One final type of log splitter is the rotary splitter, also known by the brand name Unicorn. These splitters use a threaded rotating cone to drill into the log and split it apart. Sounds a bit dangerous, right? A commercial version called The Stickler is still available. The Stickler is designed for rear wheel drive vehicles. That didn’t stop [Mikelbonilla78] from hacking his ‘92 Honda Civic into a stationary log splitter. He even added an exterior throttle and emergency battery disconnect. Even with these safety features, we’re going to go ahead and say this one is scary.

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A wide range of power and easy availability is also one of the major factors driving the overall wood chippers market. Although wood chipper machines offer numerous services to several end-use industries, safety concerns associated with using wood chipper machines has affected the market growth. Inadequate safety features and negligences during operations are the main inhibitors affecting the growth of wood chipper machines market. However, manufacturers are striving continuously to improve the safety features and make machines more user-friendly and efficient. This is expected to bolster the demand for wood chipper machines market in coming years.

Burning wood IS the most green fuel (as opposed to fossil fuel) because it is carbon-neutral. The carbon in wood came from the atmosphere in the first place, whereas propane and natural gas come from underground (carbon-positive).

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Inadequate safety features and recklessness during the utilization of chipper machines have been dampening the wood chipper machinery market growth.

Want to give a kinetic log splitter a try? Check out the top-of-the-line selection at DR Power Equipment, and even try one on your own property for 6 months. 

I just recently upgraded my wood splitting from a sledge and wedge to an hydraulic splitter. I like the slower speed of the hydraulic splitter. I would be concerned about safety and breakage issues with the faster kinetic machine. I cut and split wood only for personal use, so I am not concerned about speed. If I were a commercial wood monger I would be more interested in speed and these machines may be attractive. But, for now, I will stick with the tried and true hydraulic machines.

The HNA awards, which were presented on Oct. 18, drew a record number of entries (155). Winners were recognized in 18 categories, while 18 honorable mentions were also named in 17 categories. New this year, categories were added for natural stone, outdoor living features and vintage projects installed before 2008. The winning entries are available to view here.

For additional compost resources, please visit lsuagcenter.com. The  handy “Troubleshooting Your Compost Pile” PDF is among my favorite publications. This handy guide will help to keep the compost pile from becoming a nuisance.

Never add greasy food scraps, meat, or dairy products to the pile, as this can attract rodents and other critters to your yard. Citrus rinds don’t metabolize quickly so many people do not compost them, but eventually they break down.

When they operated a firewood business in Colorado, they owned some Timberwolf machines. “We always kind of liked their product,” said Timmins.