When you are splitting some serious wood, you may have thought, "There has got to be a better way to do this!", and there is - a log splitter. But let's go through the progression. Most people splitting wood at home will start off with a splitting maul. A splitting maul is like an axe in function, but it looks more like a wedge. The angle of the head is larger, and that pushes the log apart.
When you are using a splitting maul, you want power which translates into weight times the square of the speed. When in doubt, use a lighter maul and swing it faster. You should aim for the edges of the log rather than the center.
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There is a skill to wood splitting, and much of this is learned through hours of experience. Subtle nuances about the weak points of wood, where to aim, and increasing the speed of the swing by snapping wrists will then reveal themselves to you. Aside from this skill, you will gain forearms and shoulders of steel, so if you are doing this comfortably within your time, you will gain physical benefits and this may be your best option.
If you are thinking about mechanical means other than a splitting maul, the manual log splitting operates in a way similar to a car jack. By moving a lever back and forth, the manual log splitting will slowly drive a wedge through a log.
A powered log splitter (Hydraulic log splitter) is the way to quickly split logs without using your own power. Horizontal log splitters require you to lift a log and place it on the splitting surface, while a vertical splitter will allow you to just push and roll the log into place. You can get a gas or electric splitter with power ranging from 8 tons and above. Keep your splitting wedge around though as you may need both at times.
Black Friday Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor 2011 Deals
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Black Friday Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor Feature
- 12-inch miter saw protractor with two scales--red "miter cut" scale and black "single cut" scale
- Allows direct transfer of the work angle to the miter saw in 3 steps with no calculations
- Durable 1/4-inch thick aluminum alloy; Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation
- 7-inch version also
- 12-inches long; 1-1/2 pounds; 1-year warranty
- Ideal for carpenters, plumbers and all building trades
- Saves time and reduces waste
- Scale shows angle for a miter joint and single cut
- Takes error-prone calculations out of miter cuts
- Upside down or backwards, the reading is always correct
Black Friday Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor Overview
Durable 1/4" aluminum with Teflon O-ring for smooth, precise operation, 12" model available with identical dial and functionality, Optional leather holster available for 12" models.Black Friday Starrett 505A-12 ProSite 12-Inch Dial Protractor Specifications
No miter saw is complete without this patented and multiple award winning invention. This is the original and very popular 12-inch model of the Starrett ProSite Miter Saw Protractor. It is now also available in the conveniently smaller-sized 7-inch model, the 505A-7.The Starrett ProSite Miter Saw Protractor takes error-prone calculations out of the process of miter cuts and other angle cuts. Simply set your saw to the angle that you read on the tool. There are absolutely no calculations. Upside down or backwards, the reading is always correct. These easy-to-use tools have two scales. The red scale and red "Miter Cut" arrow provide the exact miter saw setting for a perfect miter joint, while the black scale and black "Single Cut" arrow provide the exact miter saw setting for fitting a single workpiece to any angle.
The ProSite Miter Saw Protractors save time and reduce waste. They are ideal for carpenters, plumbers, and all building trades which require the measuring and transferring of angles. They are also invaluable for home use and do-it-yourselfers. They are the perfect and essential companion for every miter saw user. Buy both models and cover all your angles!
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