Good talk Chris & Cool Tool Tony. I never saw a splitter I didn't like, just liked some better than others. Since I'm old and retired, I have regenerated into one of the more time then money types. My favorite brand of splitter is the one I can borrow from a friend. GNI

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, good points!

Hello Tony & Chris 😆 The cat blends into the wood ends😊 Mama with kittens so cute❤

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yes she does!

Mornin Y’all! Champion! Hey, gotta start somewhere. I can listen to you both all day.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! You can listen all day!

🤘Part 2!!!! I'm on the verge of ordering!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Just do it get a splitter !!!

This is a great segment. you and tony are always good together, no matter what you're doing. I am awed by some of the cycle times i see on these channels and how quick they are. agree that if you are doing your own firewood, speed isn't a big factor. now that I'm retired and 70, speed isn't of the essence......lol. agree that a table is a game changer.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, retirement should be enjoyed!!

Have a buddy who is a manly man and he laughed at my Kindling Cracker but I can get a bunch of kindling made a whole lot faster than he can split with an axe. Works great. Great video on splitters.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do work great!

I'm 61. Been burning wood for 10 years. (To save on heating oil.) Started out burning pallets because that's all I could find in winter. Next year started looking for firewood. Split most by hand because I reasoned that's how men did it for centuries, no machine for me, thank you very much. Next year I helped a friend split wood with his Huskee 22 ton splitter. My eyes were opened! I could not believe how much faster it was and you could split so much more in a few hours. I now have that splitter.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the new century, yes machines are great! Keep cuttin'!

Hi Chris Tony. Good to here guys telling it as it is. All the best..

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Michael!

For the most part you're right. The average man. But you're forgetting John Henry! -You said 100 yd dash 1000 times. First time I've ever heard anyone even hint that Superman could possibly get tired!! - You can stop worrying about hydraulic oil foaming by adding some silicone anti-foam. - A local Amishman, John Yoder makes probably the best kinetic splitter made. It splits anything any other splitter will, in 1.9secs cycle time. One man cannot keep up with it! His BIL and wife used one, in one afternoon they split their winter's supply, about 7 cords. Next day, he was grinnin' when he told me about it. I'd love to have one, but my poor wife has to be taken into consideration...; she'd kick my ass makin' her work like that!! - Always good to see you two and the pushie cats! I think you two absolutely know what you're doing! I'm gonna start copying you! Gotta go to WalMart and get a clipboard!!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, the Amish women know how to work for sure!

Great video guy just telling me how it is. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Keep on doing a great job.😊😊😊

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ray!

Good morning Chris and Tony good points, It’s nice to be in such good company kitty 🐱 power. Keep on cutting

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they are everywhere!

1000 bundles went out this week

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Now get busy making another 1000 they will sell!

Well discussed topic. As i was looking to upgrade from the Box store splitter i was looking at something that i could tow at higher speeds and do the work quietly too..

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always Daniel!

Great podcast!! Discussing the pros and cons is eye opening!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David!

In New Hampshire since the early 80s the Super split is what we us. We switched the trigger to a foot peddle. Those splitters I split thousand of cords on They are still going.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

That is a good machine!

Another great topic and great discussion! Power washed my house while listening. “What are your needs” was a key point in this cast! Thanks for the talk Tony and Chris👊🏻GNI

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Todd! Yup, the old wants vs. needs!

Great talk in the woodyard. 👍 As you said it is an investment. Body, Time And Money!!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, spend money to save the body and time!

Awesome topic, I'm looking to buy a splitter very soon, it is good to hear your experiences. Thank you

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching DARWIN!

G’morning Chris and Tony. Great discussion today ! I like my splitter from the big orange store. 11 second cycle. Lots of good info! GoodNightIrene

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

The best splitter is the one you have and works! Until you get a better one.

@coreyriley7160

Жыл бұрын

Words of wisdom !

Once again, great information from two great guys!! Thanks and GNI

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill, but one of is only an average guy.

I'm dying roflmao....scratch and sniff 😅😂

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, Tony is a real treat!

I like your videos. The 2 of you give some good info.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

Great job Chris and Tony and the cats 🐈👍🤩🤩❤

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

It was mostly the cats! Ha!

THANK YOU for this. I need part two

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

We will do it soon!

@mnw1908

Жыл бұрын

Good deal, one of my favorite channels. Thanks again

Awesome information. Been watching you a long time, since you were using the glacier. Many thanks for all your content!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

BTW, the sound was excellent . Easy listening and good content. Thanks.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was having some mic issues the last time, the sound is always the challenge!

great talk session. I bought a John Deere 5 log splitter last year. raised it up to waist height and I love it. very small hydraulic tank never heats up. restriction makes heat. box store splitters have to big of cylinders and to small of return lines. Pumps are not enough gpm for cylinder. And engine hp is to small for cylinder and all that reduces speed. love the talk session

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Noel!

Great video! Ive always believed in looking for the best you can afford then splurging for the next step up. There's nothing like name brand commercial equipment. As far as kinetic splitters, I have a Super Split HD and it has about a 2 second cycle time and at first it was intimidating but now its like second nature and it fly's through wood. It doesnt do well with big knots, thats why I ordered a Eastonmade Ultra and if that cant get through it I use our Wolferidge skid steer splitter will make splinters out of it. I think I have a great system, skid steer splitter to bust up big/knoty rounds then split them right next to the Super Split and or Eastonmade ULTRA...big pile right next to the splitter, no more picking up big rounds, no more noodling big rounds down, only thing Im missing is a conveyer which will probably be ordered this fall.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you have a really great set up!!!

Mike Shea is the guy with the double splitter you were talking about 😂.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, he commented today! Thanks Boss!

Awesome video boys. I enjoy your synergy. Love the cats.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Oh my, how do we hold back. We can smell shit but can't recognize pencils. Lmao 🤣

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Haa!

Quick story on the resale of quality made products with inflation... I have an used farm equipment dealer just 5 miles down the road. Last week he took a 2007 Kubota 50 hp tractor with just 50 hours, in on trade. (It literally didnt have a scratch on the bucket paint) With it being pre emissions it sold in 3 days for $35,500, and the original sales sticker was with the manual.The tractor sold for new for $26,200. The guy made more money on his investment in equipments then if he had bought stock!👍 I hope all the wood hounds have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Thank you to all the men and women who sacrificed the most, for our freedom!🇺🇸🇺🇸

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Good story Wayne, the moral is buy more stuff!

@waynetharp

Жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard Exaaaaccttlly!!🤠

You are so right that about the "real world" tonnage of splitters. My "wimpy" 28 ton commercial grade splitter can run a 12-way wedge in wood that would stall my old box store 27 ton splitter. By the way, I've split elm on my splitter that was a dream to split, also had hickory that was a royal pain to split because of stringy wood. My Wolfe Ridge has the oil cooler, and when it kicks in it keeps the hydraulic oil no warmer than 120F.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Those darn cats!!! Cutest little things on toobless u!!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, they are that.

I still feel spoiled with my "34 ton", it will split a 24 inch round of fir or red alder as advertised. It's great for taking out the wood pile to my roof line. The "lifetime" plastic tables are quite nice for minor sorting from what I've found.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great system!

Hey Chris and Tony . Great points . I have the Countyline 25 ton . I really like the splitter but I wish I had of realized how important a log lift would be !!!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

A tractor makes a great log lift!

@inthebackyardwithdel438

Жыл бұрын

I like how you think !!!!! I would like one and hopefully by next year I will have one .

Another great woodcast!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Omg, your scratch and sniff books!!! Lol

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, Tony is a real treat!

Love the kittens

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup! they are pretty cool!

Nice video. Wonder bread bags left nice paint dots on socks and legs.

@BertsCustomCuts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the chocolate. It definately didnt last long but was good. Wish my finger I smashed would heal as fast as eating chocolate.

@BertsCustomCuts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the chocolate. It definately didnt last long but was good. Wish my finger I smashed would heal as fast as eating chocolate.

@annmariekowalski7505

Жыл бұрын

Chocolate always makes things better. If your wound is closed, soak in ice water and then hot water. Do that for 15 minutes four times a day. The expansion and contraction of the capillaries will help decrease healing time.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Wonder bread! Just like eating styrofoam! But the styrofoam is better for you! Haaa!

@annmariekowalski7505

Жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard The reason it was called Wonder Bread is because you wonder what was in it.

The only thing i think that was missed, is some box store splitters have pins or blots. that can rattle and make just as much or more noise then the engine. . I came across a dead inclosed generator, and used its rubber engine mounts, and extra quiet muffler. a sound meter is at about 70 dB now, versus about 100/110db before. So much more user friendly!!!!! You can actually have a conversation over it running. LOL

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Very smart Bruce!!!

Such an enjoyable podcast guys. The show aswell has such good verbalization of what you are doing along w including all of your personal experience to help. This podcast episode convinced me to spend some money on a used log splitter. I found an amazing splitter built by an 87 yr old welder by trade, farmer by night used it for over 30 years. Made splitting so much more enjoyable and i plan on owning it for over 30 years. Thanks guys.

@InTheWoodyard

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching and keep cuttin'!

My Welsh Terrier Loki, watched the video with me this morning. He was looking for the meow-meow kitties, tail wagging and head tilting.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, the cats are always there!

I like these talks nice job to both of you ! 🪓🪓🪓

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce!

The dual action splitter and the kinetic splitter at the Hoosier Firewood Hysteria event are mine. The dual action was the Harbor Freight 20-ton splitter that has some modifications /improvements done to it to increase speed and provide additional hydraulic fluid capacity. Also has the slip on 4-way wedge. But as both you and Tony said, unless it's a specific wood size it's usually faster to split with the single wedge. Mike 2Shea Firewood

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

Your harbor freight splitter was my favorite splitter there!

@byronmill

Жыл бұрын

@@765Guys Thanks! We should get together sometime since we are so close to each other. Mike from KNL sent me your contact info. I'll reach out to you if that's ok.

@765Guys

Жыл бұрын

@@byronmill sounds good!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yes! They where nice machines!

Thoroughly enjoyable chat, thanks fellas. Hey, when you told Tony to watch out for the kitty by his foot- Would that be “Pussy-footing around”? Enjoy this Memorial Day🇺🇸🇺🇸

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks MIKE!

Great video, I have the wolf ridge 28 C PRO 4 and 6 way wedge, it was a game changer for me 🔥🪵😎

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

That is a great splitter for sure!

More great info thanks

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Peter!

Attention SE Wisconsin Woodhounds. While i was swimming today a lady asked if I would be intetested in downed wood on a 20 acre plot in Palmyra. Her son owns the land, and the trees came down in the winter storms. Palmyra is part of The Kettle Moraine Forest Southern Unit. I can get more info if anyone in the area is interested. Ann Marie

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Is that outside your own harvest area?

@annmariekowalski7505

Жыл бұрын

@In The Woodyard Chris, I have harvested in the area. It is about an hour away. I cannot be away from home that long. I am limiting my radius to ten minutes. I have harvested old growth hickory in LA Grange, which is next to Palmyra.

The only company that seems to advertise the correct tonnage on their splitters is Eastonmade. As for the cost of a commercial splitter, it can be shared between a few neighbours that split firewood. Tony is right, it comes down to the old issue of money vs time. At the end of the day, I think it is worth it to go the route of saving time.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes! Time is running out for everyone, I can make more money.

I got box store splitter. I do 13 cords wood this year. I definitely wish could do it in half the time. I like to see one them brute force semi pro your friend got few months ago. Rain here all weekend have good weekend.

@jeanvaljohn3921

Жыл бұрын

C Mon Tyler

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Funny you should ask!!! I am going there to run it tomorrow, you should see the video in a week or so!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

I am going to Tylers tomorrow to run the Brute Force splitter!!!!!!!

@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119

Жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard sweet.

I have a harbor freight 5 ton electric $300 I’ve split 3 1/2 cords so far and it’s done 14” to 16” oak and hickory, it gets a little unhappy with some bad twisteez but it’s easier than doing by hand.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, any splitter is better and can produce more wood than a man and an axe.

Good morning Woodhounds!!(-:

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Hello Greg!

I started with a axe and splitting mail,bought me a Tractor Supply Co.wood splitter

@stuartsplace100

Жыл бұрын

I cut for myself, I got a 27 ton Husky fo $1000.00,it works fine for me

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Same for me!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup. that is great!

Love you guys

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hello!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Good morning other Chris!

Hi guys

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Good morning Chris!

I have a 25 ton Black Diamond n it may be slow compared to others but at least i know i can split anything throw at it n that was a upgrade from a 22 ton Speeco than n the fall im looking at a Stihl 661 with a 36" bar n a full chisel skip tooth due to cuttin bigger trees on private property but yeah up grading is the best thing

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes what you have is good for the job and spending more does not help much.

I have a county line wood splitter now instead of renting a wood splitter and my wood splitter is a 40 ton wood splitter

@InTheWoodyard

5 ай бұрын

Nice.

@matthewwade4646

5 ай бұрын

I only spent $3500 for my county line wood splitter

Was the glacier the yellow splitter, thought before the Eastonmade you had a Woods HLS27? Which is better having the wedge running inside the rails of the I-beam or wrapped around the beam? Mine is inside and like that the beam helps hold the log but debris is trapped easy.

@InTheWoodyard

10 ай бұрын

Yes it was a WOODS.

@zeromark202

10 ай бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard Watched ‘TRIUMPHANT RETURN of the GLACIER’ now I know how it earned that name 😆 Never seen a splitter worn through the metal that bad. Appreciate your time Chris.

The splitter does not get tired

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Nope, it just needs more gas!

Great episode. Lots of info, I bet you guys could talk a lot about this. You are right I'm looking at a splitter and told the wife that I'm not settling, I'm going to get a good one.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Take a look at the Eastonmade and Brute Force, they both make great machines.

How is cycle time measured? I just bought a used 12 ton vertical splitter for 500€. I can adjust the starting position of the wedge depending on the size of the round so it always automaticaly returns just a little bit above the round. I never used a hydraulic splitter before so I thought that it is going to be a bit weak for my knoted beech rounds but so far it split everything that I placed under the wedge. And I'm talking about knoted 50cm long and 50cm wide rounds so heavy that I can't lift them from the ground by myself. The con of this splitter is that I need to lift the shorter rounds but it has the ability to split 100cm long ones that I don't need to lift. It looks quite fast but I never used a splitter before so I can't compare it with anything better

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

I believe the cycle time is the ram all the way out and all the way back into the cylinder.

if we get some really good grain prices, this year. maybe i should go buy a easton 5/11 with a 4 way and road tires and the huge lift table. that lift table alone would make my tsc 30 ton work much faster. if i got the easton and set it up just right with a childs slide. i could let it push the wood right into the woodbox. i know i need to replace the kill switch wires on my kohler engine.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

They do make good equipment!

You all only touched on the kinetic splitters, and I’ve only seen one comment about them on here. If you and your “friend” LOL have a minute would you two be able to do a better comparison on them vs where they are the as far as a semi pro or pro model? Thanks

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

I do not have one so I can not comment other that what others have told my, they are finicky and not as powerful as hydraulic splitters.

Great info Chris. Who is that other guy? Lol hi Tony!! Question. I have an almost 2 year old box store splitter. The auto detent has stopped working. And the valve lever is “sticky” Why?? Simple adjustment, time for hydro fluid change? I appreciate and help. Thanks

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

I am not even close to a mechanic but mine did that too a while back. It was a bad O ring in the valve and grease/debris build up in it. Take the valve apart and check it out.

@stevezelen4651

Жыл бұрын

@@InTheWoodyard Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. 😎

Can you please talk about how splitters are rated, e.g., 22 ton, 25 ton, etc.? Why do you say that number is made up by marketing? What is the basis for comparing?

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

That is a good question for a man who lives in a van down by the river. HAAAA! I have no idea, it is not regulated so they can claim what they want for the ton ratings.

👍👍👍

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

TTThanks!

Call them tree huggars

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup!

👍👏

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I have a crooked finger because of a kinetic splitter.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Ouch!

Reguardless the splitter fast or slow just remember stupid hurts.

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Yup, just like cables and pulleys.

@BertsCustomCuts

Жыл бұрын

​@In The Woodyard yup it still hurts today

@TonysCoolTools

Жыл бұрын

I think you need a minimum of a week off with pay workman’s comp from Chris. ! Have him break into his baptism money in his sock drawer. 👍TCT

@BertsCustomCuts

Жыл бұрын

@Tonys Cool Tools i was working on my stuff. You should have him send you the pictures. Smashed between a cable and pully. It was pretty flat and crooked looking. Didnt break any bones but definitely damaged some nerves.

Good video about splitters

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

hi up there even thought i have the oldest ,fastest , best splitter on y/t . i really enjoyed the chat , well done to both of you . now get splitting , john

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

2 pots tday!!

@InTheWoodyard

Жыл бұрын

That is a lot of brew!

bukin bill ray smith axe man

@InTheWoodyard

3 ай бұрын

OK?