We bought this log splitter to take to our campsite. It works great, even on hard wood. I have a 3 pound hammer (essentially a mini sledge hammer) and it’s perfect. Directions recommend something heavier but this works for us. Directions also recommend screwing the splitter in place, but setting it on the ground and securing with my foot on the side does the trick. It’s built really solid and you could fit a really large piece of wood in it. So much easier, faster and safer for making kindling or even just smaller pieces to burn. I highly recommend!!