Product Description
1.5 tons of pressure splits wood easily by simply stepping on the foot plate and using body weight to depress the lever. Splits logs up to 18in. long and 10in. in diameter. Folds flat for easy transport, making it ideal for camping, cookouts and field work. Ram Force (Tons): 1.5, Continuous Force (Tons): 1.5, Operation: Foot-operated, Max. Log Size L x W (in.): 18 x 10, Lights: N.A… More >>
Quality Craft Foot-Operated Log Splitter – 1.5-Ton Capacity, Model# LSF-001
February 2nd, 2010 at 14:42
We have still not received the product so I am confused as to why you are asking me to rate the product.
Rating: 2 / 5
February 2nd, 2010 at 16:30
After moving to Connecticut from Los Angeles, I knew that I would be using the fireplace in my new home, however, I had not wielded a hatchet in decades. As a 58 year old grandmother, I was leery of starting all over again to brush up those skills. The cord of wood I bought came in fairly large pieces and I NEEDED to get at least some of them down to kindling. This nifty little machine has proven itself over and over as the perfect tool for getting those logs to the right size. Just follow the directions carefully and use with appropriate caution. It is important to inspect the grain of the log being split and to line it up properly. Very twisted chunks are best save for burning whole. Gloves will protect tender hands for the removal of the pieces from the machine.
The splitter was delivered in just a few days after ordering, and was up and working within a half hour. I keep it folded up in the mud room when not in use; it sets up easily and can split a boxful of logs in a jiffy right in the house no matter how awful the weather is outside. Best purchase I’ve made all year!
Rating: 5 / 5
February 2nd, 2010 at 17:40
Nice concept but the sliding ratchet stopped sliding down from gravity after about 5 logs, a major annoyance. I greased it, which helped but did not solve the problem. Then after about 20 logs several of teeth for the ratchet bent out of place, irreparably breaking it. Even if I handled it improperly, which I don’t think I did, a log splitter should be more durable than that.
Also sold as the ‘Fireplace Friend.’
Rating: 1 / 5
February 2nd, 2010 at 19:22
This item works pretty well and it
saves my back from lifting an ax. I
was quite surprised that they had
such an item on the market.
Rating: 5 / 5
February 2nd, 2010 at 20:12
I purchased this log splitter a year ago and wrote a positive review at that time. But, it stopped working shortly after that. As another reviewer described, the ratchet teeth bent on a fairly small log, rendering the device unusable. They need to strengthen the metal ratchet teeth, or this device is not worth purchasing.
Rating: 1 / 5