I noticed 1 very important issue!! You Thanked and praised your employees first!! That speaks volumes for the business owner that you are. One day i hope to be at the level firewood producer that needs this machine.
Wolfe Ridge leading the way! It was great to see this in action at the Bunyan show, really appreciate the engineering in this machine, hope to get one of these one day to grow my firewood bundle business!
You took in all the pros and cons from other units then you built a machine that fixes all thier short comings plus some value added perks. Thats what it's all about man, that's how you build a better mouse trap. Hats off to you and your guys, it's awesome.Hope to check it out at PB show.
Seen some update on these splitters now seeing it here in action all I can say is awesome and I believe you put the icing on the cake here I just was on the site ( wolf ridge) need to up date some on there Chris couple years old lol now bob has another thing on his desk lol
A lot of great ideas involved in this machine. I like how the log lift goes above the splitting deck, so that you’re not having to manhandle the wood,it just slides downhill. Can’t wait to see the final product.
There is a definite market for vertical splitters. I've always liked a single wedge just because there is less small debris. People with large rounds, I'm sure love them. I'm sure you'll sell a bunch. 👍
That is a sweet machine! The rotating conveyor is a really good idea! Also the fact that the log lift will lift all the way up is a huge help with moving the rounds and towing. You really thought of everything on this one. Great job!
Looks like some improvements have been made over the eastonmade design and the improved over the previous vertical machines. Ultimately we all end up with a better product to choose from.
Look forward to seeing this Chris an possibly trying it out at the show . Love the swinging conveyor . My wife is always feeding me rounds on our homemade vertical and and i have to stop and lower an raise the log lift for her . Having the controls for that so she could reach them would be very nice. Id say you got yourself another winner there . Congrats on the vertical an look forward to meeting you .
“I want to thank my employees” Best things I’ve heard all day. Don’t ever forget that! 100% makes or breaks your company! One thing i could see that might need to change, return speed of the cylinder could be faster. Maybe a stop or lock on the log lift so it doesn’t go too far when in use. Otherwise A+
Love it. I'd imagine this thing would out produce my County Line splitter by a mile. Nice work. Maybe someday your vertical splitter will be in my wood yard. Great job from the Northwoods of Wisconsin! -Mitch
Great work Chris & Team! You got my wheels turning on how to perfect my process and other engineering ideas that I can incorporate into my system. Well Done, looking forward to seeing this up close this weekend.
That is an awesome machine. Game changer. Some lights and a rack to store the gazebo and a holder for the yeti is all that’s required. Love conveyor. Love that it is moveable. Could a log a foldable log cleaner be added to that? Thanks for the video
Hi Chris, I meet you at the show late Saturday evening. Looked over both vertical machines pretty closely and I have to say, you and the engineer on these did some really nice things with it. For me, the vertical is the only way to go! Would love to get my hands on one of these for a good testing!
Hey Chris, I'm the guy that was at the Boonville, NY show and asked Ben for an autograph and you got it on video. That was a pleasure meeting you guys and a lot of fun. Did you ever save the video? As for this machine, nice build and great engineering. Looks like it would be a good seller. Keep up the quality work and great products.
You definitely touched on all the weak points of the Axis. Granted, there is cost associated with fixing those issues. My experience with the vertical splitter system is infeed. A blocker with infeed deck seems to be the missing link. You absolutely need a conveyor to get rid of splits, so why wouldn't you need a conveyor to feed it. To me, it makes it a complete one man operation which fills that gap between chainsaw cutting, handling and expensive processors. Being able to add on to what you have and incease your production seems like a good business plan. I like the idea of multiple splits, the reality of it is single knives give nicer firewood. I have a box wedge machine and single wedge splitters. I prefer single wedge for my firewood. Not as easy but definitely cleaner. The size control is also a big plus. Nice product.
I've been wondering when you guys were going to start making something like this. I really like this style splitter for bundle wood so you can make the pieces the size you want... deffinetly will be getting on your list in the near future!
Thank you! Both of those are bolt on options on this machine that can be added no problem. Also incorporating fork pockets into the frame and speeding the cycle time up as well. Like I said, we wanted to make sure we have the very best machine on the market!
Very neat and perfect timing for a Wisconsin-made product to come up as I did have the EM Axis in my 2-year plan but naturally prefer to buy local. I messaged the site for more info. but do really finesse/precision cuts for cooking wood part-time time, so verticle makes the most sense for me, and I am looking forward to learning more.
That is a very nice machine! I run several different brands of vertical splitters. The conveyor would work good on a small dump trailer as well. I like the idea of the engine control at your work station…. Even with the 9 hp I’d have it . Fill a wheel barrel then go pile it…. Sure would be nice not to have to walk around every time or leave it running You have a lot of great features on it. Vertical splitter have a specific application.. when I bought my first one several years ago it really changed things for my business. I still use horizontal splitters as well, they put out the wood. I hope you do well with them…. Horizontal and virtual splitters work well together!
Hello Chris Hope you have a good time at the Paul Bunyan show round-trip for me would be around 22 hours I figure I’ll just watch all the videos. I just talk to Ben today. I got your pro 28C ordered with the table extension. I sure hope I can drive up to your place and pick it up before Christmas. Have a good one.
Watched before signing in. I like the new improvements for this style of splitter Chris! I do have questions and a couple of maybe suggestions if you don't mind. 1. Is that beam flexing as the ram gets pressure on it while splitting ( mainly right before it cracks the wood open at the beginning of the stroke)? 2. What is the target price or price range going to be? Suggestions: I think maybe something to improve on would be the power to split the wood easier. That Hackberry had it struggling too hard in my opinion. I think getting it to move faster down AND up would be nice too ( maybe adjustable ). Lastly, just a comment...... USA made! Obviously, but it needed to be said 🙂 Thank you for giving us good solid options in the firewood market right here in our own country.
Well thought out log splitter. Seems to be much more compact. Should help with storage. Get Mike Morgan to run it for you at the show. He has experience on a vertical splitter. Great job again.
Being a mechanic/fabricator, I have experienced design flaws and shortcomings from manufacturers. I’ve seen big brands such as the Big 3 not only put poorly thought out designs into production, but also keep them in production for decades… (Twin Traction Beam for example)😬🤦🏻♂️ Being First isn’t always best. Great ideas virtually ALWAYS have room for improvement. Great going Chris and the team @ Wolfe Ridge MFG. Bless’ns to the lot of ya’s, Tedd
Hi Chris, Excellent design on the new splitter. I have a couple of thoughts for you. It would be a plus if the conveyor were detachable. That could make it easier to store and also, it could allow the conveyor to be an upgrade to the base model. There are a ton of existing splitters out there. A stand-alone log lift might be a big seller for people who own splitters like a SuperSplit. Again, congratulations on the new splitter and your apparent business success. It's innovators like you that make the world a better place. 😊 Shalom/gw
Fantastic vertical unit!!! Extremely innovative with the design. Really curious about the VS model. I noticed it on the website just today! QQ. Does this use the same Bronze wear slides as the other units?? I'm holding by breath to see the prices of each unit!! Well done team Wolfe Ridge
Chris, Would you consider doing a video of the vertical splitter with the v-twin powering it? I'm guessing it would be quicker and split that much easier.
I noticed 1 very important issue!!
You Thanked and praised your employees first!!
That speaks volumes for the business owner that you are.
One day i hope to be at the level firewood producer that needs this machine.
They deserve the praise! ❤
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Seems like I have been waiting forever for this video!
CANNOT WAIT to order one of these bad boys!
Thanks Chris & Crew!
There are some quality vertical machines out there, but I would have NEVER thought of a rotating conveyor, awesome Chris!
Wolfe Ridge leading the way! It was great to see this in action at the Bunyan show, really appreciate the engineering in this machine, hope to get one of these one day to grow my firewood bundle business!
Awesome looking machine!
Very nice job mate well done.
Send them to Australia next!
Nice looking vertical splitter
Great job keep up the good work
You took in all the pros and cons from other units then you built a machine that fixes all thier short comings plus some value added perks. Thats what it's all about man, that's how you build a better mouse trap. Hats off to you and your guys, it's awesome.Hope to check it out at PB show.
Seen some update on these splitters now seeing it here in action all I can say is awesome and I believe you put the icing on the cake here I just was on the site ( wolf ridge) need to up date some on there Chris couple years old lol now bob has another thing on his desk lol
Nice job Chris and Wolfe Ridge Crew! Looks like a kick ass splitter.
A lot of great ideas involved in this machine. I like how the log lift goes above the splitting deck, so that you’re not having to manhandle the wood,it just slides downhill. Can’t wait to see the final product.
Very nice prototype. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Im in need on this type of splitter. I really am considering this model. Great job to all!!!!
That's one slick machine! Love the innovations. Get to splitting everyone!
Looks awesome!
Nice job Chris and crew! A lot of nice features incorporated into your design, well done.👍
Happy New Year, Chris. Shalom/gw
I’ll be testing that out in a few days! Can’t wait!
Wow Chris, my dream machine!!! Can't wait to see the prototype in action at the PB show!!
There is a definite market for vertical splitters. I've always liked a single wedge just because there is less small debris. People with large rounds, I'm sure love them. I'm sure you'll sell a bunch. 👍
Thank you, we definitely hope so!
What kind price
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Game changer for sure Awesome. I wish I was going to be at Paul bunyon!
Thank you! ❤
Very cool, looking forward to seeing it in person!
Looking forward to seeing it live and in person at Bunyan. Seems like a sweat machine.
Great Job Chris! Much respect to you and the team. Awesome splitters. Cheers 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
That is a sweet machine! The rotating conveyor is a really good idea! Also the fact that the log lift will lift all the way up is a huge help with moving the rounds and towing. You really thought of everything on this one. Great job!
Thanks Matt!
Perfect, luv it, CHRIS.
Wow Chris that’s awesome! My 28 pro is out for delivery this week and I can’t wait! Thanks again Chris!!! Don and Nikki from Missouri.
Very nice!
Awesome splitter Chris, the conveyor that swings is great and the log lift is great too. Keep moving on young man. Definitely a game changer.
Thank you!❤😊
Hooray for competition. Love the improvements your team have come up with…take care.
Thanks Chris, you just changed the market, nice step up on a vertical splitter. Have fun at Bunyan.
Thanks, will do!
Looks like some improvements have been made over the eastonmade design and the improved over the previous vertical machines. Ultimately we all end up with a better product to choose from.
Amazing touches on that splitter. A quality machine indeed. With a tractor man and round feeder that thing would fly! Cheers from H B N Z
Freakin love this splitter . Can’t wait to see it at BUNYAN . I’m glad you are offering it with out the conveyer !!!!
Thanks for watching, see you next weekend!
Awesome redesigned vertical splitter, can’t wait to see it at PB.👍TCT
Thanks Tony!
Chris I absolutely love the new vertical machine. That is a game changer in epic proportions. No doubt.🤘
That thing is absolutely beautiful. And the coolest thing is you guys beat everybody else to it.🤣🤜
Thank you!😊😊❤
I like this!! Would be a Great addition to my 35c and WR conveyor!!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Thanks!
Look forward to seeing this Chris an possibly trying it out at the show . Love the swinging conveyor . My wife is always feeding me rounds on our homemade vertical and and i have to stop and lower an raise the log lift for her . Having the controls for that so she could reach them would be very nice. Id say you got yourself another winner there . Congrats on the vertical an look forward to meeting you .
Hell yeah Chris! That is awesome. Evan is going to have to start paying me🤣 Can’t wait to see it at Bunyan👍🏻👍🏻
“I want to thank my employees” Best things I’ve heard all day. Don’t ever forget that! 100% makes or breaks your company!
One thing i could see that might need to change, return speed of the cylinder could be faster. Maybe a stop or lock on the log lift so it doesn’t go too far when in use. Otherwise A+
Looks like an awesome machine!
Sweet splitter Chris!! I need one!👍💪👍
Thanks 👍
A good boss has good people working for him. Well done Chris....
That’s a great unit
Wow beautiful machine!! Top quality as always.
Thanks!
You really knocked it out of the park on this one. Great work.
Rotating conveyor is nice! A lot of nice features on this machine. Looking forward to checking it out at the show.
Love it. I'd imagine this thing would out produce my County Line splitter by a mile. Nice work. Maybe someday your vertical splitter will be in my wood yard. Great job from the Northwoods of Wisconsin! -Mitch
Thank you!
Great job. Really nice design. You’ll get the kinks and the split speed worked out I’m sure.
Good to see straight up competition to EM.
Nice machine!
Nice Chris I think it will do well for you 👍👍🇺🇸
I hope so! Thanks!
Great work Chris & Team! You got my wheels turning on how to perfect my process and other engineering ideas that I can incorporate into my system. Well Done, looking forward to seeing this up close this weekend.
That is really nice looking!
That thing looks wild
I love the slewing conveyor and hydraulic conveyor up and down.
Thank you!
Great looking splitter!! I'm super happy with my 22rs that I got this year also!!
Good to hear!
Innovative and great timing. Hope to see it in action at Paul Bunyan show.
Freaking awesome Chris! Can’t wait to see the final PROduct when you get it fine tuned. 😁The vertical splitter competition just got served! 👍🏻
Thanks Rod! Spoken like a true PROfessional! 🤣 🤣
Wow what a beautiful machine, Well done Chris.
awesome and made in usa
Very nice. Cool that you can swing the conveyor off axis.
Looks like an awesome new product
Awesome design!
Great looking splitter. Looks like it’s really going to work well!! Should make nice, precise, small splits for firewood bundles and camp wood.
Well Chris it looks like you’re on your way to having a great 👍 machine to accompany your horizontal splitters ❤😊😮
Amazing machine and congratulations on the growth and the ability to hire more local people! Good looking machine too
That is an awesome machine. Game changer. Some lights and a rack to store the gazebo and a holder for the yeti is all that’s required. Love conveyor. Love that it is moveable. Could a log a foldable log cleaner be added to that? Thanks for the video
Fabulous new machine Chris!
That’s 🔥🔥🔥 another great machine
Thank you! How's the Hulk running for you?
Nice machine WR !
Hi Chris, I meet you at the show late Saturday evening. Looked over both vertical machines pretty closely and I have to say, you and the engineer on these did some really nice things with it. For me, the vertical is the only way to go! Would love to get my hands on one of these for a good testing!
Thank you!
Hey Chris, I'm the guy that was at the Boonville, NY show and asked Ben for an autograph and you got it on video. That was a pleasure meeting you guys and a lot of fun. Did you ever save the video? As for this machine, nice build and great engineering. Looks like it would be a good seller. Keep up the quality work and great products.
Thanks! I do have that video but could not hear it very well. Caught Ben's reaction though LOL
Very nice 👍🏽
You definitely touched on all the weak points of the Axis. Granted, there is cost associated with fixing those issues. My experience with the vertical splitter system is infeed. A blocker with infeed deck seems to be the missing link. You absolutely need a conveyor to get rid of splits, so why wouldn't you need a conveyor to feed it. To me, it makes it a complete one man operation which fills that gap between chainsaw cutting, handling and expensive processors.
Being able to add on to what you have and incease your production seems like a good business plan. I like the idea of multiple splits, the reality of it is single knives give nicer firewood. I have a box wedge machine and single wedge splitters. I prefer single wedge for my firewood. Not as easy but definitely cleaner. The size control is also a big plus. Nice product.
Looks Awesome!!! If you can get the cycle time just a little faster and still keep the power it will be incredible!!!!
Definitely great, made in the USA too.
That looks perfect. Probably more than i want to spend but maybe time to start saving..
Thank you!
I've been wondering when you guys were going to start making something like this. I really like this style splitter for bundle wood so you can make the pieces the size you want... deffinetly will be getting on your list in the near future!
Chris...you have out done the other machine I was looking at. Add a overhead light bar and trailer lighting options. Ordering soon
Thank you! Both of those are bolt on options on this machine that can be added no problem. Also incorporating fork pockets into the frame and speeding the cycle time up as well.
Like I said, we wanted to make sure we have the very best machine on the market!
I hope Mike gets one. I’ve been looking at a couple verticals. I think it would be easy on my back
Very neat and perfect timing for a Wisconsin-made product to come up as I did have the EM Axis in my 2-year plan but naturally prefer to buy local. I messaged the site for more info. but do really finesse/precision cuts for cooking wood part-time time, so verticle makes the most sense for me, and I am looking forward to learning more.
Looks awesome. I’ll be at Bunyan on Sunday
See you there! Supposed to be cool weather again this year
That is a very nice machine! I run several different brands of vertical splitters.
The conveyor would work good on a small dump trailer as well.
I like the idea of the engine control at your work station…. Even with the 9 hp I’d have it . Fill a wheel barrel then go pile it…. Sure would be nice not to have to walk around every time or leave it running
You have a lot of great features on it.
Vertical splitter have a specific application.. when I bought my first one several years ago it really changed things for my business. I still use horizontal splitters as well, they put out the wood.
I hope you do well with them…. Horizontal and virtual splitters work well together!
Hello Chris Hope you have a good time at the Paul Bunyan show round-trip for me would be around 22 hours I figure I’ll just watch all the videos. I just talk to Ben today. I got your pro 28C ordered with the table extension. I sure hope I can drive up to your place and pick it up before Christmas. Have a good one.
Thanks Jeff! Got it in the system for production now. I think we are in good shape to make Xmas very Merry!
looks like they do have cranks. good move. this and the Easton made look to be two of the better ones
Watched before signing in. I like the new improvements for this style of splitter Chris!
I do have questions and a couple of maybe suggestions if you don't mind.
1. Is that beam flexing as the ram gets pressure on it while splitting ( mainly right before it cracks the wood open at the beginning of the stroke)?
2. What is the target price or price range going to be?
Suggestions:
I think maybe something to improve on would be the power to split the wood easier. That Hackberry had it struggling too hard in my opinion.
I think getting it to move faster down AND up would be nice too ( maybe adjustable ).
Lastly, just a comment...... USA made! Obviously, but it needed to be said 🙂
Thank you for giving us good solid options in the firewood market right here in our own country.
Very nice ! And may I add built in USA
Chris. I think you just change the game here. Great job. Wow.
Thank you Ricky!
Well thought out log splitter. Seems to be much more compact. Should help with storage. Get Mike Morgan to run it for you at the show. He has experience on a vertical splitter. Great job again.
Thanks!
I’d get Adam with hometown acres. Enough with mike.
nice height to work at great splitter all round
Being a mechanic/fabricator, I have experienced design flaws and shortcomings from manufacturers. I’ve seen big brands such as the Big 3 not only put poorly thought out designs into production, but also keep them in production for decades… (Twin Traction Beam for example)😬🤦🏻♂️ Being First isn’t always best. Great ideas virtually ALWAYS have room for improvement.
Great going Chris and the team @ Wolfe Ridge MFG.
Bless’ns to the lot of ya’s, Tedd
Hi Chris, Excellent design on the new splitter. I have a couple of thoughts for you. It would be a plus if the conveyor were detachable. That could make it easier to store and also, it could allow the conveyor to be an upgrade to the base model. There are a ton of existing splitters out there. A stand-alone log lift might be a big seller for people who own splitters like a SuperSplit. Again, congratulations on the new splitter and your apparent business success. It's innovators like you that make the world a better place. 😊 Shalom/gw
Nice job
Thank you!
Fantastic vertical unit!!! Extremely innovative with the design. Really curious about the VS model. I noticed it on the website just today! QQ. Does this use the same Bronze wear slides as the other units??
I'm holding by breath to see the prices of each unit!!
Well done team Wolfe Ridge
Yes sir, same Bronze slides as out High Output machines. Will have pricing up this week. Thanks!
Have you thought of painting the table with Bedliner to add some traction to prevent the log from kicking back towards the operator ?
We have another idea for that... stay tuned!
DAM!!!! WHAT A MACHINE!!!! So can the conveyor be ordered longer?
Thanks!, as of this time, we are not planning anything bigger. We have stand alone conveyors that can be paired with it as well.
Chris, Would you consider doing a video of the vertical splitter with the v-twin powering it?
I'm guessing it would be quicker and split that much easier.
Yes we will do a new video soon thanks!
I was looking at an eastonmade axis but this looks like a better option with a more thought out design
Thank you! We worked hard to make it the best and stay competitive with pricing