Even with my splitter i have to go single once in a while. Another year in the books for me at 60 full cords done and delivered. Now its time to start over..😁👍
The shorter table to the left of the cylinder on Buster seems like a better setup to me less distance from the ram to the conveyor, Ultra seems like an excessive amount of movement to get the wood to the conveyor after thousands of splits.
45°F Dewey, misty grey down here in Ashville Ohio, Joe... Typical October Ohio weather!! Buck, cut n split while ya can... old man's sneakin round the corner!!
Joe, you "hit the nail on the head" with this video. Even though the vertical splitter is slower than horizontal splitters, you can: ---work at your own comfortable pace, at a comfortable table height; ---use your creativity to create almost perfect firewood of any size you wish; ---create splits with very little "slash" and waste; ---see the firewood inches from your face getting split; ---avoid the high cost of a processor, and get back to a simpler work style and splitter. I can see why people just love this machine. All of Chris Wolf's enhancements, plus a super quiet muffler, would make this a perfect splitter.
Yes my Friend perfect for Cutting and Splitting Wood Joe. This week I am cutting and Splitting as much as possible. Since I only us an Axe, and my 5ton Electric Splitter Downstairs, and this Year Only Splitting Stove Wood LENGTH I Should be ahead of it by End of Week. Trying to get my Woodyard in SHAPE. Looks like after this Week Joe it's going to get Cold. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg my Buddy.
Hello Joe, my condolences for them not splitting the wood for You😂 Seems there is always a place for the single wedge splitters, we certainly do, take care my friend, PS Great Podcasts🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
I can only hope that an electric Axis will be an option one day as well. It can't be understated how much that option would improve the industry. To do this inside a building, like i would certainly perfer, would be a game-changer.
@@ohiowoodburner Andrew and his team just came out with a horizontal one. Its one of their bigger units. It's also like 26k or so. I am hoping for the Axis or Ultra to go electric. With the right personal setup, a person could work day, night, no major weather issues and sun exposure. That's my plan if I can get to that point and eastonmade makes more electric units.
@@iffykidmn8170 I mean you certainly have that point and it's valid. I feel that people can do whatever they want or is best for them. But say you have that option of a small abandoned warehouse or a large pole building. Are you taking that to work in or outside where you, and your equipment, are totally at the mercy of the elements? I'm taking the building 100% of the time and not putting thoughts into moving blocks. Plus, I would be dumping them (or unloading if I didn't have a dump bed) in there in the first place.
Hi Michael - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I contacted Super Split but they have no plans to expand into Europe. You can buy the Axis in the UK but it comes at a price that is hard for a non-professional to justify.
@@rodneysweetnam8653 yea must say don't no if a could justify it like. Have a 7 ton electric splitter the now granted there ain't much it won't split but the cycle time is arround 15 seconds which isn't great. Although going through arround 8 ton of firewood roughly per year would certainly speed up the process.
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Over here splitting wet logs is more often as not the norm so it's an occupational hazard in which we are well versed. I always keep the bed clear of all debris and place logs firmly against the back to assist in keeping them secure. If the log has been cut at an angle I place the tallest part furthest away from me and against the back of the bed. Knives in Europe are angled down at the tip, which in addition to concentrating pressure on initial contact also assists in drawing the log away from you. If I was Andrew I would investigate the Eurooean approach.
31 and frosty grass this morning in Wisconsin. Still alot of stacked seasoned Oak and maple to sell yet but haven't had as many orders as other yrs. Yes i raised my prices $10 a facecord. Someone wants 6 cord of boilerwood at least but not for a few weeks. I could use a axis with a log lift. I have 30" oak rounds to split and hate wasting time noodling them into quarters to be able to lift onto my supersplit. I have a box store splitter but the hose is too short to stand up after replacing the control valve last year. So I don't use it much except for knotty pieces
Great video Joe, thanks for the chuckles too while watching, heh heh. i.e. referring to “A certain TH-cam channel who shall remain nameless” .. Elaine from Canada here, I can see that after maneuvering those rounds and tossing the wood towards the conveyor, your “quads” would get sore! That Eastonmade sure has a fast cycle time, I had to check my playback speed to see if it was on normal! Nice. Good camera work as always. Cheers and hope you have another blockbuster week.
First, It was great to meet you at Paul Bunyan earlier this month. Second, those that have vertical splitters seem to really enjoy them, did you find anytime to look at Wolfe Ridge’s new vertical splitter? Curious if you had an opinion as an operator of a vertical splitter yourself.
STRETCH WRAP-- click here for a site-wide a 10% off coupon. (affiliate link) I have found that this works best....12" 90 gauge, Cast stretch wrap www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=750887&m=54045&u=2770497
For your operation and how you do things, I don't see a box wedge splitter being the right choice. You chose well with the Axis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like you are making a lot more bundle grade wood with the vertical splitter than you ever could with a horizontal splitter, box wedge included.
Thanks for sharing your day with us Joe. In answer to your Woodhounds question - wrap or bags? My vote as a firewood user not producer, is bags every time. They are recyclable and reusable whereas the wrap just goes to landfill. Sorry 😊
Hey Joe, I just had a thought when I was watching you try to split that one piece that was over length I got to thinking I wonder if you laid that piece down open side up on the table and brought the wedge all the way down and got the split started while the piece was on the flat, and then may be flipped it up and jammed it on the wedge, like you were trying to do wonder if that would’ve worked.🤷♂️ just a friendly suggestion is all.
Believe it or not I do that all the time. I was just showing off on this vid. I had a shot where I toss the log in frustration but it didn't come out right. Otherwise I would have laid it down on the table like you said
Joe, at our age things hurt a lot more then they use too. Any plans in the future to hire maybe part time help to do some things that would make your life a little easier? Take care and be safe.
All it needs is a few blobs of weld on the table and that would stop the slipping. This might also make it a bit harder to manoeuvre larger blocks but that’s what I’d do🤷🏼
Right there is why those vertical splitters that make you hold on to activators with both hands are just plane stupid Don’t get me wrong, regulations are needed, but please
Brother you KNOW you’re sore when you pull a quad in the shoulder! Haha
Haha.. i was waiting for someone to get it!
Even with my splitter i have to go single once in a while. Another year in the books for me at 60 full cords done and delivered. Now its time to start over..😁👍
When does the madness end?
Phil @ Allen Family Firewood and I should bring Ole Buster down for you to try out.
Agreed the Axis is amazing but Ole Buster is Ablazing. Lol
I second that
Haha. I could sit and watch him do all the work too!
The shorter table to the left of the cylinder on Buster seems like a better setup to me less distance from the ram to the conveyor, Ultra seems like an excessive amount of movement to get the wood to the conveyor after thousands of splits.
45°F Dewey, misty grey down here in Ashville Ohio, Joe... Typical October Ohio weather!! Buck, cut n split while ya can... old man's sneakin round the corner!!
It is getting close Greg no doubt!
Good morning Joe. Perfect splitting weather.
it sure is Roger!
Watching the split wood go straight onto the conveyor is refreshing after watching so many channels without any conveyor.
Every tool has it's place
Joe, you "hit the nail on the head" with this video.
Even though the vertical splitter is slower than horizontal splitters, you can:
---work at your own comfortable pace, at a comfortable table height;
---use your creativity to create almost perfect firewood of any size you wish;
---create splits with very little "slash" and waste;
---see the firewood inches from your face getting split;
---avoid the high cost of a processor, and get back to a simpler work style and splitter.
I can see why people just love this machine.
All of Chris Wolf's enhancements, plus a super quiet muffler, would make this a perfect splitter.
Great way to spend a day off. Next week beautiful weather is coming sunny and in the 70’s, a little break from the rain.
It is a very promising forecast for sure Keith
Good morning, let me know when you're ready to cut up those larger logs. If I'm not busy,I'll try to make it to the woodyard.
Haha that would be awesome that would give me a chance to sit and watch someone else do the work LOL
Congrats on the good couple of weeks joe. Cant wait to see the ash go through
You've been quiet lately on your channel, Andrew, everything good? Not that you have post all the time to please me or anyone else just wondering.
Splitting Ash is one of the joys of firewood production andrew!
@Cody_Hohman88 have been kind of all over the place the last couple of weeks. Youll likely see some of the 40C this coming week
@@EastonmadeWoodSplitters I figured as much. Have a great week ahead!
Gloves are a Must..
Yes my Friend perfect for Cutting and Splitting Wood Joe. This week I am cutting and Splitting as much as possible. Since I only us an Axe, and my 5ton Electric Splitter Downstairs, and this Year Only Splitting Stove Wood LENGTH I Should be ahead of it by End of Week. Trying to get my Woodyard in SHAPE. Looks like after this Week Joe it's going to get Cold. Ron from the Woodyard in Duanesburg my Buddy.
There is some warm weather coming in next week I think we'll be in good shape with the rain too
All ways look forward to seeing your videos with a good cup of coffee.
Thanks Doug!
Good Morning Joe: That Axis is a really nice splitter. Doug from One Eyed Customs did a few nice upgrades to an Axis.
Hello Joe, my condolences for them not splitting the wood for You😂 Seems there is always a place for the single wedge splitters, we certainly do, take care my friend, PS Great Podcasts🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
haha... Those who know, know... LOL. thanks for your support Larry & Robin
I have had the pleasure to borrow the Axis for some splitting. A nice machine for sure.
Congrats on the back to back delivery weeks Joe. Yes being able to take off the top layer is a good sign!
Wow! Your day of rest looked very busy, Joe! Must feel good to take care of those rounds. 👍
Yes indeed! They get on my nerves if they get too many
I can only hope that an electric Axis will be an option one day as well. It can't be understated how much that option would improve the industry. To do this inside a building, like i would certainly perfer, would be a game-changer.
That would be neat I had thought they made an electric one before but I'm not sure. Thanks Cody
@@ohiowoodburner Andrew and his team just came out with a horizontal one. Its one of their bigger units. It's also like 26k or so. I am hoping for the Axis or Ultra to go electric. With the right personal setup, a person could work day, night, no major weather issues and sun exposure. That's my plan if I can get to that point and eastonmade makes more electric units.
@@CodyH88 sounds good other than trying to bring the rounds indoors to be split and then getting the splits back outdoors again.
@@iffykidmn8170 I mean you certainly have that point and it's valid. I feel that people can do whatever they want or is best for them. But say you have that option of a small abandoned warehouse or a large pole building. Are you taking that to work in or outside where you, and your equipment, are totally at the mercy of the elements? I'm taking the building 100% of the time and not putting thoughts into moving blocks. Plus, I would be dumping them (or unloading if I didn't have a dump bed) in there in the first place.
I get massively jealous every time u use this or the super splitter wish i could get one over here. 🏴👍
They are both productive and very fun to run
@@ohiowoodburner yea would love to run one to be fair. Would certainly be handy for the amount firewood I use to heat my home.
Hi Michael - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I contacted Super Split but they have no plans to expand into Europe. You can buy the Axis in the UK but it comes at a price that is hard for a non-professional to justify.
@@rodneysweetnam8653 yea must say don't no if a could justify it like. Have a 7 ton electric splitter the now granted there ain't much it won't split but the cycle time is arround 15 seconds which isn't great. Although going through arround 8 ton of firewood roughly per year would certainly speed up the process.
Any splitter has a learning curve. That one was fun to run, thanks!! I’m hoping my log lift would be a bobcat or kioti!
Haha I don't think you can go wrong with either one Harold
hi there good shoe . great day best to all john
A really good shoe! Thanks John
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Over here splitting wet logs is more often as not the norm so it's an occupational hazard in which we are well versed. I always keep the bed clear of all debris and place logs firmly against the back to assist in keeping them secure. If the log has been cut at an angle I place the tallest part furthest away from me and against the back of the bed. Knives in Europe are angled down at the tip, which in addition to concentrating pressure on initial contact also assists in drawing the log away from you. If I was Andrew I would investigate the Eurooean approach.
Joe you do great work the video is good keep it up
Thanks bob👍
31 and frosty grass this morning in Wisconsin. Still alot of stacked seasoned Oak and maple to sell yet but haven't had as many orders as other yrs. Yes i raised my prices $10 a facecord. Someone wants 6 cord of boilerwood at least but not for a few weeks. I could use a axis with a log lift. I have 30" oak rounds to split and hate wasting time noodling them into quarters to be able to lift onto my supersplit. I have a box store splitter but the hose is too short to stand up after replacing the control valve last year. So I don't use it much except for knotty pieces
You sound like in the predicament I was with my super splitter. I couldn't pick the rounds up anymore onto the table LOL
Great video Joe, thanks for the chuckles too while watching, heh heh. i.e. referring to “A certain TH-cam channel who shall remain nameless” ..
Elaine from Canada here, I can see that after maneuvering those rounds and tossing the wood towards the conveyor, your “quads” would get sore!
That Eastonmade sure has a fast cycle time, I had to check my playback speed to see if it was on normal! Nice. Good camera work as always. Cheers and hope you have another blockbuster week.
Thanks elaine. It is even faster when the conveyor is turned off
😱. 😂
Congratulations on personal sales numbers records back-to-back!! Now if the body will hold up!💪
I hope so too Wayne!
Great video Joe!
Glad you enjoyed it zekester
😎 nice job Joe 😎, everyone needs a day off every now and then.
And I seem to need more than most Frank LOL!
First, It was great to meet you at Paul Bunyan earlier this month. Second, those that have vertical splitters seem to really enjoy them, did you find anytime to look at Wolfe Ridge’s new vertical splitter? Curious if you had an opinion as an operator of a vertical splitter yourself.
They really are both very similar. I don't think you could go wrong with either one
Hi great job can u tell me where you get your shrink wrap keep up the good work
STRETCH WRAP-- click here for a site-wide a 10% off coupon. (affiliate link)
I have found that this works best....12" 90 gauge, Cast stretch wrap
www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=750887&m=54045&u=2770497
You really need to credit your camera girl in your credits... she sure puts up with a lot from you. LOL
haha You got that right Bob!
Hey 👋 Joe
hello there
For your operation and how you do things, I don't see a box wedge splitter being the right choice. You chose well with the Axis. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like you are making a lot more bundle grade wood with the vertical splitter than you ever could with a horizontal splitter, box wedge included.
I agree. If you want high quality value added firewood the vertical splitter is hard to beat
Thanks for sharing your day with us Joe.
In answer to your Woodhounds question - wrap or bags? My vote as a firewood user not producer, is bags every time. They are recyclable and reusable whereas the wrap just goes to landfill. Sorry 😊
Haha we are all allowed to have our own opinions. That's what being an individual is all about!
I use the bags here in New England and my customers love them. Some even return them to me.
Hey Joe, I just had a thought when I was watching you try to split that one piece that was over length I got to thinking I wonder if you laid that piece down open side up on the table and brought the wedge all the way down and got the split started while the piece was on the flat, and then may be flipped it up and jammed it on the wedge, like you were trying to do wonder if that would’ve worked.🤷♂️ just a friendly suggestion is all.
Believe it or not I do that all the time. I was just showing off on this vid. I had a shot where I toss the log in frustration but it didn't come out right. Otherwise I would have laid it down on the table like you said
While I was writing this comment to you in the back of my mind, I was thinking you probably do that lol😆👍
Hi Joe, If I did what you do every day I'd get a sore back very quickly. Do you wear a back brace of any kind? If not, should you?
I don't wear any braces Paul. It's just the way I've always been
Joe, at our age things hurt a lot more then they use too. Any plans in the future to hire maybe part time help to do some things that would make your life a little easier? Take care and be safe.
Remember Oak Stinks (But Think Of The Money!)
haha... Keep your eye on the prize
All it needs is a few blobs of weld on the table and that would stop the slipping. This might also make it a bit harder to manoeuvre larger blocks but that’s what I’d do🤷🏼
I would prob never do that but I think a slippery deck contributes a lot to it. Wet wood kicks out more than not wet.
I guess it depends how much it kicks out on you🤷🏼🙂
noticed the rust on the truck still there remember not fixad will grow
Hello my friend
Hello 👋
Joe,it’s a shame that you can’t just blink and scheib appears or others 😮😊❤
Wouldn't that be nice?
Man after 2 months off because of my foot man I asked all over
Thanks for watching buddy
Right there is why those vertical splitters that make you hold on to activators with both hands are just plane stupid
Don’t get me wrong, regulations are needed, but please
haha. I always said that Americans want to retain the right to cut off body parts LOL. I agree with you tho Don
Ummm... Refer to Phil Allen
Thanks brandon
Too long
Splitting is my Favorite chore!🪵Winter is coming! Well Dun!
Same here!