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.
@timbervisions5 күн бұрын
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.
@outdoorswithlarryrobin5 күн бұрын
Hello Tim, we certainly love ours👏🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
@timbervisions5 күн бұрын
You guys have the electric too. So quiet!
@wayfastwhitney8 күн бұрын
In this video, you said you have cut the stump in a certain direction. How do you determine which way to cut... I purchased one of these recently and still learning.
@timbervisions8 күн бұрын
You want to start on the right side of the stump as you are sitting on the tractor. If you switch directions, just start on the right side. The direction the flywheel turns is why. It's in the manual as well, which will come with your grinder.
@Confederatemule13 күн бұрын
I understand your frustration. The 3rd function on my cs2220 is poorly mounted. I discovered how incomponent the local dealer is, right after I bought my tractor. Mine is for sale. It has less than 70 hours on it. Loader, mid mount mower, third function. $18,000.00
@timbervisions13 күн бұрын
Is this driven by the dealer? Or are you unsatisfied with the tractor?
@Confederatemule13 күн бұрын
@@timbervisions Both.
@Confederatemule13 күн бұрын
@@timbervisions The dealer says kioti says the tractor is with in tolerances. It is not up to quality that I a use to.
@Confederatemule13 күн бұрын
@@timbervisions In all fairness the dealer is probably doing all their best. Their best just ain't good enough too suit me..
@JeffGeorgalas15 күн бұрын
Never let 'em see you sweat Tim! I DO know exactly what you're talking about here though. Frustrating as heck.
@timbervisions15 күн бұрын
It is! Can't see eyes burning
@outdoorswithlarryrobin15 күн бұрын
Hello Tim, Good product 👍🏼 🇺🇸
@timbervisions15 күн бұрын
I have been enjoying having my vision back while out working. Thanks for stopping in!
@amandadavis972620 күн бұрын
Is it me,…but does it seem like it takes forever to make bundle wood😅??? I have a SS that I’ve been using to split bucked up logs into bundle wood for the most part. But then today was awesome , as I felt like I made a lot of progress by splitting up a little less than 2 cords of heating wood. Do you just make a lot of bundle wood at a time,…or do you just make it as you go?
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
I had all I thought I needed for bundle wood so at that point I was just splitting heating wood. I've had a serious run on the bundles and got behind. Usually if I need it, I'll make it as I'm splitting rounds. In this video I'm playing catch up. I should have had more, but historically I would have had enough to get me to July or so, not out in May. It is a bit more time consuming I would agree, but the profit margin makes it worth it to me.
@amandadavis972620 күн бұрын
@@timbervisions gotcha. Seems like you had more business than expected. My bundler is supposed to be delivered on Friday. I think I’m gonna make some bundles and visit a couple places next week that I’ve had my eyes on. I have 2+ cords of bundle wood split, stacked, and ready go. I checked my market. Most sellers sell in bulk. I’ve seen two ads total, that sell bundles. They don’t look that impressive to me. I feel like the recreational firewood market is there for the taking.
@timbervisions19 күн бұрын
@@amandadavis9726 that's awesome! Best of luck!
@puddlejumper353420 күн бұрын
Great to start the year with lots of sales. The early spring has got people into summer mode all ready.
@puddlejumper353420 күн бұрын
Great to start the year with lots of sales. The early spring has got people into summer mode all ready.
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
sure seems that way around here
@jimmiller348620 күн бұрын
Nice 👍 good work out
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
Yes it is!
@jimmiller348620 күн бұрын
Big blue saw ?
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
It's a Chinese clone of a Stihl MS660 (Holtzfforma G660). It's been ported and has a bark box installed on it as well. Initially purchased to chainsaw mill and used it for that the first year I owned it. I have a sawmill now, so now it does my large log work for firewood.
@JeffGeorgalas21 күн бұрын
Getting after it Bud! Glad your bundle business is doing well.
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
Thanks Jeff!
@JeffGeorgalas21 күн бұрын
Good vid Tim. Your machine and stump grinder made quick work of that work. I'm surprised though, how come you don't use your backup camera when grinding now?
@timbervisions21 күн бұрын
I did use it. I was having a hard time seeing them little things in the tall vegetation, so I had to resort to turning around to find them. The sun angle wasn't helping either. Sometimes ya just gotta punt, ya know?
@outdoorswithlarryrobin22 күн бұрын
Hello Tim, Stump grinder made short work of it👏👍🏼🇺🇸
@timbervisions22 күн бұрын
It did for sure!
@puddlejumper353422 күн бұрын
I hit a property marker. That was in a stump. I just finished putting 24 new teeth on. Smoked a bunch a teeth. That’s the chance you take doing stumps. Great video Tim.
@timbervisions22 күн бұрын
That is very true!
@Leroy6324 күн бұрын
Very good video. Forget the negative comments, some people just have to be jerks. Thank you.
@timbervisions24 күн бұрын
I've learned that almost all those folks have never posted one single video. I consider the source. Thanks for stopping in!
@puddlejumper353425 күн бұрын
Dresses it up nicely. Great work.
@timbervisions25 күн бұрын
Thank you sir!
@JeffGeorgalas25 күн бұрын
Nice job Tim, you're taking good care of that new investment!
@timbervisions25 күн бұрын
Yes, this is the last trailer I'll buy. Got what I wanted and want to keep her in good shape.
@puddlejumper353427 күн бұрын
Looking great Tim.
@timbervisions27 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@JeffGeorgalas27 күн бұрын
Looking good Tim, progress for sure!
@timbervisions27 күн бұрын
Thanks Jeff
@jimmiller348620 күн бұрын
Nice work on the wood yard !
@jimmiller348620 күн бұрын
Where about are you located ? I am over in Adams county Pa. Thanks
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
@@jimmiller3486 northwest Iowa, near the okoboji area
@timbervisions20 күн бұрын
Thanks! It's getting there
@eggfueggfuu74828 күн бұрын
Do you also do the clean up?
@timbervisions27 күн бұрын
Clean up, as in push the grindings back into the hole and pack it back down? Yes These grinders don't seem to shoot material all over the place like some I've seen used in videos. At least that is my experience.
@danielbeach4855Ай бұрын
Seems kinda low to me. I got a Woodland Mills 126 last fall and have only milled 4-5 logs so far. Mine is stationary, so no travel and set-up. I could use your pricing model much more comfortably.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I agree, I think I need to adjust up for travel. When I mill at my yard, I think the price is pretty good. Thanks for your insight!
@slogan9105Ай бұрын
nice work
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thank you!
@puddlejumper3534Ай бұрын
When I price things I like to give a total price. I find people get scared when you give hour price because they don’t know the end cost. Sometimes giving a total price you can some times make more per hour. If you have experience and can jug time. I find works better. At the end of the day you need to make a profit. I price and if they don’t like the price they can go somewhere else. I always price far and i don’t rip people off. Just the way i am. Great video.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I see your point and maybe when I get a few more under my belt I can better judge the time and can give a full price up front that will cover me. Thanks for the input!
@JeffGeorgalasАй бұрын
I know NOTHING about pricing for milling, and very little about milling in general. But that being said, your pricing sounds reasonable per hour, but at the same time, you're wasting far more than 2 hours of your day overall. I think if it were me, I'd have a minimum involved with my pricing. Because your actual 2 hours of work between milling and driving to and from the job, and set-up both ways etc, I would think that AT LEAST a half-day of your time is wasted. I think I'd keep all of your pricing like it is, but add in a 3-hour minimum or something for the actual cutting time, or something like that. That way, if you're wasting a half-day of your time, when you add up your 3-hour minimum for milling, plus your traveling etc, maybe it justifies your time a little better? Not sure Bud, I'm just thinking out loud here, but I don't think I'd have done a job for 130.00 or whatever your total amount added up to when you factor in all of your time tearing down at your house, traveling there, setting up again, milling, tearing down again, traveling back home, and setting up again.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Maybe add a set up fee that is waived if they bring the logs to me would cover me better. Good ideas Jeff,I always appreciated your thoughts.
@merrilljohn1619Ай бұрын
You are smart like my brother. He is a mechanical engineer. He knows how to do stuff like you do. I enjoy watching all your videos. You make people happy with your service. Regards.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thanks
@outdoorswithlarryrobinАй бұрын
Hello Tim, Sounds a little low, but I really have no idea😂👍🏼🪵🇺🇸
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thanks for the input Larry, always appreciated
@amandadavis9726Ай бұрын
Tim, I appreciate your videos. You have inspired me with that splitter. I’ve watched and learned from the technique that you use to make most of your splits square. I just finished splitting less than 1 3/4 cords of pine for bundle wood today. The SS is an awesome machine for what it is. It makes some really nice looking firewood. Once again,…thanks.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I am quite pleased with the Super Split as well. Amazed at its speed and fuel efficiency. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad my video has inspired you. Comments like yours are what inspire me to create the videos I do. Thank YOU!
@hime273Ай бұрын
"Front wheel assist?" You mean 4 wheel drive😂😂
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Sure, whatever you prefer to call it. It's technically front wheel assist. Four wheel drive tractors articulate in the middle. Two wheel drive with front wheel assist, the front wheels turn.
@hime273Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions That makes absolutely no sense.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Which part does not make sense to you? I'll try to explain it better.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Any tractor that has smaller wheels on the front compared to the back and the front wheels are steering wheels BUT the front wheels can also be engaged to help move the tractor in conditions where traction is limited is a front wheel assist drive system. It is often referred to as a 4WD, but technically it isn't. 4WD tractors all have the same sized tires and turn by articulating in the center (similar to a wheel loader) and all the wheels drive all the time. That is a true 4WD tractor. If you don't believe me feel free to do your own research. Have a great day!
@hime273Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions Front weels are either engaged to the drive shaft, or disengaged. And unless some type of torque bias system is applied, which would control the amount of torque that being applied to the front wheels vs the real wheels, and is only utilized on sports cars. Usually called Traction Control. So what is the "Assist" part, when the front wheels are either engaged or disengaged with the drive shaft? Sounds like your just creating your own definitions.
@JDKlineАй бұрын
What tach did you use? I think most at least non professionals are just tuning carbs by ear. Sounds like this is more correct.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I can't recall the brand, sorry. Ear tuning can get you close, but a tach is better.
@skywatcherranchswrАй бұрын
Rear blades are always very handy to have for dirt work. I just get so tired of turning my head to look at the blade lol. You got a good deal on that! Nice video!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I know what you are getting at, I almost set up my camera so I didn't need to turn around anymore. Since it was my first time using the blade, I figured I better keep my eyes on it directly.
@594boltАй бұрын
Great price on that blade. Do you still have that tiller or did it go away with the CS2520?
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It was part of the trade when I traded. It was too small for the DK, plus I've gotten away from tilling. It's very seasonal and time-consuming during the spring season.
@JeffGeorgalasАй бұрын
Man Tim...............300.00 for that rear blade was a SCORE!!! 🙂 It looks to be in nearly perfect condition as well! I find that tractor implements are aggravating as heck. There are usually SEVERAL implements that will accomplish the same job, but there's always ONE that will do whatever your given task is the best. In grading your wood lot, I think that a box blade, or a land plane with scarifiers would have "dug up" the yard much easier than the rear blade did, but the rear blade would probably be the best tool to smooth the dirt out when finished with the digging it up. That's the aggravating part to me, is that I never seem to have enough implements for my tractors, and if I went out and got the "perfect implement" for each task that I want to do, I'd have 30K invested in implements! Very frustrating! But like you, I just use the implements that I have, and try to get the jobs done as best as I can until I can acquire the next implement! Your final product looks pretty nice, you did a good job!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I was pretty happy with it. I'll use it again when I spread the gravel to finish it off. You're right, though. It was a great price, and it's quick hitch compatible. Something I try to have on each of my implements.
@puddlejumper3534Ай бұрын
Nice work. I love doing dirt work. Enjoy the blade
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I know you do. It's what you do the most. Do I have the right concept? I felt it went pretty well.
@puddlejumper3534Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions yes very well done. I just work the dirt. It can take many passes.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
@puddlejumper3534 good to know. Thanks!
@outdoorswithlarryrobinАй бұрын
Nice work, Not easy on a tractor 👏👍🏼🪵🇺🇸
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
I've heard it's not the easiest. I'll get better
@merrilljohn1619Ай бұрын
Another enjoyable video, thank you. I know the feeling of being a rookie. You are brave to make a video of your learning curve. You are fully engaged in life. We should all be like you.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thank you for the kind words.
@paulgeary531Ай бұрын
Good video. In truth these tractors are expensive for what they are. So your points are deserving.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
They have gotten little more expensive the last couple years. Seeing that with everything though. They can do quite a bit of work, just remember, they have their limits.
@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hjАй бұрын
Running Power into our vacation rental home, the power company line crew forman let me know his retirement job, a sawmill. Sold me 6 live edge pine slabs 24"x12'. We joined two for a huge dining room table, beautiful. Good friend, now I don't need to buy a mill. 😅
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
That is a great friend to have! I'm that friend to a few as well.
@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hjАй бұрын
Quite a big investment in equipment! Good job!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It was, but I love doing it and I get a little payback on the investment now and then.
@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hjАй бұрын
Gorgeous
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thanks!
@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hjАй бұрын
Power company and town have been clearing trees along the powerlines. Lots of free wood!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
That is an excellent source!
@PinePondCTDevilsHopyard-fy3hjАй бұрын
Great job! This should help make a lot of firewood sellers job easier.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It has for me, that's for sure. At least twice as fast as using the DIY bundler I started with.
@hitied1Ай бұрын
I have the same splitter with electric motor. It runs nice and quiet. I have had the same spring problem. I have solar electric so I sold my diesel sawmill and replaced with electric and heat my home with wood. It’s a good combination. Super Split is a great machine.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
That they are. I've seen the electric one in action. Just as fast, but very quiet. I can see the draw to that model. Thanks for stopping in!
@JeffGeorgalasАй бұрын
I have no need for a bundler at this point, but I may at some point in the future. I've priced some of them, and as you said, some of them are pretty costly. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the prices of some of them. It just seems crazy to me.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Metal isn't cheap and a person who can weld well isn't either, but I know where you are coming from. When you add in electric motors and the engineering of it, I can kind of get the price to a point. This one is very simple and I think I could weld one up if I didn't already have this one. At the time I bought this one, I didn't have a welder yet or the very limited skills I currently have sticking metal together...
@puddlejumper3534Ай бұрын
Nice little bundler.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thanks, it's been a great addition to the wood yard.
@jazzdad52Ай бұрын
Thanks! Great video!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Thank you!
@JeffGeorgalasАй бұрын
My personal opinion (take that for what it's worth), is that it's ABSOLUTELY worth the little time and labor investment to have the free wood. I'd do that all day long!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It's a win/ win situation. Free except for my time. Helping some folks out as well.
@LeBlancfirewoodАй бұрын
I plan on making one
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It's a huge help. Good luck on your build!
@mtnviewtow88Ай бұрын
been running a 500i 3 yrs now and i run it hard ! i sell firewood so i cutt alot never has mine ever gave me a problem!
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
It's a fairly small part that only cost $8 so I'm not concerned about the saw. Thanks for stopping in and commenting!
@mtnviewtow88Ай бұрын
yeah I think it must have been a faulty part but those motors are bullet proff..look at lumber gill video's she know about ever thing about these 500i
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
@mtnviewtow88 ill have to check it out. Thanks
@richardsneddon2976Ай бұрын
For that to break while the saw is in use and not while the bar is being fitted is operator error.
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
Can you be more specific? I'm not saying I'm not at fault, but what exactly would you suggest caused it? I'd like to keep from having it happen again. This isn't my first saw. I have a 660 with more power than the 500i and have run the piss out of it. Have never had the adjuster break on it.
@richardsneddon2976Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions the bar being incorrectly fitted , overtightened . And there is absolutely no pressure on that when the bar studs are tightened. It could be a weak piece of metal and broke when you fitted the bar and not noticed until you removed the bar . But its not a part that would break when the saw is in use .
@richardsneddon2976Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions I.e when you fitted the bar you over tensioned the chain and it broke or the bar was not properly against the saw and sitting at an angle then you tightened the studs thus applying more pressure to the pin . I have however seen the actual pin coming away from the tensioner slide
@timbervisionsАй бұрын
@@richardsneddon2976 thanks for the input. It helps me and anyone who sees this comment.
@richardsneddon2976Ай бұрын
@@timbervisions think about it mechanically. All it does is tension until the bar studs are tightened . Then all the force is applied to the studs when cutting that's it