The speed of that hydraulic ram is impressive! So is the fact that you still have all of your fingers! It's a good thing that you're no longer a drinkin' man, Buckin'! LOL!
My grandad loves watching your videos. He's 71 and we live in New Zealand. You have kept him so entertained throughout our lockdowns, he loves seeing all the machinery and woodwork you do. Thank you so much 🥰
im also from new zealand my 80 year old grandad use to split 20 ton of logs by hand but he passed away earlier this year but we own his house now and im taking over and starting my own business
the machine is 100% pro bono.. you gave it to us . so it will never bill out as long as i have it.. only give, and help people , so you have given more than you know ... thx '
I'll never have the money or need for a machine like this, it was nice to see it in action. Thanks, Buckin, for showing it. Also, your camera angles were spot on, we saw plenty.
When I think of a Canadian Lumberjack you my friend is what I envision, in the last few weeks of watching your videos I have learned so much about felling trees, power saws, and axes, and what a decent human being should be. Thank you for all that you do, the world is a better place because you're in it!
I’m prity sure the boys at Easton never would have thought of seeing a round that big in there splitter Lol I live about 20 min from there shop Love wins again
That machine is definitely a beast. The wood was incredibly stringy, knotty,& heavy. Sure didn’t have any effect on that machine lol. Love it when you use that splitter. Great video Buckin! Thanks 🙏🏾💯❤️💜🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾
BuckN' the rope on there looks all hill jacked...You have a winch on the machine, unhook it from conveyor and use it to winch up the log lift for pin removal!👍Awesome machine!😎
Glad to see the Eastomade in action again! You sure made those big rounds into firewood in a hurry. She’s an unstoppable beast! Thank’s for taking us along.
I have two questions: 1) where do you burn that fir? Does it have lots of creosote when it burns? 2) I notice you don't wear gloves handling that wood. Ever get splinters? My hands would be too soft for that! bob
Fir is about the same BTU as most hardwoods. Doug Fir to White Oak for example is 26M BTU per cord compared to 28M BTU on oak. By contrast, maple is but 22.7M BTU. All this means it burns hot and thus clean.
We burn it in our wood stove here in Oregon. Some logs can be pretty pitchy and cause creosote. I always keep a tub of meecos dry creosote destroyer and add to every other fire.keeps pipes clean.but i burn hemlock,alder,port orford cedar,fir,pine,sitka spruce, alaskan yellow. If its seasoned its good..the fir is a great firewood in the PNW.
Not me. It’s kinda hard to do it without keeping your hands close. It’s certainly not a machine for a novice,somebody impaired or for somebody tired/not alert to be using though.Obviously Buckin’ is none of those.
One thing I’ve always wondered is if TH-cam will still be around in 100 years. If so, I wonder what it will be like looking back on videos that people made 100+ years ago.
Man that thing is awesome. I don’t know what it is like to use one of them splitters. Always used axes and wedges. Glad ya got one old timer. Be safe with it and may god bless y’all
Watching that machine working is a close second to a watching a splitting maul and a chopping block in action, sorry Buckin couldn’t resist. It sure was a nice gift for the channel any one would be proud to run it.
I use to run a two station with the Conveyor in the middle. Loaded right in to the back of the dump truck. We used pulp hooks to move the wood around . Helped with hand fatigue. Happy splitting ✌️❤️🌲
Great video. What are thoughts from a safety perspective? With the speed you’re going, seems like just a matter of time before a hand gets caught under the wedge?
Man those are some beautiful rounds!!! Pretty awesome when one round splits out to like a Quarter Cord!!!! 😂😂👍👍. That splitter is an absolute beast!!! That hydraulic lift flips those massive rounds up to the table like they are light as a feather!!! Man O man is that the king of splitters!!! It’s really fantastic that you are going around and blessing folks with the free splitting because you were fortunate enough to have gotten the splitter to demo.... I absolutely love your wild and crazy love of the wood and that you are preaching that we can make the world a better place...right now if we will love our neighbors...love everyone !!! I think your giant heart is a tribute to what a wonderful mother that you have!!! Absolutely love your momma!!! One cool lady!!!
I am so glad I came across your channel a few weeks ago. I remembered watching you and your son on Axe Men years ago. I can’t get enough of your videos. You have a big fan down here in Atlanta, Georgia.
Man oh man I’d like to have one of those splitters. Not a bad review out there. Quality machine. Id almost give up my first born for one. Even trade 😂. Just kidding. 🤔
i dont understand ,, but didnt build it . Andrew wood be more than happy to explain his build process im sure if you are wondering why it is this way , not something i even thought of
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith ...I should say that machine is BAS ASS fast! I notice most of the splits come off the right of the head and you pick them up to move to conveyer. If they came off the left side, you would slide the split to exit. Much like you holster the axe.
In Seton Portage where I grew up (1.5 hr North West of Lillooet BC) rounds like these are considered medium/average but large and by no means light nonetheless.
Thank you for a great video. I have a small electric log splitter. Slow but effective. I have recently become a volunteer in a local park. I had 2 chainsaws, 1 stihl and one larger cheaper make. Last year we had a storm and a few trees blocked paths. I was there like a shot, firewood! Free firewood!. Not to be, it appears that volunteers in the park have to trained and insured to use a chainsaw!
Buckin you ever thought of backing the old truck under the conveyor? Fill her right up. I love that splitter but seems its setup for left handed people. Would drive me nuts to have to swing logs around to the left to get on the conveyor
I gotta say Buckin I'm real glad I found you on here...the positivity and great vibes you expell are just incredible and inspiring. So I'd like to shoot you a thanks for the inspiration to build upon myself and get my head outta the rut it's been in for too long now.
you're spitting with hydraulics the same way you split by hand.....you can use far less effort to accomplish the same thing....just takes getting used to....
WOW! You sure are one great big happy camper when you get to splitting them big rounds! And that splitter sure do make it easy on the old back! And lastly… Myrtle’s shift knob is the best!!
Despite having a convertible splitter--vertical & horizontal, you wind up spending a bunch of time bent over. This is clearly a back saver! However, I don't think it could handle the truly gnarly stuff I have to split! Mine is a 28 ton Oregon with the Honda engine (I have Honda's on all my stuff--Shreader, chipper, mower, pressure washer, rototiller, and all my splitters).
As someone who ain't used a lot of axes I learn a lot when you split wood manually but I also love Eastonmade and watching that thing destroy that pike of wood was awesome to watch. Someday when I grow up I'll have one of my own.
Looks like about a ten thousand dollar set-up according to the mfg's website...pretty good for contracting but you need a few buddies to go in on one to justify this for most people. Saw an experienced cedar bolt cutter lose tips of four fingers doing this up in Forks, WA years ago. Never, ever place hands on top face of log round when the machine is running, it will bite you eventually.
No Man can split wood as fast as this machine. Sorry Buckin I don’t even thick you could. But it still looks like your getting your exercise in, just running it Hope all are well and safe.
That machine is amazing!!! Hay if your looking for a lot more people for your Indiana gathering there is a radio station in Chicago that gives away chainsaws on fridays, if you can get Angie Taylor to show up it would bring alot of people that could learn how not to get hurt, she has given them away for the past 2 years,, love ya Bucken, stay safe!
I don't even know how you'd split rounds like that without such a machine. I'd be afraid to put it on the smaller splitters with a horizontal cylinder.
I know I’m new here but … I can’t help thinking 1 round cut widthways twice would make 3 lovely table tops when given enough wax / oil / varnish in a bar or even in an all wood environment ?
I guess it really wouldn't work much cause you got to spin and push the round to keep it on the table I thought if you hooked into it you could slide it under the splitter but you know whats best your the man keep up the good work I really love your videos your an inspiration I want one of these splitters I want to follow my dreams and make a good honest living and I know this splitter could take me there any advice on being successful in the firewood industry?
The speed of that hydraulic ram is impressive! So is the fact that you still have all of your fingers! It's a good thing that you're no longer a drinkin' man, Buckin'! LOL!
A flannel, an old truck, an axe, splitter, and some wood. Bringing back the good old days. I can see why you're fired up :]
Your not wrong sir … and I’m English 🏴
“Man that IS some big wood!” That’s what (you hope) she said:)
Awesome channel Billy!
thx kool
Lookin good
2nd comment Hahahahaha
Have a great day everyone!!
Thanks you too
and a great day to you, sir!
@TINMAN you to buddy enjoy your afternoon buddy✊✊✊✊✊
You too Tinman!
That's some good lookin' firewood Buckin!!
My grandad loves watching your videos. He's 71 and we live in New Zealand. You have kept him so entertained throughout our lockdowns, he loves seeing all the machinery and woodwork you do. Thank you so much 🥰
Breanna ,, please say hi to him
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith
AAAHHH! My grandad says hi back!!! Thanks for the response, this really made his day x
High Grandad you must be proud of your Grandaughter ! We love New Zealanders here ! Peace and love to you all !
im also from new zealand my 80 year old grandad use to split 20 ton of logs by hand but he passed away earlier this year but we own his house now and im taking over and starting my own business
@@nzgearheads9483 good luck to you on your future endeavor !
That's awesome buckin. Glad you're making good use of the machine. Really appreciate all the support from you and the buckin army!!!
the machine is 100% pro bono.. you gave it to us . so it will never bill out as long as i have it.. only give, and help people , so you have given more than you know ... thx '
I'll never have the money or need for a machine like this, it was nice to see it in action. Thanks, Buckin, for showing it. Also, your camera angles were spot on, we saw plenty.
When I think of a Canadian Lumberjack you my friend is what I envision, in the last few weeks of watching your videos I have learned so much about felling trees, power saws, and axes, and what a decent human being should be. Thank you for all that you do, the world is a better place because you're in it!
wow ,, thx for this
I’m prity sure the boys at Easton never would have thought of seeing a round that big in there splitter
Lol I live about 20 min from there shop
Love wins again
not bad eh
That machine is definitely a beast. The wood was incredibly stringy, knotty,& heavy. Sure didn’t have any effect on that machine lol. Love it when you use that splitter. Great video Buckin! Thanks 🙏🏾💯❤️💜🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾
Man I wish I had a machine like that when I used to split. Wrestling rounds onto a fixed horizontal I-beam splitter wasn't doing my body any good.
BuckN' the rope on there looks all hill jacked...You have a winch on the machine, unhook it from conveyor and use it to winch up the log lift for pin removal!👍Awesome machine!😎
Glad to see the Eastomade in action again! You sure made those big rounds into firewood in a hurry. She’s an unstoppable beast! Thank’s for taking us along.
That is the perfect machine for that size wood. Takes a ton of the work out of it!
I have two questions:
1) where do you burn that fir? Does it have lots of creosote when it burns?
2) I notice you don't wear gloves handling that wood. Ever get splinters? My hands would be too soft for that!
bob
Fir is about the same BTU as most hardwoods. Doug Fir to White Oak for example is 26M BTU per cord compared to 28M BTU on oak. By contrast, maple is but 22.7M BTU. All this means it burns hot and thus clean.
We burn it in our wood stove here in Oregon. Some logs can be pretty pitchy and cause creosote. I always keep a tub of meecos dry creosote destroyer and add to every other fire.keeps pipes clean.but i burn hemlock,alder,port orford cedar,fir,pine,sitka spruce, alaskan yellow. If its seasoned its good..the fir is a great firewood in the PNW.
Can anybody tell me which is the bigger beast, Billy or his splitter?
fourth! lol
have a great day, buckin and army!
hope everyone is kind to someone today! love wins.
Does buckin make anyone else nervous when he’s running that splitter? Keeps his hands close to the action. Be safe Buckin! Love ya brother.
He b ok. Experience
legend has it he has never got a splinter ever in his life
theyre pretty safe the vertical ones, i used to use them as a kid working for my grandfather in the school holidays
I'm with you on that one. Sometimes slower is faster. No healing time involved.
Not me. It’s kinda hard to do it without keeping your hands close. It’s certainly not a machine for a novice,somebody impaired or for somebody tired/not alert to be using though.Obviously Buckin’ is none of those.
Nice work bud👍
One thing I’ve always wondered is if TH-cam will still be around in 100 years. If so, I wonder what it will be like looking back on videos that people made 100+ years ago.
Man that thing is awesome. I don’t know what it is like to use one of them splitters. Always used axes and wedges. Glad ya got one old timer. Be safe with it and may god bless y’all
Sweet Buckin!! I like the little behind the back s !! Hahah
That's a mighty cool splitter Billy! Really neat. That would be useful for some of the stringy/knoty stuff we get growing around here.
Amazing how a few of those big rounds can make such a big pile of split wood in a short time! Buckin' workin' smarter!
Watching that machine working is a close second to a watching a splitting maul and a chopping block in action, sorry Buckin couldn’t resist. It sure was a nice gift for the channel any one would be proud to run it.
I use to run a two station with the Conveyor in the middle. Loaded right in to the back of the dump truck. We used pulp hooks to move the wood around . Helped with hand fatigue. Happy splitting ✌️❤️🌲
Great video. What are thoughts from a safety perspective? With the speed you’re going, seems like just a matter of time before a hand gets caught under the wedge?
Man those are some beautiful rounds!!! Pretty awesome when one round splits out to like a Quarter Cord!!!! 😂😂👍👍. That splitter is an absolute beast!!! That hydraulic lift flips those massive rounds up to the table like they are light as a feather!!! Man O man is that the king of splitters!!! It’s really fantastic that you are going around and blessing folks with the free splitting because you were fortunate enough to have gotten the splitter to demo.... I absolutely love your wild and crazy love of the wood and that you are preaching that we can make the world a better place...right now if we will love our neighbors...love everyone !!! I think your giant heart is a tribute to what a wonderful mother that you have!!! Absolutely love your momma!!! One cool lady!!!
the gardener of my mind
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith that’s very poetic! And quite deep! Amen!
Those hard hats should be worn with a hard hat liner...Just saying!
Kinda defeats the purpose of wearing a hard hat without the liner...
you lost me all together on this on pal , have no idea what yer talkin bout , .
I am so glad I came across your channel a few weeks ago. I remembered watching you and your son on Axe Men years ago.
I can’t get enough of your videos. You have a big fan down here in Atlanta, Georgia.
Greg, welcome to our community!
If this splitter was this fast, should not be speeding the video up in editing, it is misleading
Wow, what a workhorse!
That could apply to you, the machine, or both, lol!
Love you all...❤️❤️❤️
Lieutenant Bradley
hello sir
It is oddly therapeutic watching this wood splitting. Puts me at ease!
Keep up the good work buckin, I think the axis fits your style, you can split once piece at a time like an axe where you want it with precision
Nice.😆 again mate Cheers.👍
“RE-FRICKIN-DICULOUS”
Man oh man I’d like to have one of those splitters. Not a bad review out there. Quality machine. Id almost give up my first born for one. Even trade 😂. Just kidding. 🤔
Being a tradesman, for 30 years, I watch guys roll. Your machine set up should be left to right, because thats how YOU roll.
I guess it wood depend on weather you left right or ambidextrous … ?
i dont understand ,, but didnt build it . Andrew wood be more than happy to explain his build process im sure if you are wondering why it is this way , not something i even thought of
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith ...I should say that machine is BAS ASS fast! I notice most of the splits come off the right of the head and you pick them up to move to conveyer. If they came off the left side, you would slide the split to exit. Much like you holster the axe.
Wow now that’s a BEAUTY
Wow LICKITY SPLITICKY That thing impresses me more every time you run it. Gnarly wood good wood it don't matter with that baby. Love it Buckin. 🌲❤🌲✊✊
What a fantastic machine. I used to do this all the time but had to lift the logs up not with this baby
Is this machine legal?
It’s amazing how safe it is also, in those knots it’s the most steady split I’ve ever seen TOP NOTCH MACHINE
Look forward to every update!!! Keep them comin!
LOVE when you get all excited you get lots done what an amazing piece of machinery
Thats some big wood
In Seton Portage where I grew up (1.5 hr North West of Lillooet BC) rounds like these are considered medium/average but large and by no means light nonetheless.
What pressure is that ram pushing the engine didn't miss a beat very impressive bit of kit
Now I gotta have one
I'm gonna get one
Oh I LOVE that machine!! I just split a cord of wood by hand 2 days ago. That machine would've made quick work of that, LOL....
Thank you for a great video. I have a small electric log splitter. Slow but effective. I have recently become a volunteer in a local park. I had 2 chainsaws, 1 stihl and one larger cheaper make. Last year we had a storm and a few trees blocked paths. I was there like a shot, firewood! Free firewood!. Not to be, it appears that volunteers in the park have to trained and insured to use a chainsaw!
Buckin you ever thought of backing the old truck under the conveyor? Fill her right up. I love that splitter but seems its setup for left handed people. Would drive me nuts to have to swing logs around to the left to get on the conveyor
none of the wood tht has come off this unit has gone to my house, always stays on site
Ohh ok. Nice!
That was some really knarly wood. That machine should be called hulk. Cause hulk smash
The most efficient guy working the most efficient basic splitters 👍
I gotta say Buckin I'm real glad I found you on here...the positivity and great vibes you expell are just incredible and inspiring. So I'd like to shoot you a thanks for the inspiration to build upon myself and get my head outta the rut it's been in for too long now.
Cool. I bought another brand because they never called me back when I wanted to buy one.
you're spitting with hydraulics the same way you split by hand.....you can use far less effort to accomplish the same thing....just takes getting used to....
WOW! You sure are one great big happy camper when you get to splitting them big rounds! And that splitter sure do make it easy on the old back! And lastly… Myrtle’s shift knob is the best!!
Ahwoooo 👍❤️❤️❤️
At first I wondered how in the world are you going to get that machine to cut those rounds. Then ta da. It worked. Thanks. God bless.
Thanks for the fun.
Buckin is a beast.he doesn't play around when it comes to work.got to respect it.
i like work
Gosh that Merc sounds great!
My only feedback is I split my wood much smaller. So it would take me 1/3 more time to do the same amount of wood. Or a bit longer.
Dangerous. Too much hand interaction near clever. Beast for dividing large rounds though.
Love the old bump out Mercury pickup, not a Ford but a Mercury. Bump out is 1967-1972.
Despite having a convertible splitter--vertical & horizontal, you wind up spending a bunch of time bent over. This is clearly a back saver! However, I don't think it could handle the truly gnarly stuff I have to split! Mine is a 28 ton Oregon with the Honda engine (I have Honda's on all my stuff--Shreader, chipper, mower, pressure washer, rototiller, and all my splitters).
There's just something cool about watching logs split!
Couldn’t be better timing.. While you hit the horn, my wife farts! Unbelievable!
Looks dangerous...but nice. Perhaps a 4 way attachment?
As someone who ain't used a lot of axes I learn a lot when you split wood manually but I also love Eastonmade and watching that thing destroy that pike of wood was awesome to watch. Someday when I grow up I'll have one of my own.
Be kind to your own kind, and other species too. Not because you Have too. But because it's necessary.
Looks like about a ten thousand dollar set-up according to the mfg's website...pretty good for contracting but you need a few buddies to go in on one to justify this for most people. Saw an experienced cedar bolt cutter lose tips of four fingers doing this up in Forks, WA years ago. Never, ever place hands on top face of log round when the machine is running, it will bite you eventually.
Why does that machine rock and get all wimbly wambly? Did the leveling jacks need adjustment
After watching that…..my hands have so many sliver in them I don’t think I’ll ever be able to use them again….😳
No Man can split wood as fast as this machine. Sorry Buckin I don’t even thick you could. But it still looks like your getting your exercise in, just running it
Hope all are well and safe.
Biggest rounds I’ve seen incredible splitter to say the least
you park the truck right under the drop off and the wood goes right in the truck box
Its like a pickaroon but its called a hookaroon like what you have on your axe...
That machine is amazing!!! Hay if your looking for a lot more people for your Indiana gathering there is a radio station in Chicago that gives away chainsaws on fridays, if you can get Angie Taylor to show up it would bring alot of people that could learn how not to get hurt, she has given them away for the past 2 years,, love ya Bucken, stay safe!
Dude! Your gonna lose body parts working fast like that.
That's some dangerous stuff going on. No safeguards or safety mechanisms at all. Becareful and stay safe!
Love that old truck. Used to have a old camper special. It was a tank...
I don't even know how you'd split rounds like that without such a machine. I'd be afraid to put it on the smaller splitters with a horizontal cylinder.
Sure looks effective, and spinning rounds on that table's got to be less wear and tear on you than swinging a splitting maul.
I know I’m new here but … I can’t help thinking 1 round cut widthways twice would make 3 lovely table tops when given enough wax / oil / varnish in a bar or even in an all wood environment ?
Wait a minute... hes turning pine into firewood? Surely not
Know one on TH-cam can outwork you Billy your a animal Bill (I mean that in a good way) when it comes to hard work get out of his way, great job Billy
I.just rip with ripping blade till.can handle them
I.just rip with ripping blade till.can handle them
I can see you get the same enjoyment from splitting gnarly knotty Douglas Fir as I do!
I guess it really wouldn't work much cause you got to spin and push the round to keep it on the table I thought if you hooked into it you could slide it under the splitter but you know whats best your the man keep up the good work I really love your videos your an inspiration I want one of these splitters I want to follow my dreams and make a good honest living and I know this splitter could take me there any advice on being successful in the firewood industry?
Please mate, wear some glasses. If you get caught in the eye with something you're gonna wish you had.
Hey billy. Have you ever done work for a person and they haven’t paid you. If so what did you do
The pedal control!!!!!!! Hands free.....
If it so great for the money then why can't anybody brag about what they paid for it and how much. And how it's worth it?
Thats some big pieces you calling good and sending on. Why so big??