php?id=24Is that electric one going for €74.99, ? Wow, where can I get one?Oh and fibreglass handles? Mine WILL NOT retain the splitter head, it constantly slides down the handle.[:@]I've finally knocked it into place and retained it with a small self-tapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 [quote user="Ford Anglia"]http://www.outiror.fr/catalogue/detail_produit.php?id=24Is that electric one going for €74.99, ? Wow, where can I get one?Oh and fibreglass handles? Mine WILL NOT retain the splitter head, it constantly slides down the handle.[:@]I've finally knocked it into place and retained it with a small self-tapper.[/quote] No it's 299 euros if you look closely! But still a good investment IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend of stouby Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 what's 'log splitter' in German Keith, and what type was that?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 [quote user="Punch"]I have had one of these for over 8 years now and running two woodburners I would be lost without it - 300 euros (not 600 as previously mentioned) is a good investment. It makes micemeat of logs up to quite a size with 4 ton pressure. The camion passes by my village on Saturday so if anyone wants one please contact me and I shall gladly collect it if funds can be sorted. The only thing I would say is that if the logs are over 50 cm they won't fit ! http://www.outiror.fr/catalogue/detail_produit.php?id=24[/quote]Hi Punch, had to let you know what a very good recommendation this was, bought one from the lorry on Tuesday and used it today, after all that back breaking work it was a pleasure to use and to get my own back on those bu**ers that refused to split with the axe. Thank you....and my wife thanks you too[:D]best regards[IMG]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g130/dago49/Dago3.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 You're welcome Dago! I think they are brilliant and once you have one you wonder how you ever managed before. En plus it is quite easy (and safer) for a female to happily split logs with these machines as before my wife couldn't lift the axe let alone swing it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 [quote user="Clair"]Mr Clair broke 2 wooden handles, hence the fibreglass one...[:)][/quote]and I broke a fibreglass one so I only use wood now! Another problem with fibre glass is once the protective surface is damaged (and it doesnt take much of a knock to chip) the tiny shards of prickly stuff (the glass) get stuck in your skin. Each to his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suninfrance Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Fendeuse de Buche - we brought ours from M. Bricolage for €1100 but we did get it for €800 as there was a sale on. Expensive, but would not be without it now. I just love the sound it makes when the hydraulic wedge connects with the wood and the wood starts to split. If you have a log fire and large bits of wood, it is a really good piece of kit to have ....... and so far, worth every penny if like me you don't have the strength to do it manually.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I don't like fibreglass handles either. Used hammers for a while with fibreglass and found I was getting tennis elbow or RSI or somesuch. I think the wooden handles protect you a bit from ths, anyway, it's wood for me from now on, even if my son has just broken my lump hammer. Honestly, he's built like a beanpole but as strong as an ox! It would be scary if he didn't have such a placid nature and that we are best mates too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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