Q: How does this tool split kindling without an axe?
You simply raise the arm, set a piece of softwood up to 14" long against the cast-iron notches, then press down; the arm's leverage drives the steel blade through the wood.
65U1510 - Softwood Kindling Splitter
Hand made in Sweden from a Norwegian design, this wall-mounted tool makes light work of preparing softwood kindling. Simply raise the arm and register stock up to about 14" in length against one of the notches in the stepped cast-iron mounting bracket. Press the steel blade into the end of the wood, taking advantage of the leverage provided by the 22 1/2" arm.
Periodically repositioning the wood on progressively higher notches helps maintain effective leverage as the blade advances through the cut, typically requiring just a few strokes. The sturdy hinge restricts side-to-side blade movement, making the process safer and more controllable than using an axe.
The splitter mounts with four included lag screws; mounting holes are spaced on 2 5/8" centers. When the splitter is not in use, an included safety ring can be slipped over the end of the arm to hold it in the closed position.
You simply raise the arm, set a piece of softwood up to 14" long against the cast-iron notches, then press down; the arm's leverage drives the steel blade through the wood.
Yes. The hinge keeps the blade on a fixed path so it can't glance sideways the way a swung axe blade can. The safety ring locks the arm out of the way when you're done.
It's built for softwood pieces up to 14" long; as the split advances, you reposition the wood on progressively higher notches to keep working it down.
No, it's designed specifically for softwood kindling; hardwood is denser and would put more strain on the blade and hinge than the tool is built for.
Fasten it to a wall or post using the four included lag screws, spaced 2 5/8" apart to match the mounting bracket.
| Materials | Cast iron; steel blade |
| Dimensions | 22 1/2" arm length; accepts wood up to 14" long; mounting holes 2 5/8" apart |
| Includes | Kindling splitter; lag screws; safety ring |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Softwood Kindling Splitter
Hand made in Sweden from a Norwegian design, this wall-mounted tool makes light work of preparing softwood kindling. Simply raise the arm and register stock up to about 14" in length against one of the notches in the stepped cast-iron mounting bracket. Press the steel blade into the end of the wood, taking advantage of the leverage provided by the 22 1/2" arm.
Periodically repositioning the wood on progressively higher notches helps maintain effective leverage as the blade advances through the cut, typically requiring just a few strokes. The sturdy hinge restricts side-to-side blade movement, making the process safer and more controllable than using an axe.
The splitter mounts with four included lag screws; mounting holes are spaced on 2 5/8" centers. When the splitter is not in use, an included safety ring can be slipped over the end of the arm to hold it in the closed position.
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