Clever design. Returning the once-split wood back to the wedge is brilliant. The other changes are also very well thought out. I can't believe the number of people that use a splitter that is a foot or more too low. They will have back problems in later life. Think thrice, measure twice, and build once.
Neighbor Doug, this is pretty cool. We folks from the south refer to that as Yankee Ingenuity and you sir can wear it as a badge of honor. thanks for sharing this project.
@fcsturningwoodcraft2933 if you been a fabricator all you life then you should know he went around the block to go down the street. Put the knife on the ram and the wood never moves eliminating the need for a sliding table and as far as stopping the ram at certain points we'll that's as simple as drilling a hole in the beam and putting a bolt in it
You may have lost your eyesight but you did not lose your vision. Very creative and useful upgrades on all that you do, but this splitter in particular. I will enjoy watching your videos for the years to come. Be blessed.
Amazing project! I want to see many more of that style of videos. Extremely impressive transformation from an old, ugly, inefficient splitter to a beautiful efficient comfortable splitter for homeowners.
Easton Made come on get Doug an Axis and the target audience would be that casual wood yard guy that don't have a lot of time to use a slow splitter then Doug can put his project in the Log Splitter Hall of Fame.
There is a fella up in Canada with a log splitter with a moving tray - Knott Wood Working is the name of his channel. Great build, thanks for sharing. Enjoy the journey - cheers
I love what you have done and the fabrication work. It appears to split a little faster than before. You can even use your heat shield to fry up some eggs. 😄 I am really loving those golf cart wheels. 👍🏻
I think you have a great concept for your log splitter , one thing I would suggest is to take two foot high bottom half of the bladder from the IC tote to put under your splitter to catch all the debris’s so you do not have to rake it up later…
I would not have thought about wiggle room for the return. Good idea. I wondered bout the trash dropping from that cool tray. Awwsome work and prethoght.
Doug you are amazing. I love what you have transformed this splitter into. I'm 75 years old and have been watching your channel since you started. You remind me of my Dad who could build anything. I did not get that trait. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your creations.
DOUG, (or is it... Freddy Fabricator?!) , Best transformation of the old Frankenstein splitter I have ever seen! The modifications are definitely 'custom' Doug!
One consideration is to add some small cleats to the push plate so logs that aren't cut square and/ or have twisted grain don't kick up out at you under pressure.
I keep saying this. Doug, "You're the man!" That moving tray is really something. Seriously, you should look into getting a patent for it. Another great video!
I have the same northern hydraulics.Splitter works and looks as good as new, even has the original stickers on it. Raising the deck higher and making the sliding tray is a great idea nice job. Next, maybe a log lift or a large table to hookaroon the logs.
Old northern tool splitter. I bought the same one second hand 21 years ago and left it when I sold my house 7years ago. Was able to get it back two weeks ago and drop it at the shop for repair. It’s running again so I’ll be running a cord or two of wood thru it this winter. I love the mods you made.
Thats absolutely awesome Doug. Ive genuinely been checking youtube every 40 mins this morning here in N. Ireland waiting on this video. I love your ideas and creativity. Glad the stickers are on too ! I guarantee theres not another log splitter on the planet with Chrome wheels. I really hope your channel grows and you reap the rewards, i really enjoyed this one. Your living my dream- honestly. Take care, good to see Adam helping out Liam 👍
I see this projecet as proof that the true geniuses of the World doesn't necessarily are the ones that claim to be a genius but one who explores and learn through life. Keep up the great work your doing!
wow, the sliding tray is an idea you should patent. very cool idea. I like the valve stop idea too. I have an old splitter that attaches to my 3pt hitch of the tractor and to lessen the cycle time, I have to always watch the return travel and stop it manually each time. classy rebuild. I like when you are done, it all looks brand new with a new clean paint job.
I thought your idea of a hydraulic bumper shut off was great but I thought of something much simpler. Having been a farmer I remembered that they make split collars in various lengths that slip right over the cylinder shaft that make the cylinder “bottom “ out sooner, no need for a bumper rod. I loved your sliding cradle.
Glad you took my idea and added shade. You need to patent that movable tray and call the Eastman access people. Great job it was awesome following this build.
You are one impressive guy, super intelligent design ideas and great job at fabricating it all. Probably no one has seen many of these ideas before, but once a wood splitter manufacturer see your designs they will be used by many people I suspect.
Absolutely brilliant Doug, seeing how this log splitter looked from the beginning. That sliding tray bang on the money. That umbrella,drink holder, and of course those rims and tires. Cant forget the division made for the engine. ONE EYED CUSTOMS a fan👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
This has been my favorite mini series you’ve done so far Doug. Thanks for sharing all the good ideas and simple things that can make a big difference. It’s also good to see neighbor Adam helping out ha!
Nice idea on the traveling tray - great idea (you should patent it before someone takes the concept and sells it to the big companies). Don't care for a 4way wedge but to each their own. Hopefully you didn't spend a lot of money on the renovation and will be able to enjoy the splitter. Stay safe.
OEC, i`ve watched your build on this... my friend, you are on a different level. LOVE what you did here with this log splitter!!!!! I`m an old skool machinist, tool & die maker, (long before CNC technology was ever known) i can surely appreciate what you`ve done here. Best MODS i`ve seen to date! The only thing i can suggest is, put some wood gripping teeth on that push plate before a log jumps out of the split and hits you or someone standing near it while splitting. EDIT: I HAD to sub and like your channel. So much good stuff here! Thank youuuuuu, for what you do!
You attention to detail is wild. I appreciate your quality build on this innovative splitter. Maybe the log splitting manufacturers are taking notes. Great job
Great mods Doug! I think you might need an extension on the lever to bring it closer to the slitting wedge. I noticed that you were always having to reach back a ways to engage the retract stroke....
Doug, great video. I really like watching your creativity and knowledge on this video as well as the other ones. As far as a 4 way wedge, I don't see the need. If you were selling wood it might be a good addition. But for a few cords, why bother. Besides, you have more control over the size. Just my opinion. I have been splitting wood with old Lickity Log splitters for over 50 years now. Single wedge, large rounds, small rounds, and anything in between. Love that sliding tray, though. Looking forward to your next fabrication!
Now that’s thinking out of the box. A tool and die guy with all the home workshop equipment and creativity will instinctively pursue a few more iterations.
Very impressive. Well thought out and designed. I can see doing some modifications to my own splitter. At least mine is already set up in the workable tongue opposite of the ram. The umbrella and drink holder is a nice touch. Hats off to you Doug nice project. Thanks for sharing.
I love the log holder rack you made. I will look at my Country Line Log splitter and see if I can add something like that. Great videos, I enjoy your channel.
Neighbor Doug, You Got the SkillZ. I love your attitude of using what you got, but making it stout. This is such a good design. The easton made axis is a great innovation, but you took a splitter that costs 10% of the easton and made something that you can grow older with. I hate the strain of bending over constantly. These ergonomic improvements are fantastic. Also, the stop idea is top shelf. I want to be you when I grow up. The next thing you should add is a log lifter that uses the travel of the splitter to lift a hinged lift. It has a removeable chain. Watch Marty T from New Zealand videos on his splitter. That is a really cool attachment for log splitters to lift huge rounds up from the ground.
Doug you may want to reconsider those black mailable firings, they are only rated for 150 psi. They do seem to out perform their rated value but one day they may not. Steel hydraulic fittings are generally used. Nice work on all those mods!
Wow, impressive! I like how well thought out and practical it is. Wish the engineers who design wood splitters for big box stores would incorporate these details so the common folk like me could afford a nice splitter. Great video!
You have way too much time on your hands Doug!!!!!, all jokes aside I’m a bit jealous that you have all the toys, looking forward to seeing what needs a possible upgrade, 😂😂😂😂take care
Amazing just when we think Dougifications couldn’t get any better you outdo yourself again. You must have some pretty interesting and productive dreams at night, you must keep a notebook near by, LOL. That sliding tray is just next level icing on the cake. 😊✨🪵✨👍👍👍
Hey Doug....nice job, only thing I would add to the push plate would be 5-6 sharp welded grippers. When you get into knotty wood the end of the round will want to fly left or right off the plate.....just my thought......other wise you are ready for production!!!!
Doug, Absolutely a patentable idea on the log cradle. You did a phenominal job on it and I think I need one for my TSC splitter! Keep up the cool content .
Really like the sliding tray. Hope my wife doesn't see the umbrella or else I'll be putting one on mine!!! Lol you ought to patent the tray. Enjoy your channel Neighbor Doug. Until next time have a great day
Clever design. Returning the once-split wood back to the wedge is brilliant. The other changes are also very well thought out. I can't believe the number of people that use a splitter that is a foot or more too low. They will have back problems in later life.
Think thrice, measure twice, and build once.
Thank you very much!
Neighbor Doug, this is pretty cool. We folks from the south refer to that as Yankee Ingenuity and you sir can wear it as a badge of honor. thanks for sharing this project.
I’ll wear that badge proudly! Thank you!
Crazy to see how some small modifications can make such a drastic improvement in efficiency and enjoyment using this old unit.
I’m 70 now and I’ve been a custom fabricator all my working career and well this just makes me smile. Nicely done 👍
That is awesome!
@fcsturningwoodcraft2933 if you been a fabricator all you life then you should know he went around the block to go down the street. Put the knife on the ram and the wood never moves eliminating the need for a sliding table and as far as stopping the ram at certain points we'll that's as simple as drilling a hole in the beam and putting a bolt in it
Wow! I'm continually amazed with the custom designs and workmanship that you provide. Can't get enough of this Doug. Well done.
You must be a big stockholder to have time and money 💰 😊😊😊
Good job with the machine, Sir
that sliding wedge is great thinking, very well produced. top line splitters will be looking at this.
You may have lost your eyesight but you did not lose your vision. Very creative and useful upgrades on all that you do, but this splitter in particular. I will enjoy watching your videos for the years to come. Be blessed.
Oh thank you!
Great work as usual Doug. The return cradle is ideal. Well done.
Amazing project! I want to see many more of that style of videos. Extremely impressive transformation from an old, ugly, inefficient splitter to a beautiful efficient comfortable splitter for homeowners.
The moving table is a great idea. I also love the umbrella holder. Great to see you keeping an heirloom in service with some more practical features.
Easton Made come on get Doug an Axis and the target audience would be that casual wood yard guy that don't have a lot of time to use a slow splitter then Doug can put his project in the Log Splitter Hall of Fame.
Hahahahaha, thanks for the comment!!
Without fail, my favourite log splitter video ever! Amazing what is possible it’s patience and considered thought, just outstanding Doug!!
There is a fella up in Canada with a log splitter with a moving tray - Knott Wood Working is the name of his channel. Great build, thanks for sharing. Enjoy the journey - cheers
I love what you have done and the fabrication work. It appears to split a little faster than before. You can even use your heat shield to fry up some eggs. 😄 I am really loving those golf cart wheels. 👍🏻
Thank you very much!
I think you have a great concept for your log splitter , one thing I would suggest is to take two foot high bottom half of the bladder from the IC tote to put under your splitter to catch all the debris’s so you do not have to rake it up later…
You are unbelievable the way you customized that splitter. The sliding tray is beautiful.
I would not have thought about wiggle room for the return. Good idea. I wondered bout the trash dropping from that cool tray. Awwsome work and prethoght.
Lubricity. I think that's a Doug term and a great one. The Umbrella and drink store is genius.
Doug you are amazing. I love what you have transformed this splitter into. I'm 75 years old and have been watching your channel since you started. You remind me of my Dad who could build anything. I did not get that trait. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your creations.
DOUG, (or is it... Freddy Fabricator?!) , Best transformation of the old Frankenstein splitter I have ever seen! The modifications are definitely 'custom' Doug!
Couldn’t wait to see the final product after you one eyed this machine. You didn’t disappoint. Great job as always.
Very ingenuous modification of your old log splitter. Spectacular!
One consideration is to add some small cleats to the push plate so logs that aren't cut square and/ or have twisted grain don't kick up out at you under pressure.
I keep saying this. Doug, "You're the man!" That moving tray is really something. Seriously, you should look into getting a patent for it. Another great video!
I have the same northern hydraulics.Splitter works and looks as good as new, even has the original stickers on it. Raising the deck higher and making the sliding tray is a great idea nice job. Next, maybe a log lift or a large table to hookaroon the logs.
Old northern tool splitter. I bought the same one second hand 21 years ago and left it when I sold my house 7years ago. Was able to get it back two weeks ago and drop it at the shop for repair. It’s running again so I’ll be running a cord or two of wood thru it this winter. I love the mods you made.
Well done Doug! Excellent thought process, innovation and fabrication!
You need to patent that sliding tray, genius!! You know big manufacturers are going to copy that design, but we all know where we saw it first!! 👏👏
I like the height but I love the split wood return!!! Well done!
Absolutely awesome Old guy ingenuity !!!👴🏼💪
Thats absolutely awesome Doug. Ive genuinely been checking youtube every 40 mins this morning here in N. Ireland waiting on this video. I love your ideas and creativity. Glad the stickers are on too ! I guarantee theres not another log splitter on the planet with Chrome wheels. I really hope your channel grows and you reap the rewards, i really enjoyed this one. Your living my dream- honestly.
Take care, good to see Adam helping out
Liam 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I see this projecet as proof that the true geniuses of the World doesn't necessarily are the ones that claim to be a genius but one who explores and learn through life. Keep up the great work your doing!
wow, the sliding tray is an idea you should patent. very cool idea. I like the valve stop idea too. I have an old splitter that attaches to my 3pt hitch of the tractor and to lessen the cycle time, I have to always watch the return travel and stop it manually each time. classy rebuild. I like when you are done, it all looks brand new with a new clean paint job.
Cool, thanks
I thought your idea of a hydraulic bumper shut off was great but I thought of something much simpler. Having been a farmer I remembered that they make split collars in various lengths that slip right over the cylinder shaft that make the cylinder “bottom “ out sooner, no need for a bumper rod. I loved your sliding cradle.
Glad you took my idea and added shade. You need to patent that movable tray and call the Eastman access people. Great job it was awesome following this build.
And this is “how” you PIMP my log splitter!!!😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing
You are one impressive guy, super intelligent design ideas and great job at fabricating it all. Probably no one has seen many of these ideas before, but once a wood splitter manufacturer see your designs they will be used by many people I suspect.
Thank you
Absolutely brilliant Doug, seeing how this log splitter looked from the beginning. That sliding tray bang on the money. That umbrella,drink holder, and of course those rims and tires. Cant forget the division made for the engine. ONE EYED CUSTOMS a fan👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
Thank you!
Hi Doug, very nice upgrade project on the splitter. I particularly like the relocation of the valve to bump stop it and the moving deck, great idea!
Great ideas and great execution as always Doug!
Thank you
This has been my favorite mini series you’ve done so far Doug. Thanks for sharing all the good ideas and simple things that can make a big difference. It’s also good to see neighbor Adam helping out ha!
Very cool. Love that moving tray, you should patent that. You are creative and very talente Doug. 👏 keep the great videos coming.
Thanks 👍
The umbrella idea is something that has run through my head for mine at least a third times! The only difference is that you did it buddy!
And yet again you have taken something and modified it to make it so much better and easier to use. Amazing job.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice idea on the traveling tray - great idea (you should patent it before someone takes the concept and sells it to the big companies). Don't care for a 4way wedge but to each their own. Hopefully you didn't spend a lot of money on the renovation and will be able to enjoy the splitter. Stay safe.
OEC, i`ve watched your build on this... my friend, you are on a different level. LOVE what you did here with this log splitter!!!!!
I`m an old skool machinist, tool & die maker, (long before CNC technology was ever known) i can surely appreciate what you`ve done here. Best MODS i`ve seen to date!
The only thing i can suggest is, put some wood gripping teeth on that push plate before a log jumps out of the split and hits you or someone standing near it while splitting.
EDIT: I HAD to sub and like your channel. So much good stuff here! Thank youuuuuu, for what you do!
Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for subscribing!
hi there you do a great job coming up with good ideas ,and then making them , well done john
Thanks John!
You attention to detail is wild. I appreciate your quality build on this innovative splitter. Maybe the log splitting manufacturers are taking notes. Great job
Great mods Doug! I think you might need an extension on the lever to bring it closer to the slitting wedge. I noticed that you were always having to reach back a ways to engage the retract stroke....
Doug a 1000 times better and I like the concept of the moving tray and the bump stop! You put alot of time into it. It looks great!
Doug, great video. I really like watching your creativity and knowledge on this video as well as the other ones. As far as a 4 way wedge, I don't see the need. If you were selling wood it might be a good addition. But for a few cords, why bother. Besides, you have more control over the size. Just my opinion. I have been splitting wood with old Lickity Log splitters for over 50 years now. Single wedge, large rounds, small rounds, and anything in between. Love that sliding tray, though. Looking forward to your next fabrication!
Pubricity- love learning new words. Nice rig. Way over engineered for use and semi-comfort!! A basket to catch the trash .
Good job Doug, that is some excellent upgrades to the splitter. Thanks for your good videos. Be safe.
Now that’s thinking out of the box.
A tool and die guy with all the home workshop equipment and creativity will instinctively pursue a few more iterations.
Amazing transformations Doug! No one’s really surprised though. You truly have the Midas Touch. See you in the next installment.
Oh yeah Doug. U might want to get a patent on the fabrication parts. Love the Wheels too...
Very impressive. Well thought out and designed. I can see doing some modifications to my own splitter. At least mine is already set up in the workable tongue opposite of the ram. The umbrella and drink holder is a nice touch. Hats off to you Doug nice project. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome mod's Doug👍🏻👍🏻 I would keep a close eye on that void in the sliding tray, making sure nothing gets lodged in there on the return stroke 🤔
Thanks 👍
I love the log holder rack you made. I will look at my Country Line Log splitter and see if I can add something like that. Great videos, I enjoy your channel.
Cool, thanks!
Hello Doug, 👏 Good Job, Slick setup! 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Great restore and upgrades!
That was a very well thought out FAB. Cool wheels and all. 🤠
Neighbor Doug, You Got the SkillZ. I love your attitude of using what you got, but making it stout. This is such a good design. The easton made axis is a great innovation, but you took a splitter that costs 10% of the easton and made something that you can grow older with. I hate the strain of bending over constantly. These ergonomic improvements are fantastic. Also, the stop idea is top shelf. I want to be you when I grow up.
The next thing you should add is a log lifter that uses the travel of the splitter to lift a hinged lift. It has a removeable chain. Watch Marty T from New Zealand videos on his splitter. That is a really cool attachment for log splitters to lift huge rounds up from the ground.
Back to the drawing board for my splitter thanks for the great ideas
I have friends that are machinist and metal fabricators. You are outstanding at figuring solutions and fabricating quality fixes!
That is the coolest log splitter I’ve ever seen.
If you weld a plate on the end of the slide tray and wedge on the opposite side you can split wood on the return stroke
This is like a useful Colin Furze. Really useful additions! I'd buy one.
Glad you like it!
It's not just Dougified... it's Dougluxe! Brilliant!
Honey, you really outdid yourself on this one; I love everything about it, especially the new tires and mag rims.
Thank you
Doug you may want to reconsider those black mailable firings, they are only rated for 150 psi. They do seem to out perform their rated value but one day they may not. Steel hydraulic fittings are generally used. Nice work on all those mods!
I will look into new fittings, thank you!
Awesome job Doug, you're a craftsman.
That sliding tray is quite the innovative feature. This restoration/rebuild on the log splitter has been a great series.
Genius...!! Love all your modifications, but the adjustable ram and sliding tray put this over the top!!
Sliding table worked out nicely! Now add LED lighting under the umbrella, you can split at night :)
Wow, impressive! I like how well thought out and practical it is. Wish the engineers who design wood splitters for big box stores would incorporate these details so the common folk like me could afford a nice splitter. Great video!
Great rehab Doug. Thanks for taking us along.
You bet
That's awesome Doug. Nice job. Enjoy looking forward to what you'll do next. Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, you are incredible. Only thought that occurred to me was a container to catch trash under the splitter.
You sir, are a genius. Brilliant ideas that I didn't see coming. Might want to patent that sliding that though!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
You have way too much time on your hands Doug!!!!!, all jokes aside I’m a bit jealous that you have all the toys, looking forward to seeing what needs a possible upgrade, 😂😂😂😂take care
That sliding table is a great idea!
I love it!
Amazing just when we think Dougifications couldn’t get any better you outdo yourself again. You must have some pretty interesting and productive dreams at night, you must keep a notebook near by, LOL. That sliding tray is just next level icing on the cake. 😊✨🪵✨👍👍👍
Hey Doug....nice job, only thing I would add to the push plate would be 5-6 sharp welded grippers. When you get into knotty wood the end of the round will want to fly left or right off the plate.....just my thought......other wise you are ready for production!!!!
Doug,
Absolutely a patentable idea on the log cradle. You did a phenominal job on it and I think I need one for my TSC splitter! Keep up the cool content .
Thanks 👍
Wow great ideas Doug. You have done a great job of turning an average splitter into a great splitter. Fantastic job.
Glad you liked it!
Very cool! Love the thinking behind it! Function and form from what was all dysfunctional.
Absolutely fantastic Doug! You have transformed that old splitter into a great machine!
Glad you enjoyed it
Oh that is sweet Dough, great video thumbs up.
I love the new wheels neighbor Doug!
Thanks!!
Great job Doug
I’m modifying my splitter
Giving me some great ideas!!
Have fun!
very cool upgrades, Doug !!!
Really like the sliding tray. Hope my wife doesn't see the umbrella or else I'll be putting one on mine!!! Lol you ought to patent the tray. Enjoy your channel Neighbor Doug. Until next time have a great day
Wow, what an amazing transformation! Doug does it again 😀
More great ideas, always thinking ahead. Great job keep up the great work
Doug, Great job! Really cool video. You do great work, the fabrication work is very impressive . Carl FONDEROSA FARMS MD
Thank you very much!
Doug your modifications are top notch enjoy your videos
Fantastic job Doug, that’s a great idea to help bring the splits back to you!
Thanks 👍
That thing is super cool Doug!