Manufacturer | BAC Industries |
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Part Number | TMW-11 |
Item Weight | 13.73 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 33 x 2 x 3 inches |
Item model number | TMW-11 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 44 x 2 x 3 inches |
Color | Green |
Finish | Powder Coat |
Material | Steel |
Power Source | Manual |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number of Handles | 1 |
Handle Material | Steel |
Blade Length | 2 Inches |
Special Features | Slide Hammer |
Usage | Outdoor Use |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | 1 year again manufacturers defects |
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Timber Tuff TMW-11 Manual Log Splitter, Green
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- 8.8 lb hammer for easy splitting. Unique design keeps assembly together.
- 44" in length; 11.5 slide travel.
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ASIN | B005C3J1L4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #219,227 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #181 in Power Log Splitters |
Date First Available | July 25, 2011 |
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Product Description
Spilt logs the easy way with the Manual log splitter. The slide hammer with comfortable grips is a safer alternative to axes and mauls. Constructed of heavy duty steel for years of use. Heat treated steel wedge.
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1 year limited manufacturer warranty.
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, and splitability of the tool. For example, they mention it's amazingly simple, makes wood splitting so much easier, and is well worth the price. Some are happy with safety. That said, opinions are mixed on durability and weight.
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Customers like the performance of the tool. They mention it's easy to use, effective, and provides a good work out. Some say that it works well on smaller logs and not so much on bigger greener logs. However, some customers also mention that the tool works well only on softer aged wood and not as well on hard wood.
"...Well, at first, GREAT exercise and worked up a sweat...ALL GOOD. Then it came apart...." Read more
"...another 30 log pieces and the Timber Tuff was easy to use and worked very well...." Read more
"...A side benefit: this is exercise. I imagine it gives some benefits others find in shake weights and free weights...." Read more
"...This tool is incredible and inexpensive.. 25-35 bucks if you look around. I recommend 2 for greatest versatility...." Read more
Customers find the tool easy to use than expected. They say it's amazingly simple and makes the job much easier than using an axe or sledge/wedge. Customers also mention that it'll free seized wedges quickly and efficiently. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and recommend it to others.
"...Pros: super freaking easy to use, saves a ton of time just but not having to pick up a wedge that fell off or a log that wont stand straight, and is..." Read more
"...In summary, I find the Timber Tuff splitter to be sturdy, and it efficiently and easily splits logs...." Read more
"...This tool is amazingly simple, and frankly I'm surprised that something like this wasn't invented long ago...." Read more
"...Quickly and easily free seized wedges. Will split anything you would use a conventional steel wedge on-- but easier, less body wear, and almost fun...." Read more
Customers find the splitability of the tool to be easy. They mention that it makes wood splitting so much easier, the logs split beautifully, and it does a decent job of splitting oak, pine, and eucalyptus. Customers also say that the tool is perfect for splitting logs that are not completely dried out yet.
"...This log split easily; the main challenge was holding the log in an upright position...." Read more
"...’s a simple matter of “hammering” the handle mechanism and the logs split beautifully...." Read more
"This is the perfect tool for splitting logs that are not completely dried out yet and require more than one whack to split...." Read more
"...I've got to say I prefer an axe/maul, but this still did a decent job of splitting oak, pine and eucalyptus; it just took me a lot longer, though I..." Read more
Customers like the value of the tool. They mention it's well-made, and worth the price. Some say that it'll save them money over a traditional splitting axe.
"...This tool is incredible and inexpensive.. 25-35 bucks if you look around. I recommend 2 for greatest versatility...." Read more
"...The tool appears to be well made and well worth the price. It certainly beats using a wedge and sledge hammer...." Read more
"...Other than that, this splitter was definitely worth the money!" Read more
"...Worth the money." Read more
Customers like the safety of the tools. They say it's much safer than a wedge or ax, and even feel comfortable letting their older kids use it. They also say it is easier to operate and store, and safer than an aX. Some customers also mention that it cuts through wood fast.
"...This tool has advantages over an ax or a wedge and sledge hammer: (1) safer because you do not need to swing the ax or sledge hammer over your..." Read more
"...This tool did the job. Safely. Just takes time." Read more
"...wood of my truck-load of big pieces... all with minimum effort and maximum safety. Really, I don't know what more you can ask for...." Read more
"Bought this for my husband. He said it was much better than swinging an ax and also didn’t hurt his back splitting the woo...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the tool. Some mention it's well built, heavy duty, and will last forever. However, others say that it came apart and is not as durable as one may think. The rubber handle splits easily.
"...Then it came apart. When It gets stuck and it will get stuck in the wood, i hammered it UP and the weld inside the handle didn't hold and came apart...." Read more
"...It is not the fastest way to split wood but it is much lower impact on the body than swinging a sledge or maul...." Read more
"...The wood had not been seasoned long; some ends had not begun to split yet...." Read more
"...They are not all alike. Northern sells the best, slightly heavier duty, better welds, and a superior lock nut mechanism...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the slide hammer. Some mention that it's heavy enough to do the job, while others say that it is too heavy for them to swing effectively.
"...The ax that came with the house is too heavy for me to swing effectively, so I had been hammering the ax through the wood with a 3-pound sledge...." Read more
"It works great and the slide hammer is heavier than I imagined...." Read more
"...and it will put a great deal of strain on your lower back, as it is pretty heavy...." Read more
"...The only possible downside is the splitter itself is very heavy. But I think that’s why it works so well. I couldn’t be more pleased!" Read more
Customers dislike the stickiness of the tool. They mention that it snags on itself and locks up every few strokes. The internal slide mechanism is a bit sticky at first and it would tend to stick in the extended position. However, it will eventually crack and start to slip.
"...stored on it so better put it in your safest pocket, the silicone grip slid right off making it totally useless and I had to glue it back on, it..." Read more
"...Then it came apart. When It gets stuck and it will get stuck in the wood, i hammered it UP and the weld inside the handle didn't hold and came apart...." Read more
"...The second splitter was very sticky at first...." Read more
"...For the harder wood (or wood with a lot of knots), this splitter would sometimes get stuck...." Read more
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Pros: super freaking easy to use, saves a ton of time just but not having to pick up a wedge that fell off or a log that wont stand straight, and is nice and compact so you can even keep it in your truck unlike a motor splitter.
Cons: the slide stop nut it kinda in a bad way since it cant be stored on it so better put it in your safest pocket, the silicone grip slid right off making it totally useless and I had to glue it back on, it could really use an extra handle that makes it cross shaped for leverage (a welder can solve that issue), and even with the grip glued back on it's not great for firm grasp so get some grip tape to wrap up and down the shaft so you dont strain your hand.
Well, at first, GREAT exercise and worked up a sweat...ALL GOOD. Then it came apart. When It gets stuck and it will get stuck in the wood, i hammered it UP and the weld inside the handle didn't hold and came apart. So I bought a another one thinking it was so effective I needed it to finish the 2 trees worth of splitting. Again, it got stuck and thsi time I DID NOT hammer it UP, and one year later the second one is still working fine. FYI > I use the broken first one to help UNSTICK the second one when the second one sticks.
GREAT EXERCISE, makes you feel THOR-like LOL
This type of manual log splitter is sold by several stores and I read as many reviews as I could find about the different offerings. It appeared that the splitters were very similar so I went with the Timber Tuff since the price on Amazon was the lowest I could find. I was slightly concerned about the few negative reviews about the Timber Tuff but now that I've used it I can say that the positive reviews are correct.
The first thing I did was file the wedge to a sharper edge (dull out of the box). I then removed the screw that keeps the wedge section secure during transportation. It it only in the way when using the splitter. I tried the splitter on 12-14" oak. One blow and the wedge was secured into the wood. Several strikes later the log was split. I mostly just let gravity do its thing and it took around ten hits to split the wood. I then split the halves in quarters and that took only a few strikes. I split another 30 log pieces and the Timber Tuff was easy to use and worked very well. I noticed that after 30 minutes use the slide hammer was slightly less smooth as it went up/down the rod. I sprayed a bit of WD40 lithium grease and the hammer section slid better than when I first used it.
In summary, I find the Timber Tuff splitter to be sturdy, and it efficiently and easily splits logs. It is not the fastest way to split wood but it is much lower impact on the body than swinging a sledge or maul. This is a great addition to my lumberjack tools.
UPDATE June 2015 - After 2.5 years of ownership my log splitter has broken. While using the sliding handle/hammer in reverse to dislodge the stuck wedge the welded piece on the end of the shaft broke off. As at least one other reviewer has written, I can now see that the weld was mediocre quality so no surprise it broke. I've split approximately 50 log pieces before the tool broke, which is not much. I don't have Herculean strength nor do I abuse my tools. So while I initially judged this to be a nice tool, with more real experience I have adjusted my rating to 3 stars. The tool works well but breaks too easily.
There is a allen wrench tightened screw on the side that locks the handle in the closed position. It is a bit of a nuisance because when it is opened to make the tool usable, it is rather loose and can easily get lost. I think they should have engineered something simple that did the same thing, like a push button or something, that stays out of the way and can't get loose. A minor complaint. You can just remove it and stick it in your odd bits drawer and you will probably never miss it. If I designed this tool, I would have added a flange below the rubber coated part of the handle to keep your hand in proper position, so you can push against that rather than relying on a super tight grip. I might modify mine with the welder to make that. Another minor issue, it might not seem important to others, just an issue for a better design.
The first wood I split was some very tough black locust wood. It took about two whacks to embed the wedge into the top and 3 more whacks to split it. Once split, the halves were quartered with one or two whacks. On easier wood, it would take less effort. I consider this acceptable. Using a splitting maul, it is quite possible I would have wasted more time, especially if I had to switch to a wedge and sledge hammer to finish it. People with lots of axe experience might not find this more efficient, but I had some rotator cuff damage a couple years ago and I was trying to find some solution that didn't put my arm in a position where it reintroduces the injury.
A side benefit: this is exercise. I imagine it gives some benefits others find in shake weights and free weights. This would be fine for a half hour of splitting. I think for more than that, I'd find it more efficient to drag out the hydraulic splitter.
Some day I might even buy a third one to keep on my UTV firewood minitruck.