@@isaacyz450f every plant is different. Use this as a guide. Have a soil test to start
@RobinBrider20 күн бұрын
Slow down a bit and look at the piece you are splitting first. Any knots or limb remainders ,have that end facing the wedge first. You will have a lot less stringy pieces you have to pull apart. I have an empty 200L drum next to me and put the first half of a large split on there instead of trying to hold it on the off side table. Makes an enjoyable job even better. I have one of these and love it.
@Giantpumpkinswitheric20 күн бұрын
@@RobinBrider love the idea with the drum. A larger table would be better!
@SimmoR-mr9by27 күн бұрын
Files only work it one direction. Forward stroke only...not backwards. 30 degrees..then check your depth gauges.. Buy a good depth gauge tool and good flat file. Use a proper file holder too and learn how to use it properly. Try and keep it to 3 or 4 good strokes on cutters so chain wears evenly. If your saw is still not cutting straight get your bar dressed. There's a lot to learn about chainsaws. A very high maintenance tool. Australian hardwood rules! Always use good quality bar oil too...never use sump oil. If your saw is old and getting hard to start...clean the gauze spark arrester on your muffler...people always overlook this or don't know it's there. It will be blocked with carbon.
@Giantpumpkinswitheric27 күн бұрын
@@SimmoR-mr9by appreciate the help and feedback!
@simonhoward-j1y26 күн бұрын
Careful maintenance is needed, not very high maintenance, in my opinion. I'm cutting 8 to 10 hours a day, every day. I sharpen the chain in the evening, sometimes in the middle of the day too, depending on the wood ... Only takes a couple of minutes 👍
@theturnerranchwi28 күн бұрын
Looking forward to see what you can grow in your bigger patch next year!
@Giantpumpkinswitheric28 күн бұрын
Appreciate that! Hopefully the larger plant area will help boost me to the next level of weights!
@joeganusi8522Ай бұрын
I just bought my Champion 27 ton splitter and had noticed a lot of videos had different splitters. The old style has the hydro filter mounted upside down, the jack slides in a holder welded to the I beam and you have to pull a pin out, the slide to make it vertical was a REAL pita. I noticed on the newer models they have one bolt, no slide crap to flip it. SO nice. The kickstand you pull a pin and kick it up. And... the wedge is taller. It's about an inch taller but makes all the difference in the world. Yes, I bought the old one first, watched videos, (yes I should have watched first), then returned it to HD, since I only used it about a week. I brought home the new model and LOVE it. What a difference. Love watching all these splitting videos. I'll be splitting away this weekend!
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for the comment! Thanks for watching! The champion is a workhorse for sure! I will be splitting this weekend. I will be posting more videos soon!
@CCatPPPАй бұрын
Can’t wait for 2025! Let’s hope it’s an easy winter and spring comes fast. 🧡
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Yup! Hopefully a new personal best! Only 325 days left till the BIG E! Haha
@nicholaswilson5558Ай бұрын
The line is how far you have until you need to replace it.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Both. I mention that in my full length video as well
@24bob42Ай бұрын
learnt something new thanks 💯
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
No problem!
@chucksmiley9074Ай бұрын
That is a stop point
@S-tank_Ай бұрын
I hope all these comments are a joke lol anyone that didn't already know what that line is has no business sharpening a chain. It's like making a video telling people what the e means on your gas gauge
@TeddyWhite-s2zАй бұрын
I thought the line was wear you stop sharpening
@humblebeginnings8328Ай бұрын
I knew you could sharpen a chain, but I didn’t know about the line.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Give it a try! I also posted a full length video of chain sharpening!
@DaltonB-lm3dqАй бұрын
I never knew you could sharpen a chainsaw. Thanks for teaching me something new
@DaltonB-lm3dqАй бұрын
You just got and a new subscriber
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it! Check out my giant pumpkin growing videos as well!
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help!
@dougbrimley7907Ай бұрын
Looking forward to your future videos.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Thank you!!!
@bmwz3coupeАй бұрын
I have that Champion splitter in a 27 ton. Its a work horse for me.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Excellent same here! No complaints really! Check out my champion splitter review video!
Those would split so easy with a 10 lb maul. Gonna burn even faster. lol.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@wcswood great for that shoulder seasons!
@NobnoxiousАй бұрын
Ash
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Yes!
@wcswoodАй бұрын
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric nope
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@wcswood what is it?
@wcswoodАй бұрын
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric LOL, I know it's ash, just joking about not using it for firewood.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@wcswood oooo haha all good. I’ll burn any hardwoods I can get
@peted5217Ай бұрын
Can 8.2 Billion Humans survive using wood for energy ?
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Good question! I say no
@brettperkins5750Ай бұрын
As a tool operator, I appreciate your awareness of your hands as you engage the process, Good job
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Thank you! I always try to be very careful with the splitter!
@jimkihn1475Ай бұрын
Great splitter
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
For sure!
@stevencoons450Ай бұрын
Split some birch.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@stevencoons450 I will need to try it!
@SnuffyDirtАй бұрын
Nothing burns sweeter than a nice piece of ash.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@SnuffyDirt agreed!
@gregmislick1117Ай бұрын
I have had the larger size 34 ton I think it is for a few years now. The Champion engine does seem to want to run. It starts every year without much fuss. I just wish it had a controllable throttle - I hate going from zero to full when it’s cold and there are lots of times I’d like it to just idle while I’m grabbing a big log or moving some of the split that fell around me. The original pump suction line failed in me, it got very hard and the combination of the hose clamp, the internal spring to prevent collapse under suction and the vibrations went through it very fast once it started - once it sucks in air it will turn the oil to foam exceptionally fast. I’ve used mine in both horizontal and vertical orientation. Split 36” diameter rounds of 18” red oak with no more effort than you see in this video. However the supplied pin to lock it is not strong enough, at least on the 34 ton, and will bend - replace that too. I keep a jig of old engine oil and put a little bit on the beam under the wedge where it slides - if i remember to get it coated before shutting down the steel won’t rust in you after the paint comes off. The 34 ton weighs in around 560 lbs, so you might want to invest in some sort of “trailer dolly” for moving it around unless you have a ball hitch or some such. I had to tow mine about 20 miles to get it home - go slow and it rides well enough. However if you have to raise and lower the hitch much, the bar with the pins is annoying…when you get the dolly to move it around, get a bolt in crank leg - I don’t know about the balance on the smaller splitter, but it’s a little hitch heavy for holding it up and fussing with the pin holes - certainly doable but that upgrade is on my list next. Last item, the ram cylinder does get hot, uncomfortably so to the bare hand while working (nice through gloves on a cold day though) So wound I recommend? For the price, yes. Basic solid machine - wish it had a throttle though. I get tired before it does every time.
@gregmislick1117Ай бұрын
Sorry, I guess this comment should have gone on your previous vid where you give the review, your channel just came up in my feed with this vid, I guess I have some binging to do !!
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Great review! Thank you for taking the time to write such a good write up! Awesome thoughts! I like the idea of keeping the bottom lubricated with old oil. I will need to try that!
@hailsterАй бұрын
I just picked up the same splitter a few weeks ago and I agree with everything you said. The table on the engine side should stick out more and also go over the engine to help protect it. There should also be a shield to put over the hydraulic filter, those two changes would be a great addition. For my personal use I think the cycle time is perfect, it's fast enough that I'm not waiting around and slow enough that I'm not rushing, which is when accidents happen.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@hailster agree! 4 way wedge would be nice little add on I think as well! The machine is a workhorse
@connormccoury9272Ай бұрын
good place to leave the wife
@DirtRoadLandingАй бұрын
Perfect size pieces for a campfire. 🇺🇸🪓🪵🪓🪵🪓🪵🪓
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
All wood burns!
@MillersStumpsandFirewood712Ай бұрын
Just subscribed good stuff here..
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@MillersStumpsandFirewood712 appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
@stephenbarnaby1509Ай бұрын
Looks a little dry try spraying every 2-3 weeks
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
I will try that for sure! I was thinking that. If I spray it will it help heat it up more as well?
@stephenbarnaby1509Ай бұрын
I’m not sure if it helps heat but I no if you have decay in there it will heat up also some wood chips if your looking for heat. But I always try to keep mine damp
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
@@stephenbarnaby1509 Awsome. I will give that a try for sure
@davidGservantofGodАй бұрын
Broke my new champion after four hours... Piece of shit. I rebuilt my old county line. Never again wit champ
@tufelhunden5795Ай бұрын
Good review. Sounds like a good splitter for a family to buy and use. Maybe even start a small business with it. Thanks.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching! I do also have some other splitting videos. It is great family splitter
@paulg1827Ай бұрын
Never understood why guys split so small.........I like those larger roasters. I have the same splitter and love it.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Do you think I spilt too small? Ya the splitter is great for the money! It is a workhorse!
@Stjepan-vc4csАй бұрын
Super log splitter 👍
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Thanks!
@tombutler7296Ай бұрын
I agree that the hydraulic filter should be protected by a light deck that could hold a half round and the table on both sides could be a bit wider. As for a four-way split, head I think the compound head on this splitter is by far the best head for a moving head splitter I have seen or used. In my personal opinion the only time a multi way split head is useful is if the split head is stationary and the pieces are being pushed all the way through. This is the perfect splitter for my firewood business. The cycle time is exceptional and the light weight makes it easy to take to the wood or move as the pile moves. I would guess I have split more than 40 cords with mine in the last 16 months. Had a cylinder fail that was promptly replaced. Runs like a dream.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
Great! Thanks for the comment and feedback. How many cords a year are you splitting for your business? It does have some nice power which I like.
@tombutler7296Ай бұрын
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric Mostly I run a firewood processing business. I try not to take possession of the wood. I would guess on average I split around 6 cords a month. So I guess I really underestimated how many cords I have run across the splitter. It must be closer to 80 or 90 cords. I used to split wood by hand and felt like no splitter could keep up. Then my boss bought a 27 Ton Champion and there was no doubt it was faster than by hand and I was not as tired so I could spilt longer. When I "retired" I bought my own. I figure it takes me 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on if I have to go vertical for the big rounds, to process a cord.
@GiantpumpkinswithericАй бұрын
I would say I am about the same. Maybe 1.5hrs to split a cord working at a good clip.
@dev4statingx90Ай бұрын
Check out the split fire splitter. It's dual direction. Best splitter I've ever bought
@naterager12 ай бұрын
Eucalyptus next
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
@@naterager1 I don’t think it grows around here.
@naterager1Ай бұрын
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric lucky you that stuffs hard as rocks.
@bella615672 ай бұрын
I hope to grow a giant next year!!!! After fighting just about every pumpkin issue and winning I have what I think is bacterial leaf spot and if it is they say to rotate out curbits for 2-3 years. Do you know if that is in the same area or anywhere? I live on 8 acres and wondering if I could grow in another spot?
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
You could make another area and rotate. Or I have seen some growers plant mustard and then till the mustard under. When the mustard starts to rot it releases gasses and fumigates through soil and kills bacteria in the soil.
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
If anyone has any questions I would be happy to answer them!
@ai-pq4yq2 ай бұрын
this video has great information about growing pumpkins in general giant and small. thanks for this information.
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
@@ai-pq4yq thanks! Most of these techniques can be used in general gardening as well!
@zackc37672 ай бұрын
This pumpkin was on more roids than Barry Bonds
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
@@zackc3767 lol! Hopefully even bigger next year!
@samanthaf28602 ай бұрын
Great tips!
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!!🙏
@nikkipitts27482 ай бұрын
What was the weight??
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
Came in at 531.5lbs. Little light but still a success!
@jesusisGod14342 ай бұрын
I grow in a 315 square foot pumpkin patch, my larges was 789 pounds. This year I made a video every day and posted on KZbin. July 10th storm of 6 inches of rain in two hours took me out for a personal best this year but I still grew some giants. 🧡🎃🧡 agree with your list!
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
Growing is difficult! So many things can go wrong! Thank you for watching!
@Puckisall2 ай бұрын
damn and i thought i was cool for growing normal pumpkins
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
All pumpkins are cool!
@aprilstrickler33192 ай бұрын
1256
@theturnerranchwi2 ай бұрын
Good season! Too bad it went light, but nice to have an official weight on it. Also, weigh-offs are always a good time. They must subtract the weight of the lifting ring, strap and rope from the final weight. They always remove all of that before showing the final weight at the weigh-offs I go to. I like that because you can get a picture of it on the scale without those things on top.
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
@@theturnerranchwi I appreciate it! It was a really good time! I believe they zero the scale with the rigs before the weigh off starts. Had a good group show up for of family and friends for support! It came in 12.5% light unfortunately! Thank you for following along all season and for the tips and advice! I hope yours is still growing!
@CCatPPP2 ай бұрын
Awesome 🧡🎃
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@Slts5552 ай бұрын
Good job at the big E with the pumpkins 531 is crazy 😂
@Giantpumpkinswitheric2 ай бұрын
@@Slts555 thank you! It was a fun night!
@Slts5552 ай бұрын
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric yea I wasn’t there but still really cool