Great walk through and I love the top down view you had the one camera at. The amount of control you have over split size and minimal waste with this machine is just awesome.
That is a very nice splitter! I haven't seen one in person but I really like the thought that Chris put into that design. I'm sure you will get many years of use out of that. - Tim
Thanks for the video! I want one of these so bad but not certain I could build a business around it…still, I keep watching the videos and tell myself it would be cheaper than buying a sailboat and I would probably use it more than a boat!
Congratulations on your new splitter. I started buying vertical splitters a few years back and really changed things for my operation. That looks like really really nice machine. Looking forward to seeing more videos on it Thanks for the video
I’m in the market, and was sold on the Eastonmade Axis until I watched your video. Your splitter is a finished product with all of the bugs worked out. The previous test videos and videos from the Paul Bunyan showed a splitter with a slower cycle time. My mind has been persuaded to this Wolf Ridge. Swiveling hydraulic lift conveyor, plus all controls on the work side is a big plus. I will definitely be getting my spot in line.
Hey I’m going to post another video of it today if your interested. I absolutely love it so far. The conveyer model is super nice. He’s putting a bigger motor on it so it so should be the same speed as this one.
Great to see the 17VS in action. Saw it at the Paul Bunyan show with Chris on the controls, looks like you have it nearly figured out, just takes time and practice to get more comfortable with it and learn its quirks. Excited to see more runtime. I also have a 35 SHO BW and starting to look for an option to break down splits into even more custom sizes. Have a great day Around the Yard!
Congrats on the new splitter, seems like a nice machine. The vertical splitters are awesome for turning not so desirable round into bundle grade firewood.
I think my little splitter needs to make $12K worth of firewood...then I'll be buying one! Glad to see someone finally made a commercial splitter that I actually want!
One thing to make using any vertical splitter easier and safer is to ensure all the firewood rounds are cut square on both ends. This will prevent the round from kicking out on you.
I wish the knife didn’t flare out wide. If it stayed the thickness of the first 2-3 inches it looks like it would be easier to keep the wood together to rotate.
It seems regardless of any of the commercial splitters out there two people are a must to keep up with it. Did you quarter those rounds with a saw or split them?
I haven’t had the vertical splitter long enough to see what it can do. But I would say the HO or the SHO. I had the pro and loved it but the 2 jacks and folding hitch on my sho makes things faster and Easier to move around.
@@lillysfarmfirewood thought so by the looks of them, I have the same thing, but I hung it off a mini excavator…it’s great, I sell loads of just the splits to boiler guys and DIYers.
@@lillysfarmfirewood yes it’s the way to go, I seen those bobcat splitters 7 or 8 years ago and thought it would be better on a mini, just sit and spin, your not in the skid slapping your head back and forth making yourself throw up!…plus you can chuck the chunks up into a 10’ tall pile then set up your new splitter and not have to move it…check them out, plenty of guy’s have videos on them.
Takes a few rounds to get used to it for sure. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤❤
Yea I will be a pro in no time hopefully I don’t forget how to use the SHO
Great walk through and I love the top down view you had the one camera at. The amount of control you have over split size and minimal waste with this machine is just awesome.
Thanks bob it rained a ton tonight. hopefully i can get all set up this week.
Love that big table. Man, that's great.
hi there came over after watching the visit, saw i am already am subed . john
Thanks John
Chris and team did a great job designing and building it. Like the log loader throwing the round to you 🪵👍
That is a very nice splitter! I haven't seen one in person but I really like the thought that Chris put into that design. I'm sure you will get many years of use out of that. - Tim
Thanks. It’s built like a tank. When I saw it at bunyon I had to have one.
Thanks for the video! I want one of these so bad but not certain I could build a business around it…still, I keep watching the videos and tell myself it would be cheaper than buying a sailboat and I would probably use it more than a boat!
A sailboat would be fun! Have to sell a lot of firewood for a nice boat. Thanks for watching!
Very nice machine. Chris and his team @WolfeRidge do quality work that is for sure. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks yea this machine is pretty awesome
Congratulations on your new splitter. I started buying vertical splitters a few years back and really changed things for my operation.
That looks like really really nice machine. Looking forward to seeing more videos on it
Thanks for the video
Thanks look forward to getting the hang of it
Sweet machine! The quality of splits will be much nicer with a vertical splitter!
Thanks having both is going to
Be great
I’m in the market, and was sold on the Eastonmade Axis until I watched your video. Your splitter is a finished product with all of the bugs worked out. The previous test videos and videos from the Paul Bunyan showed a splitter with a slower cycle time. My mind has been persuaded to this Wolf Ridge. Swiveling hydraulic lift conveyor, plus all controls on the work side is a big plus. I will definitely be getting my spot in line.
Hey I’m going to post another video of it today if your interested. I absolutely love it so far. The conveyer model is super nice. He’s putting a bigger motor on it so it so should be the same speed as this one.
@@lillysfarmfirewood go ahead. I’ll be looking for it. The 17VS-C is definitely the route that I’m looking at going.
hi there nice splitter john
Thanks!
What a sweet splitter! You’re a lucky man!!👍💪👍
Yes it is badass wish one was in my budget
The Red Oak Rooster / The Hocking Hills - Logan, Ohio
It really seems to operate smoothly! Nice set up!
That’s a nice splitter you have there. That’ll pull out the cords per hour nicely
Thanks
Awesome machine! I'd love to have a vertical machine one day to help save my back.
Great to see the 17VS in action. Saw it at the Paul Bunyan show with Chris on the controls, looks like you have it nearly figured out, just takes time and practice to get more comfortable with it and learn its quirks. Excited to see more runtime. I also have a 35 SHO BW and starting to look for an option to break down splits into even more custom sizes. Have a great day Around the Yard!
Thanks yea it’s pretty simple I notice I don’t let off with my foot but I’ll get it
That's a Beast the table makes it so much easier, other then using an Axe to split
Congrats on the new splitter, seems like a nice machine. The vertical splitters are awesome for turning not so desirable round into bundle grade firewood.
Thanks it seems it will definitely cut down on slash too
Looks like an awesome machine. I saw it at Paul Bunyan and was really impressed.
Thanks! It’s fun to run it too
I went to Paul Bunyan with this splitter in mind as the top machine I wanted to see. It’s awesome! Look forward to seeing more! New sub here👋🏻
Thanks. I am a sub of your channel! It is Awesome
Great machine. Love the huge table top work space :)
Thanks !
Very nice splitter! Looks easy to operate and it's quiet too. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it over the next year.
Thanks I have a ton of splitting to do this winter with it. I will know
By the spring time
Yes Very Nice & Quick ! Just operate yourself . Safe as long as keep hands to side of wood .
That’s a sweet machine. Killer hat too! 😂
Thank you!!
Nice machine, I bet you’ll have lots of fun with it.
Thanks you are right!
I looked at it at the Paul Bunyan show, I think it's an awesome machine. Look forward to seeing more action of it.
I never used the other brands but always wanted one! I really like it so far
Got to be the worlds best vertical splitter, i would love one but live in the UK
Excellent
This is looking great.. 😁👍
Thanks it’s really fun to run
I think my little splitter needs to make $12K worth of firewood...then I'll be buying one! Glad to see someone finally made a commercial splitter that I actually want!
I put a few more hours on it today. It is very impressive
Really nice splitter . I seen Chris run the prototype at PB .
Thanks yea chris got good at using it fast. I need another hour or so I’ll be good to go.
Just subscribed! That’s an awesome machine right there! Iv got a 28 Pro and love it!!! Wolfe Ridge!!! Take Care!!!
I had a 28 pro I loved that splitter. Thanks
I'd rather this rain than snow😂😂. I'm looking forward to running your new toy soon 🍻💪 it looks fancy
I need one snow storm this year to play with Lilly! That’s it
I would love to have one
Sweet machine
Congrats
Thanks
Nice splitter! I like the ram return speed.
It’s pretty quick
Outstanding, good luck.
Thanks
Very cool. It seems really quiet too
Thanks yea not to bad
A nice machine
Thanks today it’s under 12 inches of snow
One thing to make using any vertical splitter easier and safer is to ensure all the firewood rounds are cut square on both ends. This will prevent the round from kicking out on you.
This spliitting machine big capacity
Like all the controls in the Front.
Love my Axis! Not much difference in price or production that I can see.
I haven’t ran a axis yet. I love vertical splitters now.
You can put more than 1 piece on the lift at a time . But the learning process takes time 😊
If it was ash I would put as much as it fit plus. Heavy green oak I pace myself. Today I lifted a 300
Plus pin oak round on it
I wish the knife didn’t flare out wide. If it stayed the thickness of the first 2-3 inches it looks like it would be easier to keep the wood together to rotate.
I know what you mean but the key is to separate wood with out a full stroke.
It seems regardless of any of the commercial splitters out there two people are a must to keep up with it. Did you quarter those rounds with a saw or split them?
Yea it’s true 2 people makes thinks faster. I have a skid steer splitter also
After long periods of splitting. How comfortable is the pedal?
We will see haven’t split much yet. I have a plate and 6 screws in my ankle and did not bother me so far
Since you have a variety of Wolfe ridge splitters… what’s your preference for tree service wood, if ya had to choose one ?
I haven’t had the vertical splitter long enough to see what it can do. But I would say the HO or the SHO. I had the pro and loved it but the 2 jacks and folding hitch on my sho makes things faster and Easier to move around.
Nice splitter and are you the one that got the Outdoors with the Morgans convoyer?
Yea thanks this splitter makes perfect bundle wood I love it
@lillysfarmfirewood definitely awesome machine for bundles.
How did you get the big oak rounds quartered up before you put them through the VS-17?
I run a skid steer splitter on my bobcat
@@lillysfarmfirewood thought so by the looks of them, I have the same thing, but I hung it off a mini excavator…it’s great, I sell loads of just the splits to boiler guys and DIYers.
@@njonebale7889 I bet a mini excavator works great.
@@lillysfarmfirewood yes it’s the way to go, I seen those bobcat splitters 7 or 8 years ago and thought it would be better on a mini, just sit and spin, your not in the skid slapping your head back and forth making yourself throw up!…plus you can chuck the chunks up into a 10’ tall pile then set up your new splitter and not have to move it…check them out, plenty of guy’s have videos on them.
Was ready to buy one 3 weeks ago until i realized the price went up $2000 since Paul Bunyon....Bummer...Nice machine though
With the new engine he put on and with the way it’s built that intro price was to low I bet. It’s a big heavy built machine.
you xan grow old with that good buy sir
Thanks! But hopefully I can stay young haha
Well gonna ask what price on that.
Go to wolferidgemfg.com options and prices on page it starts around 12,000
How did you split those big rounds?
I used the Wolfe ridge skid steer attachment on the bobcat