CRAFTSMAN wood splitter

Hillcountry · 08-11-2020, 10:52 AM

Going to switch over to a propane "wood" stove so my splitter is for sale.
Strong unit that will split most anything you can throw at it.
Starts on 2nd pull when cold and 1st pull when warm. Asking $1200 on Craigslist but will consider discounting for forum member.

WinnisquamZ · 08-11-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Going to switch over to a propane "wood" stove so my splitter is for sale.

Strong unit that will split most anything you can throw at it.

Starts on 2nd pull when cold and 1st pull when warm. Asking $1200 on Craigslist but will consider discounting for forum member.

Dawn it! Now you have me thinking

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Hillcountry · 08-11-2020, 01:28 PM

The white liquid on the lower frame (red) is hornet spray. When I uncovered it they were buzzing me.

Hillcountry · 08-14-2020, 02:45 PM

This splitter can be towed as well as fit into a pickup bed in case anyone was wondering...

thinkxingu · 08-14-2020, 05:55 PM

I thought this was overpriced, so I went and checked, and these are like $1600-$1800 new these days!

When I bought mine about a decade ago, they were around $1200. Though, thinking about it, that's approximately inflation, right?

I bought essentially the same thing, but by Troy-Bilt and with a Honda engine, brand new for $350 either via a Home Depot very special deal or mistake.

Good luck with the sale—I've had great service from mine.

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Hillcountry · 08-15-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I thought this was overpriced, so I went and checked, and these are like $1600-$1800 new these days!

When I bought mine about a decade ago, they were around $1200. Though, thinking about it, that's approximately inflation, right?

I bought essentially the same thing, but by Troy-Bilt and with a Honda engine, brand new for $350 either via a Home Depot very special deal or mistake.

Good luck with the sale—I've had great service from mine.

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Thanks!
Yes in researching the costs to come up with a reasonable price for it I realized they are getting good $$ these days. I can’t even recall what I paid for mine at Sears in Concord plus, when listing on CL, I always bump it up a bit as the lowballers are many...
I have had a good many inquiries in less than a week and as Fall approaches, this will surely sell.
You STOLE the one you have! Good deal!

Hillcountry · 08-19-2020, 07:17 PM

Price reduction! Now $1100.00

thinkxingu · 08-19-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Price reduction! Now $1100.00

I'm surprised you've not sold it yet. Where are you posting it?

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ishoot308 · 08-19-2020, 08:30 PM

Hill,

Try Facebook marketplace. Sold a bunch of stuff on their quickly!

Dan

thinkxingu · 08-19-2020, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Hill,

Try Facebook marketplace. Sold a bunch of stuff on their quickly!

Dan

That's what I was gonna suggest—I think Craigslist is jumping the shark.

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Hillcountry · 08-20-2020, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Hill,

Try Facebook marketplace. Sold a bunch of stuff on their quickly!

Dan

Yup, it's on marketplace Dan...had a flurry of inquiries the first week but nothing since...I just "renewed" the ad so we'll see what happens!

Hillcountry · 08-20-2020, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

That's what I was gonna suggest—I think Craigslist is jumping the shark.

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It's on both...
Ya, I've sold a hundred things on CL but there is more spam by the minute.
whaddyawant for free?

JEEPONLY · 08-20-2020, 03:20 PM

I didn't know what the phrase "jumping the shark" meant- looked it up- made sense in the context presented.

Did/do you know what it meant/means?

Oddly, it was coined in 1985, but I never heard it used before.

My initial reaction was, that because THINK has young children, and works with students at the age when they create societal terms (and other things) for the future (their present), maybe he simply can't not have heard certain expressions from the regularly used, "hip" language of the youth- it is infectious (dude!)!

Anyway- it works!

Go ahead- try it on somebody- then duck!!!

Hillcountry · 08-20-2020, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JEEPONLY

I didn't know what the phrase "jumping the shark" meant- looked it up- made sense in the context presented.

Did/do you know what it meant/means?

Oddly, it was coined in 1985, but I never heard it used before.

My initial reaction was, that because THINK has young children, and works with students at the age when they create societal terms (and other things) for the future (their present), maybe he simply can't not have heard certain expressions from the regularly used, "hip" language of the youth- it is infectious (dude!)!

Anyway- it works!

Go ahead- try it on somebody- then duck!!!

I didn’t know what it meant, literally, but in the context of his post I kinda figured it meant that Craigslist was becoming passe’
That said, I would never use that “phrase” as it makes no sense to me...

JEEPONLY · 08-21-2020, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

I didn’t know what it meant, literally, but in the context of his post I kinda figured it meant that Craigslist was becoming passe’
That said, I would never use that “phrase” as it makes no sense to me...

Same here!

Hillcountry · 08-28-2020, 04:47 PM

Splitter sold!

thinkxingu · 08-28-2020, 05:48 PM

Good for you—hope you got what you were hoping for it.

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Hillcountry · 08-29-2020, 12:05 AM

I did! Thanks!

ApS · 08-31-2020, 04:45 AM

Kinda hard to stop watching...

https://youtu.be/5LdChUbCUcQ

ishoot308 · 08-31-2020, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

Kinda hard to stop watching...

https://youtu.be/5LdChUbCUcQ

Some of those homemade splitters, while ingenious, are not for the faint of heart!! You're right though, I couldn't stop watching!

Dan

SAMIAM · 08-31-2020, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

Kinda hard to stop watching...

https://youtu.be/5LdChUbCUcQ

You're right

WinnisquamZ · 08-31-2020, 08:53 AM

I can’t be the only one who was counting digits as you watch this

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Barney Bear · 08-31-2020, 09:28 AM

Very creative wood choppers! 🐻

thinkxingu · 08-31-2020, 09:28 AM

LOVE homemade splitters—the ultimate expression of unadulterated efficiency...untillll you lose a hand.

My father lost a finger in a machine back in the late 60's. We also had two friends with the same loss at around the same time. Safety systems came in a few years too late!

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Hillcountry · 08-31-2020, 11:51 AM

I can’t stop watching this one!

https://youtu.be/5ZKOE6QCXBg

JEEPONLY · 08-31-2020, 02:20 PM

Many years ago had a friend who owned a forge. Some of the equipment stamped metal items, like scissor and knife blades, from blanks. The weighted "stamp" came down to the table and you could feel the entire building shake.

The operators hands were tied so that as they replaced each blank they could only reach so far.

Jesus- THAT was scary to watch!

08-11-2020, 10:52 AM	#1
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	CRAFTSMAN wood splitter Going to switch over to a propane "wood" stove so my splitter is for sale. Strong unit that will split most anything you can throw at it. Starts on 2nd pull when cold and 1st pull when warm. Asking $1200 on Craigslist but will consider discounting for forum member. Attached Images

08-19-2020, 08:30 PM	#9
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,533 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 5,468 Times in 2,143 Posts	Facebook Hill, Try Facebook marketplace. Sold a bunch of stuff on their quickly! Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-20-2020, 03:20 PM	#13
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 695 Thanks: 342 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Be honest... I didn't know what the phrase "jumping the shark" meant- looked it up- made sense in the context presented. Did/do you know what it meant/means? Oddly, it was coined in 1985, but I never heard it used before. My initial reaction was, that because THINK has young children, and works with students at the age when they create societal terms (and other things) for the future (their present), maybe he simply can't not have heard certain expressions from the regularly used, "hip" language of the youth- it is infectious (dude!)! Anyway- it works! Go ahead- try it on somebody- then duck!!!

08-31-2020, 04:45 AM	#19
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,028 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 789 Times in 564 Posts	Ten Homemade Log Splitters--Video Kinda hard to stop watching... https://youtu.be/5LdChUbCUcQ

08-31-2020, 09:28 AM	#23
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Chop Chop Ouch! Very creative wood choppers! 🐻

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08-11-2020, 01:28 PM	#3
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	The white liquid on the lower frame (red) is hornet spray. When I uncovered it they were buzzing me.

08-14-2020, 02:45 PM	#4
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	This splitter can be towed as well as fit into a pickup bed in case anyone was wondering...

08-14-2020, 05:55 PM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	I thought this was overpriced, so I went and checked, and these are like $1600-$1800 new these days! When I bought mine about a decade ago, they were around $1200. Though, thinking about it, that's approximately inflation, right? I bought essentially the same thing, but by Troy-Bilt and with a Honda engine, brand new for $350 either via a Home Depot very special deal or mistake. Good luck with the sale—I've had great service from mine. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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08-19-2020, 07:17 PM	#7
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Price reduction! Now $1100.00

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08-28-2020, 04:47 PM	#16
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Splitter sold!

08-28-2020, 05:48 PM	#17
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,545 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 2,180 Times in 1,355 Posts	Good for you—hope you got what you were hoping for it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-29-2020, 12:05 AM	#18
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I did! Thanks!

08-31-2020, 08:53 AM	#22
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,240 Thanks: 223 Thanked 705 Times in 473 Posts	I can’t be the only one who was counting digits as you watch this Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-31-2020, 11:51 AM	#25
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,419 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	I can’t stop watching this one! https://youtu.be/5ZKOE6QCXBg

08-31-2020, 02:20 PM	#26
JEEPONLY Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 695 Thanks: 342 Thanked 179 Times in 141 Posts	Many years ago had a friend who owned a forge. Some of the equipment stamped metal items, like scissor and knife blades, from blanks. The weighted "stamp" came down to the table and you could feel the entire building shake. The operators hands were tied so that as they replaced each blank they could only reach so far. Jesus- THAT was scary to watch!