They have hr meters I think they need to make cord meters . Sure would be fun to know the numbers that our machines have produced over the yrs . It’s the best feeling in the world when someone tells ya that ya did a great job with ya kids , that feeling never gets old it just keeps getting better the more times ya hear it . Congrats to you an ya wife .
Cord meters😂 That would be great!! Yes that is why I can’t wear a shirt with buttons!! I have gotten numerous compliments on both my kids. From their teachers family members and sometimes random strangers. You are right. It NEVER gets old. Thanks Phil👊🏻
Hello Jeff! Yeah this has been a good splitter and I do not really need to upgrade yet! Although, it is still in very good shape and a new one just like it is now $800 more. I can probably get what I paid for it out of it🤷♂️ Appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Congratulations, Todd and Evan on the firewood sales. I am very impressed with how fast your splitter is. That is really cool that your teacher from the past gave Evan a $40 tip. Good for you Evan! 👍
Thanks. Sales have been very good as of late! Yes it was awesome to have that random new customer who was an old teacher. We had a great visit for sure! Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
Thanks for your service John! I have remodeled a few rooms and bought some nice appliances taking advantage of the Lowes Vet discount. That was awesome you had the opportunity on a whole house👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks. We have fun working together. I’m soaking it all in while I can. The random visit from the teacher was priceless! Thanks for watching Lawrence👊🏻
Sub 10 seconds! I always knew that thing was faster than most. Eastonmade makes a replaceable valve, I think it’s part number 12-22. Kind of expensive as valves go but worth it. 1/2 face cord of wood… $60, Evan learning lessons about hard work…priceless!
Definitely faster and easier than swinging the maul! The wedge also looks taller than most boxers allowing you at stack small rounds, when I had my Husky a taller wedge helped speed things up.
Yeah I have had great luck with this splitter. The wedge was taller than most I looked at and the advertised time was quicker. At the end of the day definitely faster than splitting by hand😂 It’s what I got to work with so I have become efficient as possible with it. I just had to answer the questions that I get a lot about the splitter. Thanks for watching Heath👊🏻🇺🇸
That splitter has always had me curious of what time cycle time is. Pretty dang fast especially for a box store splitter. Definitely a cool story about your old teacher. I run into similar folks when my kids go on deliveries with me. Sure makes a daddy proud. Thanks for sharing that. I always enjoy you and Evan talking and working!!
Yes that question has finally been answered 😂 For y’all and me both! Yeah what a great talk we had. Just thought it was a new firewood customer which it was. Didn’t know I was going to recognize him as one of the most important/ influential teachers of my time. His visit with Evan was priceless for both of us. Thanks for watching Jacob. You bet I’m proud👊🏻
That’s what I’m thinking Glen! I’m going to do some main it tomorrow and going to see if I can look at the valve. I’m kinda afraid to mess with it given it’s busy season for splitting😂 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
One way to speed up the splits is to add an extra bit of steel on the buffer end thereby reducing the stoke length/and shorter retraction. Maybe two to three inches if it suits your cutting length. I dad that on my machine,sped things up by a whole lot. Cheers
It’s fast🤷♂️ Really just wanted to put the repetitive question to rest! I’m probably going to replace the valve and keep pushing rounds thru it. That gentleman stopping by made my day! Evan came out pretty good to. My reward was worth more than Evan’s tip though!! Thanks Genin👊🏻
Schools tend to focus on teaching so that the students eventually get a good job, but I think it's better to teach a young person how to be an entrepreneur. Almost everyone will be an employee anyway, but entrepreneurial skills are must easier to apply to being an employee than the other way around
Good point! Thats why this firewood buisness has been great for my son. He learned how to be an entrepreneur at a young age. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊🏻
We got a lot of rain followed by WIND and now it’s cold!!! Wind is still blowing but we just got a dusting of snow. Thanks for watching Steve. Stay warm👊🏻
Great video Todd. Nice to see young adults helping their parents and learning how society is supposed to work. No pronouns, no face hardware, no rainbow accessories, no wokeness. As far as college, I’m not convinced they are necessary. I encourage tech schools. I’m even to the point get asses in the workforce asap. As much as no one wants to hear it we need bodies in the workforce to produce instead of consume, or we ain’t gonna have a 1st world country to pass on to our kids. Enough of my ranting…Your splitter is one of the best box stores I’ve seen do to its cycle speed. IIRC, I was questioning you about this a year or 2 ago?? The higher extend speed is due in part to a regenerative circuit. As cylinder extends, oil being forced out the rod end port is redirected into the base port cylinder circuit. With this extra volume of oil the cylinder extends faster but retracts at normal speed. Regen only works efficiently on the extend cycle. I’m curious if the regen circuit is in the control valve or is there another valve on the side of the beam? If you have a manual with part numbers you should post those. This would allow folks to upgrade their box store splitters to this cycle speed. I’ve placed regen log splitter valves on small homemade splitters. They do work but they would need a lot of modifications to work in the standard box store splitter. If a guy could order valve or valves like yours to upgrade their standard box store, I think it could be pretty easy. And I’m actually surprised it’s a 2 stage pump. The surplus center valve instructions says to only used with single stage pumps. I’ve put them in 2 stage and they seem to work just fine as your does too. One thing to keep an eye on is oil temp. Regen does create more heat in the oil due to higher flow friction and oil being rerouted back and forth in cylinder before exiting back to tank. This recycled oil is also recycling the heat.
Wow seem like you have a wealth of knowledge that I am lacking. 😂 Not sure about all the details but I bought this splitter new so this is how it was built. It’s always been faster on the extend than the retract. I do believe the valve is starting to wear out because it just feels loose and different. I appreciate your info I will use it to move forward. As far as college, you’re not wrong. Trade schools are great. Evan and his sister have done so well in high school that they are both getting academic scholarships for a free ride to college. They will both come out debt free. Evan is going into mechanical engineering so I said go for it. Thanks Garny👊🏻
Thanks Jerry. It’s the fastest splitter I have for sure🤣 Yes what a great conversation we had,out of the blue,with a very influential teacher! Chest puffing moment as a father was the real reward👍🏻👍🏻
Hello Todd from 100 miles plus a few east of you. Bet the yard is nice and solid this morning. I just recorded in my log book a low temp of *0 at 7am. I think Tony has you beat on the fastest box store splitter with the mod he did to limit the back stroke. Stay warm!
Yes we worked OUTSIDE all day yesterday and got a lot done. The ground is good and solid now😂 Cold and windy but it just makes ya work faster! I have seen Tony’s mod and it works great. I’m really not at all in a competitive boxer speed contest. Just wanted to answer the question I have gotten over and over. Thanks Everett👊🏻
Enjoyed the video as always! You definitely have a fast splitter! But like you said, it’s about more than fast splitters and money. You definitely have a lot to be proud of with Evan, you’ve instilled great values on him. Take care, Brandon
Thanks Brandon. We had a great day and a rewarding chest swelling visit for a father as well. That gentleman stopped by and seen what he worked for for years in the school district standing right in front of him in Evan. Makes a dad proud. Thanks for watching Brandon👊🏻
Todd beautiful story , hey EVAN you will do great just push your foot 🦶 forward in LIFE . hey 👋 went you get half my age iiiii iiiii be look 👀 down on you from pearl gate lol. Remember LIFE IS POOR IN THE 709 ! 😢😢
Michigan is a great State for sure. We have visited numerous times. I’m not sure where Evan will wind up after college. I do know he will be doing well though. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Yes you do that thing is fast! 6 seconds faster than mine😂 I think the valve can be adjusted but not sure… Father/son at there best!! Great job guys👍👊👍💪
Yeah I’m going to change the hydraulic oil and filter see if that helps any. It does feel like the handle/valve is getting wore out. It’s split a lot of wood so to replace the valve would be worth it. Thanks Jeremiah 👊🏻🍻
That's pretty impressive for a box store splitter. That's absolutely awesome for Evan like you said hardwork definitely pays off. Would be nice if more kids would do the same. Stay safe my friend
I think so too. I never timed it before this video and to be honest I never believed what the tag said🤣 Evan has definitely been given the right lessons. It will be up to him what he does with it! Thanks for watching Tim👊🏻
@@toddschumacker-ex1wd Thanks. Ive never been one to be on camera but this community changed that for me. I enjoy the interaction and learning from other people as well. Thanks for the positive feedback 👊🏻
Great job, guys. Todd, you have every reason to be proud of Evan! That splitter is faster than I realized, and I didn't think a box store splitter came from the factory that fast. I'm still anticipating what that big cookie is going to turn into if you still have plans for it. Stay safe and warm. 🕺💃🍻
Proud for sure!! Well it was tagged and advertised as 10 seconds! I never thought it was. You know how that stuff goes. I guess there weren’t fibbing 🤣 I still want that big round to turn into a table someday but it will take forever to dry. I need to cut it thinner so I can get it on my neighbors CNC table but I’m waiting so it doesn’t crack🤷♂️ Thanks for watching 💃🕺
Hi Todd. From alton. My tractor supply 40ton splitter does 10.5 sec from the store. That’s bout average for box store splitters. Keep them videos coming. Stay warm.
Well the higher end boxers do🤣 The cheaper PPro at Lowes had like a 14 second cycle. They are all made by YTL. I guess it just depends on the pump and hoses they use. The hoses on the less expensive ones at the box stores will be a lot smaller. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Todd, take the back of the valve off you gonna see if you got wear or bunch of crud behind the spool, for slow retracting i believe the return of the valve is plumb thru the filter, you need a higher flow filter to get the speed. from Alberta have a good day.
Thanks for the info! I’m looking into a rebuild kit for the valve or possibly a new one. I had a subscriber reach out that was having the same problem and he did have to replace the valve. Thanks for watching Pascal👊🏻
What baffles me a little bit is how slow your retract is on the splitter. It should be faster going back than extending. The valve is probably fine but the detent is most likely wearing out. Nice job moving all that wood. Delivery definitely opens up some doors. - Tim
Yes I get that question quite often too. I’m not sure why it’s slower on the return but it has never bothered me. It’s kinda nice because it’s time to toss the splits or grab another round anyway 🤣 Yeah I’m going to start looking for a new valve I think. Not sure how to work on this one? Take care and thanks for watching Tim👊🏻
That is definitely the fastest box store splitter I've seen. Just my thought on your valve issue, probably just need to disassemble the valve clean it and replace the seals. If you have a hydraulic shop near by they will more than like be able to match up the seals. Take care fellas!
Yeah I’m just a little nervous about opening it up and having issues in the middle of peak splitting season😂 I had help from Bill “Obie” vie email today! He had the same issue on his old boxer. I have some numbers to call now. I’m betting you’re right though. Thanks for watching Bobby👊🏻
Hey there Todd and Evan. It’s so nice the teacher gave a really nice tip. The splitter is fast, no doubt. Nice to see you moving wood. That’s awesome. Nice father son video. Take care. See you on the next one.
It’s be under six if go back as fast as out. I buying a splitter that’s 8.5. For way more then what that splitter cost so you got great deal. I need to have log lift. So I am upgrading. Great to see some the younger generation not afraid to work. In my field it going down hill fast. Keep up the good work.
🤣Well I guess it would be. After reading your comment I went back and looked😂 Well it lacks a lot that a commercial splitter has. It still gets the job done with a little more effort for a lot less money I guess. Thanks Dan👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain a dump valve or maybe a bigger return hose make that thing scream. I broke down order a commercial splitter. Mine 18 sec. So it be nice upgrade. The 4 way and 6 way wedge should speeds things up a lot also.
I have a Speeco splitter that is pretty much the same but a little smaller. I bought it to convert it to rear wedge so that it would dump onto a conveyor. I cut the foot off and added an 18" tall single wedge to it. I made a block to go over the factory wedge to convert it to a push plate. I added a wide work table on each side and extended it 2' to the splits drop onto my conveyor. ( seeing as you have power real close you could add an old tread mill and it would drop splits onto your trailer.) It works really good now for splitting kindling and really big stuff. If you don't use your splitter as a vertical it would also gain you some speed and a lot less handling.
Hello Dale that is awesome! I wish I was a welder! Sounds like you are. I would much rather have a push plate so at least the splits could fall into our little trailer or something. Tossing them sure does wear on my shoulders. Appreciate ya stopping by👊🏻
Good video. I have a 25 year old 22 ton mtd splitter that will still split whatever i put on it. Box store splitters work. They just aren't made for major production like the big boys.
Yeah I think you’re right David. It seems to have more play than usual. Thats the plan and if that doesn’t work I’ll be trying a new valve. Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
I have a CountyLine splitter and had to replace the valve a few years ago under warranty. Unscrew the plastic cap at the end of the valve and see if there is a lot of rust & water in the cap. Not sure if this is what caused mine to fail but I had some of the same issues. It became harder to reverse if it wasn't fully cycled.
Hello and thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the feedback. I did take off that cap and mine was clean. We actually changed the hydraulic oil and filter and at that helped. Actually after a few splitting sessions it has totally stopped sticking and creeping🤷♂️ I’m betting the valve is wearing out a bit so when the hydraulic oil gets a little dirty, it starts acting up. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👊🏻
It looks like on the back of your valve you have a cover that has a couple small screws, if you pull that off there might be a way to adjust it inside. Take care
Yes there is. I have looked in there. Without any knowledge I was afraid to mess with it. I still think the inner workings are starting to wear out. The lever just feel a little sloppy and loose. We are going to swap out the oil and if that doesn’t help I will start trying to adjust it. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
I think I will get my son outside with me more. I know when i have had him with me in the past, it's been enjoyable. Plus, my Dad (camera shy) wants his woodshed filled up this year. Maybe all 3 generations can make an appearance.
@toddsoutsideagain : How old was Evan when you (or grandpa) let him run a saw?? Landen is 15. I think he is ready, but the hurdle is going to be his Mom
That thing is unbelievably fast for a box store splitter. Not that it’s needed but I’ve always wondered if you could put some kind of dump valve on there to get the return as fast as the push? 🤔5sec cycle time! Wouldn’t that be crazy!🤣 Awesome job guys! Awesome tip for Evan! NOW GO ON AND GET!👍🏻
I had never timed it before and I was kinda surprised. You really never can believe the advertised times. I’ll bring it up and you can do the modifications 🤣 Oh yeah I have been “Outside” all day! It’s freaking 🥶 Take care Rod👊🏻
I’ve got the county line 30tn probably spli 50-75 cords with it never timed it jus seen your channel but I did noticed your hoody “ wolf ridge “ That’s good 👍
Hello Joe! The county line is very similar. They are made by the same company YTL who makes most box store splitters. Slight differences like color or what motor they use depending on the box store. I’ve had great luck with this splitter! The sweatshirt I won at the Hoosier Firewood Histeria event last year. It’s my favorite sweatshirt 😂 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
🤷♂️ I have always wondered that too! It works for me though. The return stroke is where I’m chucking splits into the trailer or grabbing another round anyway. I have always liked that part. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Hey Todd. Stroke limiter would help ya out. And 2nd board on trailer too. Reach out to Dana at s'mores, he's the hydraulic Dr. This world needs more kids like Evan. 'Bama as in roll tide or just state of?
Hello Brandon! I’m hoping Dana watches this video🤣 We did have a second row of boards on the trailer at one time but we had trouble getting the huge rounds in it. I guess now that I can noodle with the 400 I could add the boards back?🧐 Yes Tuscaloosa bound next fall. I have been asked many times by Evans teachers if they could clone him. Same goes for his twin sister Kendal. Pretty proud Papa here!! Thanks for watching and commenting Brandon👊🏻
Morning Todd , awesome video . How cool the gentleman that stopped was one of your teachers and got wood and was so interested in talking to Evan about school and then gave him a 40 dollar tip . 👍🏻🪵🔥🇺🇸
It was very cool Del. I can’t even put into words what that meant. Ed was one of the most influential educators in our district’s history! Having him meet Evan and see what his hard work had helped produce was a gift to both of us! Thanks for watching 👊🏻🇺🇸
Yeah I’ve had a lot of comments on that as well. I have no idea why but I’ll take it🤷♂️ I have thought about a multi wedge for perfect 6-8” rounds. Thanks for watching Tony👊🏻🍻
Well they did have a problem with installing the wrong flywheels when there was a part shortage a few years back. It was throwing the timing off and causing that. I had a recall on mine. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Impressive splitter I know you put some miles on that bad boy 😂. Maybe someday you and I will get a seat at the big table with the big name splitters🤷🏻♂️🤣. Hard work pays off always has and always will 👍
Well this has split a ton of wood for us! I will probably replace the valve and keep on splitting all we can this winter and spring! If everything goes well I will sell it and put a down payment on a more commercial grade machine. Or sure what that will be yet but I’m going to do my homework this year. Thanks for watching Tom👊🏻
you must be splitting campfire wood! I never want my purchased wood that small! On those less than 6 inch rounds, only 1 split is necessary. I always like some larger pieces to stoke my wood heater with so it will still have coals in the morning!
Yeah Mike 90% if what we sell is in bundles or recreational burning. We have started delivering recently and have picked up some customers that use it to heat. We have started splitting some bigger splits for next year. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Good one today. Have any idea what rpm it runs at. Over time my throttle backed off. Checked the tach that is part of my hours meter and was down 30%. Adjusted it and was very fast again. lol. Like a different splitter. It changed so slowly sort of forgot how quick my 1980 iron and oak splitter was lol.
No idea! I’m really not concerned on the speed. I’m more concerned on the play we can feel in the valve and it creeping forward sometimes! New valve may slow it down🤣Thanks for watching Stan👊🏻
Im guessing the detention is under the cap on the rear of the valve. We are going to work on it tomorrow and change the oil. I will take a look at that. Appreciate the info👊🏻
I live in the Mountains where we only had wood heat. Ive cut and bought wood by the cord 4X4X8. I did this for 34 years. What is a facecord? Is it a jag of wood because thats a new one on me! Is it a back East thing or what?
Ok we call 1/3 of a Full cord a Face Cord 1-4x8 row 16” pieces. So when you look at a full cord it’s the face of the cord. 🤷♂️ That’s what almost everyone here in the Midwest calls it. I appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Be nice if the return stroke was just as fast. It seem to be lagging a couple seconds behind the forward stroke.. To me that's the only issue if you want to call it one. Otherwise great little splitter... What school in Alabama is he going to??
Yeah if the return was as fast as the extend it would be remarkably fast 😂 Evan is going to the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Thanks for watching Jimmie 👊🏻
It just might be. The title was insinuating what a lot of commentators have said about my splitter🤷♂️ It really doesn’t matter to me at all. It’s what I got and it works. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Good video Todd. When Evan started using the splitter on his channel, I was impressed with that splitter. I was always impressed with Evan also, he must have had a good teacher. keep up the good work fellas.🌲🪵🪓
Thanks Tim. It had been a very good splitter. We are found to change hydraulic oil and filter and take a look at the valve tomorrow. I appreciate the kind words. Evan is a great student!👊🏻
Thanks Rick! It’s what I have🤷♂️ It has certainly been a good one and has split a lot of wood…… The splitter is ok too🤣🤣 Evan has way exceeded my expectations. I can’t wear shirts with buttons on the front! Thanks LTD👊🏻🇺🇸
Time to trade it in for high performance wood 🪵 splitter. If want EVAN to be like BACK 40 or OHIO wood burner in size and the big buck coming in there wood 🪵 yard. 😊 my words in business 👩💼 got to have wood 🪵 in the yard to sell firewood 🪵 is # 1 answer 😊.
Not ready to trade yet😂 Just needs a little TLC. We are still gathering wood like chipmunks and Evan is selling it fast. The money is to go to help Evan for a new college vehicle. Splitter upgrade will ah e to wait for now. Take care Leonard 👊🏻
They have hr meters I think they need to make cord meters . Sure would be fun to know the numbers that our machines have produced over the yrs . It’s the best feeling in the world when someone tells ya that ya did a great job with ya kids , that feeling never gets old it just keeps getting better the more times ya hear it . Congrats to you an ya wife .
Cord meters😂 That would be great!! Yes that is why I can’t wear a shirt with buttons!! I have gotten numerous compliments on both my kids. From their teachers family members and sometimes random strangers. You are right. It NEVER gets old. Thanks Phil👊🏻
I had a box store splitter for 20 years and just upgraded this year and still sold it for 70% of what I originally paid for it. Good video.
Hello Jeff! Yeah this has been a good splitter and I do not really need to upgrade yet! Although, it is still in very good shape and a new one just like it is now $800 more. I can probably get what I paid for it out of it🤷♂️ Appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Congratulations, Todd and Evan on the firewood sales. I am very impressed with how fast your splitter is. That is really cool that your teacher from the past gave Evan a $40 tip. Good for you Evan! 👍
Thanks. Sales have been very good as of late! Yes it was awesome to have that random new customer who was an old teacher. We had a great visit for sure! Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
Thank you for your service Todd. I built my house on 10 percent discount. Saved me alot of money. You & Evan have a great day
Thanks for your service John! I have remodeled a few rooms and bought some nice appliances taking advantage of the Lowes Vet discount. That was awesome you had the opportunity on a whole house👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Nice job guys! We had 15 inches of snow from the two storms and right now it's twelve below, stay warm.
Oh wow! We got just a dusting here but cold and WIND 💨 Stay warm Ken! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
That splitter gets it done for sure . Doin’ good over there T.O.A. Catch ya on another one .
It has been a really great splitter! Thanks for watching Richy👊🏻🍻
👍👍👍👍👍👌Great teamwork and story about the teacher!!!
Thanks. We have fun working together. I’m soaking it all in while I can. The random visit from the teacher was priceless! Thanks for watching Lawrence👊🏻
Sub 10 seconds! I always knew that thing was faster than most. Eastonmade makes a replaceable valve, I think it’s part number 12-22. Kind of expensive as valves go but worth it. 1/2 face cord of wood… $60, Evan learning lessons about hard work…priceless!
Yes I’m sure that Eastonmade valve would be a huge upgrade!! As well as a major hit to the finances and marriage😂 Thanks for watching Mike👊🏻
Definitely faster and easier than swinging the maul! The wedge also looks taller than most boxers allowing you at stack small rounds, when I had my Husky a taller wedge helped speed things up.
Yeah I have had great luck with this splitter. The wedge was taller than most I looked at and the advertised time was quicker. At the end of the day definitely faster than splitting by hand😂 It’s what I got to work with so I have become efficient as possible with it. I just had to answer the questions that I get a lot about the splitter. Thanks for watching Heath👊🏻🇺🇸
That splitter has always had me curious of what time cycle time is. Pretty dang fast especially for a box store splitter. Definitely a cool story about your old teacher. I run into similar folks when my kids go on deliveries with me. Sure makes a daddy proud. Thanks for sharing that.
I always enjoy you and Evan talking and working!!
Yes that question has finally been answered 😂 For y’all and me both! Yeah what a great talk we had. Just thought it was a new firewood customer which it was. Didn’t know I was going to recognize him as one of the most important/ influential teachers of my time. His visit with Evan was priceless for both of us. Thanks for watching Jacob. You bet I’m proud👊🏻
Good video 👍 nice work guys👍🇧🇻
Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Those valves are adjustable, but require taking them apart at the rear. It might be a wear or leaky O ring issue.
That’s what I’m thinking Glen! I’m going to do some main it tomorrow and going to see if I can look at the valve. I’m kinda afraid to mess with it given it’s busy season for splitting😂 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
One way to speed up the splits is to add an extra bit of steel on the buffer end thereby reducing the stoke length/and shorter retraction. Maybe two to three inches if it suits your cutting length. I dad that on my machine,sped things up by a whole lot. Cheers
Yes I have seen all sorts of mods to shorten the stroke and it does save time! Thanks for watching Cliff👊🏻
Noticeably faster than other boxers, what a nice day for Evan, compliments and 40$ tip! Keep up the good work
It’s fast🤷♂️ Really just wanted to put the repetitive question to rest! I’m probably going to replace the valve and keep pushing rounds thru it. That gentleman stopping by made my day! Evan came out pretty good to. My reward was worth more than Evan’s tip though!! Thanks Genin👊🏻
Nice video. I just subscribed. Like seeing splitters that the common guy can afford. Plus a vet which I am too. Thanks for your service.
Well hello thanks for coming aboard! I appreciate ya and thanks for your service as well!👊🏻🇺🇸
Schools tend to focus on teaching so that the students eventually get a good job, but I think it's better to teach a young person how to be an entrepreneur. Almost everyone will be an employee anyway, but entrepreneurial skills are must easier to apply to being an employee than the other way around
Good point! Thats why this firewood buisness has been great for my son. He learned how to be an entrepreneur at a young age. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊🏻
Stay warm guys! Sure is cold here this morning. You get any of this snow?
We got a lot of rain followed by WIND and now it’s cold!!! Wind is still blowing but we just got a dusting of snow. Thanks for watching Steve. Stay warm👊🏻
Great video Todd. Nice to see young adults helping their parents and learning how society is supposed to work. No pronouns, no face hardware, no rainbow accessories, no wokeness. As far as college, I’m not convinced they are necessary. I encourage tech schools. I’m even to the point get asses in the workforce asap. As much as no one wants to hear it we need bodies in the workforce to produce instead of consume, or we ain’t gonna have a 1st world country to pass on to our kids.
Enough of my ranting…Your splitter is one of the best box stores I’ve seen do to its cycle speed. IIRC, I was questioning you about this a year or 2 ago?? The higher extend speed is due in part to a regenerative circuit. As cylinder extends, oil being forced out the rod end port is redirected into the base port cylinder circuit. With this extra volume of oil the cylinder extends faster but retracts at normal speed. Regen only works efficiently on the extend cycle. I’m curious if the regen circuit is in the control valve or is there another valve on the side of the beam? If you have a manual with part numbers you should post those. This would allow folks to upgrade their box store splitters to this cycle speed. I’ve placed regen log splitter valves on small homemade splitters. They do work but they would need a lot of modifications to work in the standard box store splitter. If a guy could order valve or valves like yours to upgrade their standard box store, I think it could be pretty easy. And I’m actually surprised it’s a 2 stage pump. The surplus center valve instructions says to only used with single stage pumps. I’ve put them in 2 stage and they seem to work just fine as your does too. One thing to keep an eye on is oil temp. Regen does create more heat in the oil due to higher flow friction and oil being rerouted back and forth in cylinder before exiting back to tank. This recycled oil is also recycling the heat.
Wow seem like you have a wealth of knowledge that I am lacking. 😂 Not sure about all the details but I bought this splitter new so this is how it was built. It’s always been faster on the extend than the retract. I do believe the valve is starting to wear out because it just feels loose and different. I appreciate your info I will use it to move forward. As far as college, you’re not wrong. Trade schools are great. Evan and his sister have done so well in high school that they are both getting academic scholarships for a free ride to college. They will both come out debt free. Evan is going into mechanical engineering so I said go for it. Thanks Garny👊🏻
That's the fastest box store splitter I've seen. Like you said much easier than an axe. Great video.
That's a great story about the teacher. Those moments are priceless.
Thanks Jerry. It’s the fastest splitter I have for sure🤣 Yes what a great conversation we had,out of the blue,with a very influential teacher! Chest puffing moment as a father was the real reward👍🏻👍🏻
Good job!👍
Thanks Jason👊🏻
Hello Todd from 100 miles plus a few east of you. Bet the yard is nice and solid this morning. I just recorded in my log book a low temp of *0 at 7am. I think Tony has you beat on the fastest box store splitter with the mod he did to limit the back stroke. Stay warm!
Yes we worked OUTSIDE all day yesterday and got a lot done. The ground is good and solid now😂 Cold and windy but it just makes ya work faster! I have seen Tony’s mod and it works great. I’m really not at all in a competitive boxer speed contest. Just wanted to answer the question I have gotten over and over. Thanks Everett👊🏻
Enjoyed the video as always! You definitely have a fast splitter! But like you said, it’s about more than fast splitters and money. You definitely have a lot to be proud of with Evan, you’ve instilled great values on him.
Take care,
Brandon
Thanks Brandon. We had a great day and a rewarding chest swelling visit for a father as well. That gentleman stopped by and seen what he worked for for years in the school district standing right in front of him in Evan. Makes a dad proud. Thanks for watching Brandon👊🏻
That's pretty quick. Nasty cold here this morning. -20°/-50° wc.
Oh wow! It’s currently -6 here now. Too cold for me. Wood must still get split today. I bet it pops right open🤣 Thanks for watching.👊🏻
Todd beautiful story , hey EVAN you will do great just push your foot 🦶 forward in LIFE . hey 👋 went you get half my age iiiii iiiii be look 👀 down on you from pearl gate lol. Remember LIFE IS POOR IN THE 709 ! 😢😢
Thanks Leonard. I appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
Evan, come to Michigan for your step in life. A.A. is a great city. I was born 1932.
Michigan is a great State for sure. We have visited numerous times. I’m not sure where Evan will wind up after college. I do know he will be doing well though. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Yes you do that thing is fast! 6 seconds faster than mine😂 I think the valve can be adjusted but not sure… Father/son at there best!! Great job guys👍👊👍💪
Yeah I’m going to change the hydraulic oil and filter see if that helps any. It does feel like the handle/valve is getting wore out. It’s split a lot of wood so to replace the valve would be worth it. Thanks Jeremiah 👊🏻🍻
@@toddsoutsideagain I have replaced my valve once but mine is about 15 years older than yours!
Nice looking walnut Todd! Stay safe
Thanks. I love working with Walnut! Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
That's pretty impressive for a box store splitter. That's absolutely awesome for Evan like you said hardwork definitely pays off. Would be nice if more kids would do the same. Stay safe my friend
I think so too. I never timed it before this video and to be honest I never believed what the tag said🤣 Evan has definitely been given the right lessons. It will be up to him what he does with it! Thanks for watching Tim👊🏻
Nice job guys! Great video. Enjoyed the update on your firewood sales.
Glad you enjoyed it! Sales have been great! Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain great content, really enjoy your channel! Keep it up! It’s amazing how much you can learn from this firewood TH-cam community!
@@toddschumacker-ex1wd Thanks. Ive never been one to be on camera but this community changed that for me. I enjoy the interaction and learning from other people as well. Thanks for the positive feedback 👊🏻
Great job, guys. Todd, you have every reason to be proud of Evan! That splitter is faster than I realized, and I didn't think a box store splitter came from the factory that fast. I'm still anticipating what that big cookie is going to turn into if you still have plans for it. Stay safe and warm. 🕺💃🍻
Proud for sure!! Well it was tagged and advertised as 10 seconds! I never thought it was. You know how that stuff goes. I guess there weren’t fibbing 🤣 I still want that big round to turn into a table someday but it will take forever to dry. I need to cut it thinner so I can get it on my neighbors CNC table but I’m waiting so it doesn’t crack🤷♂️ Thanks for watching 💃🕺
Hi Todd. From alton. My tractor supply 40ton splitter does 10.5 sec from the store. That’s bout average for box store splitters. Keep them videos coming. Stay warm.
Well the higher end boxers do🤣 The cheaper PPro at Lowes had like a 14 second cycle. They are all made by YTL. I guess it just depends on the pump and hoses they use. The hoses on the less expensive ones at the box stores will be a lot smaller. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Todd, take the back of the valve off you gonna see if you got wear or bunch of crud behind the spool, for slow retracting i believe the return of the valve is plumb thru the filter, you need a higher flow filter to get the speed. from Alberta have a good day.
Thanks for the info! I’m looking into a rebuild kit for the valve or possibly a new one. I had a subscriber reach out that was having the same problem and he did have to replace the valve. Thanks for watching Pascal👊🏻
Todd and Evan,a splitter is a lot better than doing it by hand 🤚 for sure 👍 excellent work and video 😮😊❤
Yeah it didn’t take long after we realized we wanted to start selling firewood for me to get a splitter 🤣 Thanks for watching Todd👊🏻
What baffles me a little bit is how slow your retract is on the splitter. It should be faster going back than extending. The valve is probably fine but the detent is most likely wearing out. Nice job moving all that wood. Delivery definitely opens up some doors. - Tim
Yes I get that question quite often too. I’m not sure why it’s slower on the return but it has never bothered me. It’s kinda nice because it’s time to toss the splits or grab another round anyway 🤣 Yeah I’m going to start looking for a new valve I think. Not sure how to work on this one? Take care and thanks for watching Tim👊🏻
That is definitely the fastest box store splitter I've seen. Just my thought on your valve issue, probably just need to disassemble the valve clean it and replace the seals. If you have a hydraulic shop near by they will more than like be able to match up the seals. Take care fellas!
Yeah I’m just a little nervous about opening it up and having issues in the middle of peak splitting season😂 I had help from Bill “Obie” vie email today! He had the same issue on his old boxer. I have some numbers to call now. I’m betting you’re right though. Thanks for watching Bobby👊🏻
Hey there Todd and Evan. It’s so nice the teacher gave a really nice tip. The splitter is fast, no doubt. Nice to see you moving wood. That’s awesome. Nice father son video. Take care. See you on the next one.
It was a good day working together and got even better after the chat with an old teacher! Thanks for watching Allen👊🏻
It’s be under six if go back as fast as out. I buying a splitter that’s 8.5. For way more then what that splitter cost so you got great deal. I need to have log lift. So I am upgrading. Great to see some the younger generation not afraid to work. In my field it going down hill fast. Keep up the good work.
🤣Well I guess it would be. After reading your comment I went back and looked😂 Well it lacks a lot that a commercial splitter has. It still gets the job done with a little more effort for a lot less money I guess. Thanks Dan👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain a dump valve or maybe a bigger return hose make that thing scream. I broke down order a commercial splitter. Mine 18 sec. So it be nice upgrade. The 4 way and 6 way wedge should speeds things up a lot also.
@@toddsoutsideagain I timed that splitter quite some time ago. It’s definitely fast going out.
I have a Speeco splitter that is pretty much the same but a little smaller. I bought it to convert it to rear wedge so that it would dump onto a conveyor. I cut the foot off and added an 18" tall single wedge to it. I made a block to go over the factory wedge to convert it to a push plate. I added a wide work table on each side and extended it 2' to the splits drop onto my conveyor. ( seeing as you have power real close you could add an old tread mill and it would drop splits onto your trailer.) It works really good now for splitting kindling and really big stuff. If you don't use your splitter as a vertical it would also gain you some speed and a lot less handling.
Hello Dale that is awesome! I wish I was a welder! Sounds like you are. I would much rather have a push plate so at least the splits could fall into our little trailer or something. Tossing them sure does wear on my shoulders. Appreciate ya stopping by👊🏻
Good video. I have a 25 year old 22 ton mtd splitter that will still split whatever i put on it. Box store splitters work. They just aren't made for major production like the big boys.
Right on! I have split hundreds of face cords with mine! I wish I knew how many. I appreciate ya watching Chris👊🏻
Y'all have worn the valve down!! Try changing fluid and filter may solve the problem. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
Yeah I think you’re right David. It seems to have more play than usual. Thats the plan and if that doesn’t work I’ll be trying a new valve. Appreciate ya watching 👊🏻
I have a CountyLine splitter and had to replace the valve a few years ago under warranty. Unscrew the plastic cap at the end of the valve and see if there is a lot of rust & water in the cap. Not sure if this is what caused mine to fail but I had some of the same issues. It became harder to reverse if it wasn't fully cycled.
Hello and thanks for stopping by! Appreciate the feedback. I did take off that cap and mine was clean. We actually changed the hydraulic oil and filter and at that helped. Actually after a few splitting sessions it has totally stopped sticking and creeping🤷♂️ I’m betting the valve is wearing out a bit so when the hydraulic oil gets a little dirty, it starts acting up. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👊🏻
To fix it is about a $15 seal kit. I think the spring in the value is going out.
I will check into that. We are going to do some maintenance on it tomorrow! Thanks for the info Chris👊🏻
It looks like on the back of your valve you have a cover that has a couple small screws, if you pull that off there might be a way to adjust it inside. Take care
Yes there is. I have looked in there. Without any knowledge I was afraid to mess with it. I still think the inner workings are starting to wear out. The lever just feel a little sloppy and loose. We are going to swap out the oil and if that doesn’t help I will start trying to adjust it. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
I think I will get my son outside with me more. I know when i have had him with me in the past, it's been enjoyable. Plus, my Dad (camera shy) wants his woodshed filled up this year. Maybe all 3 generations can make an appearance.
Go for it Daniel. So many lessons are learned in the woodyard! I’ll be watching! Thanks for stopping by as always 👊🏻
@toddsoutsideagain : How old was Evan when you (or grandpa) let him run a saw?? Landen is 15. I think he is ready, but the hurdle is going to be his Mom
I am located in west central Illinois also.
I’m sorry Jeff😂 We are in Jersey county. About twenty minutes and I would have had way cheaper taxes and gas😂 Hey thanks for watching 👊🏻
That thing is unbelievably fast for a box store splitter. Not that it’s needed but I’ve always wondered if you could put some kind of dump valve on there to get the return as fast as the push? 🤔5sec cycle time! Wouldn’t that be crazy!🤣 Awesome job guys! Awesome tip for Evan! NOW GO ON AND GET!👍🏻
I had never timed it before and I was kinda surprised. You really never can believe the advertised times. I’ll bring it up and you can do the modifications 🤣 Oh yeah I have been “Outside” all day! It’s freaking 🥶 Take care Rod👊🏻
I’ve got the county line 30tn probably spli 50-75 cords with it never timed it jus seen your channel but I did noticed your hoody “ wolf ridge “
That’s good 👍
Hello Joe! The county line is very similar. They are made by the same company YTL who makes most box store splitters. Slight differences like color or what motor they use depending on the box store. I’ve had great luck with this splitter! The sweatshirt I won at the Hoosier Firewood Histeria event last year. It’s my favorite sweatshirt 😂 Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Am quite baffled as to why the return stroke is so slow compared to the extension part of the stroke.
🤷♂️ I have always wondered that too! It works for me though. The return stroke is where I’m chucking splits into the trailer or grabbing another round anyway. I have always liked that part. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Hey Todd. Stroke limiter would help ya out. And 2nd board on trailer too. Reach out to Dana at s'mores, he's the hydraulic Dr. This world needs more kids like Evan. 'Bama as in roll tide or just state of?
Hello Brandon! I’m hoping Dana watches this video🤣 We did have a second row of boards on the trailer at one time but we had trouble getting the huge rounds in it. I guess now that I can noodle with the 400 I could add the boards back?🧐 Yes Tuscaloosa bound next fall. I have been asked many times by Evans teachers if they could clone him. Same goes for his twin sister Kendal. Pretty proud Papa here!! Thanks for watching and commenting Brandon👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain very reflective of Mom and Pop.
Morning Todd , awesome video . How cool the gentleman that stopped was one of your teachers and got wood and was so interested in talking to Evan about school and then gave him a 40 dollar tip . 👍🏻🪵🔥🇺🇸
It was very cool Del. I can’t even put into words what that meant. Ed was one of the most influential educators in our district’s history! Having him meet Evan and see what his hard work had helped produce was a gift to both of us! Thanks for watching 👊🏻🇺🇸
Your out stroke is way faster then my countryline, a multi split wedge and you’d be flying.
Yeah I’ve had a lot of comments on that as well. I have no idea why but I’ll take it🤷♂️ I have thought about a multi wedge for perfect 6-8” rounds. Thanks for watching Tony👊🏻🍻
My Briggs and Stratton rips out of my hand every now and then and the fuel cap is almost impossible to take off between tanks
Well they did have a problem with installing the wrong flywheels when there was a part shortage a few years back. It was throwing the timing off and causing that. I had a recall on mine. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Impressive splitter I know you put some miles on that bad boy 😂. Maybe someday you and I will get a seat at the big table with the big name splitters🤷🏻♂️🤣. Hard work pays off always has and always will 👍
Well this has split a ton of wood for us! I will probably replace the valve and keep on splitting all we can this winter and spring! If everything goes well I will sell it and put a down payment on a more commercial grade machine. Or sure what that will be yet but I’m going to do my homework this year. Thanks for watching Tom👊🏻
Start looking for a valve. Over the last few years the availability of them has been all over the place.
Yeah that’s the plan. I really don’t know where to start but I have some people who know more that me to lean on!
you must be splitting campfire wood! I never want my purchased wood that small! On those less than 6 inch rounds, only 1 split is necessary. I always like some larger pieces to stoke my wood heater with so it will still have coals in the morning!
Yeah Mike 90% if what we sell is in bundles or recreational burning. We have started delivering recently and have picked up some customers that use it to heat. We have started splitting some bigger splits for next year. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
Good one today. Have any idea what rpm it runs at. Over time my throttle backed off. Checked the tach that is part of my hours meter and was down 30%. Adjusted it and was very fast again. lol. Like a different splitter. It changed so slowly sort of forgot how quick my 1980 iron and oak splitter was lol.
No idea! I’m really not concerned on the speed. I’m more concerned on the play we can feel in the valve and it creeping forward sometimes! New valve may slow it down🤣Thanks for watching Stan👊🏻
adjust the detent valve. bolt is lose
Im guessing the detention is under the cap on the rear of the valve. We are going to work on it tomorrow and change the oil. I will take a look at that. Appreciate the info👊🏻
I live in the Mountains where we only had wood heat. Ive cut and bought wood by the cord 4X4X8. I did this for 34 years. What is a facecord? Is it a jag of wood because thats a new one on me! Is it a back East thing or what?
Ok we call 1/3 of a Full cord a Face Cord 1-4x8 row 16” pieces. So when you look at a full cord it’s the face of the cord. 🤷♂️ That’s what almost everyone here in the Midwest calls it. I appreciate ya watching and commenting 👊🏻
Tell your son something for me. ROLL TIDE!!
You bet Tom! Thanks for watching 👊🏻
ROLL TIDE!
You bet! Tuscaloosa bound next fall. Appreciate ya watching Joe👊🏻
Be nice if the return stroke was just as fast. It seem to be lagging a couple seconds behind the forward stroke..
To me that's the only issue if you want to call it one. Otherwise great little splitter...
What school in Alabama is he going to??
Yeah if the return was as fast as the extend it would be remarkably fast 😂 Evan is going to the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Thanks for watching Jimmie 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain 👍👊
@@toddsoutsideagain oooh nooo not Roll Tide 🤢 well we want hold that against him. Lol.
Hotty Toddy all the way here. Lol.
No offense gotta pick.
@@jimmieburleigh9549 It’s called “free ride” for him🤣
@@toddsoutsideagain that's great. What he get it under? Just curious
I think the Harbor Freight 20 ton is faster. It's a duel direction.
It just might be. The title was insinuating what a lot of commentators have said about my splitter🤷♂️ It really doesn’t matter to me at all. It’s what I got and it works. Thanks for watching 👊🏻
@@toddsoutsideagain
It's an incredible machine
Good video Todd. When Evan started using the splitter on his channel, I was impressed with that splitter. I was always impressed with Evan also, he must have had a good teacher. keep up the good work fellas.🌲🪵🪓
Thanks Tim. It had been a very good splitter. We are found to change hydraulic oil and filter and take a look at the valve tomorrow. I appreciate the kind words. Evan is a great student!👊🏻
Great machine!! Great teamwork !! It is FAST ! 🪵🪓👍👏🇺🇸 Rick
PS: Way to go Evan 👍👏
Thanks Rick! It’s what I have🤷♂️ It has certainly been a good one and has split a lot of wood…… The splitter is ok too🤣🤣 Evan has way exceeded my expectations. I can’t wear shirts with buttons on the front! Thanks LTD👊🏻🇺🇸
@@toddsoutsideagain 😂🤣😂💪
Time to trade it in for high performance wood 🪵 splitter. If want EVAN to be like BACK 40 or OHIO wood burner in size and the big buck coming in there wood 🪵 yard. 😊 my words in business 👩💼 got to have wood 🪵 in the yard to sell firewood 🪵 is # 1 answer 😊.
Not ready to trade yet😂 Just needs a little TLC. We are still gathering wood like chipmunks and Evan is selling it fast. The money is to go to help Evan for a new college vehicle. Splitter upgrade will ah e to wait for now. Take care Leonard 👊🏻