I bought the harbor, freight electric wood, splitter 5 ton exactly that same one so far no lie no joke. I had split eight full chords of big rounds of hardwood with no problem I put in 100 hours and changed the hydraulic fluid still going strong. very happy 👍👍👍
I was about to buy a pricey log splitter until I watched this video. I still haven't made up my mind. I appreciate your comment @abrhamghannam2137 Angel from The Bay
I ought this spitter about three months ago - and haven't used it yet. Today is THE day! Can't wait to get out there and start getting this year's fire wood ready.
I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it
For really large rounds...20" or bigger, I have the Harbor Freight 10 ton manual splitter. I use it to bust them in half, then use the electric to finish off each half. Also, this saves my back, because my electric HF 5 ton is on a stand, so I do not have to lift a very heavy log, a lot easier to lift a 50 pound chunk than a 100 pound round! I am 71 years old and been doing this for our home wood heater for over 30 years. I like the electric splitter also for making kindling as the slower speed is easier to control and I do not have to put my hand in danger with a hand axe or hatchet! I had a DR of this type, but when it crapped out after a few years I switched over to the HF electric and it is good!
I made one modification on my unit. I went back to HF and bought an adjustable bar clamp for a couple of bucks, clamped the on off button to on position and when I am ready to split wood, just plug the unit in. I have a garden cart, fill it with rounds, and park it next to the splitter. My splitter is on a stand. On the opposite side of where I stand, I have a table. When splitting, I place the log so I can catch the split near me with my left hand, and the remaining log drops onto the table. I place the split piece in the garden cart, and split the rest of that log...same procedure. I usually start by pulling a couple or 3 logs out of the cart, placing them on the table. This operation is slow for some people, but since I am 73 years old, it is fine for me and does not tire me out! HA HA
@@mrwjs I’m with you. I guess I was being sarcastic about his voice. It seems like a peculiar mannerism. His presentation and content were very good though.
i was wondering if you could do that... sweet to know. i would never let somene else operate the lever with my hands putting the wood in thats for goddamn sure
I have the same model in my home next to the stove. I put a bungee cord around the wood when I split then it’s easier to control then I set on a little stool next to the splitter I make kindling any size I want.
Just brought mine home I Read manual,checked hydraulic fluid level, pressure relief vent,wing nut was loosened to almost out. Ran fluid bleed procedure. Went to split first piece of wood 8" diameter and didn't even attempt to split the wood and stopped. Tried another piece of wood and triped 20 amp breaker over and over. Taking it back to harbor freight tomorrow
@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat the staff were very professional and understanding of the situation. The product was no longer available and they didn't have any on back order so i was refunded and invested in other items harbor freight had to offer.
@@rodneyking4890 thanks for the reply! Unfortunately we exchanged and the 2nd log splitter isn't doing the job. I tried to send emails after speaking with customer service. But they either never got them or just didn't care. Because while on the phone they recommended I exchang it yet again. I'm not willing to drive the hour and get a replacement to have it not work. I will most likely get refund this time
@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat at least they offered to exchange it for another! I do not count that because you were unwilling to drive back there to exchange against them!
The last thing you want on a clear sunny day - is to die. Yup. The man speaks truth. So now i almost trust everything he says about this Harbor freight splitter.
@@wigletron2846 I replaced the capacitor with a slightly larger one I found on Amazon and now it works again. Once in a while it will not turn and I have to play with the switch and it works so it does the job.
Dig a hole in the ground the size of the machine and set it in there, so the ram and blade are ground level. Then you can roll your round of wood on it without lifting
I call BS on all these videos about that splitter. It's completely under powered compared to what these videos show. It's choking on some oak logs smaller than 10 inches and I have to start them with the axe.
the size of the log isn't what makes it difficult to split as much as the type of wood. None of the wood you used is oak I noticed. A test of a log splitter on conifer wood is not much of a test...try it on oak.
I simply could not get past 2 minutes of this commentary. Up and down, almost as if it was editing done by demons. Up, down, up, down. Same with volume, up for first part of sentence and down (and louder) for the last word. Sorry man, I hope that was intentional and not your normal way of talking.
I bought the harbor, freight electric wood, splitter 5 ton exactly that same one so far no lie no joke. I had split eight full chords of big rounds of hardwood with no problem I put in 100 hours and changed the hydraulic fluid still going strong. very happy 👍👍👍
nice
Good to know 😀
Please send price and purchase details
I was about to buy a pricey log splitter until I watched this video. I still haven't made up my mind. I appreciate your comment @abrhamghannam2137 Angel from The Bay
Thank you
The demo commentary was top outstanding! This guy should have this job forever.
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I ought this spitter about three months ago - and haven't used it yet. Today is THE day! Can't wait to get out there and start getting this year's fire wood ready.
Please read the manual where it discusses use of vent plug so that you give the internal seals the best chance of survival.
I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it
For really large rounds...20" or bigger, I have the Harbor Freight 10 ton manual splitter. I use it to bust them in half, then use the electric to finish off each half. Also, this saves my back, because my electric HF 5 ton is on a stand, so I do not have to lift a very heavy log, a lot easier to lift a 50 pound chunk than a 100 pound round! I am 71 years old and been doing this for our home wood heater for over 30 years. I like the electric splitter also for making kindling as the slower speed is easier to control and I do not have to put my hand in danger with a hand axe or hatchet! I had a DR of this type, but when it crapped out after a few years I switched over to the HF electric and it is good!
How loud is the splitter? I have tinnitus so I have to be careful around loud noise, thanks
@@jeffthomas773 Just use some standard gun ear plugs...it is a LOT quieter than a gasoline motored one!
I made one modification on my unit. I went back to HF and bought an adjustable bar clamp for a couple of bucks, clamped the on off button to on position and when I am ready to split wood, just plug the unit in. I have a garden cart, fill it with rounds, and park it next to the splitter. My splitter is on a stand. On the opposite side of where I stand, I have a table. When splitting, I place the log so I can catch the split near me with my left hand, and the remaining log drops onto the table. I place the split piece in the garden cart, and split the rest of that log...same procedure. I usually start by pulling a couple or 3 logs out of the cart, placing them on the table. This operation is slow for some people, but since I am 73 years old, it is fine for me and does not tire me out! HA HA
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Great video and demonstration. The key to life is to not die.. thanks!
LOVE the informative review AND the humor! Y'all are awesome!
Thanks so much!👍😊
Alright, alright, I was on the fence, but you talked me into it!
Bought same one 6 months ago Its a BEAST !
im from south TX and i got this splitter to cut mesquite and red oak its AMAZING works BADASS
nice!👍😊
Love how your voice goes deep at the end of each sentence. Great demo!
Glad you liked it! we try to act all grown up in every sentence but its a constant battle. one sentence at a time.🤣🤣😂😂
Not me. I would have Liked this video had it not been for that. It’s funny once, but annoying thereafter. I had to turn down the volume.
@@mrwjs I’m with you. I guess I was being sarcastic about his voice. It seems like a peculiar mannerism. His presentation and content were very good though.
use a 2 by 4, maybe 6" long to keep the ram from fully retracting - it will save time
i was wondering if you could do that... sweet to know. i would never let somene else operate the lever with my hands putting the wood in thats for goddamn sure
"And you wished it was 200" 🤣🤣 that was worthy of a new subscriber right there LOL
😁😁👍 Thank you!
I have the same model in my home next to the stove. I put a bungee cord around the wood when I split then it’s easier to control then I set on a little stool next to the splitter I make kindling any size I want.
Great tip!
I enjoyed your humor! Thanks for sharing!
Just brought mine home
I Read manual,checked hydraulic fluid level, pressure relief vent,wing nut was loosened to almost out.
Ran fluid bleed procedure.
Went to split first piece of wood 8" diameter and didn't even attempt to split the wood and stopped. Tried another piece of wood and triped 20 amp breaker over and over. Taking it back to harbor freight tomorrow
@Rodney King did they give you are hard time? Did you exchange or return?
@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat the staff were very professional and understanding of the situation.
The product was no longer available and they didn't have any on back order so i was refunded and invested in other items harbor freight had to offer.
@@rodneyking4890 thanks for the reply! Unfortunately we exchanged and the 2nd log splitter isn't doing the job. I tried to send emails after speaking with customer service. But they either never got them or just didn't care. Because while on the phone they recommended I exchang it yet again. I'm not willing to drive the hour and get a replacement to have it not work. I will most likely get refund this time
@@LoyalNRealButYouCouldntSeeThat at least they offered to exchange it for another! I do not count that because you were unwilling to drive back there to exchange against them!
Were you using an extension cord? if so what size?
Great review. Especially appreciated how you demonstrated techniques for splitting the larger logs (which is what I have)
Glad it was helpful!
Just bought the exact same one.....love it
“Bc the last thing you want on a clear sunny DAY, is to die” 😂😂😂🤣🤣
That was my favorite part haha
Very funny way of doing this the right way. I commend you for the lightness and content, good sir. Very helpful. Both thumbs up from me.
Thanks for the laugh and great review!🤣💕
You are welcome! 😀
Great video. Informative and FUNNY as heck!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What is the model number on the 5 ton log splitter
manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/63000-63999/63366.pdf
Thanks for the video! I just bought one.
Glad I could help! ours is still going strong.
Can you operate it vertically?
I am assuming not with the location of the operation lever but I haven’t found anything one way or the other
Gravity holds the log in place so it will try to jump off if it's not horizontal(I tried, nope, doesn't work)
The last thing you want on a clear sunny day - is to die. Yup. The man speaks truth. So now i almost trust everything he says about this Harbor freight splitter.
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do you have a video on how to change the oil?
This guy has humor.
I think I’ll try it out
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
Great video. Last thing I feel like doing on a clear sunny day is die. HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAA
Nice video. Showed me what I wanted to know.
What is a buh'un?
awesome pro tips thanks
You bet!
Very helpful thanks
You're welcome!💪😊👍❤
The tree inside is called the heartwood.
Mine died on season two. Just hums and the capacitor is fine but the fan does bind in spots so I don't know what to do
See if HF will replace it for free
@@wigletron2846 I replaced the capacitor with a slightly larger one I found on Amazon and now it works again. Once in a while it will not turn and I have to play with the switch and it works so it does the job.
@@Budman157 is it good for large hardwood rounds?
@@wigletron2846 I split upto 18" ones. Can't say anything wider then that since I have not tried
@@Budman157 ok thanks. I have some really big oak rounds. I might try to cut them down with a saw a bit.
Great job sir!
Thank you kindly!❤👍😊
What is the max length of blocks in this unit? 20"? 16"?
20x20x16 from what I've seen in TH-cam videos. The machine recommends much smaller ones though.
Enjoyed video thanks
My push button switch to turn the machine on quit working where can I get another switch
I bought this machine at a yard sale . No book or manual came with it
Thumbed up and subbed. Your azz is funny bruh
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This is a great channel.
thank you!
Dude the way you are voiceover is, is tripping me out what are you doing? great video though
Dig a hole in the ground the size of the machine and set it in there, so the ram and blade are ground level. Then you can roll your round of wood on it without lifting
Brilliant
looks like cherry, but its not and if you eat it, youll die kind of tree haha
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You wished it was 200….😂😂😂
I call BS on all these videos about that splitter. It's completely under powered compared to what these videos show. It's choking on some oak logs smaller than 10 inches and I have to start them with the axe.
Very Good!... 30
Thank you! Cheers!
A tree inside of a tree? How does that happen.
We were shocked when we saw it.
Dipstick not offended :)
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4:43 lol...truth
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If you need to do 10 logs a day its a good tool
the size of the log isn't what makes it difficult to split as much as the type of wood. None of the wood you used is oak I noticed. A test of a log splitter on conifer wood is not much of a test...try it on oak.
Sounds like guga foods
Looks slow
I simply could not get past 2 minutes of this commentary. Up and down, almost as if it was editing done by demons. Up, down, up, down. Same with volume, up for first part of sentence and down (and louder) for the last word. Sorry man, I hope that was intentional and not your normal way of talking.