I've had a stick shoot up at me too on my yardwork splitter, no injuries thankfully. There is a lot of pressure on the log sometimes they swing out and hit your leg or shoot forward when the pressure releases. I use a 4x4 as a push stick it shortens the travel distance of the push plate and saves energy. Also if it slips it will redirect the energy up instead of at you. Lucky it didn't take your eye out!

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

10 ай бұрын

Those are some great tips for not just me, but for others watching this video! Thanks. 😊 Dan.

@Marlin-56

7 ай бұрын

Yeah that two hand operation, especially where you have to be bent over so close to that log is not a good idea in my estimation. You really need to hold the log until it is engaged in the splitting mode.

I’m glad your ok!!!! Thanks for talking about it

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

10 ай бұрын

Me too 😊

Thanks for your review, operating tips and safety advice. Glad you weren't struck in the eye!

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

3 ай бұрын

Me too my Friend!!! To close for comfort that’s for sure. Just goes to show no matter how many years or times you work with tools anything can go wrong. Safety definitely tapped me on the shoulder that day!! 😊Dan

This was a very good video. Thank you. It's good to see that we smaller KZreadrs can put out a high quality product.

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

8 ай бұрын

Thank you @JoeTheDIY. 😊Dan

Thats CRAZY!! Glad you're okay. I guess you never know when something could happen with tools. Always good to play it safe!! Bobby

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

10 ай бұрын

Yeah it was crazy!!! It’s true with tools 🛠️ you always need to be safe. Some tools require more risk of injury than others so it pays to be consistently safe. 😊 Dan

A suggestion, the leading edge of the splitting wedge, if honed a bit finer than factory makes it easier for the penetration of log. This allows the pump to be more efficient & less heat generated in the electric motor. If splitting knotted logs, working from an edge in, rather than middle often helps. You learn to " read " the log, as to how best to place on the machine. If machine is going to be used in cold , freezing weather, other makers recommend using ATF fluid or lower viscosity hydraulic oil. This improves speed of operation.

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

10 ай бұрын

@trwilkinson4623 Great information to pass along to myself as well as those watching this video! Thanks 😊 Dan

wow glad your ok. Just ordered that splitter.

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

For safety you could weld a 3/4 inch spike to the push plate that moves so the log cannot go up after the push plate spikes into the log. If the spike lines up with the wedge it will split better too. Great video, I need a face shield for my log helmet.

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

6 ай бұрын

True! I was looking into one of those plates, I believe Amazon sells them for spitters. 😊 Dan

Can you adjust how far back the push plate retracts for doing shorter logs?

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

10 ай бұрын

No you can’t, but, if you read the comment I pinned from a fellow KZreadr he had a great suggestion to help solve this issue. Hope that helps. 😊 Pinned Comment: From @skidmoaatvnoutdoors1869 I've had a stick shoot up at me too on my yardwork splitter, no injuries thankfully. There is a lot of pressure on the log sometimes they swing out and hit your leg or shoot forward when the pressure releases. I use a 4x4 as a push stick it shortens the travel distance of the push plate and saves energy. Also if it slips it will redirect the energy up instead of at you. Lucky it didn't take your eye out!

I like my 5 ton electric Harbor Freight wood splitter better. it has a two speed lever at the back and I simply clamp the on off switch in the on position, have done 10s of cords with it over the last 15 years, no major problems, and no kickback.

does the bleeder screw need to be open when operating the splitter

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

8 ай бұрын

Yes!! If it’s not open during operation it can damage the hydraulic. To much pressure build up in the hydraulic. Hope that helps. Dan 😊

The design of these types of machines is wrong, I have one similar, the button makes you be too far forward in the killing area of log missiles! I now also have hard pads in my overalls which slip in the knee area, as one log missile tried to spin my knee cap round, also you need blocks of wood in front of logs to use up the empty space, then you speed up the process and logs go all the way through, without leaving that last stringy bit to wrestle with

@ShopTalkWithDanTheMan

5 ай бұрын

Agreed, the design is not great for these issues. I didn’t wanna spend the money for gas ⛽️ powered, but they seem to be way better designed. 🙂Dan