« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Unicorn Wood Splitter  (Read 4179 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline HeelSpur

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2033
  • Contributor
Unicorn Wood Splitter
« on: November 20, 2012, 04:55:39 PM »
Just curious if any of yall have one of these and if you do how well does it work on oak or other hardwoods?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTy6xowqMxA
Logged
RooK E

Offline 1930

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2141
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2012, 05:05:29 PM »
That takes all the fun out of it
Logged
Always looking for what interests me, anything early Dodge Brothers/Graham Brothers trucks ( pre 1932 or so ) and slant six / Super six parts.

Offline amertrac

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1880
  • ny mountain man
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 05:13:18 PM »
they had these years ago they bolted to your car rear wheel when jacked up. there is one down in my woods as far as i could heave it with blood stains on it   bob w.
Logged
TO SOON ULD UND TO LATE SCHMART

Offline rusty

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4345
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 05:23:53 PM »

Wonder what happens when you use a wet stringy piece of oak....
Logged
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

Offline oldtools

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1424
  • Keep OldTools alive by giving them a purpose
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2012, 06:02:59 PM »
Wow, that's fast.. very dry wood.. looks simple.. wouldn't want one on my back wheel without a table to stop wood rotation...
« Last Edit: November 21, 2012, 02:54:42 PM by oldtools »
Logged
Aloha!  the OldTool guy
Master Monkey Wrench Scaler

Offline Mel Larsen

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 226
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2012, 06:33:43 PM »
I've seen several versions of that type of splitter and they are simple for sure.  I just can't imagine what the end result would be if that thing got a hold of you.  You couldn't get me to use one without some sort of kill switch or someone to stand there and ready to kill the power.  I think that most of them are geared down to a lot slower RPM,
Mel
Logged
I would rather have tools I never use, than to need a tool I don't have.

Offline john k

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 2657
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2012, 06:38:40 PM »
I am in awe that he still has both hands, and a face.   I can just see the right density and right moisture in a chunk of wood and it could bounce it right at you.   On the spiral splitter down  below, saw one demonstrated,  was working well, but that big screw was just plain scary.   I'll stick to my sledge and wedges. 
Logged
Member of PHARTS - Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society

Offline HeelSpur

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2033
  • Contributor
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2012, 05:55:00 AM »
So I take it they're much more dangerous than they look.

Still like to have one to tinker with though, just for experimenting.
Logged
RooK E

Offline OilyRascal

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2282
    • Facebook Profile
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2012, 06:18:36 AM »
The spiral method is interesting.  Here is another, likely expensive, approach to automation. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXNn9MOMYRU

Quote from: john k on November 20, 2012, 06:38:40 PM
I'll stick to my sledge and wedges. 

A man after my own heart.  I feel the same way each time my father calls wanting help with a hole auger attachment on the tractor for a SINGLE hole.  Something to be said for keeping the ole "ticker" strong.
Logged
"FORGED IN THE USA" myself.  Be good to your tools!

Garden and Yard Rustfinder Extraordinaire!
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=3717

Offline BruceS

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 246
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2012, 08:33:34 PM »
NOT for this guy !    I want something that stops all movement immediately when I take my hand off the lever.   

What do you do, besides get spun in circles and get very bloody,  if a glove or coat sleeve gets caught in the Unicorn.
Logged

Offline Branson

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3643
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2012, 08:20:11 AM »
Quote from: OilyRascal on November 21, 2012, 06:18:36 AM
The spiral method is interesting.  Here is another, likely expensive, approach to automation. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXNn9MOMYRU

Your firewood won't warm you twice this way!
Logged

Offline mrchuck

  • Contributor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
  • retired Federal LEO Ranger
Re: Unicorn Wood Splitter
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2012, 08:50:34 AM »
Dry, old alder rounds.
Very few people have this type of wood.
Try this on pine, cedar!
Yea,,,, keep it in Europe.
Logged
Molon Labe
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »