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Flywheel log splitters (sometimes referred to as “Kinetic” log splitters) are faster than hydraulic log splitters – that’s a fact. With 3-second cycle times (sometimes even less), compared to hydraulic splitters’ 15, 20, or even 30-second cycle times, they are the most efficient way to split wood. But what makes flywheel log splitters so fast?… Read More
If you’ve started shopping for a log splitter, or are thinking of upgrading from swinging the ol’ maul for hours on end, you’ll need to know what features to look for. There is a lot of information out there about log splitters, from important facts all the way down to virtually meaningless specifications. How do… Read More
Flywheel technology is the wave of the future when it comes to log splitting. Instead of using hydraulics as most log splitters do, flywheel log splitters use a hefty flywheel system that stores kinetic energy from the engine in spinning flywheels, releasing it in one burst to pop through logs with record speed. No waiting… Read More
Yep, it’s true. Here at DR, we recently announced the newest additions to the DR line-up: two new models of the RapidFire Kinetic Log Splitter. Like the original RapidFires, these machines split at up to 6X the speed of traditional hydraulic splitters using a unique kinetic flywheel system. Plus, they start at just half the… Read More
There are the normal every day chores of keeping up your property, and then there are the disasters which strike and require their own special brand of work. On July 8th my uncle’s little homestead in Pennsylvania was hit by an EF1 tornado. There were no injuries or deaths, but the tornado traveled 1.4 miles… Read More
Whether you’re embarking on a big construction project, doing yearly spring yard work, or harvesting your own firewood every year, transporting materials from one place to another can be a big hassle. And a big strain on your body if you don’t use the right tool. A wheelbarrow is great for small loads on flat… Read More
If you’re considering buying a new log splitter, you may have begun to debate whether you want an electric log splitter or a gas-powered model. What’s the difference? What are the benefits of each? As people who spend a heck of a lot of time designing, manufacturing, and talking about log splitters, we think we… Read More
There are a lot of benefits to heating your home with wood fuel. One potential drawback, however, is the danger of creosote buildup in your chimney and stove pipes. If handled properly, however, creosote shouldn’t deter you from wood heating. What is it? When wood burns in your wood stove or fireplace, the oils in… Read More
If you heat with wood fuel, you probably know to avoid green, unseasoned wood until it’s been allowed to dry and season for 6 months to a year. Green wood is wood that is freshly cut and hasn’t dried at all. It may burn, but not efficiently, and will create dangerous creosote build-up in your… Read More
If you are new to heating with wood fuel, you may be wondering, ‘what exactly is a cord of wood?’ A cord of wood is a stack of wood 8 ft long by 4 feet high by 4 feet deep. In total, it is 128 cubic feet of wood. In the US and Canada, it… Read More