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When the cold weather hits, a pile of firewood is a welcome site and the right log splitter will help you get the job done. Don’t worry – you got this!
If you’re looking for something to help you occasionally prepare firewood, an electric log splitter is a great option. Since there’s no exhaust, these models can be safely and easily used indoors and require very little maintenance.
If you’ve got a wood stove or cut firewood frequently, a gas log splitter may better suit your needs. These units are used outdoors and do require some maintenance to keep them running smoothly.
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The tonnage determines how much splitting force you have. Make your choice depending on the size and type of wood you’ll be cutting. For example a 5 or 6 tonne electric splitter can handle a log with 10-inch diameter while a gas log splitter with 20 tonne splitting force can handle heavier logs up to 24-inches in diameter.
A dual-wedge log splitter cuts from both ends, so if the blade hits a knot while cutting from one side, the machine will continue cutting the log from the other end.
Having dual-speed on a model gives you more control based on what you’re cutting, so you can go slowly with tough wood or cut faster as needed.
A foot pedal is a convenient feature, so you don’t have to bend over as far to operate the machine.

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