Kindling Cracker/A Fair and Honest Review
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Here is something different for this channel, but I've no doubt it will be beneficial as I'm sure many of us spend tons of time in the outdoors. Today we look at the Kindling Cracker which claims to be an easy and fast way to make kindling for your wood stove, fire pit, camp fires etc. I'll give you my honest opinion after owning and using one for several weeks.
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I met Alya the inventor when she was maybe 14 years old and demonstrating the first production Kindling Crackers at Fieldays in New Zealand. It's the biggest Agricultural and Pastural Show in Australasia and has an 'Inventions Pavilion'. She won the coveted Invention of the Year Category and understandably so. When you use it, you start to wonder how it hadn't been invented centuries before. It works so effectively and there is something in the release of kinetic energy as the log splits, that I liken to the thwack of a Cue ball on a Black 8 - it's pleasurable at some subconscious level. When Alya was 19, held world patents and was exporting to over 100 countries, she was back at Fieldays demonstrating by invitation. We watched a group of young siblings approach. The two older boys weren't interested in trying it, it looked like a chore. Their 8 year old sister decided she was up for it. Within a few splits, the brothers were pushing her aside saying, "It's my turn, it's my turn!". Any equipment so safe and satisfying that you can get your grandkids to split a mass of kindling for you without whinging is a win!
That’s a great story. Thank you for sharing it. And I agree. It’s incredibly fun to use.
Designed in New Zealand, made in Australia. Nice device. My 10yo son uses it without problem. A bit expensive up here in Canada but it’s worth it considering that it’s built like a tank. I know there’s a cheaper Chinese version available online but prefer to support US/Canadian/European/Australian businesses. Thanks for your video, I watched it before buying it.
Thank you.
I just got one the other day. They're sold at Home Depot for $149. But Canadian Tire has them for $99. I got that one.
I like the way you think and I'm about to get one.
I finally got mine.
Received one as Christmas gift. I thought it was going to be a joke,till I tried it. It works great, 100% satisfied, sturdy,very well made, its worth the price. Just add common sense when using it!!!
I completely agree.
I got xl when it was only option and love it...2 years ago I got the smaller version and love it too...depends on how small of kindling you want and what size is piece you start out with...personally I recommend both if budget allows..
Would go xl if only room or budget for one to handle larger pieces (diameter) make sure you have base as it allows longer pieces to fall thu...use you preference for hammer/maul I found 3lb works best for me have tried 4lb & 1lb..
You can do sitting or standing with base height to match you physique...
Thanks Dan for adding in some valuable information.
Great comment.
i haven't seen these for sale in new zealand shops yet but im going to have a go at welding one up using rebar and make the blade up from some old ride on mower blades ive got then screw it to a log round then see if i can make a few extra $ , and thanks for the video bud and what a beautiful cold place you live in
Thank you. It does get cold here but like you said, it’s beauty is hard to beat. Good luck with your project.
i got one last year and really love it
I like the larger xl size better as the blade is higher up and less chance of jamming...best tool for the job either way!
I just got the Canadian Tire version of this thing, called the Kabin Log Splitter, and it works great. Wish I had it a long time ago. But you do need to screw it to a stump.
I agree. It definitely works better attached to something.
Originally posted to Wranglerstar video review of the Kindling Cracker.
MODIFIED: Drill four new holes in the base just outside where the arms weld to the base. Cut off the base between the new holes then bolt it to your stump stand (or at least mark the stump where it will mount). Finally cut two triangular wedges out of the stump stand to the inside of the openings of the base. These wedge openings give the split pieces a place to go. Putting collector baskets on either side isn't a bad idea either.
EDIT: On your recent video 'Finally a safe way to split firewood' you said you didn't want to mount the splitter so it can still be portable. After making the above modifications, open up two opposite hold down holes so you can twist to lock/unlock the unit from your stump stand into near tight bolts and instead of bolts for the other two holes just use drop down pins.
Interesting mod for sure.
Would you get this one again or would you go for the XL version? Thank you
I’d definitely get this one again. Works great fir what I need.
cool review, thanks! new sub here:)
Thanks Joe.
Tip top und top Tip
Thank you.
I did the same thing, a piece too big got wedge inside the ring. Hard to get out.
You're not kidding.
Yes- how did you get it out?? It’s a nightmare
@@housepants97 Hit the piece of wood from the opposite end with the hammer.
Nailed it.
What animal passes through at 6:39? Big raccoon?
I'd never seen that before until you spotted it. Long tail and too fast for a racoon. I think it was a coyote or more likely a fox going through the woods. Good eyes.
Thanks. Great demo/review.
ha ha, thought I saw a racoon run through in background! 6:35
Someone else pointed that out also and pretty sure it was a fox. Good eyes to catch it running through.
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Awesome design but that ring around the top doesn’t really hold the wood from going everywhere. It’s designed to keep you from hitting the blade with your ballot or hammerAnd to keep someone from falling on it and cutting themselves
I think it may be a little of both.
This was invented by a 13 year old girl as a science project. She's now 17 and will probably never have to work again. Mind blown.
All it takes is one good idea.
This guy is a total waste of time. What he said could have been covered in 2 minutes.
I know....right! What a joke.