Easy Way to Split Firewood

Basically, it is an awesome power tool that can be used at home. Electric log splitters are portable machines designed to split wood for you. and because they do not use gas there are no harmful fumes emitted. Gas powered splitters must be used outdoors. Electric wood splitters are portable and can be used in a garage, basement or shed.

To split logs you simply place the log on the machine. Press a button and use the handles to easily and quickly push and split your wood, but you do not need to provide any force or horsepower. Electric splitters have a motor that provides the horsepower, for example the model pictured, the Powerhouse XM-380 7-Ton Electric Hydraulic Log Splitter has a 3HP motor, 2500 Watts and 3500RPM. With this model, the splitting time is only about 6 seconds for a log 20.5 inches with a 12 inch diameter. Have you ever split a log with a maul or wedge and axe in less than ten seconds?

Some Benefits of Electric Wood Splitters:

Fast and easy to use
Portable can be used outdoors or indoors
Always start and are ready to use
Come with wheels for easy transportation
Saves time and risk of back injuries
Cuts three times the wood in a fraction of the time
Easy to take care of and maintain
No gas to buy
No harmful fumes emitted

Depending on your needs and whether or not you want to do your log splitting outdoors or indoors electric log splitters are a great choice, they are economical and eco-friendly.

Keep your back safe after you split your wood, bending down and lifting armfuls of split wood is unsafe. With the rising cost of heating our home preparing a nice dry supply of wood for the fireplace or wood burning stove can be a painful and time consuming chore even after the wood is split because you have to get some of it inside to use.

If you made the wise choice to use an electric or gas wood splitter don't get careless now, protect your back and save time with a wood caddy or cart. This is a smart way to move some split logs to your wood holder. The Landmann USA 82427 Log Caddy with Cover, Black can hold stacks of wood and its large pneumatic wheels provide smooth transportation over bumpy terrain, getting over thresholds and up the porch or deck steps is easier.

Lifting and carrying logs to the patio, deck or porch is time consuming, and what is the first thing that comes to mind when going back and forth; carry more and make less trips. Well, that can be a back-breaking alternative. Solve the problem the easy and convenient way, with a sturdy and durable wood caddy. You will enjoy the warmth and beauty of a crackling fire a lot more without a strained back.

With the right tools and knowledge using a fireplace or wood-burning stove can be a relaxing and warm experience. There is something special about sitting in front of a fire, the flickering flames and the sound of crackling wood has a wonderful effect.

Once you have your wood split and a nice supply to keep the fire going and the house warm you want to make sure you have all the tools you need at hand to start and keep your logs glowing and hot.

Fireplace Accessories You Should Have

A nice supply of dry wood to burn is a must, but make sure you have a good wood holder that will keep your stack safe and out of the harms way. There are many different types of wood holders available that will store your logs, this is important because a stack of logs can fall with a single bump, and this can be dangerous. This means just piling wood against a wall is not good enough, you need a log holder. At the very least use a compact Panacea Fireplace Log Tote with Stand to store wood safely (pictured above), it's portable and will keep your split logs in place.

Kindling wood is needed to start the fire, so make sure you don't forget that. To light the fire never try to use a lighter or regular matches, get a fire starter or the long wooden matches. When lighting the fire or adding logs you should wear hearth gloves to keep your hands save and avoid possible skin burns.

Never leave a lit fireplace opened, always use a fire screen. Firewood can pop and small pieces of burning wood can fly out; the cracking sound nice but can be dangerous if you do not use a screen to prevent those popping pieces from flying out.

Fireplace tools are a must have, they come in a variety of styles and with stands for convenient and handy storage. A good set will have a shovel and brush for cleaning out ash, this should only be done when the fire is completely out. A poker and tongs for gently moving your logs and kindling as needed. Never ever try to move or adjust wood after the fire has been lit even if it looks like it's not hot, not even if you are wearing the hearth gloves use the tongs or poker.

These are the basic tools needed to start and keep your fire going. But don't forget about keeping the chimney clean, the flue in working condition and safety.