Just a suggestion…you maybe already do this, but if not, you should adjust the wedge cylinder so it fully retracts when you are finished splitting. This will prevent the exposed cylinder from potentially pitting when not in use.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Good suggestion Barry. Thanks for that

@robertschmidt6383

6 ай бұрын

I thought that too. I was also thinking maybe put a collapsible boot something on the ram for moisture.

I definitely wouldn’t be too thrilled to buy logs like that. But you’re right, the Axis is fun to run. The log deck definitely looks nice. If you are working large rounds maybe move the Axis over a little bit so you can easily roll the large rounds straight to the lift. Lowering the splitting wedge is also a nice safety feature I touched on in a video the other day. Makes it harder to get your hand in between the round and wedge while wrestling large rounds.

You may be the King of efficiency

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I split and burnt wood for over 33 years. The only heat we had was wood heat. Fir was east splitting. Pine was another story!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I hear ya there. I do enjoy getting a good mixture wherever I can but then again that hard maple is great stuff to burn and split

wood yard is looking great Sandy

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! The setup sure makes for a great time splitting firewood. Not to mention the amount of wood I"m making sure is piling up in a hurry!

I keep a Gallon of cheap bar oil by the conveyor on my Axis and dribble oil on the chain periodically. Makes it a little quieter also. I like the bucking table.

Your setup/equipment for firewood sure has come a long way in the past couple years man! Love the setup and its functionality!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy to have your support

@judyschepp8748

6 ай бұрын

Well said!!!!😊

a way to brew fresh mud at every playsite, make lumber, when can't make usable lumber then do firewood or build something is what i would like to see.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

For sure Fred. I'm back out to the sawmill and will be milling up some hardwood for a change real soon

YOU are having way too much fun, Sandy. I'm so happy to hear how toasty warm it is in Canada. It's snowing here in Sparks, NV. It also looks like the conveyor is filling the totes pretty evenly....

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey there Carl! Funny house the snow is avoiding us. One of those years where I know winter is just around the corner and probably about to get revenge for the months its been warm haha

A pleasure to watch you working today.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Always great to have ya here Brian

You got your second channel right here Splitting with Sandy, a happy man turning out ibc totes full of money

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I sure do enjoy splitting

It would be nice if they made a pivot for the conveyor so you could change the direction just enough to fill 3 or 4 ibc totes before having to move them

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey there Steve, I find by putting 4 IBC cages together and aiming the conveyor for the centre of them I can fill 4 that way. I’m still practicing with angle on the conveyor but I’m thinking 6 cages may be possible with practice

Sandy,where are you going to be splitting your wood 🪵 when it is snowing and cold 🥶 😮😊❤

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Of course. I enjoy the outdoors in pretty well every season except bug season haha

Yard trees always seem to have surprises. I still have a piece of pecan with a 3x1/4 inch bolt in it sitting on a table next to my smoker. I didn't find it until the round was split. The saw only missed it by less than an inch. I do like the way you have so much control over sizing your firewood. That would be great for a tent stove. Good vid. Thanks.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Joe! I know the feeling there. I’ve had a few close calls myself. I’m sure my time is coming and I’ll hit something

I am amazed each time I take the ashes out and there are lag bolts nails and iron junk in the ashes. all stuff that I did not hit with the chainsaw. I get wood from pretty deep in the forest and it goes to show that it was not always forest, at some time it was a farm.

@sawingwithsandy

5 ай бұрын

I can just about imagine the near misses I"ve had with the sawmill and chainsaw. Knock on wood I don't hit anything soon haha

really hope they put the Honda engines back on these machines

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I've got Hondas and Vanguards and the Vanguards I'm finding are just as reliable

Hi Sandy!!😀😀 Looks like a really good setup. The Axis is the real deal. Are you guys getting a bunch of snow today? Take care buddy!!😀😀 Logger Al q

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Logger Al! No snow here today. Just a skiff I’d say. I’m hoping for a bit more though to fire up the snow machines

The axis is the way to go, great job

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks James!

Great video Sandy! The log deck is definitely a game changer and works really well paired up to the axis! 🔥💯👍. Sawdust on the ground like you mentioned for traction is a good thing for sure! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing all your great upcoming content with the axis! Thanks for having down to the chop shop buddy! We’ll see you soon! Andrew from NB :)

You've got a real nice setup there, Sandy. You should fly through that batch in no time. And no time means more time for other projects. And if you're anything like me, there is no shortage of projects! Thanks for the great videos.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Marvin! I'm just like you for sure. Way more things on the go than time allows.

hi there good set up .just a thought to chew on you have the sawmill , i sawed some pine boards 1/2 x wide and made my sides on some cages 2+ feet taller , if your tractor can pick them up makes a bigger box . the fronts i only raise them a foot , then take those out as i use the wood .. well done , best to all john

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I like that one John! Thanks for sharing

Good morning Sandy the new outfit you got is defenetly a back saver and with more experience you will be faster with the vertical splitter enjoying your work make a pleasent day even if it is call work have a great day

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey there. Always great to see ya

Morning Sandy, Taking bets on which tote fills up first LOL . According to weather maps Ontario is getting a good snow today (Saturday) and 3 degrees, Stay warm and dry my friend. John Toccoa

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

hahha. Sure looks like we're about to get a good dump of snow

That sure is a game changer. Get that Lanox as previously mentioned and coat that entire machine. You can spray it on anything. The chain and that threaded rod will luv you for it.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Sean

Glad to see that burl on the ground. Well..halfway through the video it’s on the ground. You might yet split it. If I wait til the end of the video I might forget what I want to say. Don’t get me wrong; I have a great memory. It’s just a very short memory. Anyway Might make a nice bowl.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Bill. My memory is good but short so we are alike haha. I probably will use that Burl for woodworking instead of firewood actually. Maybe turn it on the lathe

You have a great setup Sandy! I love the log table build and will probably build one this summer

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Sure is coming in handy. That log deck is the best thing I"ve done in years

Hi Sandy. By the size of some of those pieces, you must have a very large wood stove in your house. This is going to be fun each time you fire up the splitter. Have good days!

You can take four basket and put them together and fill them up at the same time you will need to put the first two just over half way under the conveyor but keeping the center of the conveyor and then the next two right behind them so that after it fills the first two the wood starts going into the next two you will need to Practice to see where they work the best

@sawingwithsandy

4 ай бұрын

That is a good setup for sure. I"ve done 4 before and it works quite well. Like you mentioned it's all about the sweet spot for the centre

I really like that Axis Splitter, Sure is a game changer. Can see that your chainsaw is nice and sharp by the way the chip size coming out of it when you are cutting. I think the colder weather is on its way, just late arriving this year. Love the videos Sandy!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I always judge the sharpness by the chip size like you do Jeff.

Hi Sandy. This looks like real fun. I will give you my brass door knocker if you let me split your wood (Tom Sawyer/Huck Fin).🤣

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

hahaha

That looks like it is much easier on the back than regular splitters.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I do find the vertical splitters are very comfortable

Looking good big dawg. I think if I didn't have twenty other projects going on right now I would start a side hustle with firewood. Machines like yours make it a breeze...enjoy the warm spell!!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I think a side business with firewood would be great

I really like your set up and I'll have to say to your pretty good at sharpening a chainsaw. It was throwing a lot of big chips haha and I have one of those little moisture meters similar to what you have really works well

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! I sure do like a sharp chainsaw. I'm brand new to checking wood moisture but now I'm checking all the time with it

So much fun with that Axis! It finally froze enough to use my new vertical splitter without tearing up the woodyard yesterday.The pinpoint precision is the bomb. I had a 24" ash that fell a couple years ago that i put through the splitter yesterday....without having to lift any rounds! Being able to cut off the parts that were a bit punky allowed me to get the 85% of usable wood out of that tree with precision!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I know the feeling there Earl. Those big rounds sure are easy to get around now with the vertical splitter.

@earlzathome

6 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy Oh man....what a dream to just roll em over and lift em up with the log lift....I should have bought this thing in my 30's not my late 50's! 😁

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I’m with ya there Earl!

Thanks Sandy, quite the slick operation, nice splitter.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy!

It's pretty cool isn't it Sandy? LOL! So nice to have. Happy New Year!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey there GP. I learned alot from you! Happy New Year

Sandy, another great Video, you are going to have some nice firewood for next year, good job as always.

Very nice setup. My back feels the relief just watching you.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

It sure is comfortable to use!

👍 darn nice set up.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Del! Hope you're having a good start to your new year

good job and video really nice set up. sorry you had to pay for them rotten logs with metal in them. take care, be safe and well.

Nice setup Sandy 👍

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Russell. Hope your New Years is off to a good start

Absolutely great camera placement and editing which always makes your videos interesting. I know that' Wishs a lot of work. Thanks for sharing your fun time with us too!😊 Wish I could help!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Rich. Glad you noticed that. It is more work but I think the outcome is worth it for sure. Glad you enjoyed it as well

That just makes sense.great machine

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Murray

I am envious! Nice machine and your setup is fabulous.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks George!

THE OLD ONE IS VERY NICE BUT THIS ONE IS A GAME CHANGER

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Absolutely Rodney!

Looks very relaxing from this side of the camera ! Seems like it’s working out pretty good on your side too !

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Working great for sure Gary

@willbass2869

6 ай бұрын

Yep, I love hard work. I can recline in my LazyBoy and watch people do it for hours. 😂

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

@willbass2869 hahahah

Agreed, I'm just getting into using my newly built log deck and it is a game changer.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I sure like it

That looks so much easier than the way you used to do it, faster too.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

The Axis is one of those machines that I didn't know what I was missing until I tried it.

I like your operation! Well planned and organized. KC Don 😉

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey there KC Don! Great to hear from you

Nice set up Really like the deck and splitter.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Larry

The more that I see of the Axis, the more that I like it. No changing from the straight cutter to the 4-way to the 6-way and back. You get the size of split wood that you want without lifting the log and repositioning, just turn it while the table holds the weight. It will be interesting to see you split some larger rounds when you get them. This must be a wonderful winter. No bugs, not so much snow that you have to spend time moving snow, ground is frozen so no more mud, not so cold that you have icicles hanging off your face. What more could a fellow ask for? Thanks for the video

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Mike! I've got a video coming up where I"m splitting some large gnarly birch. Should make for some good footage I"m hoping

Hey Sandy. Any chance you want to make a 30 minute video at your sawmill? Been waiting for a good long milling video... i understand that its a lot of work.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Daniel. Thanks for coming along for todays video. Two weeks ago I got close to 30min . Here’s the video Don't Stop Sawing When the Temperature Drops (Best Time of Year) kzread.info/dash/bejne/poSa2M5xfq2pirA.html

Hello my friend shake that saw before you start it. Save that plug from getting fouled! An old timer taught me that.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that. I've been lucky with this saw but have never fouled a plug (knock on wood haha)

Your setup keeps getting better and better. Does your moisture reader have different settings for different types of wood?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along for the video Lou. I"ll have to look more closely at the moisture meter as I'm not too sure if it allows for different woods to be measured or not.

Very nice setup looks like your going to get into the firewood business. Looks like a bit expensive system for the home owner just to cut 4 cords a year for himself.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I’ll be selling some firewood

I'm just wondering how the log deck would work for slab wood. I would like to build one as a multipurpose for logs and slab wood. You got the perfect set up for the firewood. And now the only thing left to do is at the mill yard and try to figure out the slab wood situation. Thats where my problem comes in, where to stack and where to cut it up for firewood or for what ever. Keep the ideals coming, you don't know how much you helped me. Thank you and great job on the log deck and the processing firewood.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I think it would work great Noel. Think I want to build one at the sawmill as well. Yeah that slab wood situation is something that's been ongoing for years. Need to address it before long for sure. I'm glad I could help and I appreciate all your support

You will have to look for a old buzz saw this way you can get away from using the chainsaw oil in the gas oil in the bar! it takes a flat file to sharpen it. lots of video's on them usually can pick them up for under five hundred dollars some run on belts and some run with a PTO. They did a nice job on the split-er any improvements you think it could have?

@sawingwithsandy

5 ай бұрын

Those buzz saws are neat for sure. I always thought they'd be handy out at m sawmill as well for the slab wood

Hello Sandy. I loved the variety of creative camera angles. They made the video interesting and provided the viewer with an understanding and appreciation of how well your set-up works. There seems to be very little debris using the vertical splitter. A few pieces bounced over your totes. Perhaps, a third tote could be installed behind the other 2. Be very careful with your hand placement so close to the wedge.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Great to hear you liked the different views. Great to have ya along for the video Jimmer!

Hope to see more on that moisture meter n where you got it n where should dry fire wood be 15% or so?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Generally I think 20% or less is considered seasoned firewood but in my case I just dry it for a year and then I call it good. Since I've never had a moisture meter before I just assume that's below the 20%

Even the most tedious job can be fun if you have the right tools for it .. I don't have such a great wood splitter .. envy you 😉 .. my firewood gets done the old fashioned way - ax, sledghammer and wedges .. it's tiring and time consuming as hell, but on the other hand, this way you'll get all the heat out of the firewood .. because the stacking will come next ... :))

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that. You're getting more bang for your buck with heating you many times over haha

Hello Sandy, I was wondering what your plans are for the chop shop? Could you use it for , storing the chipping off cuts in bulk ? Then use the tractor bucket to use where you need it later ? Would it be possible to sell the ( pine ) chippings and sell to say a chicken farmer for bedding?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. I think I may get some implements into there before long. Storing the off cuts would be a good way of using the building that hadn't thought about it. Thanks for that idea!

Sandy, is the new saw mill too tall to fit in ur chop house? looks like u can judge the size of the cut to fit into ur fire place. sunny florida.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Billy. Unforutnatley it is too big to fit in there comfortably. So tight that I was worried about bumping the sides and damaging things. Hope the weather down south is nice. I sure wouldn't mind a trip sound right about now haha

What ever happened with the holtz saw? I’ve noticed that the bar from it fits nicely on your husqvarna.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Tom. The Holz has been acting up on me lately to be honest. This bar is a different bar that used to be for Stilhl but I drilled some new post holes for the husky

Cool setup Sandy. Did you get this log splitter idea from GP ?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I have seen GP's setup. He's got a great one. I first saw the splitter in person down at the NYS Woodsmen field day

It appears you get lot less slash with this type of splitter. I watched some horizontal splitters that go back and forth on same block then at the end, half the block ends up in slash...... One other unseen thing is, when or if you ever get a hard splitting block thats frozen, then you come up to full pressure, if the stick goes BANG, the split pieces should go to the sides and not at you. On my combo horizontal/vertical splitter I had some hard splitting wood that when it does split it splits with a BANG and hits me in the stomach, lot of times I stand way back so I can just barely reach the lever just so the stick wont hit me..........

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

That's a great point I"m finding out after a bit of time on this as well. Next to no slash at all with the vertical splitters. Great point about the direction of the splits. You're absolutely right about the way the splits tend to fall. Always to the right and left which is nice

What kind of camera do you use to film these videos?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Andrew, I've got an older GoPro that has worked well for me

I wil definitely make a log deck like that! Makes it much easier!I love my table splitter! However I find myself always leaning too much. Either it's too low or I'm too tall! You seem to be at just the right height to be standing up straight. What the table height on the axis? Toptes are really aggressive on youtube. even I with my measly

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

The table is right around 35 or 36” which seems to be perfect height I find. The log deck is the best thing I’ve. Built in a while for sure!

Do you have an outdoor furnace?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I wish I did but just a large wood stove

Would it be better to use a shorter bar on the saw while bucking?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

think you're right Don

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I just switched to 20" just to see how it goes. Saw runs better though I think with the shorter bar

Getting it dialed in Sandy.. Did You catch Dans Live stream last night. HAAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Thanks Mike M.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Mike. I didn't get a chance to drop into the live stream last night unfortunately. Good time?

@m9ovich785

6 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy Yea... Go watch the Replay..

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Good crew there it seemed

That log table would be great. I don't think I would want to go back to the old way or even with the lift. Seems like winter is mild but not enough to change much because it'll hit hard all at once anyway. It's a shame but if you're buying firewood sticks you'll be getting the worse most crooked stuff that would've been junk, but I wouldn't want to pay for the premium stuff either. Have a good one, be safe. You've probably got most of next years wood split and drying now I would think.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hey Brad. I was fortunate I found a good log supplier now who gives me good firewood logs. The old log supplier was a great person who I dealt with several times but after getting the most recent junk logs I had to change. I'm ahead with firewood for sure. Likely sell some now

You kind of remind me of a chef cutting up an onion in two directions.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I sure wouldn't be one to be hired to cook for anyone though. Not that great of a chef

@NSResponder

6 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy It's just another technology, eh?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I sure do like the splitter though

After looking at the price of the new splitter, I am assuming that you sell firewood by the tote; just curious what they cost?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Firewood in my area goes for $420 CDN per cord which is $314 US per Cord

The only way it could be easier, is if you just had someone else do it for ya! Haha

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

hahah I hear that Travis!

Morning Sandy,since you are having so much fun splitting wood, I'll send you my address and you can bring it over. Winter is coming next week, have a great day.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

hahah I'm not having that much fun Brian. Sure seems like winter is catching up with us soon. I"m looking forward to it. Hope all is well with you!

Just received my Axis Thursday evening. I live in soggy north central Ohio unfortunately , so as I can't get back in woods and fields right now all I can do is wait for everything to freeze up. It is supposed to be winter right? Sheez I ordered it 4/4/23 now I'm waiting on fickle mother nature.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

It sure is a nice piece of equipment. Congrats!

Is the cutting-edge dull?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

It doesn't come to a point.

Did you get a chance to use splitter with a large diameter round yet

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Good question Al. I actually have some large pieces coming right up and will be putting out a video on it real soon.

Hi sandy, why did you buy a log when you have your own forest?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Good question. I find I don’t have a huge abundance of good size hardwood trees so I wanted to help supplement the trees I did have on my land

You got a damn good set up, one i wish i had years ago when I split wood. A log deck upgrade idea to help when you're moving the larger rounds. Build an insert, couple sawhorses and 4x4s should help fill the voids in the deck and allow you to roll the rounds after cutting. Quick, dirty, movable, optional, and 100% backseat wood working.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

I like that extra log deck idea for the big rounds. I sure have some doozies coming up.

No way I'm buying one of those, super expensive machine and you got to break your rotator cuff in your shoulder just to start it.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

You can get electric start on this model if you would like

What?? Splitting wood without back pain!!

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Hahah I know. My body wonders what’s going on here

At 21k for the machine , why not a real wood processor for 10k , I feel it’s not worth it because you still have to cut the log before processing it , your tough?

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Fair question. I’ve never seen a processor for $10k that makes as much firewood like this and I’ve seen all the major manufacturers processors

Hope you’re getting a partial refund. That’s not commercial firewood fir-sh-oar. Lol. 😮

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video Bill. Not sure what ya mean by commercial firewood though

@billr4677

6 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy commercial firewood is a Co. That has hundreds of customers and sells 1000s of cords annually. They would never deliver wood like that to a customer. In fact any small “mom & pop” Co. Wouldn’t last long doing business like that. At least not where I reside.

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

Right on

@sawingwithsandy

6 ай бұрын

My customers are awesome. Flexible, understanding and hard working so I’ve got no issues there (I’m my customer haha)

@billr4677

6 ай бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy well that’s great. Obviously I misunderstood your comments. I thought you said you bought that firewood (from someone). Either way glad you seen those spikes.