Yeah this is Kenny Western North Carolina. I fell asleep sometime between now and 12:00 this morning with your videos playing. I woke up this morning at 8:30 with your videos. Playing great great. Best sleep I've had in the 30 years. I know some of those flares springy rounds may have tension and if the tree was growing over a creek or a river the backyard You're not going to see it or read it in the splitting wood and logging it doesn't matter. There's danger everywhere. Okay. Have a good day.😂
@@garylaszewski7380 not a bad idea at all gary. It would be hard to implement it in a cost effective manner on a splitter, but could be done on a processor for sure. Appreciate the feedback
Chris do you ever want a Conveyor to get the wood further away from ya. I am contemplating on buying a Conveyor but its alot of money just to move wood. Just asking because I am reaching the 200 Cord mark per year and we are double handling lots of Firewood
I'm glad Andrew sent you this Bigger push plate for your splitter. Eastonmade Pusher plate, Joe's firewood got his awhile back. I knew he was sending these new push plates out. I think I even told you in a past video to find out about yours. I think the uneven wear on the old push plate was probably caused by the front bolt being loose, always check your loose Nutz 🤣. Try some blue lock tight on those bolts Chris, now would be a good time to power wash your splitter. Chris, put some grease on your traitor hitch, look very rusty. Great Job Chris ! Thanks ANDREW !
Hey Chris, it's great that you honor your father-in-law! By using his old hand tools. Keep up the good work. I love your friendly persuasion and good humor.
You know Chris, 'those that can't do, teach. those that can't teach, manage. those that can't manage, manage managers. those that can't manage managers, own companies. those that can't own a company, work in government.' You keep doing what you are doing because it works for you. Anyone who does not see that has blinders on. I really enjoy all your videos, please keep them coming.
Thanks Jeff, I enjoy it and I enjoy doing what I want the way I want when I want. I am kinda lucky to be self employed. If only I could keep the last group you mentioned out of my pockets!
Terrific video as always. I’ve been bringing an old plastic garbage can with me when I split to grab the kindling and put aside rather than having to bend over and pick up the small pieces separately. Thanks for bringing us along.
Very impressed that Andrew provided the upgraded part shipped with no request from you. Pretty much unheard of these days. You made an excellent choice with the splitter and the company.
Nice work on the video Chris! I agree that splitter is almost perfect for you and most people. The one upgrade I can see to make it perfect would be a hydraulic wedge, so you don’t have to fight it every time you change wedges, and can make height adjustments on the fly. The log lift isn’t needed for most people as we aren’t splitting giant rounds. Thanks for the video!
There is definitely a lot of critics out there They all seem to have the answer but none of them have ever been there and done that. Just keep doing what works for you.
Well done I’m still watching every day, thank you for your comments I still feel pretty good have to have a few more test to determine how they’ll treat it just need a few more years to get things done. Just waiting for Henri to hit New England.
Stay strong, everyone wants more time, it is the most valuable thing we have! My mom said at the end that she could live with the pain, she just wanted more time. Good luck my friend!
I also have an Ultra and love it. However, I'm just a home owner that splits for my own personal use, so only light use. However, I love to save time, and it makes my work so easy. Thanks.
Definitely a great upgrade with the push plate. Not hard to change out. Like how you used your father-in-laws wrenches! Lots of cords through it with little wear! That is great! Will last a long time. GNI
Yes indeed! Thought of you when i went to pick up some free pine! A guy in an historical neighborhood in Missouri had a 60 foot straight pine that fell over. He cut it up all but 6 feet of the truck. It had blown over. It was botched up because he used a 14 inch Makita chainsaw that was electric. The reason why i thought of you is i never really sell pine. You talked about all your pine you had, a lady called me for next year asking if i had pine or cedar, so this is already spoken for. I hope that as fall hits, you will sell some of your pine.
Chris, I noticed that you do not have any of your famous Pink Tape on your Ultra. Maybe tape the handle in pink tape? Lol Seriously now, great video and awesome job. Glade to see you are feeling better and looking younger. The new pusher plate definitely looks like it doing a great job and better than the smaller plate. Great work Andrew @ Eastonmade 👍🏻👍🏻
Hey I really like that new push plate better. Glad you are feeling better. When I get a chance to get back into the firewood biz I'm definitely going to consider a Easton made splitter. Take care.....Kevin and Karen
Nice video again Chris, as mentioned earlier I’ve got an Axis on order but the more I see of you channel the more I think of the Ultra. You’re the best advert Andrew has on TH-cam for his equipment especially that model. Well done showing it splitting ugly real life wood also. Keep em coming. Ian T.
Good Morning Sir. Glad you received the new pusher plate. Looks like it will.make splitting easier for you by not letting wood curl backwards Have a Safe Day
That’s one reason why I don’t comment much cause I don’t want to be one of those telling you what to do. But I will ask do they make a bigger table for that cause I think that would help for sure. But any way keep up the good work Chris 😎🥸🙃 I’ll keep watching and give a thumbs up every day. Cant wait to get up there.
Good day Chris, sounds like your wife wishes you would go back to the “Glacier days” give her a little peace and quiet in the evening. Andrew makes some great equipment ( Wolfe Ridge equally good) . That new Eastonmade splitter with the folding attached conveyor, nice. You and the speed of ultra, hard to beat. Have a good weekend
Mine is on order. Only one more year to wait! I'm glad they have made the improvement to the push plate. It seems to me that it really reduced the amount that the big blocks would kick out and it would continue to power through the nasty stuff where before it would just spin off. 👍👍To eastonmade for listening to it's customers and making the necessary improvements. Dave
@@InTheWoodyard I can't wait. I don't do large volumes right now mostly because I'd be like you used to be..... Splitting into the night to try and keep up. I'm going to look into buying truck loads once I get the Ultra.
Nice new wedge Chris sounds like a hardened metal as well different shape at the base it won’t be digging into your decking anymore all the best let’s see where this one or should be quite a task
Good morning Chris. I use good quality washing up liquid to lubricate my splitter, it's slippy as hell, works perfectly and it weather's off the split wood. Works for me😁
@@InTheWoodyardgreen Fairy liquid is the best I find. I'm assuming that it'll be available where you are,its in every supermarket in the UK. If not go for the thickest brand you can find. My splitter is an upright model but see no reason why it won't work for yours too.i just squirt plenty onto the parts that rub/ slide. See what you think.👍
G’mornin Chris ! Cool to see the maintenance inspection from 1 year of occasional, weekender style homeowner use. HAHA. Here’s to another 200 cords. GoodNightIrene
I was surprised that the bottom plate was only held on by two bolts, they must have a lot of pressure on them. Totally different set up to the 10 bolts I have on the ram on my splitter. Definitely something to keep an eye on and change when you see any wear. I replace all of the bolts, nuts and washers on my splitter each year as part of my annual maintenance routine
The hydraulic cylinder on the Ultra is mounted on a fixed plate rather than a pivot point, so the ram mount shares the rotational loading of the push plate.
@m9 ovich like I said, it’s a totally different set up to my splitter. My splitter ram does not sit in a track, it rides along a beam, 4 bolts to hold it in place would not be enough given the 32 tons of pressure it produces to split a log. It was interesting to see this different set up
@m9 ovich you might not think it’s much movement, but after I had a slither of wedge shaped wood get under the ram head and jam it, I can say that the movement is enough to cause problems if there’s not enough strength. And like I’ve said it’s a different set up.
I wish I'd never found your page and Andrew's, now I want one of these splitters. I'm looking into shipping and taxes at the border. Not the sort of thing that could be smuggled in easily ;-).
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 I asked Andrew a couple weeks ago if he had sent you the new pusher yet and he said he had to get it sent. So he must have put it in the mail that same day. Looks like it works much better. The top half of the blocks don't flip over backward at you now. Hopefully your thumb is feeling better. That looked like one of those smashes that bother for a while. Take care my friend!!😀😀👍👍 Logger Al
@@InTheWoodyard I just thought I would ask Andrew about it seeing that JPF Joe has had his for quite a while already. I thought he would have gotten one to you sooner than he did. Seeing that you give him a lot more quality exposure with the Ultra than Joe does. So I didn't think it would hurt to ask about it. Maybe I helped it come faster and maybe I didn't. Just glad to see you got it. I'm sure it's going to work a lot better on the bigger blocks than the old one. Especially if you want to double up the flat ones.
You are such a good salesman for Eastonmade that I visited their website. I see now they come with a Vanguard engine while yours has the Honda. I've never had a Vanguard, but we all know Honda engines are reliable. Hopefully this wasn't a bad change by them.
Very nice upgrade - I think you will see an increase in production with the single wedge. You will be able to stack the ‘slabs’ and get more pieces per push. But, then again, it takes time to stack the slabs, and your splitter seems pretty fast. Time will tell - have a great day
@@thefirewooddoctor I hope so, when I talk to the sales guy he was hopeful that it would actually be shipping to me sooner because of the new shop, but they couldn't guarantee anything. It will be worth the wait
@@Dorchwoods, for me is either Wolfe Ridge or Eastonmade. Can't go wrong with either brand from what Andrew has said. He's a class act, especially when he says regardless of brand, in the good commercial grade class, they are all good pieces of equipment.
Hey Chris! That ultra is a very nice machine! I have a big box brand and it's good for now. Maybe someday... anyway, I had an idea as I watched you change to the 4 way wedge. If you cut a block of wood to the exact height you want the wedge to drop in, you could place it under the cross section of the wedge and not have to use one hand to hold it and the other to put the pin in. Just an idea 💡
Morning Chris!! Nice upgrade to the ULTRA. That was awesome that he just sent you one. Just thinking that the uneven wear on the old push plate was probably caused by the front bolt being loose when you went to remove it? It wouldn’t take much to cause it to wear to one side. Probably a good reminder to all of us to check the bolts on our splitters from time to time. 👍🏻👍🏻 GNI
That's what I'm thinking. Another few years of keeping that going, and then the bilt threads would chew themselves up, and it would probably start getting jammed up and chattering more as it slides.
Hi Chris, enjoyed your video! I realise that it is an annoyance when your viewers try to give you ‘friendly’ advice. However, I also understand that your ‘viewing community’ watch your blogs a. because they like firewood, splitters and all that goes with it; and b. because they like to feel ‘included.’ When all said and done it is good, well intended, interaction! You have made it abundantly clear that you do what you do for profit (and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that) but also the exercise! We all accept that…..but we also want to like you and befriend you! Hence all of the advice….and notwithstanding the odd comments from the occasional lunatic, it is all submitted in good faith! When I was in the ‘timber’ industry, albeit in a small way, I enjoyed my work for the very same reasons as you. However, I always tried to avoid ‘double’ handling….it’s not productive and there was always a sense of achievement in finding ways of making the job easier! So, I always try to advise on that particular facet of your work! Others, I know try to advise you on other things! To sum it all up….speaking for myself anyway….Yes you make get heaps of repetitive advice, and most will be erroneous….but what the hay…..we all like you for what you do, and we are just trying, in our own inimitable way, to help!
@@garylaszewski7380 Thanks Gary! I live in Devon (UK) and was born here! However, I spent several delightful years in Denver & a place in NM called Grants! I have many old American friends, and value their friendship! Chris is a great character, and I find his videos very informative and relaxing! However, he is only human like the rest of us, and from time to time must get frustrated with the ‘same old, same old’ stuff! The firewood industry over here is by no means as advanced as in the US! So, we had to be rather more inventive on the ground! As I said before, it was always a challenge to overcome double handling! By all means work hard, but productively! Hope he goes on for many years to come! Thanks once again..cheers
Thanks Len, yes I agree with all that you have said. I need to grow some thicker skin and stay calm. But I have to admit it is hard when 10,000 people a day watch your every move and want to be your boss! HA! I just need to say sometimes thanks for the tip/idea maybe I'll see if that will work in the future some how, even if it is an idea that I know is not for me. Thanks again for your level headed advice!
@@garylaszewski7380 Hi Gary, yes...the Germans & Austrians in particular used the type of boilers you are talking about, I have seen many myself. Subsequently, I am sure they have some cutting edge technology now, with regards to stoves etc. I have a iron 5 kw stove in the lounge, with a top mounted fan....boy does it chuck out some heat. I prefer logs 10 inches long for it. Regards, Robin Hood, I originate from a place call Ollerton, in Nottinghamshire...which is at the heart of Sherwood forest. In reality there is very little left now, but there is an Oak tree, called ‘The Major Oak’...(in Edwinstowe) that is reputed to be over 1000 years old. The tree is hollow (trunk) and it is said he and him men used to hide here to avoid the Sheriff of Nottinghams men. Of course this is mythical, but nevertheless a charming tale. If you want to go and see it for yourself, you need to be in Edwintowe (Nottinghanshire) and the tree / museum is only a 20-minute walk from the center of the village.
Chris - I bet the bolt loosened up from the wear not the other way around. The plate could be symmetrical and so reversed and have equal bearing on the rails. Bob in Nevada
I think adding some poly, like one of those roll-up cutting boards, cut to fit the pusher on the top and bottom of the beam would be a decent way to limit wear on the steel.
@@dethmaul I've used laundry detergent bottles and taped them to the tire iron on the Harbor Freight tire changer, never thought to heat the piece up and form it.
It’s probably not a bad idea to once a month or so pop the push plate off and clean under the plate and and stuff like that keep it free of gunk build up. Maybe even knock those sharper edges down like you would on your saw bar. Love that machine. I can’t wait till the day comes that I can get the 22-28. It’s a bit of a ways out for me to get one though. Lol
My avalanche splitter has a used lawn mower motor and still splitting. I have been steaming Aronia Berry Juice, Butchering chickens and turkies for folks. and cutting wood to split as I have time.
You need to be a salesman for Eastman's wood splitters cuz you make a good one know that you're a very good knowledgeable person on it and don't let the criticism from others about you splitting wood because they don't know what contains about splitting wood wood has its own genetics on how you split it and you can help that it doesn't split the way you want it to you just have to go with the flow that's my opinion
It’s a game changer, made a huge difference in the stuff that I have been splitting lately. Did you learn how to put it on by watching my video of me putting it on? 😉 I use grease on the rails. Oh and BTW Chris you look 10 years younger clean shaven.
I like that new push plate a lot. It can only improve the performance. Where’s Tony? I kinda miss him. You guys both bought those grapples and he vanished!
Am giving serious thought to getting an Ultra over the Wolfe Ridge splitters after what you said about taking the chainsaw and ripping the rounds in half. Compared to the Wolfe Ridge splitter model I want, the Ultra is half the price. The money saved would be three truckloads of logs.
I like seeing the aeroplanes fly pass your woodyard. Ha ha For 25 years I worked, I ate and I slept on aeroplanes. Mainly on the Boeing 747's. So I like seeing and hearing the aeroplane fly over your yard. Especially being that low. It's awesome. LOL ......... (◕‿◕) ,, Nara
Now that you’ve installed the new larger push plate on your Eastonmade Ultra and got it all tuned and oiled up you’re ready to do like the song says… Push it, Push it, Push it Real Good 👍
Okay so no Hip Hop from Salt n Pepa… Working Man by Rush or Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel suit you better? Probably can’t go too deep in the lyrics of any of them🙄
You know I’ve been thinking the ultra would be slick if it could run the 6 way. I’d be really interested in it if had that ability. Partly due to my wood source being tree service wood so it can be some seriously wild logs. That’s kind of why I’m looking at the big 22-28 and for long term use it would be one piece that would cover everything I get for wood. What do you think. The cost of this machine is really enticing though compared to the 22-28 with a conveyor
When splitting like say 16in logs or 18 in logs(hard wood, , or other hard woods) ..do you feel like the 4way or just single is better. And the more notes the more difficult, just in general. And why do you have my box knife?
The 4 way is better for speed and multi splits but the single gives you a more precise and even split and is better on crotches and knots. I use the 4 way 90% of the time for speed.
That is a nice machine, I split for myself and would love to have something like this . But I would like to know if a log lift can be purchased or made wished for a 26 ton Switched log spitter?
Imagine the wear your seeing had you not kept the rail oiled! If anyone can wearing out a splitter, like your old, retired one! And, yes, you get your money's worth. Nice..
Armchair wood splitters are good at giving advice. If they actually split any amount of wood themselves all you show they would comment " That's firewood for ya"
Any man that can make another man's piece more adequate is a good man in my books. Hats off.
Haaa! Thanks!
Yeah this is Kenny Western North Carolina. I fell asleep sometime between now and 12:00 this morning with your videos playing. I woke up this morning at 8:30 with your videos. Playing great great. Best sleep I've had in the 30 years. I know some of those flares springy rounds may have tension and if the tree was growing over a creek or a river the backyard You're not going to see it or read it in the splitting wood and logging it doesn't matter. There's danger everywhere. Okay. Have a good day.😂
Thanks for watching Kenny!
Thanks for all the support chris.
You are very welcome you have earned it.
Yes it is a well designed machine, but then again all of their stuff is!
@@garylaszewski7380 not a bad idea at all gary. It would be hard to implement it in a cost effective manner on a splitter, but could be done on a processor for sure. Appreciate the feedback
Chris do you ever want a Conveyor to get the wood further away from ya. I am contemplating on buying a Conveyor but its alot of money just to move wood. Just asking because I am reaching the 200 Cord mark per year and we are double handling lots of Firewood
I'm glad Andrew sent you this Bigger push plate for your splitter. Eastonmade Pusher plate, Joe's firewood got his awhile back. I knew he was sending these new push plates out. I think I even told you in a past video to find out about yours. I think the uneven wear on the old push plate was probably caused by the front bolt being loose, always check your loose Nutz 🤣. Try some blue lock tight on those bolts Chris, now would be a good time to power wash your splitter. Chris, put some grease on your traitor hitch, look very rusty. Great Job Chris ! Thanks ANDREW !
Yes sir I'll get right on it! Thanks Stanley!
I used lock washers but not locktite when I put the bigger push plate on Stanley. I checked the bolts the other day and they were still tight.
@@InTheWoodyard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@JoesFirewoodVideos I guess that works to Joe. Thanks for the Reply.
Hey Chris, it's great that you honor your father-in-law! By using his old hand tools. Keep up the good work. I love your friendly persuasion and good humor.
Thanks Stanley, I KNOW that he would be pleased.
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Great log splitter maintenance update 👍 But I 🤔 didn't know Easton Made splitters installed a Bell on them. She has a nice ring to her 🔔 🤣😂🤣
Its a tuning fork.... new technology to assist in keeping the machine "tuned up"... :)
Yes they do, it sure sounds great! HA!
YES!
You know Chris, 'those that can't do, teach. those that can't teach, manage. those that can't manage, manage managers. those that can't manage managers, own companies. those that can't own a company, work in government.' You keep doing what you are doing because it works for you. Anyone who does not see that has blinders on. I really enjoy all your videos, please keep them coming.
Thanks Jeff, I enjoy it and I enjoy doing what I want the way I want when I want. I am kinda lucky to be self employed. If only I could keep the last group you mentioned out of my pockets!
@@InTheWoodyard you and I too Chris.
Good to see that you're not just polishing and showing off your package but you're actually using it.
I do not get equipment to show it and polish, I use it a lot. But you know that.
Alan is a good guy!
Loved your explanations and take on things! "It's work, hard work!" Appreciate your honesty and desire to keep things simple as well.
Thanks so much!
Terrific video as always. I’ve been bringing an old plastic garbage can with me when I split to grab the kindling and put aside rather than having to bend over and pick up the small pieces separately. Thanks for bringing us along.
That is a good idea !!
That splitter looks new ! I love how you take care of your eguipment . Yes tools from family past have special meaning for me also .
Thanks Bruce!
Very impressed that Andrew provided the upgraded part shipped with no request from you. Pretty much unheard of these days. You made an excellent choice with the splitter and the company.
Yes,I would agree with that, they are a good outfit for sure!
Nice work on the video Chris! I agree that splitter is almost perfect for you and most people. The one upgrade I can see to make it perfect would be a hydraulic wedge, so you don’t have to fight it every time you change wedges, and can make height adjustments on the fly. The log lift isn’t needed for most people as we aren’t splitting giant rounds. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Keith I would agree with that!
Glad you got the bigger Ram. Splitter in super condition for 225 cords split with it! Most others would be in scrap yard long ago.
You got that right! Eastonmade makes great stuff!
That stringy wood makes you appreciate a good day of splitting oak or Ash. Great splitter!
Yes it does!
There is something satisfying watching your videos. 👍
Glad you like them Dan!
Chris you look younger since you shave. Nice wood splitter. Have a great day be safe.
Thanks, I feel younger!
There is definitely a lot of critics out there They all seem to have the answer but none of them have ever been there and done that. Just keep doing what works for you.
I get a lot of great input and some that is not, I can sort it out! Thanks Dana!
Well done I’m still watching every day, thank you for your comments I still feel pretty good have to have a few more test to determine how they’ll
treat it just need a few more years to get things done. Just waiting for Henri to hit New England.
Stay strong, everyone wants more time, it is the most valuable thing we have! My mom said at the end that she could live with the pain, she just wanted more time. Good luck my friend!
I also have an Ultra and love it. However, I'm just a home owner that splits for my own personal use, so only light use. However, I love to save time, and it makes my work so easy. Thanks.
Good point! Time savings are very valuable, we all will run out of it!
Definitely a great upgrade with the push plate. Not hard to change out. Like how you used your father-in-laws wrenches! Lots of cords through it with little wear! That is great! Will last a long time. GNI
Thanks Craig, I hope it all sells fast! Then I can make more!
Yes indeed! Thought of you when i went to pick up some free pine! A guy in an historical neighborhood in Missouri had a 60 foot straight pine that fell over. He cut it up all but 6 feet of the truck. It had blown over. It was botched up because he used a 14 inch Makita chainsaw that was electric. The reason why i thought of you is i never really sell pine. You talked about all your pine you had, a lady called me for next year asking if i had pine or cedar, so this is already spoken for. I hope that as fall hits, you will sell some of your pine.
Nice to see you back at it Chris, but take it easy you have a ways to go! 🙏
Thanks Joe, I am feeling great again!
Chris, I noticed that you do not have any of your famous Pink Tape on your Ultra. Maybe tape the handle in pink tape? Lol Seriously now, great video and awesome job. Glade to see you are feeling better and looking younger. The new pusher plate definitely looks like it doing a great job and better than the smaller plate. Great work Andrew @ Eastonmade 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Man! Yes it will work out great!
Hey I really like that new push plate better. Glad you are feeling better. When I get a chance to get back into the firewood biz I'm definitely going to consider a Easton made splitter. Take care.....Kevin and Karen
Thanks so much for watching, if you get a Eastonmade you will love it!
Nice video again Chris, as mentioned earlier I’ve got an Axis on order but the more I see of you channel the more I think of the Ultra. You’re the best advert Andrew has on TH-cam for his equipment especially that model. Well done showing it splitting ugly real life wood also. Keep em coming. Ian T.
Thanks Ian, I do like my Ultra!
Success at the Easton made proving grounds. They don’t need an R and D budget on this model with Chris putting it through its paces.
Yes it had performed well!
Good Morning Sir. Glad you received the new pusher plate. Looks like it will.make splitting easier for you by not letting wood curl backwards Have a Safe Day
Yes, it should be better now.
Glad it finally arrived and impressed you - much the same as the viewers are impressed with great content as always.
Thanks a bunch for watching!
That’s one reason why I don’t comment much cause I don’t want to be one of those telling you what to do. But I will ask do they make a bigger table for that cause I think that would help for sure. But any way keep up the good work Chris 😎🥸🙃 I’ll keep watching and give a thumbs up every day. Cant wait to get up there.
Thanks Frank, no I think that is it for the table size.
@@InTheWoodyard That’s a shame cause I was thinking just a bit bigger would be more helpful.
The video editor has perfected the audio level ratio's perfectly.
Thanks, I am still learning and getting better as I go.
That steel is thick! Easton made is not too far from my neck of the woods, 50 mins away. I would love having one of those machines...
Well then get one! You will love it!
The only challenge is that the wait time to purchase one is 12-18 months
Maybe. I will have to think about it.
@@craighaslam68 Yes it does take a while!
Much better than before Chris.. I didn't complain about the old push plate as Andrew explained it in a video and it made sense to me..
The other one worked great , this one works better. Thanks Daniel!
Really enjoy your videos im learning so much from your channel
Awesome, thank you Curtis!
Good day Chris, sounds like your wife wishes you would go back to the “Glacier days” give her a little peace and quiet in the evening. Andrew makes some great equipment ( Wolfe Ridge equally good) . That new Eastonmade splitter with the folding attached conveyor, nice. You and the speed of ultra, hard to beat. Have a good weekend
Thanks Mike, yes Andrew and the boys at Eastonmade are coming out with some really good stuff for sure!
I'm impressed they sent new bolts
Yup.
Mine is on order. Only one more year to wait! I'm glad they have made the improvement to the push plate. It seems to me that it really reduced the amount that the big blocks would kick out and it would continue to power through the nasty stuff where before it would just spin off. 👍👍To eastonmade for listening to it's customers and making the necessary improvements. Dave
That is awesome, you will love it!
@@InTheWoodyard I can't wait. I don't do large volumes right now mostly because I'd be like you used to be..... Splitting into the night to try and keep up. I'm going to look into buying truck loads once I get the Ultra.
@@oakrunacres2564 That sounds great!
Easton made makes a great splitter and there fast. Nice video thanks.
Thanks for watching Danny!
Nice new wedge Chris sounds like a hardened metal as well different shape at the base it won’t be digging into your decking anymore all the best let’s see where this one or should be quite a task
Yes, I think it is going to work out nice!
What a great review Chris, if only they had a dealer here in Australia!!
Thanks
I think if you wanted one bad enough you could get it shipped!
About $12k AUD once shipped I would say… yikes 🤣
Good morning Chris.
I use good quality washing up liquid to lubricate my splitter, it's slippy as hell, works perfectly and it weather's off the split wood. Works for me😁
What brand and how do you use it, squirt, spray, pour? Thanks Paul!
@@InTheWoodyardgreen Fairy liquid is the best I find. I'm assuming that it'll be available where you are,its in every supermarket in the UK. If not go for the thickest brand you can find. My splitter is an upright model but see no reason why it won't work for yours too.i just squirt plenty onto the parts that rub/ slide.
See what you think.👍
OH my GOD CHRIS!!!!!! I;m so glad you did this upgrade.... very nice, I think you will not regret that, very good very very GOOD!
Thanks Barry, I am glad that you approve!
G’mornin Chris ! Cool to see the maintenance inspection from 1 year of occasional, weekender style homeowner use. HAHA. Here’s to another 200 cords. GoodNightIrene
Right on, gotta keep pumping them out!
I was surprised that the bottom plate was only held on by two bolts, they must have a lot of pressure on them. Totally different set up to the 10 bolts I have on the ram on my splitter. Definitely something to keep an eye on and change when you see any wear. I replace all of the bolts, nuts and washers on my splitter each year as part of my annual maintenance routine
The hydraulic cylinder on the Ultra is mounted on a fixed plate rather than a pivot point, so the ram mount shares the rotational loading of the push plate.
@m9 ovich like I said, it’s a totally different set up to my splitter. My splitter ram does not sit in a track, it rides along a beam, 4 bolts to hold it in place would not be enough given the 32 tons of pressure it produces to split a log. It was interesting to see this different set up
@m9 ovich you might not think it’s much movement, but after I had a slither of wedge shaped wood get under the ram head and jam it, I can say that the movement is enough to cause problems if there’s not enough strength.
And like I’ve said it’s a different set up.
The comments others have made are correct, the bolts do not do much because of the design of the splitter.
Mike, good call!
I wish I'd never found your page and Andrew's, now I want one of these splitters. I'm looking into shipping and taxes at the border. Not the sort of thing that could be smuggled in easily ;-).
Thanks for watching, you will like the splitter!
looks like a great improvement!!
I think so too! Now I can do double re-splits!
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
I asked Andrew a couple weeks ago if he had sent you the new pusher yet and he said he had to get it sent. So he must have put it in the mail that same day.
Looks like it works much better. The top half of the blocks don't flip over backward at you now.
Hopefully your thumb is feeling better. That looked like one of those smashes that bother for a while.
Take care my friend!!😀😀👍👍
Logger Al
Thanks for getting me the new push plate! HA! You are right my thumb still hurts a bit but is getting better! See you latter!
@@InTheWoodyard I just thought I would ask Andrew about it seeing that JPF Joe has had his for quite a while already. I thought he would have gotten one to you sooner than he did. Seeing that you give him a lot more quality exposure with the Ultra than Joe does. So I didn't think it would hurt to ask about it. Maybe I helped it come faster and maybe I didn't. Just glad to see you got it. I'm sure it's going to work a lot better on the bigger blocks than the old one. Especially if you want to double up the flat ones.
@@aldredske6197 I t was all you AL!
Great machine. Not many out there as fast! 💨
Nope, that for me was the biggest selling point!
You are such a good salesman for Eastonmade that I visited their website. I see now they come with a Vanguard engine while yours has the Honda. I've never had a Vanguard, but we all know Honda engines are reliable. Hopefully this wasn't a bad change by them.
I think they had to change because Honda could not or would not supply them with enough engines. Thanks for watching Chad!
Excellent review of the new larger push-plate. If ever there’s a man who needs a processor, it’s you with your huge volume!
We will see, if I pick up a lot more sales and run out of wood again I might need one!
@@InTheWoodyard I’m thinking of the wear and tear on your body, as age descends upon us. At 50 I was still agile, but at 60 not so much 😃
@@stevesedgwick5789 60 is next year for me!
@@InTheWoodyard and me in September 2021
Very nice upgrade - I think you will see an increase in production with the single wedge. You will be able to stack the ‘slabs’ and get more pieces per push. But, then again, it takes time to stack the slabs, and your splitter seems pretty fast. Time will tell - have a great day
Thanks a bunch Bob!
I just put my $500 deposit down on the Ultra, super pumped. Looking like I will have it in September of 2022
That long of a wait time sucks. Hopefully with the new shop that Eastonmade can speed things up.
@@thefirewooddoctor I hope so, when I talk to the sales guy he was hopeful that it would actually be shipping to me sooner because of the new shop, but they couldn't guarantee anything. It will be worth the wait
@@Dorchwoods, for me is either Wolfe Ridge or Eastonmade. Can't go wrong with either brand from what Andrew has said. He's a class act, especially when he says regardless of brand, in the good commercial grade class, they are all good pieces of equipment.
It might be sooner if they get all settled in and ramp up the work in the new place. You will love it.. it is fun to run!
It should!
Andrew sure is a busy fella. Oil works good on that.
Yes he is a working machine with all he has going on!
Good video Chris. Never tell a successful person how to do the job.
You're doing things right 👍🇺🇸
I am just a okay pretender! HA!
Hey Chris! That ultra is a very nice machine! I have a big box brand and it's good for now. Maybe someday... anyway, I had an idea as I watched you change to the 4 way wedge. If you cut a block of wood to the exact height you want the wedge to drop in, you could place it under the cross section of the wedge and not have to use one hand to hold it and the other to put the pin in. Just an idea 💡
Yes, I have done that but it is pretty easy to just hang on and put the pin in too. Thanks Sam!
Love the camera work Chris, PS. Phone the ( Feds ) & tell them you want a No-Fly Zone. While your filming highly important STUFF.
Thanks , yes way to many planes and jets!
Morning Chris!! Nice upgrade to the ULTRA. That was awesome that he just sent you one. Just thinking that the uneven wear on the old push plate was probably caused by the front bolt being loose when you went to remove it? It wouldn’t take much to cause it to wear to one side. Probably a good reminder to all of us to check the bolts on our splitters from time to time. 👍🏻👍🏻 GNI
That's what I'm thinking. Another few years of keeping that going, and then the bilt threads would chew themselves up, and it would probably start getting jammed up and chattering more as it slides.
Yup, like My brother Ken says, CHECK YOUR NUTS, and bolts. The new plate will work out great!
Yes, the bolts need to be tightened up once in a while.
The new faceplate is a good improvement and I’m sure they were very good choice words, Irene would wash your mouth out with soap. 🤣🤣
I think so too! Yes probably!
Hi Chris, enjoyed your video! I realise that it is an annoyance when your viewers try to give you ‘friendly’ advice. However, I also understand that your ‘viewing community’ watch your blogs a. because they like firewood, splitters and all that goes with it; and b. because they like to feel ‘included.’ When all said and done it is good, well intended, interaction! You have made it abundantly clear that you do what you do for profit (and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that) but also the exercise! We all accept that…..but we also want to like you and befriend you! Hence all of the advice….and notwithstanding the odd comments from the occasional lunatic, it is all submitted in good faith! When I was in the ‘timber’ industry, albeit in a small way, I enjoyed my work for the very same reasons as you. However, I always tried to avoid ‘double’ handling….it’s not productive and there was always a sense of achievement in finding ways of making the job easier! So, I always try to advise on that particular facet of your work! Others, I know try to advise you on other things! To sum it all up….speaking for myself anyway….Yes you make get heaps of repetitive advice, and most will be erroneous….but what the hay…..we all like you for what you do, and we are just trying, in our own inimitable way, to help!
@@garylaszewski7380 Thanks Gary! I live in Devon (UK) and was born here! However, I spent several delightful years in Denver & a place in NM called Grants! I have many old American friends, and value their friendship! Chris is a great character, and I find his videos very informative and relaxing! However, he is only human like the rest of us, and from time to time must get frustrated with the ‘same old, same old’ stuff! The firewood industry over here is by no means as advanced as in the US! So, we had to be rather more inventive on the ground! As I said before, it was always a challenge to overcome double handling! By all means work hard, but productively! Hope he goes on for many years to come! Thanks once again..cheers
Thanks Len, yes I agree with all that you have said. I need to grow some thicker skin and stay calm. But I have to admit it is hard when 10,000 people a day watch your every move and want to be your boss! HA! I just need to say sometimes thanks for the tip/idea maybe I'll see if that will work in the future some how, even if it is an idea that I know is not for me. Thanks again for your level headed advice!
@@garylaszewski7380 Hi Gary, yes...the Germans & Austrians in particular used the type of boilers you are talking about, I have seen many myself. Subsequently, I am sure they have some cutting edge technology now, with regards to stoves etc. I have a iron 5 kw stove in the lounge, with a top mounted fan....boy does it chuck out some heat. I prefer logs 10 inches long for it. Regards, Robin Hood, I originate from a place call Ollerton, in Nottinghamshire...which is at the heart of Sherwood forest. In reality there is very little left now, but there is an Oak tree, called ‘The Major Oak’...(in Edwinstowe) that is reputed to be over 1000 years old. The tree is hollow (trunk) and it is said he and him men used to hide here to avoid the Sheriff of Nottinghams men. Of course this is mythical, but nevertheless a charming tale. If you want to go and see it for yourself, you need to be in Edwintowe (Nottinghanshire) and the tree / museum is only a 20-minute walk from the center of the village.
You could have ground off a 45 degree champer on the edges if you want to eliminate the wear on the push block and table.
Yes, I thought of that and if I have a day with nothing to do, I will do that.
Chris - I bet the bolt loosened up from the wear not the other way around. The plate could be symmetrical and so reversed and have equal bearing on the rails. Bob in Nevada
Maybe so!
I think adding some poly, like one of those roll-up cutting boards, cut to fit the pusher on the top and bottom of the beam would be a decent way to limit wear on the steel.
OOH you can melt some milk jugs and mold them on site! Sixtyfiveford did that to make a tire spoon thing that won't mar aluminum rims.
@@dethmaul
I've used laundry detergent bottles and taped them to the tire iron on the Harbor Freight tire changer, never thought to heat the piece up and form it.
@@kaybee9000
Nice! Yeah as long as it's actual HDPE, heat that shit up and mold it to anything. People even carve slingshots out of it.
Cool idea, Maybe when I get a day I will give that a try.
nice idea!
It’s probably not a bad idea to once a month or so pop the push plate off and clean under the plate and and stuff like that keep it free of gunk build up. Maybe even knock those sharper edges down like you would on your saw bar. Love that machine. I can’t wait till the day comes that I can get the 22-28. It’s a bit of a ways out for me to get one though. Lol
Not a bad idea, I plan on it. You will love your machine!
Noticeable difference with the new push plate. The bigger pieces were not curling back or out to the sides like they used to.
Yes, I thought that too, we will see when it is put back into major production this fall again!
Now you can stack two of those big rounds initial splits one on top the other and the bigger plate should be able to catch them both. Half the time!👍
Yes that will help especially with the single wedge use!
Old mechanic's saying: A wrench is a hammer and a screwdriver is a pry bar.
I agree!
My avalanche splitter has a used lawn mower motor and still splitting. I have been steaming Aronia Berry Juice, Butchering chickens and turkies for folks. and cutting wood to split as I have time.
Sounds like you are a busy guy, I think that is a good thing!
@@InTheWoodyard 71 going on 72...don't feel like quitting yet....lol
@@tomriblett2979 Just keep moving Tom!
Great upgrade! -Brad
I think so too! Thanks Brad!
Good job 👍
Thanks for the visit James!
Nice .it even looks a little faster!!!
HA! Shiney new will do that!
You need to be a salesman for Eastman's wood splitters cuz you make a good one know that you're a very good knowledgeable person on it and don't let the criticism from others about you splitting wood because they don't know what contains about splitting wood wood has its own genetics on how you split it and you can help that it doesn't split the way you want it to you just have to go with the flow that's my opinion
Thanks Dana, you are right the wood just splits like it wants to sometime! On the sales man job, I think I have enough to do now! HA!
It’s a game changer, made a huge difference in the stuff that I have been splitting lately. Did you learn how to put it on by watching my video of me putting it on? 😉 I use grease on the rails.
Oh and BTW Chris you look 10 years younger clean shaven.
I had to use the ram to get the plate on, didn’t have problem getting the bolt on.
Yes I saw your video a while back. Yes my wife said that the old man is gone now! HA!
Yup, it went on pretty easy.
My favorite four letter word: "Free"!
It is for most people!!
im glad you were able to get a bigger package. 🤣
Yup, it works great! Thanks!
Good morning Chris. You may be the only person who could possibly wear out that splitter. GNI
I hope I can last that long! HA!
I like that new push plate a lot. It can only improve the performance. Where’s Tony? I kinda miss him. You guys both bought those grapples and he vanished!
I miss him too! I just do not have any spare time during the summer to do videos on location, but I will again soon. Thanks for watching!
Am giving serious thought to getting an Ultra over the Wolfe Ridge splitters after what you said about taking the chainsaw and ripping the rounds in half. Compared to the Wolfe Ridge splitter model I want, the Ultra is half the price. The money saved would be three truckloads of logs.
Smart move!
I would do a monthly basis check on the bottom bolt tightness, since it’s not a manufacturer tightness spec.
I do check it once in a while and it has always been good.
I like seeing the aeroplanes fly pass your woodyard. Ha ha
For 25 years I worked, I ate and I slept on aeroplanes. Mainly on the Boeing 747's.
So I like seeing and hearing the aeroplane fly over your yard. Especially being that low. It's awesome. LOL .........
(◕‿◕) ,,
Nara
We have them fly over all the time , for me it is kinda annoying! HA!
Ha ha.
I would always be looking up and never get any work done. LOL
Many happy greetings from Launceston, Tasmania.
Nara
Great video, wise words, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Now that you’ve installed the new larger push plate on your Eastonmade Ultra and got it all tuned and oiled up you’re ready to do like the song says… Push it, Push it, Push it Real Good 👍
Not likely, not my or my subscribers style, I think we can find something better! Let me know if you have something else! Thanks Man!
Okay so no Hip Hop from Salt n Pepa… Working Man by Rush or Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel suit you better? Probably can’t go too deep in the lyrics of any of them🙄
Another more folksy option might be Bill Staines “The Whistle of the Jay”
@@canvasman2307 Much better!
@@canvasman2307 I'll have to check that one out!
Nice machine!
It sure is! You will see a lot more of it again soon.
You know I’ve been thinking the ultra would be slick if it could run the 6 way. I’d be really interested in it if had that ability. Partly due to my wood source being tree service wood so it can be some seriously wild logs. That’s kind of why I’m looking at the big 22-28 and for long term use it would be one piece that would cover everything I get for wood. What do you think. The cost of this machine is really enticing though compared to the 22-28 with a conveyor
If you are doing big tree service stuff you should get a bigger splitter with a log lift. Power is nice but do not forget speed!
@@InTheWoodyard yep that’s why I love the Eastonmade line. Even the big ones are right around 6-8 seconds cycle time.
Hay Andrew nice job on the push plate can you send Scott a 60-C👍👍👍👍
Yup, the new push plate works great!
When splitting like say 16in logs or 18 in logs(hard wood, , or other hard woods) ..do you feel like the 4way or just single is better.
And the more notes the more difficult, just in general.
And why do you have my box knife?
The 4 way is better for speed and multi splits but the single gives you a more precise and even split and is better on crotches and knots. I use the 4 way 90% of the time for speed.
Bigger is better. Looks like an improvement to me.
Yes it is!
And some of the best cheese comes from the neck of the woods. I lived near Baldersom for many years
That is nice, is it a agricultural area or more forest?
Without the log lift you get more exercise that’s a bonus
Yup.
Maintenance check on the machine just like the chainsaws. 👍
Yes, that is correct! Thanks Hank!
Thanks for a great long vid!
You are welcome, thanks for watching!
That is a nice machine, I split for myself and would love to have something like this . But I would like to know if a log lift can be purchased or made wished for a 26 ton Switched log spitter?
Check out the EASTONMADE WEB SITE, they have some great machines!
It’s from Canada!!
Yes it is, good stuff!
Good morning Chris and friend's
Yes it is once again Stanley!
I'd was wondering when you get one. Bigger is better
That is what most people have said about the push plates.
I was wondering when you would put that on.
It works great! Thanks Harry!
At 20:57 there some great harmonic.. 🔔🎶
Yes!
Imagine the wear your seeing had you not kept the rail oiled! If anyone can wearing out a splitter, like your old, retired one! And, yes, you get your money's worth. Nice..
Great point! Thanks Dave!
Armchair wood splitters are good at giving advice. If they actually split any amount of wood themselves all you show they would comment " That's firewood for ya"
Yes, it does have a mind of its own sometimes!
There's plenty of room to attach the camera, so we can get ram-vision!
Yes, that will be done!
@@InTheWoodyard
Yay!
And high five for Gary, lol
@@garylaszewski7380
That's very nice, thank you! Happiness and health to you and yours!
Maybe the double wedge is mushroomed a little from all the wear, and snags at the beginning.
No, it is from when I was beating on it to get it off when it was stuck.
@@InTheWoodyard
lol that works too!
I think you may lose that thumbnail. Good video Chris!
That was a while ago now and it is still sore but not black at all so I think it will be okay.