#106

Showdown! Many of you have asked to see the GRIPO Kinetic try to split Elm. Elm is a nasty, stringy wood. Tune in and see how it performs. In addition to trying to split Elm, I also test the GRIPO Kinetic Splitter on Cherry and Yellow Birch. A Happy Thanksgiving wish to all our viewers from the US of A!! Enjoy the time with your families. Cheers and all the best!
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[@mottom2033]

Your wasting alot of time and energy shoving every piece into the blade. You simply dont have to do that.

[@beefree7114]

You have a habit of jamming every piece of wood into the wedge on all of your videos...Why do you waste so much energy? Just watching you beat your arms and shoulders up like that is crazy! that's what the machine is supposed to do...relax and save your arms.

[@johnc.9514]

I notice the main beam is quite narrow. No side supports to stabilize the wood so the jambing of the wood into the wedge is necessary to keep the wood stable and the hand out of danger. That makes sense right?

[@navaho5430]

For stuff sake make your table bigger, then the wood wont fall off. I have a similar one they are great machines

[@raincoast9010]

Welding up larger table for the split wood to rest upon would be good or have an upward slope on the outside edge. You need a pickeroon too and a little pocket on the machine to keep it in so it is at hand without having to bend down all the time.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening RC! So nice to hear from you - been a while. Those are great suggestions. They all make a lot of sense. I hope you are doing well. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

[@raincoast9010]

@@GPOutdoors hello there, i don't always comment but i watch all your videos. Thanks for sharing, your insights and experiences are interesting With regards to the pickeroon, there are different lengths available so you can find one that fits your needs (reach) and if you want to use it with one hand or two.

[@hotpoker4212]

Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪,love all your videos, just found your channel bon you tube,👍👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much !

[@davidliles87]

The gripo sucks it doesn’t retract all the way on its own, I stay with 25 ton hydraulic county line from TSC

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening David. I prefer a hydraulic myself but it was good to be able to try this out. It turned out we found the bearings had a bunch of dirt in them - possibly from me trailering it around I guess. It was the first time it wasn't fully retracting so I knew something was wrong. Thanks for the comment and have a good week!

[@wwdiesel]

That was dried out dead Elm, put some fresh green Elm in it and watch it grunt and say NO. I have a 30 ton hydraulic wood splitter and it will wade through Hickory like hot butter, but Elm is the only wood I have ever put into it that it could not split. Wound up having cutting it into quarters with a chainsaw. Toughest wood there is.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Exactly why this splitter wouldn't work for California's oak. Also looks like the splitter is degrading a bit already, noticed you had to knock it back a lot.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Jim. Thanks for the feedback. Yes, had to help it back. I am pretty sure that is more an issue of the grease thickening - I have a similar problem with other equipment so in the winter i use a lubricant instead of the grease. But was good to have been able to try out a kinetic to see how it worked. Thanks again for the comment - Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@beefree7114]

What's the problem with that splitter not having the energy to retract without you having to push it back! That is not normal!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi BF! You're right. We had a look at it and one of the bearings was full of sand/debris. Perhaps from me towing it down the road etc. Cleaned it and all was back to normal. Cheers!

[@blakefollett]

Why is the arm not returning? Is this a new issue? Or has it always done that?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Blake - it turned out that a bearing part was packed with dirt and it was negative temps that day. Not sure how, but may have occurred when I trailered it. They replaced it and all was good after that. Thanks for the question. It worked great before that and then was back to normal after.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

You have to admit ... that's a nice splitter. Seems easy to use too. Splitting elm is like willow I suppose. Lots of strings and tough to get through. I also think you filming crew is doing a good job!!! Lots of help with the 'takes' I see!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL Grampie! Yup, you may not always see them but they enjoy hiding in the background and watching me do 7 takes on a scene. LOL. Have a great weekend and keep warm!

[@adrianjanssens7116]

@@GPOutdoors Why seven takes? Are you hiding poor splits? This unit looks weak and jiggles around. The wheels look cheap as well. You can buy a Wood Max for less and it is a substantial piece of equipment.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Adrian. A reasonable question. I never hide anything from my subscribers. I usually have a whole lot more than 7 takes on a whole video. I often have 7 just on the introduction scene. LOL. Primarily, outtakes occur because of mistakes talking or poor camera angles etc but i don't hide performance of any equipment. Seriously. I show you everything. I have no incentive to do otherwise. If you have time you might wish to give video 139 a watch - I explain why in that video. Thanks for tuning in. Let me know if you have any other questions. And to answer your specific question, there were no bad splits hidden from you. Cheers and all the best!

[@gumboot65]

Did a good job. The discharge tray needs to be bigger on that machine. And have some sides. I like using a hand tongs when splitting with my Timber Champ. Or a pulp hook. Saves some of the bending over.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Gumboot! I agree. Needs a little redesign to keep the blocks from falling off. I have seen a few types of tongs but wasn't sure if they were that helpful or not. But glad to get your feedback on using them. Helps me to think about it more. Cheers and all the best!

[@overson15]

Elm splits best below zero Fahrenheit

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Jared! Good info to know. Cheers!

[@cnccutter61]

The splitter works pretty good but that small catch tray would be a deal breaker for me. Watching you struggle keeping the pieces around was ugly!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning! Yes, wish they were a little larger or had a lip around the edges or something. Little rounds stay on ok but once you get some sizeable blocks, it doesn't keep them up too well. Thanks for the comment - have a great weekend!

[@davekana8388]

Hey GP, the big box stores are selling 35 and 40 ton splitters now, is that needed? I have a few more standing dead Elm, probably bigger. I like the speed of this machine. Thoughts? Thanks, Dave. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@leol1682]

Like the video GP and good day to you too .

[@johnpuzyr8039]

next time get a DR kinetic instead that one have to push the ram back those people who made are not to bright have to push the wood to the wedge asking for trouble

[@billfischer6464]

Thanks for telling about cold grease causing the problem with the return. I noticed it seemed slower and wasn't returning well and was thinking it just wasn't holding up. It makes sense that the grease isn't really going to warm up. Thanks again sir. I believe Canada's Thanksgiving is different than here in the states but happy holiday's to you and the family.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Bill! Yes our Thanksgiving was last month but I wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. I should have known better on the grease as I had a similar issue with another piece of equipment last winter. Cleaning off the grease and replacing with a silicon lubricant works much better in the cold winter temps. Have a wonderful holiday and talk again soon!

[@donmarshall4888]

What caught my eye is the splitter return is not returning fully and he's having to push it back in most of the time. That alone is a warning sign.

[@tomwaldo9556]

I tried to split some of that elm. The grain looked like it was all dove tailed together.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Tom. Elm is brutal. Not my favourite for splitting, that's for sure. Cheers!

[@WOODY11780]

NICE .... Would be Nicer with a working table !!

[@Polamish]

I Love your attitude. Great information and super friendly

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks very kindly - and for watching! All the best!

[@darrengarlough5121]

I don't think think my shoulder would like to yank that knob up all day long.

[@douglasthompson2740]

Why do you have to slam the block into the wedge? Wasting a lot of energy I would think. I have never done that and if the splitter is doing its job it shouldn't be necessary. Hard on the back over time too. If it isn't broke don't fix it is why I would take a 35 ton splitter anytime and if I wanted speed I would get a two way one although I think being able to do vertical and saving the lifting is more important. Good work on filling the shed. Take care. Doug

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Doug. You're probably right. As I was learning to use it , I found a few times that if i jammed the round into the wedge, it holds it there just in case it wants to roll. But yup, starts to ache after a while. Thanks for the comments and glad we got the shed filled before the snow. All the best!

[@edsmith4414]

Yeah, I assumed it was so the piece to be split wouldn't roll off, and let him get hands off. With a slower moving hydraulic splitter, I simply hold them in place until the ram starts pushing, but then, I had a neighbor lose a finger to his splitter (hydro) just the other day not paying attention ! With a faster ram on the kinetic type, I'd be a bit leery too !

[@GPOutdoors]

I'm sorry to hear that. Not good news but certainly a good point to pay attention. Thanks for sharing Ed.

[@wcresponder]

-5 is to warm for a cup of coffee? The splitter looks like it could of used a cup 'o joe.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL!! Cheers!

[@mottom2033]

Splitter looks like it needs a spray of wd30.

[@mottom2033]

Lol or 40.

[@tro4404]

Nice job eh. Elm can be brutal. There is a lot of hybridization and variation within the elm family though. Some can be worse than others and round size matters. I like burning elm eh.

[@GPOutdoors]

So true TRO! It is some nasty stuff. But good BTU's I understand. Thanks for watching and for the comment! Have a great weekend!

[@stevecribbs9453]

Where can you buy one in the United states. I live in pa will they ship from Canada?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Steve. They don't unfortunately, but I might offer that you may wish to look at the recent videos I did over the last 2 months with the Oregon Kinetic splitter. Good luck and all the best!

[@digbyodell2924]

Depends on what species of elm you were slitting also. American is the toughest by far, then white and red can be pretty easy to split unless it has some twist or knots but that's true of other wood species as well. I wonder if being frozen helps sheer through better without as much tearing? That and what looks like a narrower wedge than most splitters have help it slice through rather than try to force it apart more. Whatever the key ingredients, it did well!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening Digby. Thanks - not sure what type of elm we have but I know that whenever we are splitting an elm, we always have a hatchet or sledge at the ready. It did pretty good I have to admit. And you are right , the wedge is much narrower than the single split conventional splitter we have so that may have helped. Thanks ! Have a great weekend!

[@walterbrooks3539]

I've been watching a few of your kinetic splitter videos. Definitely faster than my 20ton single pass. I'm wondering if you have to jam the wood into the wedge every time like you do? That seems like it would be hard on the back after a while. Does it lose a lot of energy if you don't jam the wood into the wedge first?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Walter and thanks for watching. I think it is best to jam the wood in as you don't want it to roll sideways while the ram comes out so i make sure it is stable and set before pulling the trigger. And yes, to be honest, it gets a little tiring after a while. It doesn't;t lose energy if you don't jam the wood but if the wood slips sideways and the ram hits it on an awkward angle, the round can possibly shoot off the side of the unit. Hope that helps and thanks for the comments and questions. Cheers!

[@tro4404]

He has to jam it to keep it on the rail. Not the best design. Compare to DR or Super Split

[@beefree7114]

@@GPOutdoors That reason doesn't explain that you jam the wood on every machine you used in different videos and some of them have a deeper V so the wood doesn't slip or roll...I think it's more a bad habit you have and it will wear on your arms and shoulders if you keep that up!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning BF! Yes, part habit for sure, but in the case of that particular splitter, it was more than habit. Thanks and take care!

[@lowercherty]

Elm is like splitting a frozen rope. It's horrible.

[@davidjustice4029]

Why didn't you use GREEN elm?That elm you used was dry and dead and would naturally tend to split easier.I've cut and split a lot of GREEN elm on my property using my Northern Tool 37 ton splitter. It does an awesome job.! We have the same problem down here in Mississippi also with that dutch elm disease.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day David. I didn't realize it was prevalent in other areas too. Re: the green. This one died about 3 months ago and honestly the timber was what we had easily available to try the kinetic. Did not want to kill one of the few live ones we have left. Cheers!

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

Sunday I was splitting Elm with a mull and was shocked because it split really nice but I say nice Splitter

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey thanks John!

[@loggerjohn01]

I have cut over30 dead elms in the last 2 weeks. Depends what kind of elm too .. red elm or slippery elm as some people call splits really easy. also depend on how cold it is too . Elm will split easier when colder. and also how dead the wood is. Growing up on the farm years ago we had elms over 4 feet across on the stump. Monsters!!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Woow! 4 feet across. LJ, that is a huge round. I wish you were sharing that with us. That would be some good video. I've checked out your channel and I know it is a lot of work to record but would love to see how you manage the big stuff. I would watch for sure. Cheers!

[@loggerjohn01]

This was along time ago when I was a young lad . We had some huge elms on the farm. that got the dutch elm disease and had to come down. I believe at that time the government were paying so much per tree to cut them down. The bottom of these trees was so big that most of the time they would be just discarded .... just to big to try to split.. thanks and keep warm.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening LJ! My neighbour Guy was talking about the same thing the other day. He said, growing up, the Elms were huge - really tall and big trunks. But they have diminished so much over the years. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!

[@brianleary137]

I cleaned all the grease off and sprayed it down with dry teflon and let it dry. works great and it does not collect dirt.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Brian. Thanks for sharing the advice. It turned out the grease was full of dirt from me trailoring it around, I guess. Great idea about the teflon. I no longer have the splitter but I'm sure other folks will see your comment. Thanks again!

[@danodano60]

Has the Gripo company been sued for copying the Super Split?

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Dano. I don't know, but I have noticed over the last few years as I get more exposed to different types of outdoor equipment , that there are several different brands of different equipment that pretty much look identical but are made by different companies. Not just splitters, but also with tractor attachments. I may just be a bit naive, but I do find it surprising. Thanks for the question this morning. All the best!

[@MrMikey1224]

That does not look like the elm I split, not stringy at all.. The piss elm I cut takes a hydraulic splitter to get through it, nice video tho

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Mr.M. That must be some pretty nasty stuff you've got to split! I wouldn't want it any tougher then we've got here already. Thanks for watching and have a good week!

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Top of the day to you GP. Have you decided on which splitter you are going to keep? Stay safe and warm. Later

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening and great to hear from you Mech! Yup, they both have their strengths but for our needs here, my preference is the BRAVE Dual Split. That's the one we are buying. Hope you and your family are well. have a wonderful Thanksgiving and talk again soon! Cheers!

[@sonofagalwayman6553]

i wish i was as tidy as you

[@davidliles87]

No kinetic for me

[@ronyerke5339]

Have you gotten new return springs for your rack/ram yet?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Ronald. I had the unit on loan for a short time from Farmer Equipment Sales. It turns out there was a lot of dirt in the bearings. Cheers!

[@jacobdalecrow564]

Do you have access to any other kinetic splitters to try out?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Jacob. no, unfortunately not at this point. I know there are a number of different manufacturers but this is the only I I have been able to try out so far. Be well and all the best!

[@suburbantractor9125]

Hi, thanks for the videos! Your website looks great as well, congratulations. I have a question about staying warm. I notice that you are wearing coveralls. I was wondering if they are insulated and if they are part of your "keep warm" strategy? Down here on Long Island, most people just stay inside when it's cold, but that's not working for me:-). I just bought snow pants, while warm, they are delicate and will tear on the first tree limb they get hung up on. Suggestions appreciated, and thank you.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good afternoon ST! Thanks for checking out the site! I still have more work to do to it but its a start. Good call on not wearing the snow pants. I only wear mine when snowblowing cause of the spray back (plus they are toasty warm) but not for working outside. I always wear thermal underwear (pants and shirt) underneath plus I have outdoor socks on and my workbooks are insulated, and I always wear a flannel shirt. You might also notice I also wear a red and black flannel jacket overtop or bring it with me. The reason is because when you are working on something, your body temp goes up so I take the flannel jacket off but when you take a break or slow down, I am able to put the flannel jacket back on. Helps to keep moderated and keeps the flu away. :)). On really cold days I will also wear a winter work coat. I used to wear the old thermal underwears we always had growing up (you know, the white double knit ones) but a couple of years ago I found a "Thinsulate" set of bottoms and top. They are really thin, way more comfortable and they lock in the heat really well. They were a little more expensive but 3 years running - no rips - and still working great so well worth the extra. I can't remember the brand but if you want to know, I can let you know in a few days when I am back at the cabin. Thanks for watching. All the best!

[@suburbantractor9125]

@@GPOutdoors Thanks for the detailed reply, I'll get some thinsulate underwear and some flannel shirts. I have a flannel jacket but like you said, if I'm moving I get too warm in it.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff! You are most welcome!

[@terrywoychowski8681]

Happy Thanksgiving from Michigan GP !

[@GPOutdoors]

And to you and your family too Terry! All the best!

[@TractorTech]

It did a great job. The wood being frozen also made it split easier. Every time someone sees a kinetic splitter, they want to see it splitting elm, so here it is. The worst wood I have split with my kinetic is hickory. I've been told we have the hardest hickory in the world here. It is desirable for competition axes. I made a video of mine splitting a little hickory.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning Roger. Yes, I think you are right. Wish I had it to split as well when the weather was warmer. We don't have hickory up here but I hear it is pretty hard and tough. Stay warm! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@bruceeverhart8647]

I heat my 2500 sq. house with wood only. I'd like to see how the Gripo stacks up against a 22 ton standard splitter. Elm and Hedge, crotch wood only. I use the whole tree from 3 foot down to 2", it all gets burned. Are you up for that test?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Bruce. Didn't know what Hedge was until a few minutes ago.Wow. Never cut it but we have a 22 ton standard splitter and used it along with the kinetic this fall. Elm crotch is brutal no matter what you use. Hands down. I have split elm on both now. I read that Hegde was the hardest and toughest to cut with a chainsaw or to split, but offers the best BTU of all woods - true?

[@bruceeverhart8647]

Yes, Hedge burns hot, long and the coals last all day. I put 3, 8" un split Hedge logs in the stove this morning (over 5 hours ago) and it's still blowing hot air. I cut, split and burn it green. The straight chunks split better than green Elm but, they are a knurly twisting tree. They don't rot and cutting them off at the ground wont kill them. Here in KS they have been used as fence posts for a long time. I know of a few that have been holding barbed wire for over 80 years and you cant push em over.

[@kimcurtis9366]

Where I live in Wyoming, we have nothing but Pine and Cottonwood, which is as stringy and nasty as Elm, maybe even more so! My question is how does it do in Pine? Most of our Pine spits pretty easily with an axe or maul so, I would guess it would do well on the GRIPO Kinetic! I was just curious if you had used it on Pine? Thanks for the video! I'm disabled and when the Grandsons aren't around, my wife and I could really use one of these! Too bad that disability payments don't leave much for extras after the necessities are taken care of. Are these expensive?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Kim! I honestly don't know if I had put any pine through it. We have balsam and a few other pine type trees here but we try to split hardwood primarily. I am sure it would have split it ok if I had. Sorry I could not help more. Take care!

[@tedhall2277]

What size splitter is that that you are using?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Ted. Thanks for the question. I cover the specs of the unit in video #100 if you wish to see the review. It will take a 25 inch round and the ram has about 28,000 lbs of force. Hope that is what you were asking but if not, check out the video 100 and if any other questions, just let me know. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching!

[@dave-in-nj9393]

how well does the elm burn ?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Dave. Great wood for burning. I can't remember exactly but I know it is up there with the ash and maple for BTU's. My neighbour down the road burns a lot of it every year.Cheers!

[@Geebax2]

You don't see many kinetic woodsplitters offered for sale here in Australia, as our firewood comes from very tough hardwood trees, and they just don't cut it. I have a 30 ton hydraulic splitter with a Honda engine, and it deals with the hard wood like Redgum and Box quite well. Most of the wood you have in the US/Canada is quite soft compared to ours.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good evening Geebax2! I have heard that from a few other Australia subscribers. Wow. I can't imagine what you have to deal with in order to split firewood but it must be pretty difficult. The worst we have here is Elm which is really stringy and difficult but I hear that Redgum and another type is far worse. Best of luck and thanks for sharing the information with us. Cheers!

[@Geebax2]

@@GPOutdoors I am 75 and no longer able to swing an axe to split the wood, so first I tried the low cost Homelite splitter. I soon began to call it the Non-splitter, as it could not handle anything except very small rounds. So I bought the bigger machine and it is a delight. The brand is even called the "Redgum Splitter". I live in Mountain Ash territory, some of the world's tallest trees after the California giants.

[@GPOutdoors]

It must be beautiful country to see everyday. I can't imagine having to swing an axe through it - I don't think I would make it too far. LOL. Happy you have the right machine now to help you. A good quality splitter sure makes working outside much more enjoyable and a lot easier on the back. All the best and thanks for sharing that with me Geebax. It's nice to hear from folks in other places. Cheers!

[@davidliles87]

If you make fire kinling wood you would be fine

[@mjmtreeservicemaintenance2940]

Wondering if fresh cut Elm in the summer time would be different outcome. Dead Elm in the freezing cold may split easier.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning MJM. That's a good question. Not sure of the answer. We did split some elm with the Dual Split during the summer and it got through it but wish I had the kinetic to try it then too. Have a great weekend!

[@allanwells4886]

I wonder if you know how it would go splitting Australian Buloke. My little 9ton hydraulic splitter won't look at it; it's just too hard and as for the Fiskars 8lb maul; forget it!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Allan. I am afraid I cannot help you on that one. LOL. Cheers!

[@peterkober6758]

G P good job I don't know much about wood thanks a lot God Bless PaK

[@henryrodgers3409]

-8 and no jacket . That's what you call a real Canadian . It's not that bad as long as there's no wind . That GRIPO sure looks pretty good . I'd be afraid to bring that elm into the house with all of those bugs on it . If I remember correctly you have a problem with your chute on the snow blower because of the heavy grease .

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Henry. You are right on the mark. I would not bring that wood into the house until winter temps. But yes, I had the same issue with the grease they put on the chute. But since I scraped out the grease and use the silicon lubricant now, it solved the problem. All good. And now that I have about a foot of snow, I am blowing the first snow of the season tomorrow. It's negative 17 now but I am still pretty pumped for the first snowblower tomorrow. Cheers and stay warm!

[@ritterjon]

That splitter is awesome!

[@pboulware1737]

No Elm here in SC. But plenty of Oak I would think it could split it just as well. Yes put on a jacket I’m getting cold just watching!! Enjoyed.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL. Thanks Paul. Yes, I should have kept my coat on. It got cold fast! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and all the best!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Yea, that's easy for you to say GP. lol Good video and explanation about the grease gumming things up in the cold weather. When you get your equipment shed built you won't have as much trouble. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends up there.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning ODD! LOL. Thanks - you too - have a great Thanksgiving weekend!

[@richardm1631]

I guess your Gripo splitter don't like the freezer cold weather because I saw your video when you and your friend was splitter wood that Gripo was working great in warming weather

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good morning Richard. Yes, it appeared the grease on the mechanisms and ram etc got really gummy and thick. I probably should have cleaned it off and used a lubricant. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Have a good one!

[@michaelbradley8508]

Nice job... You are right about the grease... Some guys use dry lubricant like graphite in the winter on those kinetic machines. I know the unit is only on loan to you but if you owned it you may want to sharpen the wedge. I have a small electric splitter and it made a difference. Don't put a razor edge on it but take the 'round' off the wedge and the job will get done better. Those machines work hard. Michael from Alberta

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey thanks Michael. Good idea about the graphite. I should have known better because last winter I had a piece of equipment and found the same thing - needed to remove the grease and replace it with a silicon lubricant and it performed great after. I should have done the same with the kintetic. Keep warm out there!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Man! It did do a great job! GP you've been in the cold too long!! I would of had so many layers, I would not be able to move! Negative 8 and you're like, it's a nice fall day! LOL! I would freeze to death in five minutes!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening LA. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Yup, winter arrived early this year so I had to pull out the thermals a little earlier than expected. -5 is nothing. Tonight it is dropping to negative 20. Yeeeesshh! Be well and enjoy your holiday weekend!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

LOL!

[@portedadrien9293]

This log splitter is very nice The blooper where funny ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a nice weekend!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey thanks P! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Alanschmalzried]

Here in Indiana the Elm is all but gone due to Dutch Elm. It’s a shame because they are such nice trees.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Alan. Yes I didn't realize until I saw some comments from other folks as well as yourself that it was as widespread as it is. Stay warm in Indiana!

[@mikehoward8201]

Great video! Yep you need a light oil in those temps....may I suggest you put a wagon or trailer just in front of your splitter, then you toss it not on the ground but into something that is at waist level...thus saving you from a lot of bending over later!

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey thanks Mike! Great ideas. Have a good week!

[@mikewilliams-no9cm]

I'd like to know about your wood shed How much does it hold? Do you season your wood in it?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Mike! It's Guy's shed actually. It holds about 22 cord I believe in the front 2 sections ( to the left and right of the boiler) and I am not sure how much the back section can hold (it's behind the main section on the right). Guy stacks all his wood in there. We've fallen a bit behind the last few years so the wood is not as seasoned as it should be. Hope that helps - thanks for watching and for the question. Cheers!

[@KohlfyreProductions]

I've a couple of species of trees for you to split with the kinetic, green white oak or hickory.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Craig. I wish I had some of those but we have none of those species in this area to try. Whether single, dual or kinetic split, it is always helpful to folks to test them on different types of wood. For some reason, I have almost no Oak on my property. I spotted a sapling starting to grow on the front of my property this past summer and was so concerned that I built a wooden cage around it to make sure it had chance to grow.

[@michaelknulle6924]

Its a cool splitter like it and a happy thanks giving to you and your dear ones

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Michael!!

[@davidcarrow5419]

Liked the bloopers glad to see you mess up occasionly! Have a great day Gord and family. Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL David. Trust me , I go through a lot of takes every time. LOL. Cheers and thanks very much - all the best to you and yours as well!

[@donmotz5528]

GP.....it looks like a good little splitter....keep em coming......thanx.

[@GPOutdoors]

You bet Don!!

[@t.jeffveal-goattownfirewood]

Looks like a great splitter. Just a side note, those grubs get into any wood that has been cut for awhile or standing dead. Flat head borers. We have tons of them in oak, cherry, hickory logs that have been cut for 6-8 months or longer. We feed them to our chickens for treats....

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Jeff. I didn't know that. Thanks for the info. Our woodpeckers have a feast up here! Cheers!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Same here in Minnesota in the dead Oaks

[@CFairNH]

Another good video!! Love the bloopers at the end!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks so much C! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week!

[@VWbugman]

I agree with Bill, that small tray and only being 20-24 inches off the ground is what would make me walk right by this for a 22-35 ton hydraulic splitter. That's why I just bought a Ariens 22-ton log splitter.. Bought the tray and fenders and still only have 1,100. in it, and no back problems from bending over picking up wood that falls off the splitter.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening VW. Some good points. Not sure how old you are but my back certainly appreciates not having to bend over more than I have to anymore. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it. Always well appreciated. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@VWbugman]

GP Outdoors Just a couple things I would change. I'm 54 and 6'5'', being tall has it's bad points.

[@GPOutdoors]

Ahhh. The 1964. :)) Me too. Just turned. Happy Birthday to us.:)) All the best VW!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good morning GP, very well made instructive video and the bloopers are very good ! Sadely, that diseases is spreading everywhere and thank to you neighbor for showing the nasty insects in various stages,,, That Kinetic wood splitter is marvelous ! Take care GP !

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning and thanks Dave. Stay Warm. Heading out shortly for the first snowplowing of the season. -21!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GPOutdoors Brrrr Let me know how was the diesel engine doing and you too with that cold -21 c !!!

[@GPOutdoors]

All good Dave! Got a block heater. And I have some good thermal underwears. LOL. Be well and stay warm!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GPOutdoors Hello GP, block heater and thermal do the tricks in deed ! but i'm thinking to put a heated cover of seat electrically connected to the lighter ! Is it to much spoiled ? LOL

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL!! Not at all. That is an awesome idea!! never thought of it. I will have to start googling. Cause man, it gets cold .:)) Thanks for the great idea Dave!

[@mikekowal4944]

Nice job! 😀

[@mariosancartier2537]

I like the plooooper funny 😅

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey thanks Mario. Cheers!

[@MostlyOutdoors]

That's one of the slowest kinetic splitters I've seen

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening MO. That surprises me. I have never used another one but this has a 3 second cycle time. I can't imagine something faster than that. Granted, this time we used it in almost -10 degree weather ( you will see several other videos on the channel previous to this one) so it punched slower than usual but still packed the punch. How fast are most kinetic's cycle time?

[@MostlyOutdoors]

@@GPOutdoors just seeing videos of super splitter and Oregon and those ones are fast!

[@GPOutdoors]

I'll check them out - thanks!

[@williamemmelliv926]

Why are you having the wood into the knife

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey William. I ram it into the wedge to make sure it stays put , so it doesn't move after I let go of it and engage the ram. Cheers!