Andy wrote:
Personally, I'd use the bandsaw unless I could get reliable help in
setting up the splitter correctly.
Personally, I'd take the splitter off--I've never found need for one for
anything other than really sorry stuff like wet construction lumber that
moves like crazy...
I just didn't want to make that particular recommendation to what
appeared to be a shop student...
It sounds like a very poorly run shop/program, however.