Thanks so much for the kind words an for watching the whole video. It means a lot to me to have great viewers like you tony! Have a nice day and a great life my good friend!!
Had some déjà vu and happy flashbacks watching. Between Tony, myself, and the other owners of this machine the Gen 3 of this splitter just might be the best affordable splitter ever. Thanks again Chris & Tony!
nice machine Chris. Good seeing you guys working together. overall, nice machine. it is really quick. i could see where you might have problems with fuglies. thanks for sharing.
G’morning Chris ! And Tony,, AWESOME machine, I love how it’s compact. Pretty short to the ground, might be a back hurter. Sweet though. GoodNightIrene
Nice job on this Splitfire for you commercial guys. For us 99% home firewood rurals 😁, my 10 on DR "dual action" electric replaced gas years ago. It's slow, butt I have the time. And, I can sing, talk to myself, and listen to NPR ( ✔ ) without the noise and smell of an engine. No bad gas, no sparkplug, no oil changes, no smoke. And, if I want to split for a half hour or less, just push start. I always learn from you pros. The banter is a bonus. HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!! ❤JMNSHO
Great splitter for most people. Including me. I like the bars on the table to keep the wood in place and the belly protector. Seen to many times where the wood kicks out on those commercial vertical splitters. Don’t like that. I’ve allways liked Split-Fire products. And they’ve been in business for a long time. Great video guys. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋
Good Morning Chris I’m almost done this huge pile of oak that I have been splitting and was planing to go out this morning and finish it off. I decided to take the day off as my arthritis is kicking the hell out of me this morning, so If you don’t hear from me before Thanksgiving 🦃may you and your family have a wonderful day! I’m going to sit by my wood stove today and relax😊
I have been thinking about getting one of those to play with. I love my horizontal, but this would be cool with the log lift and the price isn't bad. My splitter doesn't have a log lift, and I don't have a tractor. They look like a handy unit and cost 1/3 of the other brands. I like both your channels and you guys do great videos together.
Good job Chris & Tony. When a professional photographer and a professional salesperson collaborate, the resulting video is likely to be worth watching. Machine did alright too. GNI
CONTROLLING WEIGHT ROLLING OFF YOUR TRAILER: Use about a 50 foot rope that is good in your hand; like a braided 3/8 out of a material that is soft in your hand. Tie it to the machine, then go around the front top rail of the trailer. Go an extra one turn around. Take the long end with you and start pushing the machine down to the ramp . When the rope is tight, shake out another six inches or so to loosen it up, and the turns around the front rail will help you control the rate of rolling down the ramp. If you did it right, it should be almost effortless. Hope this helps those who might need the idea.
Splitfire should maybe use aluminum diamond plate for the table and log lift. That would address the paint issue. I wouldn’t think it would add too much to the price. It would also look nicer. The 7 and a half ton ram seems a bit underpowered. I would think it should be a larger one.
How many tacos and how much gum would it take to make Tony my new best friend? I'll even spring for Taco John's combo with soda and their potato ole things.
@InTheWoodyard well, that leaves me still on the fence lol. I want to invest well in my new side hustle and the split fire is very appealing. But the ultra has the multi-way wedges and is twice the hp. What would you recommend for me?
Brother in law refused to try zero turn mower. All sorts of reasons would hurt shoulders, too fast, would not cut good. Real reason it takes time to get use to over garden tractor. Same with splitters
The Power-horse Horizontal/Vertical Electric Log Splitter - 8-Ton, 15 Amp, 120V Motor log splitter is a poorly designed waste of money. From the moment that I un-boxed the unit, I started to see issues. 1) The control valve for the hydraulic piston movement is installed up-side-down. There is no mention in the installation instructions. The pictures and drawings show it in the correct position, but it is installed up-side-down foe “shipping reasons” according to technical support. You are required to remove it and re-install it before operation. 2) The log splitter is designed to work both in the vertical position and in the horizonal position. If you lay the splitter down on its wheels and front support handle, it rocks back and forth on the captors’ box mounted under the motor/pump assembly. This makes it useless to use in this position. 3) There are two bolts that support the outer casing of the piston assembly. They take the weight of the assembly when you move the piston assembly to its working position. The bolts screw in to the support and have knobs that are pressed onto the bolt heads. Both broke off when installed. One of the bolts bent during use. 4) While splitting in the vertical position, the piston and wedge ride down a track. The knuckle that connects the wedge to the piston tilts out when splitting force is applied. This forces the tracking plate in the wedge to push forward and bending the guide rails on both sides. Nothing I tried to correct this worked. Soon it became useless to use because the wedge kept riding on the outside of the track. In general, I find this is a useless tool. I am in the process of returning the item. Repair the major problems and this may become a good answer to people that could use a vertical - horizonal splitter. Until then it is a waste of money.
Ahh yes I am not good with change. I have used one splitter that looked like that but had a 12 horse Motor on it. The problem is people get use to something one way for a long time when they make a change they are not use to they don't feel comfortable with it. Now I have been driving a stick all my life all my cars and trucks were standards I have had a few cars and trucks that were on the tree. I had many cars and trucks but the girl I was with didn't know how to drive a stick. I went to a dealer that I repo for and told him I need a Automatic for my girl. He laughed and made a comment that no one should be driving that can't drive both and I agreed with him. Any ways long story short the Dealer showed me a beautiful car that would seat 5. The automatic shift was on the floor. This car was cherry. I said I don't know I never seen her drive she might be a bad driver. The dealer said she is a women right I said well yes and he said they are all bad drivers. Then he said get in lets take her for a spin. I got in the car and we headed off. I put that car in drive and we made it to the street. I made a right turn and stepped on the gas. With out thinking I was reaching for the shift and the clutch . End of story That car stopped dead in it's tracks. The dealer laughed his A O He said maybe you need to learn how to drive an automatic. Oh crap that is right I said . I bought her the car and it took me a while to get use to driving it I would not and then reach for the shift and try to clutch. but for the most part it was a car I knew she could drive so when I was working and she had to go do things she had her own way. Wasn't long she asked me to teach her how to drive a stick and I with a smile told her NO!! She then said she will find someone to teach her. I smiled bigger and said you can do what ever you like but you will never drive any thing I own other then that automatic car I bought. One day I was out repoing and she called the dealer I was repoing for. She couldn't get her car started so she tried to use one of mine and burned the clutch out. I asked where the truck is and she said still infront of the house she never left. I told her that is why she was never to drive my stuff.
Do any of these products require a permit or tariff tax on American soil? Canadian government does require a Permit of purchase and i won't be spending any hard earned cash on those companies
Seems to me there are a lot of Options on this splitter meaning more money with each Option. You have a 600 dollar splitter and with all the Options you now pay 3500 lol.
@@InTheWoodyard I have but with a 16 HP worked great but someone needed it more then me. I got up one day and it was gone. The least the person could do is say thanks lmao.
The only thing that concerns me about this splitter is the lack of power. I looked on the website and as shown in the video its around 4k. Most of the wood I split is what ever I can find from tree services or facebook.marketplace. Its not straight grain to say the least. I would also like to see it split some sweetgum or elm. I say all that to say 4k on a splitter that may be very underpowered is a big gamble.
27 mins of garbage to get to the part we wanted to see !!!!! Waste of time
Thanks so much for the kind words an for watching the whole video. It means a lot to me to have great viewers like you tony! Have a nice day and a great life my good friend!!
No ! Tonylee needs a drink.
@tonylee997 i did not know Hello Kitty came on at the 27 minute mark.
Had some déjà vu and happy flashbacks watching. Between Tony, myself, and the other owners of this machine the Gen 3 of this splitter just might be the best affordable splitter ever. Thanks again Chris & Tony!
Yup, fine machine right there!
Good to see the two buddies working together 😊
Former best buddies! Lol
Thanks! We had fun!
Haaa!
Nice demo. I really like seeing this stuff in action. Plus, the video is not click bait. I think there is a niche in the market for this machine.
Great point! You just might NEED one!!! Thanks!!
@InTheWoodyard An option if the long and lean green machine ever blows up.
Great machine. Love the Tony Chris colabs!
Agreed! Thanks!
nice machine Chris. Good seeing you guys working together. overall, nice machine. it is really quick. i could see where you might have problems with fuglies. thanks for sharing.
Thanks 👍
Another totally awesome video! You guys work well together should did it more often!
Thanks!!! We will!
Nice machine!! For a smaller woodyard, this would be a Great starter machine!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
You got that right!
Great video, always good time when Tony shows up
Yup, we have a fun time every time!
You two together is always hilarious, two peas in a pod. Hagd
Thanks..to bad we are no longer friends!
Great to see you and Tony doing things in the wood yard. Nice little upright splitter.
Yup, we have fun!
G’morning Chris ! And Tony,, AWESOME machine, I love how it’s compact. Pretty short to the ground, might be a back hurter. Sweet though. GoodNightIrene
Actually the height was nice. Thanks!
Good introduction and demonstration video 👍 It looks like a nice resplitting machine, it would compliment a firewood processor nicely.
Thanks 👍
You and Tony working together is a great video combo.
Thanks!!
Nice job on this Splitfire for you commercial guys. For us 99% home firewood rurals 😁, my 10 on DR "dual action" electric replaced gas years ago. It's slow, butt I have the time. And, I can sing, talk to myself, and listen to NPR ( ✔ ) without the noise and smell of an engine. No bad gas, no sparkplug, no oil changes, no smoke. And, if I want to split for a half hour or less, just push start.
I always learn from you pros. The banter is a bonus. HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!! ❤JMNSHO
Thanks for watching. I like speed and power...gas please.
You two make a great video on equipment. More people need to send you free stuff to try!!
Thanks Harold! We agree!
Great splitter for most people. Including me.
I like the bars on the table to keep the wood in place and the belly protector. Seen to many times where the wood kicks out on those commercial vertical splitters. Don’t like that.
I’ve allways liked
Split-Fire products. And they’ve been in business for a long time. Great video guys. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!
You and Tony were on a roll today with the double entendres! 😂
Yup, Tony is the joke king or maybe he is the joke of the king or the butt of the king joke...I forget???
Good Morning Chris and Tony that was hilarious very nice splitter like it work very good for wood stove burning ( Ty Ron
Thanks!!
Good Morning Chris I’m almost done this huge pile of oak that I have been splitting and was planing to go out this morning and finish it off. I decided to take the day off as my arthritis is kicking the hell out of me this morning, so If you don’t hear from me before Thanksgiving 🦃may you and your family have a wonderful day! I’m going to sit by my wood stove today and relax😊
Sounds great! By the wood stove is a the best place to be!!!
Good morning Chris and Tony!😀😀
Hello there Al!
Nice splitter. Easy to move. Real good job splitting hard knotty wood.
Yup, it works!
It so good to see toney u both get together it funny. And don't forget to pay him is gum
Thanks!
Well I’ll be..
Nice splitter!
Now I want one.
Especially with that price tag!
Thanks, go for it!
Y’all’s conversation always grows its own legs and wonders off. 🤣
Yup, we have fun!
Fair demo. Great price too👍👍👍
Thanks ....fair as in honest or as in bellow average??
I have been thinking about getting one of those to play with. I love my horizontal, but this would be cool with the log lift and the price isn't bad. My splitter doesn't have a log lift, and I don't have a tractor. They look like a handy unit and cost 1/3 of the other brands. I like both your channels and you guys do great videos together.
Thanks James...it works great!
Hello Chris and Tony I love your channel my name is Victor from south Carolina
Thanks so much for watching Tammy!
Hello everyone!
Hello Carl!
Good job Chris & Tony. When a professional photographer and a professional salesperson collaborate, the resulting video is likely to be worth watching. Machine did alright too. GNI
Thanks Larry!
Good banter lads. Enjoyed this video and am checking out what my options are for purchasing this splitfire here in New Zelaand.
Thanks...nice machine!!
Happy Sunday
Yup, every day is happy when you are alive!
You guys need your own show! Oops.....you have your own shows!🤣🤣🤣
Thanks!
Thanks Guys....
Thank you too for watching!
CONTROLLING WEIGHT ROLLING OFF YOUR TRAILER: Use about a 50 foot rope that is good in your hand; like a braided 3/8 out of a material that is soft in your hand. Tie it to the machine, then go around the front top rail of the trailer. Go an extra one turn around. Take the long end with you and start pushing the machine down to the ramp . When the rope is tight, shake out another six inches or so to loosen it up, and the turns around the front rail will help you control the rate of rolling down the ramp. If you did it right, it should be almost effortless. Hope this helps those who might need the idea.
Thanks.
Any descent splitter comes with a Honda motor
No, I have seen a lot OF THEM without Hondas too.
Nice video Chris! Thanks for the coverage! Its always fun to see it slice through the knots.
P.S. You should check your email ;)
Thanks! Will do!
Seems to be a great splitter for the homeowner without 12 to 18K
Yup. ....we agree!
Good morning all!
Hello!
Mines coming in a few days 🎉
Awesome!
Splitfire should maybe use aluminum diamond plate for the table and log lift. That would address the paint issue. I wouldn’t think it would add too much to the price. It would also look nicer. The 7 and a half ton ram seems a bit underpowered. I would think it should be a larger one.
Thanks for the input!
How many tacos and how much gum would it take to make Tony my new best friend? I'll even spring for Taco John's combo with soda and their potato ole things.
He needs a new best friend! He would be real cheap!
For the price with all the accessories, would you go with the ultra or the split fire?
Both sound good to me...I own an Ultra now...maybe a split fire soon???
@InTheWoodyard well, that leaves me still on the fence lol. I want to invest well in my new side hustle and the split fire is very appealing. But the ultra has the multi-way wedges and is twice the hp. What would you recommend for me?
Add temporary wood shim when splitting bigger wood, then slide it out of the way on regular size
Yup!
Good Morning Woodhounds!!
Hello!
Would it split (even) better if the knife was longer? Seems kinda short? Thx for answering that
Maybe...but then maybe it would have a harder time penetrating the wood????
Brother in law refused to try zero turn mower. All sorts of reasons would hurt shoulders, too fast, would not cut good. Real reason it takes time to get use to over garden tractor. Same with splitters
Okay? So he fears change and better tools?
@InTheWoodyard
Yup, fears change or something different.
👍👍👍
Thanks!!!
What's the cost on that splitter ?
I do not know exactly but we did talk about it in the video ....so.....$2800ish???
Tony!
Other Chris!
We nearly lost Tony😊
Tony looks like he's lost some weight.
Yup...that would have been GREAT video!!! Maybe next time!
Yup, like a fighting rooster he is!
👍🏻👏👍🏻
Thanks!!!
👍
Thanks!!
Thanks …… Tony for spending my money
He is good at that!
What’s the difference between engineer, boots and cowboy boots the bullshit on the outside of the cowboy boots
So you are a cowboy?
The Power-horse Horizontal/Vertical Electric Log Splitter - 8-Ton, 15 Amp, 120V Motor log splitter is a poorly designed waste of money. From the moment that I un-boxed the unit, I started to see issues.
1) The control valve for the hydraulic piston movement is installed up-side-down. There is no mention in the installation instructions. The pictures and drawings show it in the correct position, but it is installed up-side-down foe “shipping reasons” according to technical support. You are required to remove it and re-install it before operation.
2) The log splitter is designed to work both in the vertical position and in the horizonal position. If you lay the splitter down on its wheels and front support handle, it rocks back and forth on the captors’ box mounted under the motor/pump assembly. This makes it useless to use in this position.
3) There are two bolts that support the outer casing of the piston assembly. They take the weight of the assembly when you move the piston assembly to its working position. The bolts screw in to the support and have knobs that are pressed onto the bolt heads. Both broke off when installed. One of the bolts bent during use.
4) While splitting in the vertical position, the piston and wedge ride down a track. The knuckle that connects the wedge to the piston tilts out when splitting force is applied. This forces the tracking plate in the wedge to push forward and bending the guide rails on both sides. Nothing I tried to correct this worked. Soon it became useless to use because the wedge kept riding on the outside of the track.
In general, I find this is a useless tool. I am in the process of returning the item. Repair the major problems and this may become a good answer to people that could use a vertical - horizonal splitter. Until then it is a waste of money.
Never heard of it sound like a cheap China made thing. From what I have found any pro splitter made in the USA or Canada is a good choice.
Ahh yes I am not good with change. I have used one splitter that looked like that but had a 12 horse Motor on it. The problem is people get use to something one way for a long time when they make a change they are not use to they don't feel comfortable with it. Now I have been driving a stick all my life all my cars and trucks were standards I have had a few cars and trucks that were on the tree. I had many cars and trucks but the girl I was with didn't know how to drive a stick. I went to a dealer that I repo for and told him I need a Automatic for my girl. He laughed and made a comment that no one should be driving that can't drive both and I agreed with him.
Any ways long story short the Dealer showed me a beautiful car that would seat 5. The automatic shift was on the floor. This car was cherry. I said I don't know I never seen her drive she might be a bad driver. The dealer said she is a women right I said well yes and he said they are all bad drivers. Then he said get in lets take her for a spin. I got in the car and we headed off. I put that car in drive and we made it to the street. I made a right turn and stepped on the gas. With out thinking I was reaching for the shift and the clutch . End of story That car stopped dead in it's tracks. The dealer laughed his A O He said maybe you need to learn how to drive an automatic. Oh crap that is right I said .
I bought her the car and it took me a while to get use to driving it I would not and then reach for the shift and try to clutch. but for the most part it was a car I knew she could drive so when I was working and she had to go do things she had her own way. Wasn't long she asked me to teach her how to drive a stick and I with a smile told her NO!! She then said she will find someone to teach her. I smiled bigger and said you can do what ever you like but you will never drive any thing I own other then that automatic car I bought. One day I was out repoing and she called the dealer I was repoing for. She couldn't get her car started so she tried to use one of mine and burned the clutch out. I asked where the truck is and she said still infront of the house she never left. I told her that is why she was never to drive my stuff.
nice book.
Do any of these products require a permit or tariff tax on American soil? Canadian government does require a Permit of purchase and i won't be spending any hard earned cash on those companies
Weird question....I have no idea...both USA and Canada made firewood machines I have tried are great.
Seems to me there are a lot of Options on this splitter meaning more money with each Option. You have a 600 dollar splitter and with all the Options you now pay 3500 lol.
Maybe build your own then???
@@InTheWoodyard I have but with a 16 HP worked great but someone needed it more then me. I got up one day and it was gone. The least the person could do is say thanks lmao.
Tsk....that Tony. Mr dodgy innuendo 🤨😒🤣
Yup, he has a witty wit!
The only thing that concerns me about this splitter is the lack of power. I looked on the website and as shown in the video its around 4k. Most of the wood I split is what ever I can find from tree services or facebook.marketplace. Its not straight grain to say the least. I would also like to see it split some sweetgum or elm. I say all that to say 4k on a splitter that may be very underpowered is a big gamble.
Then you should buy the biggest splitter you can find!