Timber Splitting Gun

[Bear 7556]

I have come across this old tool, just wondering what year this would have been made and exactly how it works. The Badge reads - MALRIC COMPANY - Earlwood Sydney - Timber Splitting Gun - Type A1 Pat6727 . Any history about this would be good, thanks.

 

[Streblerm]

Apparently it is meant to be used with black powder

http://northerncatskillshistory.com/ArticlesHTML/1116 Splitting Gun/1116 Splitting Gun.pdf

 

[derwoodii]

wot could possibly go wrong using that... lite fuse aim away from face....


"Once the splitting gun is set firmly into the log, take another large piece of wood or rock, and wedge it securely against the butt end of the gun. This will absorb the kick from the firing of the splitting gun. Finally, light the fuse and move well away from the wood. If all goes well, the length of potential firewood will be split into 2 or more strips that can either be further split or are light enough to be jockeyed into position for sawing."

 

[Babaganoosh]

I'd use it.

 

[Bear 7556]

Ok thanks for the link, i could assume these splitters were made in Australia roughly around the same time

 

[RubyLove]

I have come across this old tool, just wondering what year this would have been made and exactly how it works. The Badge reads - MALRIC COMPANY - Earlwood Sydney - Timber Splitting Gun - Type A1 Pat6727 . Any history about this would be good, thanks.View attachment 531682 View attachment 531683

 

[RubyLove]

Ask me anything you like about this please….my father manufactured them, designed by him as well…. and for a real treat, dad would take my sisters and I to the factory on weekends to help him…best time of my life….