Browse these wood splitters that we think are the best of 2022. All wood splitters have three basic parts: a cradle to hold the log, a hydraulic ram powered by a pump (like the one you see on ...

When the splitter is activated, the flywheel’s pinion gear is engaged with a rack. The rack pushes the wood into the wedge. Sounds complex, but [Gary Gilmore] does a great job of explaining his ...