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[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hey Darrin and Lovely Lisa , that’s a very nice machine !!! 🪵🇺🇸👍🏻

[@woodruffwoods]

We agree! It would be nice to have both the brute force and this machine.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

I do like that machine! Log lift, conveyor, vertical splitter, moves on its own! What else can ya ask for. Thanks for sharing Darin and Lisa👊🏻

[@woodruffwoods]

This is a pretty cool unit. It doesn’t have the power of the brute force but I am not sure that anyone would choose this for just making large quantities of cord wood. For bundle sized wood it is fantastic.

[@cut4fun50]

Cool splitter glad you got to demo it. Shaver has been good for your channel and you help them out, nicely done video as always. 👍 Pat from northwest WI

[@woodruffwoods]

Thanks Pat. Yes, AJ has been a great person to work with. He has been getting us stuff in the wood yard that wouldn't have been possible in the past.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Guys, Saw AJ running it in his video, nice machine for sure, Happy 4th to you my friend 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@woodruffwoods]

Happy Independence Day Larry and Robin!

[@billobermeyer660]

Who wouldn't have fun running the Split Force, love the conveyor!

[@woodruffwoods]

I do too! It may be the ticket to faster firewood production.

[@mountaintopoutdoors]

Lisa on a roll. This is great guys. Bundle wood at a whole new level.

[@woodruffwoods]

She caught on pretty quickly. I think she now understands why a conveyor and bags make a big difference.

[@mountaintopoutdoors]

@@woodruffwoods it sure does

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Nice set up , thanks for sharing your World with all of us !

[@woodruffwoods]

Thanks for the nice comment and I am glad you enjoy the content.

[@oldguyfirewood]

That’s a great machine Darrin. I see it as the ideal machine for bundle wood. Excellent control of split size and minimal scrap.

[@woodruffwoods]

Very well said Dick. The best of both worlds would be a commercial splitter and this machine.

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Very cool machine, you can't beat the vertical splitters for making bundle firewood!

[@woodruffwoods]

Totally agree!

[@LogCabinFirewood]

Those are pretty cool machines. Having its own drive system has always been something I've loved about them.

[@woodruffwoods]

It certainly won't set any land speed records but most of the time a few feet makes a huge difference.

[@deanmoore420]

Nice piece of equipment throttle man great video 👍

[@woodruffwoods]

Thanks 👍

[@deanmoore420]

@@woodruffwoods no problem 👍

[@fatefarmspa]

Those are Nice splitters. I feel the conveyor is the key tool for log splitting operations

[@woodruffwoods]

I am coming to that same conclusion!

[@765Guys]

A lot of cool features on that one, and even cooler shaver has you demo stuff! A win win for everyone. Keep up the good work!

[@woodruffwoods]

Yes AJ and I mutually benefit from this. Plus we are both firewood nerds that get excited about equipment 😂

[@TimStout71]

That's a nice set up. Mike Morgan runs one once in awhile. Something I would consider.

[@woodruffwoods]

If you do bundle wood, this is a great option for sure.

[@smorefirewood]

They are pretty handy. Between the conveyor and the drivability

[@woodruffwoods]

Indeed! The drivability is really handy as you move through a pile or as you fill a trailer.

[@debfromthemill6945]

Nice job Lisa

[@woodruffwoods]

She will appreciate hearing from you Deb. She is my splitter girl for sure!

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome video, hope you day goes smoothly. New friend here.

[@woodruffwoods]

Welcome and glad you are enjoying the content!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great looking splitter!! Would be easy to take to different locations!! Y'all have a Wonderful 4th of July. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@woodruffwoods]

I agree and I like the idea of putting it on a trailer versus towing it over the road. All these splitters bounce around a lot on the road.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

The vertical splitters definitely make nice bundle wood!

[@woodruffwoods]

For sure! The best of both worlds would be to have both a commercial horizontal and a vertical but that is quite a price tag for firewood.

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

@@woodruffwoods agreed, that would be a sweet combo.

[@ShaverSalesINC]

Love that knotted nasty piece at 7:31. #toughsplitter

[@woodruffwoods]

That splitter works it’s way through the tough rounds. I am loving it

[@firewoodathome]

Nice set up.

[@woodruffwoods]

I really like this piece of equipment

[@johnrosier1686]

This machine looks like it will definitely help increase productivity.

[@woodruffwoods]

It was fantastic on the limb wood that we had in this video. It doesn’t compare to the brute force on bigger stuff but it is a different tool for a different job.

[@obiorah1]

the 11-16 is a Good Machine if your working on your own or your not doing alot of production the 11-16 is the way to go it produces better wood the production Splitters,

[@woodruffwoods]

It has its place in the woodyard for sure.

[@chrisfoltz6810]

Darrin and Lisa woodruff you all get some good toys in to play with you need to do a wood yard open house.

[@woodruffwoods]

I would love to do that!! Let me talk to AJ and see if he would like to participate in an open house.

[@chrisfoltz6810]

@woodruffwoods Darrin did you get my email a few days ago.

[@woodruffwoods]

@@chrisfoltz6810 I did

[@chrisfoltz6810]

@@woodruffwoods ok

[@AllenFamilyFirewood]

I got to talk with the rep at the logging expo up here in Maine this spring an they sure are neat rigs . If they could speed it up an raise the table up about 4 in I would own one just because of being able to drive it to the log pile an backing it up as ya work ya way threw the pile . Every thing in one mobile unit sure makes it a nice rig to have .

[@woodruffwoods]

At 5 foot 9 I don't find the table height terrible but I could see a taller person having to lean. This is a neat design for sure. Just to be clear, I was only running the conveyor at a slow speed and the throttle at about 3/4.

[@whalerlife53]

I agree, table is too low. I guess you could elevate the rear end by backing it up on a couple of round slabs or something similar. But that would be a pain. I think raising the table would make it safer to operate because your hands would naturally fall further down the round of wood away from the wedge and top of piece being split.

[@HubertofLiege]

Taller wheels and a sliding extension on the lift table.

[@BobbySixguns]

At my house, everyone would treat it like a carnival ride. Interesting machine for sure.

[@woodruffwoods]

That is kind of the way I would see it as a kid

[@BuildALotAcres]

Great looking machine. I always liked the Powersplit/Axis/Split Force vertical units. Are Splitforce and Timber Devil the same?

[@woodruffwoods]

I honestly do not know the answer to your question. I will say that this is a well built machine that does what it is advertised to do.

[@Tinnunulus]

Nice machine would have thought the Nylon on the conveyor padles would have been better under the angle iron to stop wear on the main trough so that it was replaceable when needed, nice video well done 👍

[@woodruffwoods]

Thank you. That is a very interesting observation on the paddles. I never had given that a thought

[@davehertle]

Practice good safety techniques, avoid getting those pinkies anywhere near the top of the round as the wedge comes down. I am enjoying seeing so many couples out now working together. I suppose Rachel and Heath #hardworkingman have set the bar high. Firewood is hard honest work.

[@woodruffwoods]

Great tip and I agree that this is good for relationships. We get to work together and see the effects of our work.

[@coggins63]

I think you can adjust the peddle to the height that will work best for you

[@woodruffwoods]

You are correct. I did not mess with it since it is just on loan.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Hey Darrin and Lisa. I like it too. I like the vertical splitters more every day, especially with the conveyer. The foot pedal seems awkward, and the table seems a few inches low. But other than that, it has power and decent speed. I'm not sure about the (ROI) it would have to be 5%. Kenny❤

[@woodruffwoods]

We are doing upwards of 500 bundles in a month so I can justify this or the brute force but not both. I think each person has to consider how they plan to use the machine and pick the one that fits. The conveyor is a huge plus for sure. Btw I got the sticker yesterday!

[@OpenAirAdventure]

@woodruffwoods The bundle and 1/3 sales seem to be a hit for novelty wood sales. But definitely, a conveyer for your brute force would make things easier on you. Now hold that sticker close to your heart, haha. Thanks Darrin.

[@woodruffwoods]

@@OpenAirAdventure I have that old farm conveyor, I just need to find a few hours to get welding on it.

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Makes nice for making good looking wood. I and 6’ 2” the table looks short for me.

[@woodruffwoods]

I didn’t notice much in the table being too small but I think the log lift is a a bit small.

[@chrisartman6168]

Great video you two. I’d love to see a side by side comparison with an axis and that machine. It looks like it’s not as comfortable to reach the pedal on this machine vs an axis. But that’s what I see and not from how it actually feels to run it. I like the adjustable return stop for the wedge on the axis. But the feature of how you feather the pedal to how fast the wedge moves is nice on this machine. They both seem well built and each have their own pluses and minuses. Thanks again for the review. Happy Forth of July Lisa and Darrin!

[@woodruffwoods]

Happy Independence Day. I would like to see the comparison with the axis as well. As someone pointed out, that pedal is adjustable but since it is just a loaner, i did not mess with it. The overall weight is just under a ton and you are right about it being a heavy duty build. Very cool machine even if it isn’t for everyaone

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Oh neat.. the tires and almost too small for your tractor ruts..😁👍

[@woodruffwoods]

It actually has a good amount of clearance and I am sure center of gravity is a concern as well.

[@whatsthebuzz1]

Lots nice equipment out there, just wish it was more reasonable priced for your average homeowner/ wood cutter.

[@woodruffwoods]

I tend to show what may be of interest to a person doing a small business. None of this is really economical to make 5-10 cord per year.

[@jamesahr2634]

Splitfire makes1165v now.

[@woodruffwoods]

I will have to check that out.

[@jamesahr2634]

Its smaller, cycle time same. 2200.00 plus extras you want.

[@woodruffwoods]

Wow $2200 is very cheap for this kind of machine.@@jamesahr2634

[@michaelkolopelnyk4405]

Boring.

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Maybe to some. But really neat you can drive it vs. other ways to move splitters around..

[@woodruffwoods]

I appreciate the comment but could you let me know what you would have preferred to see?