Log splitting head

In combination, a log splitting machine and a log splitting head mounted to the main frame of the log splitting machine, said log splitting head comprising:

• A. a baseplate,
• B. first and second vertical cutting plates opposed and spaced from each other and mounted to and perpendicular with the baseplate, each including a cutting edge;
• C. a horizontal cutting plate mounted to and supported by the first and second cutting plates, and also including a cutting edge;
• and
• D. means for securing the baseplate to the main frame of the log splitting machine.

A log splitting head comprising:

• A. a baseplate including a beveled edge;
• B. first and second vertical cutting plates opposed and spaced from each other and mounted to and perpendicular with the baseplate, each including a cutting edge, wherein the distance between the vertical cutting plates increases as the distance from their cutting edges increases,
• C. a horizontal cutting plate mounted to and supported by the vertical cutting plates, and also including a cutting edge, wherein the horizontal cutting edge leads the vertical cutting edges and the horizontal cutting plate slopes upward and away from its cutting edge, and
• D. a pair of spaced and opposed support plates mounted beneath the baseplate and pin means adapted to pass through the support plates and beneath the main frame of a log splitting machine.