^^^^...used to rent "good" splitters when needed for years back in the day. Then finding quality, well maintained ones became harder for tackling the tough stuff...even took a couple back after just a few attempts. All splitters are not created equal, that's for sure...purchased a quality built, well designed, 30 ton from Northern Tool 'bout ten years ago...only regret, not doing it sooner. Some of the tough stuff (gum) that a 30 ton struggles with...I guarantee that you don't want to tackle with axes/mauls/wedges unless you're prepared to cuss. I sorta like that newfangled thing they've come up with called spark plugs...wheels don't suck either
