Kindling Splitter

I'm familiar with log splitters, but not this kindling splitter.  As someone without experience in all this, it looks handy dandy to me, especially as I'm growing older.  But, I'd sure like more experienced opinions about it.  Not necessarily this gizmo itself, but this kind of machinery in general.  I mean, it filled up that huge "barrel bag" in less than 10 minutes.  Between log splitters, kindling splitters, wood chippers, etc., I might just be becoming obsessive!  (Disclaimer:  I'm not affiliated with this channel or the product.)

Looks interesting IF you have an abundant supply of a specific sized wood.  Probably shockingly expensive for a homestead, maybe as a business.

That size kindling is pretty easy by hand if you can set up an easy holder like a tire or bungee ring.

Came across this one on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=935474345432475&rdid=DqahW9n5gqXCIVte

I personally like to use my small ax for making kindling, but maybe this is of interest.

R Scott wrote:Looks interesting IF you have an abundant supply of a specific sized wood.  Probably shockingly expensive for a homestead, maybe as a business.

That size kindling is pretty easy by hand if you can set up an easy holder like a tire or bungee ring.

Yeah, that's what I noticed, too - the size of the wood needed.  I thought maybe smaller branches would work?  It's not something I would even consider the first year after I get settled.  But, as I'm getting older and planning ahead, I'm past the point of learning to swing an ax for chopping wood.  Kindling wouldn't be bad.  I'm just learning about all kinds of technologies, gadgets and machines the more I research things.  

I just looked up the price - $13,000.  For firewood, yes.  For kindling... no.

Matthias Hacker wrote:Came across this one on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=935474345432475&rdid=DqahW9n5gqXCIVte

I personally like to use my small ax for making kindling, but maybe this is of interest.

I'm too late in life to start chopping my own firewood, but I can handle chopping kindling.  That contraption you linked to is a much better option than the $13,000 Kindlet that I showed.  (In my defense, I didn't look at the price before I posted!)  

What is being missed here is the extreme narrowness of use and lack of versatility of either of those 'helpful' machines.
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The phrase exists for a reason. The axe is the oldest, simplest, most versatile tool.
There is an order of operations. I was taught to split kindling from relatively knot free straight pine or doug fir. This was before I was ever permitted to swing my first axe. In my opinion hatchets are never used except for carpentry tasks. They are so small and light they must be swung with force to split anything. This increases the risk of miss/injury.
I was taught with a light cruiser's or Hudson Bay axe. Easy drop, light swing, let the weight of the axe do most of the work. Hold the side of the wood between your thumb and forefinger, with ALL fingers pointing straight down. That way if you miss, you hit the back of your hand instead of an easily severed, extended finger. Good way to start.
I now use a much heavier double bit axe for all splitting. Really makes fast work of kindling.
Anyone that 'needs' a kindling splitter is likely having their firewood delivered. Or is making a boat load of fuel for one of those little rockety things.
A felled tree has lots of kindling sprouting/growing outwards from it's trunk. In the case of conifers, there is a double bonus. The thicker branches are often way more dense than the bole. Select trees that fit your needs if you have the luxury.
I have been guilty in the past. I stacked out most of the branches. Seemed a unnecessary use of saw gas and a lot of ground work near your feet with a heavier Husqvarna. Not a bonus for careless people. Plus, I love axe splitting wood.
My wife loves firewooding, outdoor work in general. Replacing her small Husky, which was difficult for her small hands and frame to operate, with a 36V rechargeable Makita made all the difference. That agile light saw is unmatched for branch/kindling cutting.
I despise double handling wood. Trees are limbed then skidded to the trailer in the longest lengths I can manage to load alone. By weight, 8-16ft.
Bucking, splitting, stacking is all one operation. Branches loaded on top of trailer, Lil'B cuts and sorts them straight into buckets for use.