they will split dry stuff pretty well. my buddy has one and it does pretty good. i think its the same one. as long as you're not trying to split big green oak or similar it will work. its nice because it is so portable too. i debate getting the harbor freight one for light duty. my TSC 27 ton is a heavy SOB to move around by myself but it has never failed to split whatever i put in it. most of the stuff i do is huge white oak and cherry.
