Abstract: The slurry distributor comprises two or more square pipe sections in end-to-end relation having an inlet at one end for connection to a slurry supply and provided with discharge openings equally spaced longitudinally thereof; on each side of the square pipe for discharge of the slurry, the openings being successively obstructed manually or by deposited solids from the slurry itself piling up on the original ground level. The distributor is used to control the slurry composition for dyke building and general tailings disposal consisting of mine tailings.

Abstract: A log splitter having a log splitting unit slidably mounted on a vertical post. The splitting unit has a guiding member slidably mounted on the post with a support arm extending from the guiding member in a direction transverse to the post. A splitting member is slidably mounted in the free end of the support arm for movement in a direction parallel to the post. The splitting unit is raised to set a log on the splitter under the splitting member. The splitting member is then driven down with a blow, relative to the guiding member and support arm, to split the log.