I love my HD. That’s exactly how I split my bundles. I got the lower bearing guide upgrade from Harold Anderson to be able to grease them with no problem. I had the bolt for the upper bearing machined down and added a grease zerk to it as well. I don’t have worry about keeping them lubricated all of the time.
I have one of these that's probably 40 years old. It was my dad's and he's not splitting anymore so I use it. Mine is the smaller version and it's electric which is great if you're close to a power source. It's seen heavy homeowner use and I'd guess it's split 80-100 cords, but I don't see any reason it can't go another 40 years. For anyone buying one of these, you could opt for the electric motor and then get a small inverter style generator to run it.
@@paulv22 I've seen some of the electric ones run. They are really quiet. I don't have power where I split, but mine sips the gas anyway. I've been really happy with it. Works very well for the type of wood I split.
I like the videos on these Super Splits. Most videos on them are two years old or more, so seeing a new one is good for me. I think I may end up buying one of these. I just don't know if I'll ever sell enough firewood to justify the cost of a commercial hydraulic splitter like I want. I think that something like this might be a happy medium for me.
I agree, like I stated in the video, they aren't the best for huge rounds, but if they are broken down a bit it works very well and quick. Thanks for stopping in Jeff.
I know you mentioned in your first run video that you were going to buy the Eastonmade Ultra, but the lead time to get the splitter was too long. Now that you have had the SS for a year and if you could have gotten an Ultra faster would you have changed your choice? If so what do you think the Ultra would do better for you than the SS?
@Longsnowsm I've never run the ultra myself. Have seen many videos of it running and it has one major flaw IMO. It uses hydraulics to split. If you want speed (which i do) you can't beat the super split. The cycle speed on the ultra is impressive, but when I see it running it still stalls out when it encounters a knot or tough spots. The super split doesn't always get through on the first try either, but you just drop the lever and hit it again. No hydraulic splitter beats the cycle time of the super split. I even run it at half throttle most of the time. It sips the fuel, comes with a honda engine, or electric if preferred. To sum up my response, I'm glad the ultras were such a long wait. I may have made a mistake on my splitter choice. Thanks for the comment and for watching my video!
@claytonblunt yes that's true. If I recall, I even say that in this video, and that is how I usually do it. I was showing what it can and can not do. Thanks for the input!
I'm happy you are happy with your splitter. I have no regrets buying the super split. Have you priced other professional log splitters? Super split is not overpriced, IMO.
not smart one. Why you push yourself to divide it? I watched the russian guy video with the same machine you have, they splitted big log in seconds. No push, just turning the log according to the splitted line until all fiber cut properly.
I wonder if that guy had the same log as I did when he was splitting in that video you watched? I'm guessing the answer is no, but what do I know? I'm "not a smart one" Each and every log has different grain variations that can cause it to be more difficult to split compared to others. If you had ever split wood you would know this.
I love my HD. That’s exactly how I split my bundles. I got the lower bearing guide upgrade from Harold Anderson to be able to grease them with no problem. I had the bolt for the upper bearing machined down and added a grease zerk to it as well. I don’t have worry about keeping them lubricated all of the time.
I had not heard of that modification. I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the info!
I appreciate the review. I’m shopping for a machine and SS is a finalist.
@DavidMott-c1y if you're wanting smaller consistent splits, it's the way to go. They even have electric versions that are very quiet to run.
Great content! I'm thinking of doing the same thing ... making myself a bucking table and getting a Super Split!
It is a good system for small production.
I have one of these that's probably 40 years old. It was my dad's and he's not splitting anymore so I use it. Mine is the smaller version and it's electric which is great if you're close to a power source. It's seen heavy homeowner use and I'd guess it's split 80-100 cords, but I don't see any reason it can't go another 40 years.
For anyone buying one of these, you could opt for the electric motor and then get a small inverter style generator to run it.
@@paulv22 I've seen some of the electric ones run. They are really quiet. I don't have power where I split, but mine sips the gas anyway. I've been really happy with it. Works very well for the type of wood I split.
I like the videos on these Super Splits. Most videos on them are two years old or more, so seeing a new one is good for me. I think I may end up buying one of these. I just don't know if I'll ever sell enough firewood to justify the cost of a commercial hydraulic splitter like I want. I think that something like this might be a happy medium for me.
I agree, like I stated in the video, they aren't the best for huge rounds, but if they are broken down a bit it works very well and quick. Thanks for stopping in Jeff.
I know you mentioned in your first run video that you were going to buy the Eastonmade Ultra, but the lead time to get the splitter was too long. Now that you have had the SS for a year and if you could have gotten an Ultra faster would you have changed your choice? If so what do you think the Ultra would do better for you than the SS?
@Longsnowsm I've never run the ultra myself. Have seen many videos of it running and it has one major flaw IMO. It uses hydraulics to split. If you want speed (which i do) you can't beat the super split. The cycle speed on the ultra is impressive, but when I see it running it still stalls out when it encounters a knot or tough spots. The super split doesn't always get through on the first try either, but you just drop the lever and hit it again. No hydraulic splitter beats the cycle time of the super split. I even run it at half throttle most of the time. It sips the fuel, comes with a honda engine, or electric if preferred. To sum up my response, I'm glad the ultras were such a long wait. I may have made a mistake on my splitter choice. Thanks for the comment and for watching my video!
I have a new J model and the belts seem to be fraying. It is leaving small belt shavings on the inside of the cover. Any ideas?
They aren't slipping are they? Is it like dust shavings?
On the big rounds you gotta work the edges. Never go through the middle.
@claytonblunt yes that's true. If I recall, I even say that in this video, and that is how I usually do it. I was showing what it can and can not do. Thanks for the input!
i love my super splitter, the short knife is its biggest downfall, i will soon be making a inverted hydraulic splitter to knock down my bigger rounds
Sounds like a fun build! I converted my old hydraulic splitter to mount on the front of my tractor for that purpose.
Hello Tim, we certainly love ours👏🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
You guys have the electric too. So quiet!
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@BERZOweldingprojects2022 hello back to you! Thanks for stopping in!
@@timbervisionsall the time when it comes to wood splitters😊
I love my Ryobi 80v cordless kinetic log splitter. Love it. A LOT less expensive than your SuperSplit, which is grossly overpriced, imo.
I'm happy you are happy with your splitter. I have no regrets buying the super split. Have you priced other professional log splitters? Super split is not overpriced, IMO.
not smart one. Why you push yourself to divide it? I watched the russian guy video with the same machine you have, they splitted big log in seconds. No push, just turning the log according to the splitted line until all fiber cut properly.
I wonder if that guy had the same log as I did when he was splitting in that video you watched? I'm guessing the answer is no, but what do I know? I'm "not a smart one" Each and every log has different grain variations that can cause it to be more difficult to split compared to others. If you had ever split wood you would know this.
I welded a taller knife on mine
I've wondered if that would work. Thanks for the input!