Log splitter

Abstract

A log splitter having a log splitting unit slidably mounted on a vertical post. The splitting unit has a guiding member slidably mounted on the post with a support arm extending from the guiding member in a direction transverse to the post. A splitting member is slidably mounted in the free end of the support arm for movement in a direction parallel to the post. The splitting unit is raised to set a log on the splitter under the splitting member. The splitting member is then driven down with a blow, relative to the guiding member and support arm, to split the log.

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