I am one of those jack of all trades master of none guys that also happens to have a fetish for tools and fabrication so EVERYONE that even thinks they may have met me calls for a favor or tool. After I got my splitter built to where it is now 2 of my friends "borrowed " it from my yard while I was gone. They broke some bolts and didn't notice it right away. They replaced the bolts in the wedge slide, but didn't give me the whole story when I caught them bringing it back. Next time I used it, guess what? The seal on the cylinder was out. $250.00, time and lots of cursing latter, I had it back together, so NO, I won't ever let anything go out again. The 2 idiots that took the splitter refused to pay and know they better not come near the place or me again. I'll help anyone that asks, at my convienance, but please don't abuse me.