The Mini Splitter works with a foot or hand operated hydraulic bottle jack. It forces the log against the adjustable razor sharp wedge therefore splitting the log in two. Most people say even better, thats why we back it up with a money back guarantee. Yes The Mini Splitter will split all types of hardwoods such as Oak, Elm, Maple, Ironwood etc. Good wood will pop, crack or fly out of the Splitter in under 10-pumps.
Bad wood can be splintery, wet, hard to pull apart and require more pumping.
Dryer wood is better. The wedge should never require sharpening because it never comes in contact with the platform slide. It slices through the wood and should remain sharp as long as it is not misused. The Mini Splitter Shopping cart. Very little, if you can walk up and down stairs you can split logs.