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Woodworking Forum => Woodworking Forum => Topic started by: humber2 on June 09, 2015, 02:28:42 AM

Title: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: humber2 on June 09, 2015, 02:28:42 AM
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/small-business/69163780/Taranaki-teen-lands-major-business-deal

http://www.kindlingcracker.com/
Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: stillfishin on June 09, 2015, 07:12:04 AM
Good to see kids using their brains instead of their thumbs. I wouldn't buy one but I'm sure others might. I suppose if you had a lot of construction lumber you wanted to use for kindling, vs using just firewood. And as far as northern tool being the major supplier of industrial tools? well, lol.
Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: turnnut on June 09, 2015, 10:10:32 PM
I hope she makes enough money on this to further her education, perhaps in engineering.
good luck to her.

this was good reading.
Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: Bill Houghton on June 10, 2015, 04:01:07 PM
Made my day - smart kid, coming up with a good idea.

Bet she was glued to her parents in the shop and around the place from the time she could walk.
Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: turnnut on June 10, 2015, 10:11:26 PM
Northern Tool has them listed today for $99.99
Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: Nolatoolguy on July 11, 2015, 08:02:45 PM
I myself wouldn't buy it but it's a good idea. I am sure there are plenty of people out there who would buy it.

It's such a simple comcept, but a good one.

Title: Re: Kindling wood splitter
Post by: Billman49 on August 10, 2015, 04:56:26 AM
My interest (my wife would say 'obsession') in billhooks began over 50 years ago when as a 12 year old my dad gave me one and a pile of firewood to chop up - once chopped I bundled it, and sold it - keeping the money I made in lieu if pocket-money... Never once cut a finger... It was the fastest tool ever... I did have a bundling machine, they also made kindling chopping machines....

Several hand operated splitters are available in Europe...