FM10 Log Splitter Work Bench & Safety Guard Log Catcher
The Forest Master Splitter Work Bench and safety guard is a unique (Community Registered Design) accessory that catches the logs as they are split and eliminates the need to bend down to pick up split logs. It makes splitting safer as logs can’t fall off as they are split.
Our safety guard allows you to split larger logs than cages from other manufacturers. With our guard, the maximum log diameter is 400mm whereas most other cages only allow 250mm diameter.
Another feature of our guard is that the vertical sides do not have any holes in them, to avoid logs being trapped as they are split. Cages with holes in the sides or mesh sides can trap logs as they split which can then damage the cage.
Simple to set up, it quickly bolts on to the log splitter in place of the standard log guide rails.
Note that this listing is only for the Splitter Work Bench, the log splitter and trolley stand have to be purchased separately.
The FM10-TC Splitter Work Bench can also be used with electric log splitters from other manufacturers, provided the mounting points for the log guide rails are spaced 540mm apart.
less than a whole day from order to delivery – brill!
Sadly this all turned out to be a bit of a saga. I mistakenly ordered the work bench to replace a broken one I had for my FM10. It didn’t fit. The latest work bench and guard has been updated along with the FM10 itself so that the attachment points don’t match. I was refunded the monies for the original purchase and the customer services guy was very helpful – yes it has changed but you can just use the bench without the guard. The new guard is so enclosing it makes work much harder – I’m not using it. The salt in the wound is that this OTT design is an EU requirement apparently, so not really needed now.
I asked that my comments by passed onto the designer/owner but have heard nothing. The new bench is clearly not attached as securely as the original – there are 2 unused fixing points. Plus I know have £50 worth of unwanted guard sat in the garage. It would have not been quite so annoying if it was possible to purchase the work bench on its own, along with an explanation that it would fit the older FM10 but not quite so securely. The old design was much better, more flexible in use and cheaper. Perhaps now that we are not in the EU we can go back to the original?
My splitter has had a hard life and has performed without falter. As a result of certain user induced damage to the guard and workbench required these items to be replaced. The order was dealt with very efficiently and waiting time was minimal. Thank you
Mainly bought this for the work bench to collect split log pieces conveniently but added the surround as this obviously provides a back and sides that aid collecting more pieces. I was a little worried the complete surround would get in the way and seemed overkill for EU regulations but in practice it’s not an issue. Makes a really good improvement to usability of the FM10.