Originally Posted by DocRocket
it served to split the softwood I have on hand, but doesn't hardly put a dent in mesquite.


The floor is open to comments.


I haven't had the 'privilege' of splitting mesquite BUT...
I have split "Sycamore". The toughest wood I've ever encountered. Since you said, "the floor is open to comments."

Originally Posted by Boise
.... or better yet a powered splitter.


A POWER splitter is best<< quickest<< easiest way.

I have a 21 ton hydraulic and UNLESS I'm mistaken, seems I've seen an advertisement, someone makes an 'electric' power splitter.

AT 67 yo, my 'manual' splitting days are over. grin

Jerry


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