If you mount it inside a 5gal. bucket, it contains the split wood. You're not constantly bending to pick up pieces flying all over the yard. It's the constant bending that does my back in. Or conversely, wrap the splitting round and cracker with wire fencing, same thing. IF you don't have back problems, forget everything I just said.
Have had one for three years now and it is just as good now as it was out of the box. It's a no brainer if you try one and you get to keep all of your digits too!
great review - my daughter bought me one. I'm very impressed with your wood pile and hatchet skills clearly not your first time around firewood. I'm sold!
@@cabinviewventuresI knew you would love it once you started using it. I have the XL too, and I use a 3lb hammer... works just right. I keep mine by the stove. I've seen some people put a 5 gallon bucket sandwiched between the base and the stump when they bolt it down on the smaller one... they have round bases and are smaller and fit down in a bucket just right. Can't do that with the square shaped base of the XL. I'm going to cut the bottom out of a bucket and just use it as a skirt that lifts on and off without bolting it down. I think these things are almost addicting... little bit of gravy from the sawing and splitting.
Been there, done that, twice. After the second glancing blow, luckily no permanent damage just lots of blood and a couple of stitches, I bought the Kindling Cracker. Much safer than a hatchet.
Wrap either two bungee cords in the middle or unscrew the device and put it in a 4 or 5 litre plastic paint tub and then screwed down the device. Save you bending down all the times to pick up every single piece of wood. Make yourself a nice outdoor chair or bench and sit down and splitting or chopping kindling. Good work. Nice shed cheers Hans.
I bought the original one three years ago. I don't think the King was out yet. I remember the King being advertised as coming soon when I bought the original. That said, the original works really well. It will split a 6" wide log that is 12" in length with ease (obviously depending on the log-knots suck LOL). I have not even sharpened it yet and it usually site beside me when I am having a camp fire. I remember using it the first time and I split a lot of dried pine kindling in about two minutes. I use a Fiskars club hammer.
Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure I needed the king. Bigger pieces are definitely harder to split. I usually my nicer firewood because it’s easier to split.
I mounted mine lower to the ground, then ya take a seat and start splitting. Sure makes it a more comfortable task and easier to pick up the split sections for a second split.
Thanks for checking us out. I actually put this thing to work for the firewood business which I don’t think it’s intended for but it’s holding up so far.
Good video. I like your firewood storage shed. If I had more room, I would build mine exactly the same. There is something soothing about using a good ax. Not sure if i am sold on the cracker yet.. but maybe down the road. Thanks.
Thanks! If I was just splitting my own kindling I could definitely do without it. They are not cheap. But for the roadside stand and making bags of kindling it works great. I can split a lot in a short period of time.
This looks great and very safe compared to axes and hatchets. I am disabled with a paralyzed right side, so this looks great for my needs. I have boughten and been using 3 hydraulic splitters and the hydraulic cylinders leaked down to where there's nothing. And the hydraulic refill hole is very difficult for me to refill . And it won't last long to where I'll need to refill it again because the cylinders seals are shot. To avoid all of the hassles of the hydraulic cylinders problems, I'll prefer this Kindling Cracker XL anytime. The young lady who invented this did a great job.👍👍👍🙂🕊. I am planning on calling Northern Tools and buying one asap. Thank you for your review and testing of this great ,safe,and simple tool for firewood processing. 👍🏕🏞🌄
Thanks for the great comment and glad to hear you are still out there working hard despite your disability. I hope the kindling cracker works well for you. Thanks for watching!
Hey thank you for the unboxing do you think it would possible to chop larger pieces of wood because the ones in the video already have been choped by a quarter of their original size?Thanks in advance
Love the nail in your walnut stump! I would have saved it as well! You should have cut a slab off the end before drilling that kindling cracker to it! 🫣
I purchased this "log splitter" from Amazon and I can attest that it is a complete piece of shit. Doesn't stand up to any wood log except small slivers of wood. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
If you mount it inside a 5gal. bucket, it contains the split wood. You're not constantly bending to pick up pieces flying all over the yard. It's the constant bending that does my back in. Or conversely, wrap the splitting round and cracker with wire fencing, same thing. IF you don't have back problems, forget everything I just said.
Luckily someone mentioned the same thing when I first posted this. The bucket trick works great and definitely saves your back! Great advice!
Have had one for three years now and it is just as good now as it was out of the box. It's a no brainer if you try one and you get to keep all of your digits too!
The more I use it the more I like it!
@@cabinviewventureswhat size bolts did you use, I just got one, thanks
@@andrewseybold5024I think 1/2” I just grabbed them out of my spare parts bin.
great review - my daughter bought me one. I'm very impressed with your wood pile and hatchet skills clearly not your first time around firewood. I'm sold!
Thanks! You will love the kindling cracker. I use mine regularly. It’s just a handy tool for the firewood shed.
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Thanks for the heads up on the lag screw size, I just ordered one and realized I didn't have any lag screws.
You’re going to love the kindling cracker.
Nice video! And the last minute of it pretty much says it all!
I still use this thing a ton, love it!
@@cabinviewventuresI knew you would love it once you started using it. I have the XL too, and I use a 3lb hammer... works just right. I keep mine by the stove. I've seen some people put a 5 gallon bucket sandwiched between the base and the stump when they bolt it down on the smaller one... they have round bases and are smaller and fit down in a bucket just right. Can't do that with the square shaped base of the XL. I'm going to cut the bottom out of a bucket and just use it as a skirt that lifts on and off without bolting it down.
I think these things are almost addicting... little bit of gravy from the sawing and splitting.
Thank you! Maybe order one now for myself. Appreciate the info! Nice video.
Thanks! You will not be disappointed.
Just a matter of time before you injure your hand using the hatchet method! Glad you liked the KC- it’s the bomb!
Been there, done that, twice. After the second glancing blow, luckily no permanent damage just lots of blood and a couple of stitches, I bought the Kindling Cracker. Much safer than a hatchet.
Wrap either two bungee cords in the middle or unscrew the device and put it in a 4 or 5 litre plastic paint tub and then screwed down the device. Save you bending down all the times to pick up every single piece of wood. Make yourself a nice outdoor chair or bench and sit down and splitting or chopping kindling. Good work. Nice shed cheers Hans.
Thanks Hans, that’s a great idea!
Thanks Hans, that’s a great idea!
Great product. It's super relaxing, safe and easy to pack when we go camping 🔥🏕️☀️🇨🇦
It actually makes splitting kindling fun
When you were splitting using the axe, your posture was kinda hunched over as you swung. With the device, you were standing straighter.
That’s the nice thing with the kindling cracker. You don’t aim as much or worry about where your axe head is going to land.
I bought the original one three years ago. I don't think the King was out yet. I remember the King being advertised as coming soon when I bought the original. That said, the original works really well. It will split a 6" wide log that is 12" in length with ease (obviously depending on the log-knots suck LOL). I have not even sharpened it yet and it usually site beside me when I am having a camp fire. I remember using it the first time and I split a lot of dried pine kindling in about two minutes. I use a Fiskars club hammer.
Thanks for the comment. I’m not sure I needed the king. Bigger pieces are definitely harder to split. I usually my nicer firewood because it’s easier to split.
I mounted mine lower to the ground, then ya take a seat and start splitting. Sure makes it a more comfortable task and easier to pick up the split sections for a second split.
I love the idea. I started using a 5 gallon bucket with the bottom cut out. Fits perfectly over the kindling cracker.
Dang. I could definitely see that being a great tool for kindling.
It works great! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video Thanks for sharing
Thanks for checking us out. I actually put this thing to work for the firewood business which I don’t think it’s intended for but it’s holding up so far.
Good video. I like your firewood storage shed. If I had more room, I would build mine exactly the same. There is something soothing about using a good ax. Not sure if i am sold on the cracker yet.. but maybe down the road. Thanks.
Thanks! If I was just splitting my own kindling I could definitely do without it. They are not cheap. But for the roadside stand and making bags of kindling it works great. I can split a lot in a short period of time.
Black walnut ain't no joke and you hit a nail.
The odds were so slim haha.
I own 2 of these! Love them!
It’s great tool. Very happy I purchased one.
This looks great and very safe compared to axes and hatchets.
I am disabled with a paralyzed right side, so this looks great for my needs.
I have boughten and been using 3 hydraulic splitters and the hydraulic cylinders leaked down to where there's nothing. And the hydraulic refill hole is very difficult for me to refill . And it won't last long to where I'll need to refill it again because the cylinders seals are shot. To avoid all of the hassles of the hydraulic cylinders problems, I'll prefer this Kindling Cracker XL anytime. The young lady who invented this did a great job.👍👍👍🙂🕊. I am planning on calling Northern Tools and buying one asap.
Thank you for your review and testing of this great ,safe,and simple tool for firewood processing. 👍🏕🏞🌄
Thanks for the great comment and glad to hear you are still out there working hard despite your disability. I hope the kindling cracker works well for you. Thanks for watching!
Kudos to you on an AWESOME review. You should make some commission money. I’m buying this. Thanks a lot!!😊
Thanks for the comment! Just glad I can help. I probably have a face cord of kindling split through mine so far. I love it.
WOW!!!! That’s some serious crackin’ 😊. Where are you located? I’m in NJ.
I’m in PA
@@cabinviewventuresSweet setup.
Thanks, it’s a work in progress. Lots of projects coming up!
I have one , but it doesn’t work well with green wood .
Hey thank you for the unboxing do you think it would possible to chop larger pieces of wood because the ones in the video already have been choped by a quarter of their original size?Thanks in advance
Absolutely. I like to split down to a normal size piece of firewood. The kindling cracker can handle much bigger pieces though.
@@cabinviewventures Thanks for you answer.
Love the nail in your walnut stump! I would have saved it as well! You should have cut a slab off the end before drilling that kindling cracker to it! 🫣
Very slim odds!
My fire cracker won't split forest knotty timber
I noticed the edge is not hard enough for knotty wood
When you get to your 70s, I am fearful of missing and hitting my hand
It’s a fantastic tool. I’m probably getting close to a face cord split through it
Someone teach this man how to do the hatchet method safely and correct.
You should make a video and post it so we can all learn
@@cabinviewventures It's called common sense, but common sense isn't so common these days.
I purchased this "log splitter" from Amazon and I can attest that it is a complete piece of shit. Doesn't stand up to any wood log except small slivers of wood. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY
It's not a log splitter, it's a kindling splitter, and in that role it kicks ass.
Axe 🪓 me no questions and I'll tell you no lies!