Hi Jay, That's a great ideal! I will be making me one next week. Thanks for the ideal!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

No problem! Let me know it works out! It is a back saver!

@joannrawls6793

4 жыл бұрын

Homestead Jay uuiii

@carlmurphy9829

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay ce

As soon as you started talking about it, I knew where you were heading. I can't believe that I never thought of that. So simple and so brilliant!

@HomesteadJay

4 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

awesome tip ! im 62 and we just got a heatmaster C150 to heat our home . i got the county line 25 ton because i'm to old to want to learn to swing a axe ! hahaha ., thanks dude :)

@HomesteadJay

2 ай бұрын

The county line can crank some wood out if used efficiently! WIsh you all the best with it! See my other splitter videos to see what I did to mine!

Who in the hell.gave this video a thumbs down? Great idea. Even if it doesn't work for every individual, it's still a great idea. It's a sad world we live in. Keep sharing

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie! I really appreciate the positivity! I do believe this trick will surely help anyone who splits vertically! I am not sure why there are thumbs down and some negative comments! Please subscribe to the channel! I would love to see you around on future videos! Thanks again for the love!

Love it! Got the original, saw how small it was, returned it for the XL. It splits my ~7x16" firewood into smallwood and kindling in a flash. kzread.infoUgkxSRemO77LrM90rx_It_Wh6ZnKAS0H2A8t Good for debarking too. It's so fun I now have too much kindling and have to fight the urge to split the big pieces. I usually split dried cedar, but I've split dried oak too. The edge on mine has stayed razor sharp. I mounted it on a couple pieces of pressure treated 4x4 to hold it steady and quiet the ringing. Several reviews and videos show people having trouble keeping the wood straight. How do I put this gently?... You have to be smarter than the wood. Don't try to split knots, or badly curved grain. And hold the wood (with leather gloves) and tap it once to set it on the blade before giving it a good whack. And you have to know how to swing a hammer. If you don't know what wood grain or knots are, and you can't swing a hammer without hitting yourself or things around you, I suggest buying firewood and kindling pre-split. But if you're smarter than a log, this beautiful tool will make splitting firewood into kindling safer, faster and way more funner! I highly recommend it, and get the XL.

@HomesteadJay

9 ай бұрын

Indeed!

I’ve been using scrap pieces of 2x10 and just laying it in front of plate. I like this idea better because it looks like it will stay in place. Thanks for the idea. I’ll make one up this weekend.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I can help! Please come back and let me know it worked! I love the community on KZread and would love to know if it made your life easier! Also follow the channel as well if you haven't already!

Hi Jay! That’s a great and simple solution to an aggravating problem! Well done. Thanks for sharing!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes no problem! Thanks for swinging by! I deal with large rounds almost all the time so something needed to happen to make it easier!

Its amazing how the simplest ideas are the ones that work best...great stuff, thank you !

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for coming by and spending time on the channel! Hope to see you around in future videos!

Great idea!. I have been fighting my log splitter for 29 years now!.. Thanks again! I will do this also. 😊😉

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Robert! Glad it will help you! Sorry its 29 years too late lol! Please subscribe to the channel! Id appreciate it!

Look"s Great, will be making one tomorrow. In the middle of splitting three chords right now. Thanks for the Hot Tip.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Al! Hope to see you around the channel, please subscribe if you haven’t already! I have a ton more wood splitting videos coming up! Thanks for watching!

Good hack! Thanks! I hate splitting wood vertically, for that very reason.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

Outstanding idea! We fought 2 trees using a wedge I cut to keep the rounds in place. I'll build one of these soon to add to the mix. Thanks so much for the back saver!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Dan! Welcome back again! Whatever works but this allows you to move the splitter around regardless of what woodshed I am filling!

Great job, no lean just plain mean splitting.😋😊 I'll be making one for next year's logs Taught this 71 year young a new trick, bark bark 🐾🐶🐾🐩

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Teo! Thanks for watching and God bless you for still splitting wood at 71! Please subscribe to the channel I’d love to have you check out other videos! Appreciate it and God bless!

Ran into the same problem with my Huskie splitter. The platform isn’t big enough for large rounds. Took mine to a weld shop and had them extend the platform another 6”. Works great but costs $200. Your idea is much cheaper and a great idea. Thanks for sharing!!!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Unit 13! Thanks for coming by the channel! I see you are into wood splitting like myself, please subscribe to the channel I will have a bunch of splitting coming up! Many people like you said recommended that (welding a plate) but as far as cost the wood was way cheaper! Glad you enjoyed and hope to see you around the channel on future videos! Thanks!

Well done Jay, delivered on the title, that is a good trick and I havent seen that on KZread yet either. Thanks a ton! Now I just need a vertical splitter to take advantage of this

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Iron! Appreciate it! Everyone loves a workout ( I know you do lol) but sometimes conserving energy means more productivity lol that was the whole Idea with this! Less fussing and wrestling with the logs lol! Thanks for watching!

Exactly what I built for mine Instead of long lag screws I used flat bar 2”x1/4” thick and #10 wood screws thru holes I pre drilled

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Flat bar I think would work nice on the underside! Leave yourself a smooth working surface on the top!

OK, not bad. But I promise you the 100% best way to do this especially with really big rounds, like 2 feet plus in diameter is 3 to 5 pieces 3 feet long of 1.5” PVC placed on the ground perpendicular to the wedge. You do have to reposition them every once in a while but it gives you a rolling affect and the piece moves effortlessly. Plus, you can also slide it left or right because there’s not a lot of friction.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

I dont get too much rounds larger than what you saw here. I could eventually Im sure but havent come across them yet. I think I know what you mean, sounds almost like rollers on an assembly line or something like that! Thanks for stopping by and spending time!

Most folks in my neck o the woods just cut a proper size notch in a short cut off when and where needed. There was a diagram in the user booklet that came with the first splitter I used 50 years ago. Great that you shared it online.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

There are many ways to do what I did I just wanted to show what I came up with! Thanks for sharing! Please subscribe to the channel as well!

I did the same thing after watching your video except I added a bungee cord around the back to hold it in place ,works great ,Thank You

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Greg! Appreciate it! Please follow the channel! I have a few more firewood splitting tricks to come!

I've done this trick my self to save my back. Good job! Thanks for sharing that wit others.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron! Thanks for watching! Glad you do something similar! Merry Christmas! Please subscribe to the channel!

Great idea and simple, too. Gotta take care of your knees and back. I like your channel and how you respond to so many comments so I subscribed! Keep up the good work

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I try and reply and communicate with each and every comment! I love interacting with people and the social aspect of the channel! I am no master or professional so I learn a lot from other peoples feedback as well! Thank you for the nice words and thanks for subscribing!

Great video! I like it! Doing good things out there!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

I'm turning 70 and thought it was time to save my body so I just got a splitter . This is a great idea. It seems like the folks that make the splitters could market this idea and make some $$$ !

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

God Bless & Happy Birthday to you! Yeah I am sure they could do or manufacture something like this! Please follow the channel if you havent already!

@skyroot8529

5 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay I just subscribed.Thanks for all you do !

Very clever and simple, cheap too! Nice work Jay, Be Well

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob! Appreciate the feed back and thanks for coming over!

I really like your videos. Please keep them coming. You do a great job explaining things in a simple way that is understandable for even the novice.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I need to learn that way very much like that being A then B then C so I try to transfer that in my videos. I often repeat myself lol but its all good! Thank you for the positive comment!

I split all my wood in the vertical position. Thanks for the tip. Gonna make me one right now.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Makes a world a difference!

Good idea. Never thought of a dedicated "tool" for vertical splitting. I cut a round the thickness of base (3"+-) and flop the big rounds down on top of that. Also use a picaroon for turning the big rounds...

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Layon! Thanks for coming to the channel! Looks like you have a similar idea. Same concept, I like how the one I made "wraps" around the base so it doesn't move too much after rounds and rounds! Also YES a pickaroon is the best tool for sure! So helpful, wouldn't go in the woods without it!

Great idea! Have a great Easter!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Dan Conlan thank you! Happy Easter to you as well! God bless!

Nice trick Jay. Good to see you posting more👍

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! I try to get as much filmed and done when I get the time with the baby its tough haha!

Came over from Two Family Homestead and Subbed you nice review tonight !

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Appreciate you coming on over, I subbed as well! I learned a good amount from the review I think it was good to hear the small stuff that makes all the difference!

@BandJslittlefarm

3 жыл бұрын

Homestead Jay thanks 😊 yes Two Family homestead are good people I learn new stuff from them constantly!

This looks like a great idea for using this vertically. I myself use to do it a little different back when I had a splitter like this... On rounds up to 20-24” dia. I raise splitter to vertical position and put the round on the base plate. Next I run the wedge down till it just pinches the wood, then I pull the splitter back horizontal...(poor mans log lift). I also had catch trays on both sides of the beam. Sometimes the rounds were just tooo big and I ended up doing them like this or at least breaking them in half and then flipping one half up at a time.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad! Thanks for coming over to the channel! Sure sounds like that would make sense! Being efficient with your effort splitting is deff the way to go! Thanks for sharing your methods! Appreciate it!

That is a great idea, i have a splitter like that and have done what you described using my knee to hold the block and it was a PITA.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

rain coast yeah seriously! Firewood work is tough as it is so the less damage to another area of the body the better!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

rain coast follow the channel please if you haven’t already!

@raincoast9010

5 жыл бұрын

Yes i have subscribed @@HomesteadJay

Really good idea! I'm a 5'4', 65-1/2 year old widow woman who has been cutting her own firewood (and some for others) for the past 26 years. I did not get my beloved 22Ton log splitter until 11 years ago. I cut 22" long rounds from trees ranging to 140 years old and are +/- 24" in diameter. First, I chock both splitter wheels front and back even when hitched to my truck. Then I raise the splitter to slightly less than vertical with the rear edge of the foot plate embedding into hard ground and the front edge about 1-1/2" to 2" max from touching ground under which I place a piece of board or flat rock. The slight back lean of the cradle helps hold the round in place and the weight of the round firmly plants the foot plate in place. For a B-Day present a few years ago, the foreman for the 740 acre ranch where I cut my wood welded 3 horse shoes on the foot plate, 1 on each side of the plate for vertical splitting support of large rounds. He also welded a 3-1/2' long 1/4" diameter conduit pipe (which he painted fluorescent orange) to either side of my splitter near the wheels and inserted a small American Flag in each pipe. This so I can see easily the movement of my splitter when backing it around by watching the conduit pipes.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to explain your splitting history and God bless you for you being a strong independent woman! Thank you SO much for the feedback that makes perfect sense to angle the splitter so gravity can help hold the logs, I am always open to new feedback and ideas and this one is one I will remember! I am young to splitting wood compared to the time you have spent and always want to learn! The horseshoe idea is awesome and I am sure it looks cool too! It would serve as a good conversation piece as well. A 740 acre farm is CRAZY! I am sure there is a lifetime of timber ripe for the harvesting! I do like the markers for moving around, especially cause they are AMERICAN flags! I only moved my splitter round the yard with the four wheeler but if I ever towed it locally to areas I'm working I would consider adding markers! God Bless you and thank you for stoping by and sharing your story. Please follow my channel I would love to have you as a follower!

@CJDe-kx8of

5 жыл бұрын

Homestead Jay ... You're so kind; I do get rather long winded, sorry. ☺️ Yes, except for the extremely long & large rattlesnakes, this baby ranch is a beautiful place which wraps around 3 sides of Sugarloaf Mountain. Baby because the owner's 2 main ranches are in TX., the largest near 10,000. acres. The markers have most definitely been a frustration saver. Being short, I couldn't see my splitter unless it was in side mirrors when splitter was going sideways. The flags are because the foreman and myself, my late husband too, are old Army Retired. His son and one of mine both are in the Army, each with 24 yrs. in so far. Yep, the horseshoes definitely sparked a few comments. Shoes make for good hanging hooks when horizontal. When I leave my splitter on site, I leave my chain, come-a-long, tool bag, cap, etc. hanging on the shoes then, tarp over all. That way all I tote is chainsaws, gas and oil on days I need to take them and can drive my car to the ranch giving the old pickup a break. I love going out and cutting wood. I do like your platform idea and will borrow it, please, with one modification. Rather than fitting only around foot plate, I'll fit the platform flush around with a lip that fits under just the foot plate about 2-3", 1 by thick graduating to level with outer edge of plate (think wedge) to maintain the little bit of cradle back lean. I'll have to add beneath outer most of platform to level with ground. Thank you so much for sharing your invention. I'm certain all who cut wood and see your video will happily put your platform to good use. Hoping you have a wonderful and Blessed Day. Be careful out there.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I will adapt some of your ways when I get back out there splitting. One could only dream of a property like that. I will try the method with a little bit of lean so the log falls back! Thats a great idea! Sorry for the late reply! Thank you for your story and please check out some new videos I posted!

@CJDe-kx8of

5 жыл бұрын

Homestead Jay ... Your timing is fine. Yes, I will locate "Homestead Jay".😉

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

@@CJDe-kx8of Appreciate it! Have a new video up today of planning for a new wood shed!

Good deal!! I was planning on fabricating and welding on a plate, but this is lighter, cheaper, removeable and portable. So this is a win, win, win ,win.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

That’s the whole idea! Glad you liked it! Please subscribe to the channel I try to think and make videos of ways to help people out with certain topics! So please subscribe I would appreciate it!

If it's oak, ash or wood that splits easily I split the big rounds with the log blaster. (12 lb mall) It's wonderful cause it has so much force. I usually quarter them. Then put it on the horizontal hydraulic splitter. But I could see your setup working well for harder to split wood.

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Indeed my friend

Most excellent idea Jay. That will certainly make my job easier. Thanks

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob! Thanks a lot! Please subscribe to the channel for more wood splitting stuff!

Hey Jay, you right the plate helps as I did the same. But I even grew tired of wrestling the log up on the plate, so I dug a recess under the tires and the base to bring it to ground level. Straight shot in now.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ken! A lot of people have pushed that idea but I split wood in a variety of locations so id have holes everywhere hahah thanks for watching!

@kenyoung799

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay Understand that!

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenyoung799 Please subscribe if you are not!

Hey Jay, I came across this video again, and it reminded me that I made a mental note to make one. That was my first mistake 😂 added to my list before commenting! Thanks for all your videos bro. 👍🏻✌🏻️

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan! Thanks for checking out this video! It deff does help for sure! Make it happen now! No more mental notes LOL

@alanross3435

Жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay I’m going to make one today, I have some big rounds. We had a wind storm ( 55 plus mph ) we have enough Doug Fir for the next year plus! ☮✌🏻

Great idea Jay. I'm definately building one.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Its handy!! A deff must!

Yes Jay great idea I will be making myself a wood platform as well for the big rounds Stay safe y’all from Toronto covid-19 🇨🇦

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it all works out! Stay safe as well! Please subscribe to the channel! We do a lot of firewood/splitting videos!

I’m surprised in how many 👎🏽 your helpful idea has gotten to date (12/1/19)❗️ I’ve been using a similar base for vertical splitting for 30+ years. Now at 70 years old Every tidbit of ideas that keeps me from bending/squatting saves my workout back & knees. If y’all Negative folks have a better solution Please Share⁉️ Much obliged sir. From Gods country, PA

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Uncle Fudd! Thanks for coming by the channel! I don’t get the negative feedback either! Makes no sense, I’m just trying to share something that helps! Glad you do something similar! I may be only 27 years old but I don’t wanna do any extra bending/squatting either! Thanks for watching and hope to see you around the channel! Please subscribe & God bless!

great idea, i use a bobcat to move my 24"+ ash rounds, this will help tremendously! ( i am building an inverted splitter for that machine) to 1/4 up those big rounds.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Matt! Thanks for watching! That sounds awesome building a splitter for the bobcat! How versatile will that beast be! Please follow the channel! Hope to see you around on future videos!

@smash72cutlass30

4 жыл бұрын

Matt Milkie Love 24” plus ash best burning easiest to split wood the good Lord has to offer.

"Never before seen on KZread" huh? Well you didn't say it was something brand new, but just had not been seen on KZread before. Excellent !!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there Jake! Yes I said I never saw it before but I was specific enough to say I didn’t invent it LOL! Glad you enjoyed! Please subscribe!

Good trick Jay! ☺

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes been working out very nicely! Thank you for spending time on the channel!

Way to go Jay, great idea!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tom! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to the channel for more wood splitting stuff!

I love when we split wood with the splitter.i find it relaxing and fun and everyone thinks I'm nuts for saying that lol

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both! It is a nice therapy session for sure!

@nikkilyne36

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay yes it is 😊

@cpnotill9264

3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to it andgoing to make this and maybe wider tomorrow! Cool idea and thanks for sharing. 👍

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

@@cpnotill9264 Wider wouldnt hurt! Thanks for tuning in!

@cpnotill9264

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay You're welcome and have a wonderful day.

Brilliant. Makin mine tomorrow to handle red oak 36 inches across. Big stuff, first time going vertical, this will be good. Thanks

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Natasha! Thanks for commenting! I hope this helps you! Please give the channel a subscribe and follow along on all the wood activities!

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!!

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good idea. I'm building one rite now. Thanks for the tip

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Craig! Hope it serves you well! Glad you enjoyed!

That’s funny ,I just watched your again video again after three years ,Left a comment then ,Just yesterday I Used my skid steer to get a 2 ft green hard maple to the splitter ,Worked great with the bucket to slide it around on vertically,Maybe a steel platform like your wooden one would be easier to slide it around for the next split,Just Thinkin ,Thank You for Your Videos !!!

@HomesteadJay

8 ай бұрын

Hey Greg! This works perfect! I STILL use it to this day lol why re invent the wheel it works good!

@gregschultz2029

8 ай бұрын

@@HomesteadJay ,I does work good,Just saying steel would be slicker than wood,easier to slide log around,Thank You for your Videos !!!

Great idea Jay, those big honker rounds are awkward and heavy, always a balancing act. Thanks for sharing a real time and back saver. I have some huge pine, maple, and oak that I’ve been putting off. 👍

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave! Make this jig and you shall see a difference almost right away!

@davekana8388

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay that’s the plan, thanks again, Dave!

@davekana8388

2 жыл бұрын

@@HomesteadJay gunna get jiggy wit it!

Great idea! I don’t split much anymore I burn coal now! But for sure when I split again I will be making one!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul! Glad to help! Please subscribe, I promise youll learn some stuff watching my videos!

I have the identical splitter very happy with it. Good idea.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeff! I have no problems with the machine either! It’s handles everything I’ve thrown at it! Thanks for watching! Please subscribe!

I'm definitely going to try this, thanks man!!

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott! Hope it works out! Please subscribe!

Very fine effort!! World deserves MORE!!!!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Snarky FourSeven why thank you! Happy Easter! Please follow the channel if you haven’t already!

The best ideas are often the simplest. Good going.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thank you very much! Please subscribe!

Nice trick Jay!! That seems to help a lot! Have a great weekend!!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Appreciate it! I like your last video on that 3pt hitch! That was cool!

@LouisianaTractorworks

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! How the family doing? The baby getting big?

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

@@LouisianaTractorworks Hes a beast! 4 months old in a few days! 16 pounds hahah growing so fast! Thanks for asking! Appreciate it!

@LouisianaTractorworks

5 жыл бұрын

HaHaHa! They do grow fast! Be safe out there my friend. They are counting on you! God Bless Jay!!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

@@LouisianaTractorworks You too be safe! God bless to you as well!

Great idea, I think I’m going to have to make one myself 👌

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

You should! I am actually going to re film this video! So stay tuned again haha

Great idea I made one for my next door neighbors would splatter and he loves it James T North Carolina

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Hey James! Thank you! Please subscribe for more wood splitting stuff!

So simple! Great video

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please subscribe to the channel if you haven't already!

Great idea, now you need a medium length Pick-a-Roon to pull the blocks up unto the deck! All a back-saver!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

I have a pickaroon and I love it! Won’t cut firewood without it!

Now ya tell me! Great idea. Thanks.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

LOL Billy sorry to be so late! Please subscribe to the channel!

Thanks for that idea!!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hucke! Thanks for tuning in! Please subscribe to the channel! I’ll have more tips and tricks soon!

Great idea 💡 I need to do this !!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it will help you! The goal of my channel is to try and help! Appreciate you watching!

Thanks for that idea. I am looking at some big oak rounds.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Drew! Glad to help! Thanks for spending time on the channel! Please subscribe I got a lot more wood splitting videos coming! Thank you!

How's she goin'? That's a great aide and certainly helps with splitting in the vertical position. Way to go and thanks for sharing!!!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it saves your knees from bruising trying to hold the log against the splitter! Thanks for stopping by!

Thats a good idea. The main reason I never use a splitter in that position is b/c you are always wrestling the big pieces around.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

With necessity comes invention or the saying goes something like that hahah I was TIRED of wresting the rounds around and this made it easier! I figured it would be easier to skid logs around and roll them onto the wood deck I made rather than PICKING them up haha I was like no way am I picking these up lol! Please follow along if you havent already!

great idea, thanks for sharing.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

countryside thanks for watching! Please subscribe if you haven’t already! 👍🏻

That's great, when I built my splitter I had never seen a lift table. All I needed was 1 more control. I sat in my living room on the floor and designed the lift table using cardboard. I made the mounts welded them on and installed the lift. I stand up to split all my wood I don't pick up heavy logs . The lift has loaded 1000 lb logs 24" long 52" dia. I split by myself, not that big all the time but it will. All I need is someone to roll the blocks onto the lift. I control the lift and the wedge. I'm to old now so it's for sell. I enjoyed building it and using it. I guess I'm stupid, I enjoy working.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey gene! That’s such a cool thing to literally design and mock up with cardboard then transform that to something useable! You should be proud of that, not a lot of people could do that! I sure couldn’t! Enjoying physical work like splitting wood isn’t something stupid don’t feel that way! It’s rewarding to put your energy towards something and get something out of it! Thanks for watching and sharing your story! Please subscribe to the channel! I’d love to have you around the channel! See you on the next one!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Gene! That’s such a cool thing to literally design and mock up with cardboard then transform that to something useable! You should be proud of that, not a lot of people could do that! I sure couldn’t! Enjoying physical work like splitting wood isn’t something stupid don’t feel that way! It’s rewarding to put your energy towards something and get something out of it! Thanks for watching and sharing your story! Please subscribe to the channel! I’d love to have you around the channel! See you on the next one!

Cool idea! I should make one of those, too

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

It helps so much! The less wrestling per log the better! During a long day of splitting ever extra move adds up! Glad you liked it! Thanks for coming by!

Necessity is the father of invention. Great thinking!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

I love that saying!!! I appreciate the love! Thanks for spending time on the channel! Please subscribe!

Great idea simple and seems to work well , that's using your head , thank you !

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime!! Thanks for watching!

Great idea! Now I have another project.

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

It will help you for sure!

I used to do the same thing buddy.I layed a 2x12 in front of the plate. Now I do most splitting by hand.I have a video showing my trick..lol But what you did there is pretty slick! Another thing I do is use a 16 inch piece of plastic water line when I cut firewood to keep measurement of each log.I guess I got OCD..

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

I don't have OCD at all but when It comes to firewood I all of a sudden have it! haha I do the same thing with the chainsaw bar which I know is 20" long and also I have a cut piece of strapping painted orange which is 32" long that I also use! Check out this video I made its what I do to measure! Similar to what you do! Please subscribe if you haven't already! Here is the video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/on91wY-Dc7zbgdI.html

Cool thanks for sharing, good idea

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Mike! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for coming by! Please subscribe!

Cool idea! Good work.

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Craig I appreciate the nice comment! Please subscribe and feel free to check out some other videos!

Ya a good Idea ! I have almost the same log splitter , I have a 22 ton SpeeCo , I split ash not pine , lol ,, I modified the splitting knife a couple times and vary happy with it now ,, plus we only run it about half throttle , it does the same job not much slower than full throttle but saves a lot of gas ,, Briggs and Stratton 6.5hp

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks for watching! I agree with you that about 1/2 throttle runs it fine! I do the same thing! I dont see a crazy difference in full or 3/4 throttle cause it cycles about the same! Please subscribe!

@ok400bigbearpro

4 жыл бұрын

my splitter left a gap between the knife and foot about 3 inches so I added added to the knife about 2 3/8 ,,,, omg stringy ash so much easier !!,,

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

@@ok400bigbearpro Thats a great idea for sure!!! Leave no gap! Ive split some real stringy stuff too and I have to hack some end strings off with the hatchet!

Simple but great idea!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Please subscribe if you have not! Thanks!

Great idea! Thanks

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5 жыл бұрын

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Hello and good morning you’re a genius

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Good Morning! Haha I wouldnt go that far and say genius but I deff though it was a cool thing to make!

It worked great, thank you!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey John! Glad to see it work! Please subscribe to the channel!

Great idea!

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5 жыл бұрын

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great idea, thanks for sharing 👍

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

great idea, thanks!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Since the 1970s I've been sticking an already-split piece of firewood under the wiggly logs. Now that I have a hydraulic splitter, I use two pieces of firewood under the large wiggly logs. I like your idea, and it works and there is a need for it, but save the 4x4s for putting up a new mailbox.

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

With lumber prices so high I dont blame you for using the beams for your mailbox instead lol

nice im gonna make one thanks for the post

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

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Good idea, don't think I would'a thought of it on my own!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for this idea I will give it a go

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joseph! Thanks for tuning in! Please subscribe and follow along!

Looks like a real solution, to an age old problem..

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does the trick! Takes a slight load off physically and also shaves down some aggravation lol Thanks for stopping by and subscribe if you haven't already!

great idea...and so simple

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Hope it works out for you!

Great idea! I always keep a paver stone handy for vertical splitting, but my axe doesn't appreciate striking it when I need to add a little persuasion to the split

@HomesteadJay

3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Id swap it for a piece of hardwood lol

Good thinkin', Brother!!🤘

@HomesteadJay

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

Thanks I'll be making one of those

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Bill! Hope it works out! Please subscribe!

Good tip. Maybe make the platform one board wider on each side so split pieces can't fall down to ground level? Every inch you have to lift and carry wood is wear and tear on your back. Also, arrange your process so that the raw rounds, splitter, and finished stack are in sequence and in close proximity to each other. Every inch you have to move wood costs your back.

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! 100% I rushed to get this pile of wood home before the winter season so yes I paid the price by moving it more than I wanted. Normally I drop the logs right outside the shed they are going into so I don't have to move super far! I couldn't agree more with you and every inch matters! Please follow along on the homestead journey!

Hey Jay, Quit answering so many comments and get back to work!😂😂 Great idea I will make mine today! When I use the vertical position I put on my knee pads and split on my knees! Going to subscribe. 🌲✌🏻️

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I love answering everyone! I got some videos coming up dont you worry! Thanks for subscribing and supporting the channel!

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

Knee pads would be a nice addition! I might give that a go!

Jay I Built one several years ago sure helps !

@HomesteadJay

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on! Glad you are working smarter not harder!

Great idea, I have noticed that as a problem for an upright splitter,

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Fred! Thanks for watching! Its an issue for sure but this seems to heal the issue! Please subscribe!!!

Great idea! KC Don 😉

@HomesteadJay

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I was spitting a nice square chunk and useing that. I like your idea better. Think I'll make 1 2!

@HomesteadJay

4 жыл бұрын

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Such a simple solution to an agrivation. Why didn't I think of that ?

@HomesteadJay

5 жыл бұрын

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