An effortless cure for Splitting headaches
A Swedish company has come up with an easy to use log splitter that works like a hydraulic system but uses only human power.
The product can handle logs up to 22" in diameter and recommends a 16" length. It comes as a kit and costs $225.
Distributed by Silvana Import Trading Inc. in Montreal QC, the Smart Splitter can be mounted on a stump or other solid piece fo wood used as a base. It then holds the log in place and allows a cutting force up to 14 metric tonnes.
The company says that this system of splitting logs "is kind to your back and shoulders" since the user is in a standing position.
The Smart Splitter comes as a kit and once assambled can be mounted into a stump or other solid base. It uses human power in a hydraulic-style design and the makers claim that anyone can use it.

Recently featured in the The Cottage Magasine, Vancouver, Canada. May/June 2000. In theire 'Upfront' section, we read An effortless cure for splitting headaches.
"A Swedish company has come up with an easy to use log splitter that works like a hydraulic system but uses only human power. The product can handle logs up to 22" in diameter. It comes as a kit. Distributed by Silvana Import Trading Inc. in Montreal QC, the Smart-Splitter can be mounted on a stump or other solid piece of wood used as a base. It then holds the log in place and allows a cutting force up to 14 metric tonnes. The company says that this system of splitting logs is kind to your back and shoulders since the user is in a standing position.

The Smart Splitter was also featured in the Canadian Homes & Cottages, Volume 10, Issue 5, August 2000, in their Product Review section, we read " The Smart-Splitter is an improvement on one of the world's oldest tools, the axe. It was invented to produce effective log-splitting and be safe and easy for everyone to use. The tool strikes true, holding the log steady and driving the splitter repeatedly into the same place on the log. It is easy to use and kind to your back and shoulders, the manufacturer says. Developed in Sweden, the Smart-Splitter is now available in Canada from Silvana Import Trading.

Testimonials from clients:

"I originally purchased six Smart Splitters, one of which I displayed at the front of the store near the cashier area. I continuously played the video demonstration and supplied logs to be split by customers of all ages and genders. The video demonstration and the product sold itself. Within one week we sold ten Smart Splitters and during the month of December, we sold over 60 Smart Splitters alone. I soon realized what we were selling was more than a necessity, more than a gift, we were selling convenience.

It is your choice to purchase various products that have an uncertain stability on return. However, as you are aware an effective, efficient and dependable product will sell itself, all you need to do is buy it and reap the rewards of an intelligent foresight.

The products speak for themselves.

Michael Kokesh
Kraemer's True Value

" The Smart Splitter has been one of the best new products to come along in a great while. I've sold around 80 units in the last three months. It really helps to have the demo model out with some wood to cut and have the video running. Its a great new product and sells great too!"
Marty
Lyndale Hardware

" I must admit that when I saw your ad in Mother Earth News, I was very skeptical. Since I recently had a couple of rather large oak trees by my house cut down and it was my job to split the wood, I thought I would give you guys a chance. Boy, am I glad I did! As soon as the Splitter arrived, I made myself a base and set up the unit. "Just for the fun of it", I split quite a bit of the logs. I'm 66 years and my wife said that I would be sore in the morning. Not at all. I actually had to fight off the temptation to split some more the following day so that I could get some other pressing things taken care of. Thanks alot! Great product. "
Dick McGervey
Ft. Washington, MD

Our Swedish company A.G.M.A. was greatly honored this spring. The King and Queen of Sweden stopped by the Smart-Splitter booth at an outdoor trade show. The Queen was so impressed with the device that she purchased two splitters. One for their summer home and one for the winter home. That truely proves what we have known all along. This product is "Fit for a Queen!"
Alf Grandlund -President
A.G.M.A. Sweden

I bought a Smart-Splitter last fall when Al Malmberg advertised them on the Radio here in Minneapolis. I had the grandchildren over and they all had so much fun splitting up my woodpile in the back yard that I had to purchase a second splitter for them to take home! It really is easy for everyone to use!
B. Meers
Invergrove Hts, MN  

Last winter I was given a smart splitter as a gift. I must say it was the best Christmas gift I received. I am really in awe of the simple but effectiveness of the product. It is the epitome of good engineering design. I find it easy to use safe and very low maintenance. I believe it is the easiest splitter of anything I have ever used and by far the safest. It is the only splitter that I would let my wife or son use. I also like the fact that it easily splits kindling too. Keep up the good work and a big thank you for bringing it to us.

Charlie Edwards
Ruston, Louisiana

I like the splitter. I'd buy it again. Some of the reasons why:

1. It seems safer for my 10 and 12 year old to use (with supervision) than their axes. (Shudder).
2. It does a wonderful job on creating kindling.
3. It does a good/decent job on extra long stuff.
4. Medium length stuff usually works better with my splitting maul.
(But it's also much more work).

It doesn't work as well as a gas powered splitter on elm/hickory...o'course I didn't pay that kind of money for a gas powered splitter. All in all, it works a bit better than expected.

Steve Booth
Pewaukee, WI

I purchased a Smart Splitter a bit over a month ago and I have to say that I'm really enjoying it. It's an amazingly simple yet terribly effective tool. I'm mighty impressed! I've been telling everyone I can about the splitter and giving demos. I had a neighbor who watched me split some relatively
hard maple wood about a month ago. He was clearly skeptical, even after
watching me use the splitter. When I was giving a demo to my brother this past weekend Buzzy came walking over with a log over his shoulder. I knew immediately that it was a piece of oak that he felt would be a true test of the device. When it split it as easily as the other wood
he said he was impressed. It absolutely amazes me how the splitter can go through things that a splitting maul can't come close to handling. It has trouble going through wood with big knots, but I can get through some of these whereas I can't get through any of them using a maul. One
of the best purchases I've ever made!

-Phillip Kachelmyer