Abstract: The wood splitting machine comprised of a rotating threaded cone, a longitudinal wedge disposed under the cone, and a table on top of which the log to be split is placed in front of the cone and wedge. The table top is rigid and the wedge is firmly fixed both to the rigid table top and to the bearing of the rotating shaft of the rotating threaded cone. The rigid top comprises a plywood plate whose upper side is covered with sheet metal. A speed reducer is provided between the drive motor and the rotating shaft of the threaded cone; the speed reducer is comprised of an intermediary pinion whose bearing is also fixed to the wedge. The upper profile of the wedge has the same shape as the generator of the rotating threaded cone up to a short distance from the point thereof.