Forest Master FMSS Smart Splitter Manual Log Splitter Axe Wedge Maul

Screw fittings wore loose and then broke in use. Need to be more substantial for what otherwise is a good product

Very easy to set up, I used a 'sleeper' as I didn't have a stump available. Once in operation it is proving fantastic as I can no longer use an axe properly, due to arthritis.

Easy to use. Splits oversized logs with ease.

I love it.If it wasn’t for getting osteoarthritis in my shoulder and elbow, I would never have thought to look for a log splitter, but I wish I had . . . a whole lot sooner.This is a substantial piece of kit, with easy-to-follow instructions, that’s well made and should last me forever.Have a look at the photos and you will see that I had to improvise a bit in setting it up (just hope it doesn’t affect any warranty) as my trusty chopping log wasn’t the required size, but it worked for me. In fact, it worked so well that I got a load of damp to wet logs chopped up within an hour or so and without the Forrest Smart Splitter they would have taken me a few days because of the pain in the elbow and shoulder.There is no impact to any of my joints when using the Smart Splitter, and the cut logs don’t fly everywhere like they do when using an axe. I even did the kindling using the main piece because as soon as I started using the mallet (who knew kindling could be done with a mallet?) with the sticking -up-blade, the elbow started to ache.It may sound daft but I really enjoyed using this kit and with using both arms I’m going to have two great looking biceps without bingo wings, and I wasn’t tired and in pain afterwards. I’m on the look out for a bigger chopping block and hope to set it up properly when I get the chance.Have a look at the photos, they include all my redundant axes!!I would whole heartedly recommend this product.Allison, aged 56 ½

You will need a decent size base log as per the requirement, take time to ensure the base is level. Mark drill point as per the instructions which are easy to follow, the critical bit is to ensure you drill the hole for the support arm as square as possible as this is guide for the blade. Very easy to set up and does what it says on the tin (split logs). I strip down and clean after every use and have not used the locking thread solvent. It's so easy to use that even my young Grandson could use it (under supervision).

Super easy to use.Robust.Good instructionsGood and very satisfying exercise.Wish I’d bought it years ago.

We think this will be a great addition to our woodturning saga. BUT what is not emphasised when we looked at the advertisement was that it requires a LARGE block of wood to mount the machine on to. So we have not been able to use it yet until such block 35cm x 35cm x 35cm is found.

Putting this together was easy and to set up, biggest issue however? The axe blades were so blunt i had to sharpen them and for the price its a massive inconvenience, also the drive pole kept twisting so id advised a deeper hole, cheaper than a petrol powered splitter, not tiring but the blunt blades were annoying.