#50 This Log Splitter Pays For Itself in 2 Days

[@robertdoell4321]

Finally a logsplitter that makes sense. It does all the splitting in one action saving huge amounts of time compared to all other Logsplitters

[@mateuszpatua3016]

IKR!

[@w8stral]

For $10,000 you can do a LOT of hand extra movements... Unless you are SELLING firewood, this is a joke.

[@razahassan811]

I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. kzbin.infoUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it

[@meandmytools9819]

I build a splitting wedge for my 24 ton log splitter with 2 hydraulic cylinders, This one is mine ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKyoqKfbat4ntE

[@jordanseeley5274]

It'd probably be better to do a breakeven estimation based on the time/efficiency it will save you rather than on the raw materials themselves. This is because 50 cords @ $200/cord is $10,000 of product no matter which way you split it. So... let's say that without the splitter it takes you 2 hours and 20 minutes to do a cord and with the splitter it takes 20 minutes; this means you save 2 hours of your time for every cord you split. Let's say you value your time at $50/hr; this means that, in order for the splitter to "pay for itself", you need to save yourself ~200 hours of splitting (10,000 hours / $50). To save yourself ~200 hours of splitting, you would need to split 100 cords (since we established we save 2 hours of time for every cord you split). If you did 100 cords, the total amount of time splitting with the machine would be ~2000 minutes (33 hours). Still a great value and very short breakeven period for anyone who splits a lot of wood. I have no connection to wood splitting, and I'm not sure why I just made this calculation on a Saturday morning, but damn this was a satisfying video to watch.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha thank you very much for your comment and while I do follow and understand your calculation, I’m not sure what percentage of the general public watching this video would. That is the only reason for my break even analysis being so basic. If I was presenting this to a bank for a loan (with an audience of financially literate bankers) I would have taken a deeper dive into the break even point as you have done. I hope you enjoyed the video and check out some of the other ones I’ve posted. Thanks again!

[@fredo1993alva]

I very much enjoyed this comment :)

[@HometownAcres]

fredo1993alva yes Jordan articulated a very detailed breakeven which worked out to be 4 full days rather than 2 days which in my opinion is still a great investment

[@erikb8877]

I feel like I'm in grade school again doing math riddles

[@nightfly1985]

200$ a cord? Where do you live?

[@pensnut08]

Every man needs one of these... Just because it's cool.

[@allessaxon8642]

its even cooler when you split logs with axe even better feeling, uneconomical with so much wood but on scale of coolness surely this machine doesnt beat it

[@johnmitchell9538]

One of my guilty pleasures is watching log splitting on youtube, this has to be the best piece of machinery I have seen, adjustable height and interchangeable blades is a game changer and amazing.

[@Physicsnerd1]

That is some fast accounting at the end there. Reminds me of the old adage, 'figures don't lie, but liars figure'.

[@robertsparling]

yep

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

The guy was very clear the statement was generalized and provided many qualifying statements. Even if you double his 50 cords figure the point remains it’s a good tool for a small scale wood business

[@healyfamily4]

That disappearing 4 way wedge is genius! Awesome 👏 machine

[@HometownAcres]

They definitely know what they are doing in the drawing room. It is very well designed

[@EfieldHfield_377]

I have no idea why, but I could watch this all day - ultra cool and I have never chopped fire wood in my life. Thx for sharing.

[@HometownAcres]

It’s even more fun to run the machine haha. Thanks for watching!

[@Crazystuffyousee]

This could be categorized as one of those oddly satisfying videos

[@HometownAcres]

I agree!

[@zylent8251]

Its just satisfying not oddly at all.

[@brianwhite6652]

i 100 % agree with you

[@jamesdewald2639]

Yep

[@theremarkablekb4210]

@@HometownAcres Dou you have a branch in South Africa?

[@jamesdoyle9220]

I was in the logging and firewood business full time from 1981-2004. Loved the work. Hard to consistently make money. If you have a never-ending supply of free good quality wood you can do great. If you have to buy standing wood, log it, haul it,process it you will starve. Even in this guy's situation working part time he will run out of wood quickly on his own land unless he has hundreds of acres to cut. Most states also require landowners to get cutting plans approved by the state for commercial harvesting and a harvesting license for the logger. This is a nice splitter. There are many like it on the market. It's a lot like the LaFont machine from the 1970's

[@HometownAcres]

I have 2 sources of wood. The first is my own 30 acres that I only cut dead trees from and occasionally a tree that looks like it will never have any timber value. The 2nd is a tree service that drops logs off at my place for free. I don’t think I’ll ever be a big enough operation to exhaust those 2 sources of raw material

[@tex_gil117]

Yeah super primitive! It should drive itself, sell the firewood itself, even sort out wood by type by itself. I mean if it doesnt do that is it even worth it?! Lol smh. 🙄

[@thinkcivil1627]

A well thought out design that saves time at every step in the process. Very impressed!

[@HometownAcres]

Not only time but a lot of labor too. That log lift is a huge back saver

[@CSSIandAssociate]

@@HometownAcres A must have if you do much. I have had my back go out on me twice. Leave it up to the material handling equipment. When I found an electric forklift I snatched it up. Lifts 2,100 lbs. I only paid $300 for it. Save your back. Thanks for the vid and math business background. Very interesting.

[@mtadams2009]

The other day I was splitting wood with my old MTD 25 ton splitter I purchased from the Home Depot 19 years ago but I could not help but think about your awesome splitter. Enjoy.

[@mhrepoman]

I gotta get one of these! The way I do it is I run perfectly parallel with my stack so its right next to it and can easily take it from the pile and stack it up. Kinda like you did but closer to it. That looks like some really nice firewood! Nice work

[@CraigArndt]

That's sweet. I built my own splitter 7-8 years ago, it works fantastic. But to have a log lift and adjustable height wedge, that is pretty cool to have. Good job.

[@tractorman4461]

That sure has a wicked cycle time !! Awesome machine. Its really cool to see the evolution of log splitters from back in the 70's when we built the one out of mostly recycled parts that I still use. This machine optimizes your labor for sure. Totally impressive machine and I love it.

[@HometownAcres]

It is my opinion the next best thing after a full out dedicated firewood processor. Really speeds things up. The hardest part is now the stacking haha

[@JohnnyB21401]

Awesome machine! Don’t know why I like this so much. There is something about splitting and burning wood. I’m addicted.

[@Tj11714]

Andrew from Eastonmade has the best machines I have ever seen. PERIOD, I have done the research looked at all other options both home made and buying and these are by far the best. Im a young college kid who sells firewood to have money to live on and support my family. We have nothing like this near Tx. Anyways sorry for the rant just wanted to give a shout out to Andrew, he is always posting on ig, facebook and the fourm , youtube and you can tell he is a great guy, really cares about his product and business.

[@wknlogger4598]

ThatRandomGuy Powersplit makes the best logsplitter.

[@Tj11714]

Wkn Logger ok dude ?

[@Lhenry-pf5zn]

Take it from an old, retired woodsman, the fewer times you touch a piece of wood defines your efficiency. Nice little splitter although it could use some safeties. Nonetheless, when I sold firewood I tried to set up a system which was industrial. First I had my logs delivered by semi-load. Then I acquired free pallets. Then I built a splitter, and powered it with diesel, (fuel savings). Then when split I stacked the wood immediately on to a pallet and shrink-wrapped it. I then moved the wood by pallet and loaded it onto the customers truck by forklift. Having the logs delivered gave me control over the type of wood I acquired and staying out of the woods reduced my expenses there. Using free pallets allowed me to eliminate any deposit fee on the IBC cage, and made life easier for my customers who could even use the pallet for kindling. Shrink -wrapping reduces mess, keeps the wood dry and free of rain/snow. Everything you do, every step you take , and every piece of equipment you add to your operation has a time and money cost, so therefore one must think each addition through very carefully. And last but not least I eventually switched to electric power, quieter, simpler and more economical. Best of luck, I enjoyed your video and your spirit.

[@ipwee]

Having the hitch on the opposite end of the wedge is brilliant. That alone was worth the time watching the video. I'm going to fab something just like it on my old Lafont.

[@HometownAcres]

It’s a really nice feature to have for sure

[@chriszbodula1894]

Thanks for being one of the few you tubers that told the price and worked out the efficacy/reality of return on investment. Very cool machine. I especially like that it picks up the logs off the ground saving your back.

[@HometownAcres]

No problem. I always hated at the end of a video when you say “ok so how much was it”. At the end of the day you aren’t gonna buy something if you don’t know how much it is

[@karljacobson7811]

Excellent splitter. I bought the same one 3 months ago. It is the best commercial grade out there. I have done my homework for a year and been to 4 different logging shows. This splitter beats the competition any day!!! It is so fast, I can not keep up with it. My next purchase is a firewood conveyor.

[@HometownAcres]

Yea a conveyer would definitely be an improvement but honestly if you can just leave the splitter attached to the back of your side by side and keep pulling it forward it’s not that bad

[@jerryferguson5461]

I made a firewood conveyor out of a 32' hay bale elevator. Find them cheap now that many folks have graduated to round bales. It's great for loading a dump truck or trailer or pickup.

[@klipklick6067]

Great video! really love it that you have this side business and your primary business is hardcore professional accounting. Much respect for me!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks!

[@markw2266]

I appreciate the math. I went with "that's a bad ass splitter I'm buying one" haven't used the 4 way wedge yet. Looks like it works well.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha when I first saw it that was my initial reaction. I do like the four way wedge because it keeps you from over splitting the wood

[@charlesrocks]

This is so satisfying to watch. Can you do like 1 hour long video of just you splitting those logs? No talking just working.

[@HometownAcres]

I would have no problem doing that except 99% of the population would find that extremely boring. Gotta keep changing angles. Attention spans are so short these days

[@blizzbee]

YT has a loop feature :)

[@tommak6516]

You big guy does not need the lift, he just tosses up those logs. Way to go for now (be careful, your body may object later in the form of hernia).

[@nmg6248]

@@HometownAcres you must not know about ASMR. I think people would absolutely love a video of y’all working and this machine splitting wood for a couple hours. Just focus mostly on the wood splitting from several angles, the long shot was super cool & the sound of wood splitting is so standing!

[@daviddeaton4250]

I don’t know if it’s the huge push plate or what , but it’s seems to be a better design then the wolf ridge splitter. I own the wolf ridge and it is a great splitter, but that being said, the splitter you are using finished the split. With the wolf ridge, the split isn’t finished until the next log is started. To be productive you need 3 people for either machine. My wolf ridge was just under 8 k , I got 4 way and 6 way wedge. 500 discount for military service. Maybe you could get together with Morgan and do a side by side comparison. Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@theinternets7516]

I second that suggestion.

[@HometownAcres]

That would be cool. Unfortunately I doubt my channel is big enough to be worth Mike Morgan’s time. Maybe suggest that on one of his videos haha. If he sees it from enough people maybe I’ll get on his radar!

[@mightymofo9306]

That's a nice rig! @David Deatin, I've a Wolferidge as well, prior to that an AmericanCLS and my dads home made 1981 model. Dads completed every split as well but it was a major safety issue with the machine if not careful. The Splitters that do not complete the process only sacrifice that for safety as you undoubtedly know. At the end of the day that issue may be apple's and oranges depending upon the customer, myself I went with safety as an accident is always just a moment away. But complete splits are epic.

[@hart796]

Best log splitter I have seen with the complete log breakdown wedge. Excellent video

[@kkarllwt]

Here's how I would look at the numbers. Me, and others, use the splitter 6 hours a week on average. 300 hours a year. 3000 hours in ten years. $3.50 plus cost of money plus maintenance and fuel. $7 $8 an hour to split over a cord of wood. Use it 3 days a week and that machine is almost free. About a dollar an hour capital cost.

[@philadelphiafirewoodco.9214]

Breaking down the cost and payback is why it was easy for me to purchase this machine. Don't have to work long to break even. Adam, I thank you for videos like this.

[@kaoswar666]

I could watch this all day ...

[@Davidtuscano-f6o]

Especially when you did it with an axe like I did😂

[@johnpyle8027]

This log splitter addresses the two things I have always hated about log splitters! Hit the lever and leave it, don't have to hold and it looks like a fast cycle time. I also LOVE that the the ram plate is so big and the wedge is the same height! No logs riding up over the wedge. If I cut firewood I would buy one!

[@NutmegThumper]

This is the machine I’ve dreamed of. Too much for me to buy for my use but would love to rent it for a day! Love the lift and the height adjustment. Great vid / thanks!

[@oldrudedog]

That's a great splitter. If you cut commercially that's the ticket. I have a White Outdoors splitter that I bought 17 years ago and I split an average 5-6 cords a year to heat my home, it's been a good deal for me. It cost me $1200 new and the only thing I've had to do to it is change the oil every other year and put a filter and spark plug in it every year. So it's been a great investment for me, when you consider I've been cutting my own fire wood for almost 50 years and until I bought this splitter I did it by hand. I'm 74 now so I'm getting to the end of my fire wood cutting days so unless I can get anybody from the family to help me I'll be burning propane after next year.

[@seather863]

I have the same splitter. Works great. The box wedge is great for big rounds.

[@karljacobson7811]

Seather I bought the box wedge too. Makes excellent firewood. I am going to charge my customers a premium price for the rectangular wood.

[@seather863]

Good idea.

[@HometownAcres]

You should sell it as bundle wood to camp sites. That’s where the money is

[@KDuboutdoors19]

@@HometownAcres when my family camped at Tappan Lake my brother and I would just go up into the woods with a couple of buck saws, 4 duffel bags and 2 backpacks. We would just cut stuff that was already down. Everyone else was buying wood. Ours was free.

[@michaelmcnaughton1535]

It's good to see healthy young dudes working at a good job. Hats off to Bubba who slugged all the wood over to the splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha he’s a good buddy of mine. I help him out, he helps me out

[@GerraldFarms]

That’s a nice log splitter. It makes quick work of splitting wood. Have a good weekend

[@HometownAcres]

It really does. Thanks you too!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

That is one great log splitter. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[@GardenEquipmentReview]

What a fantastic machine, it looks like this wood splitter has been well thought out and well-engineered.

[@markadams8857]

Man that is awesome...I spent last weekend splitting some wood just to get it small enough to load. I want one of those really badly.. Thanks

[@alexandergarcia240]

I've been thinking about using my everlast to weld a log splitter. I really like this design.

[@mertman1]

Blacks Creek has some cool models to get ideas from, I don’t work for them just looking at spitters.

[@blackscreekinnovations3723]

@@mertman1 Thank you!

[@smokeybobandis4617]

These splitters are great! Take no time to put together and the motors are easy to take apart and clean. Although mines only a 20 ton it gets the job done.

[@ronaldhiler7449]

In my opinion the first attachment worked a lot better.

[@Justin-Outdoors]

Depends on size fire wood you want. Larger pieces burn longer produce more heat

[@jetah50]

@@Justin-Outdoors wouldn't the heat be the same but just burn for longer?

[@Justin-Outdoors]

@@jetah50 I'm not a scientist I just know you'll get more intense heat with a bigger piece. I'll usually put a whole log in center surrounded by small split logs. That center log eventually lights you'll get a longer burning fire and feels hotter

[@Bediasman]

Nice, wish it got colder here in Texas so I could get one , another great video thanks

[@paulv8133]

Wow, why is this so satisfying to watch!?

[@HometownAcres]

I’m glad you liked it. I’ve got a couple other videos with this splitter you should check out

[@Accumulator1]

Watching somebody else do all the work is always satisfying.

[@polarbear111000]

Now that's what you call a wood splitter!!!! Awesome!!! I was giggling too........... :)

[@kevinbrewer2141]

Awesome log splitter. I looked up the company I like the box blade they have for that splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah the box wedge looks really cool. Great for campfires but since I heat my house with a wood stove I like to split my wood a little bigger. But if I ever got a campground contract as their firewood supplier I might consider getting it

[@mtadams2009]

Its a very nice unit. I have a simple 27 ton splitter. I am not sure that unit is the way to go for real production. My neighbor who is seriously into wood selling, he sells between 500 and 650 cords a year. His first unit cost him about 12,500 and as cool as this unit is his was just way faster. He also a tractor to load the wood into the unit. So maybe not an apples to apples comparison. Two years ago he upgraded to a unit he paid about 85,000 thousand and how has a front end loader. He purchases toppers from some local logging companies. He sells out every year, before the end of June. I must add that unit is super cool and I love that log lifter as I have go vertical with big logs as I am getting old. Take care and thanks for sharing your very nice log splitter, its nice to see what's out there. Take care.

[@HometownAcres]

Hey Scott. I agree that if you’re doing 500-650 cords a year you are going to want something more automated than this. I would say this machine is probably best suited for somebody selling maybe 50-200 cords a year

[@mtadams2009]

@@HometownAcres I was thinking over the years I have loaned my unit to freinds and family. That unit would be great if you heated with a outdoor furnace as they seem to go through a lot of wood and you had family in the area to share the cost. It's a beautiful machine for sure. take care

[@Jaxon1127]

There’s something satisfying about seeing wood split by a machine.

[@HometownAcres]

I agree. Oddly satisfying

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Or cut with chainsaw

[@JoesFirewoodVideosII]

Jaxon1127 Yes there is

[@aqsdfg25]

that machine works nicely and it looks safe to use

[@movinngroovin2104]

This could be a good bartering tool. Offer to split wood for their old jon boats, motorcycles, chainsaws, jetskis, cars, jeeps, trucks, etc. the sky is the limit.

[@charadremur333]

Damn

[@toxic2583]

Who barters beside hickbillys??? Pretty sure they can't afford something like this

[@movinngroovin2104]

@@toxic2583 You're way out of touch with reality. Maybe you should watch some Mike Rowe videos. He can explain it much better than me. Where I come from, It's not unusual for bartering hickbillies to lay out cash for a cash cow.

[@jets8991]

@@toxic2583 maybe couldn't afford it but could probably build they're own. My grandpa has made several splitters just using a section from an I- beam, and whatever type of hydraulic cylinder and motor they have layin around.

[@movinngroovin2104]

@@jets8991 Heck! We have local guys who have stump grinders and barter their services for all kinds of things. Then they turn those things into cash,...and It's tax free. I've seen farmer's in bibbed overalls walk into a car dealership and lay out cash for a truck. One local dealer ignored a farmer when he came on the lot, so he promptly took his cash to the next dealership. People who have the attitude of ToxicManMuck, miss out on a lot of opportunities due to their short sightedness and prejudices. When I was a young guy, I stopped to look at a Camaro for sale in some guy's yard. He was sitting on the porch when I got there. He walked down to the car as I was looking it over. It had a lot of rust and his asking price was way too high due to the rust. When I told him that, he scoffed at me and snapped, "hell, you ain't looking to buy no car! Stop wasting my damn time!" I pulled a roll of cash out of my pocket, waved it in front of him and said, "hell! You ain't looking to sell no car! I'm wasting my time here!" His eyes got big when he saw that roll of money, and the look on his face was priceless as I rolled out of his driveway with my roll of cash.

[@jamesclark337]

Awesome splitter.. Always wanted one of these. In your comments..you are saying 50 cords of wood. A cord of wood is 3 face cords.. So that 150 FC of wood. In couple days.. Wish we could get that kind of money here in Michigan..haha. Try to sell one FC for 80 bucks and folks laugh. Haha. But that is still one hell of a splitter.. Very nice

[@donkmeister]

I can see you are both practicing the rule of "keep your left hand well out of the way and do not use it for anything" safety, and too right! That thing could make mincemeat out of a careless hand getting trapped. Fantastic machine.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Our local saw mill has a gigantic firewood processor. They load several 20 foot logs on the track, the track loads one log on the feeder. The feeder runs the log forward, a chainsaw bar cuts the log and the splitter does the rest. High dollar machine for sure

[@gmarte12]

but a chainsaw is high maintenance to say the least. and you lose some wood too saw dust from using a chain vs a wedge

[@tomkelly8827]

@@gmarte12 There is no difference, it is a chainsaw to length either way

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

Wow I love it man! The full auto cycle and the disappearing 4 way wedge are awesome features! 👍

[@HometownAcres]

The full auto cycle almost replaces the need for a helper. With the full auto cycle you just send it and then go grab another log. By the time you get back it’s ready to go again

[@laven111]

I liked this video. Firewood in my area Dallas is around $ 300 to $350 a cord . If I was cutting and splitting it would be $1,000 whether you have a would splitter as nice as yours or just the box store special you still have cut the tree down then cut it to length Hard work . I noticed your friend was gone on day two don't blame him . Great video enjoyed it

[@juanitavallejo7351]

Omg I'm in the log business and , I just love that splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

It is a pretty awesome machine.

[@johnfriedmann2413]

Excellent demonstration of the equipment, and especially liked the financial breakdown of the purchase. Nice job!

[@JeremyTVOK]

Definitely a handy tool to have and that one looks heavy-duty. Looks like a lot of fun too!

[@HometownAcres]

It’s a blast to drive

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi how are you doing 😊

[@justinmileman7863]

Hydraulic splitters are awesome and if you're going to have a woodstove you should absolutely have one or at least have access to one. When I was a teenager, one of our neighbors rented a wood splitter for 1 day. Between when he brought it in the morning and when he took it back that night, 6 households had all split a whole winter's worth of firewood. It was awesome.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey Adam, that’s the way to split firewood. Hope things work out for you and Easton Log Splitters so you can end up with one of those units. It’s so simple to operate and really does a great job for you. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@HometownAcres]

It really is easy to operate and it’s perfect for somebody like me who likes doing the work as a side business. Even somebody who wants to do it full time would be well served with this machine!

[@davidepool5884]

Now that’s the size of firewood pieces I like to see. I don’t understand people splitting firewood into tiny pieces.

[@mariarusso1325]

Hi David how are you doing 😊

[@timorum]

Splitting is about 25% of the work.... traveling/felling/liming/ringing/carting home/splitting/stacking/drying/advertising/taking orders/selling/loading out/delivering Some things to think about - 1. get that splitter closer to your wood! - move it regularly if necessary 2. design improvements to splitter that add cost but pay off real quick - Getting the rings to it and getting split wood away - yes log lifters work but are slow - an in-feed conveyor is significantly more efficient likewise an outfeed conveyor to load trailer/make decent heap will greatly improve efficiency - look how often your moving split wood because its in the way. Once I have patents in place I will post a video that will blow your minds :-) I have designed and built a processor - Its in a different league to this and will own the market - its about 80-90k worth. 8 hours work produces 304cm or 84 cords

[@danielwharton4088]

well do it and then talk about it. there's always some bozo who has got a better way, brags about it and then does nothing to back up his bullshit.

[@FBall-im8ui]

Wow nicest wood splitter I have ever seen cuts in quarters nice!

[@stevengoogin3729]

Thanks for sharing this video. I suggest leaving the logs that were just split in the wedge and let the next log finish the split. That way you don't have to tear the logs apart if they're still attached at the end.

[@kenweis7913]

I like my 27 ton yard machine....wedge on ram 8 inch wedge, protrusion on base rips logs apart....I rarely go all the way through because I don't want the log falling apart to much while I cross over split ....also I can move mine as I get into the pile

[@lenchoobama1988]

I live in California in the valley n I’m here at 6 am watching how to cut wood 🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️wtf man 😂😂

[@HometownAcres]

You’d oughtt to move out to the country haha

[@loregains]

Clovis gang 🤙🏼

[@lenchoobama1988]

@ Logan bulldogs lol

[@andersstrandbergh9609]

Put THE 4wheeler in neutral Gear and THE splitter will push the whole equpment forward by itself. My father built One of these back in the 80ies. Even in Sweden web can build Wild things. Search and look att pilke splitter,it works in another way but i think that it is THE fastest splitter in the world. Pilke is an Finnish invention but it comes with an very high Price.

[@shayn4220]

God my back would sure live one like that 👍🏻

[@theringostarman]

I spent 4 hours splitting wood with a residential splitter last week. This beefy splitter would have probably taken me 30 minutes to split the same amount. Insane. I love the fact it can pick up the logs to load as well.

[@HometownAcres]

After running this I don’t think I could ever go back to a residential splitter. If you don’t plan on buying one don’t ever test drive one. It’ll ruin the residential one for you

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Great log splitter man, I have the typical residential one and it seems to take forever! Lol.

[@HometownAcres]

I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to go back. I’ve seen the light now. Can’t go back into the cave

[@OutdoorswithErik]

@@HometownAcres Let me borrow that one, I need to try it in action LOL.

[@teamstucker624]

Great video 👍That splitter is AWESOME. I like how the 4 way attachment adjustment up and down for different logs great feature. That's one well thought out rig for sure. Thanks for sharing have a great weekend Split Safely.

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks buddy. Yeah that and the auto cycle are my 2 favorite features. My 4 way wedge on my residential one is pretty useless cause it’s only good for 1 size log. Anything bigger or smaller it just makes a mess

[@muffa9125]

with a few modifications to the head , you will be able to crush aluminium cans in the off season

[@buggs9950]

Being used to big PTO driven splitters I always thought the little Briggs powered machines would be a bit weak. Looks like I was very wrong! I love the hydraulic lift and the interchangeable, height adjustable wedges, awesome piece of kit!

[@HometownAcres]

This is actually a 390cc 22hp commercial Honda engine

[@johnelliott3507]

@@HometownAcres According to their website, the engine for the 12-22 is 12 hp, the 22-28 is 22 hp and $4-6K more.

[@HometownAcres]

John Elliott thanks for the clarification.

[@danielchambers1958]

Love the cost breakdown at the end

[@robertsparling]

I love that it's wrong.

[@dorothyinnes6429]

Impressive machine. So is the guy helping you. He does not need the lifter!

[@HometownAcres]

He’s a good friend

[@cody28h]

Andrew makes great splitters for sure right here in Ontario

[@HometownAcres]

Yep. I like that they are produced not too far from home

[@Hyltran]

Well done I can get enough of videos like this. If it’s four commercial use I understand the reason way people would want the four-, six- and box wedges. But it you (like me) only split for personal use I think 🤔 a tow-way wedge is a better option because it gives you more control and a better end result.

[@jasoncline4383]

That is a real nice splitter. I like it better than Mike's wolfridge.

[@HometownAcres]

Hey Thanks! I appreciate it. I haven’t run a Wolff ridge but this Eastonmade is built incredibly tough

[@bethgordon9836]

It is much faster and the ram comes closer to the wedge allowing for clean splits

[@ThePete2432]

I’ve seen mini firewood processors with conveyors for $9,000... that option to me would be the best “pays for itself option... the time saved bucking and handling the split wood is where it shines

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah but they only work if you have firewood poles. Not all my firewood logs are straight

[@ThePete2432]

Hometown Acres I didn’t even think about that, I seldom have more than 6-8 feet of straight wood

[@edwardwhite221]

Making a living with his mind and his back? Rare man right here. Well done bro

[@robertpronovost3839]

Nice and quick. However I did notice the machine made a small amount of sliver size material. I seen this much worse on box style splitters. The company seems to have control of this issue. Nice to see fancy machine not loosing a piece every other log. Thanks

[@Farmboy1544]

The question should not be: this log splitter vs no log splitter. It should be how much more efficient is this log splitter compared to a normal $2500 -$4000 splitter. That's the question that should be asked.

[@MrOlddave]

That definitely is a hell of an improvement over a standard 25 ton splitter. Just splitting a 18 inch round takes me 4 or 5 cycles. My machine is also much slower doing a cycle. I use mine vertically so I don't pick up the rounds. I just roll them over into place. The cost being 5 to 10 times an entry level machine is the daunting part. Still need to pick up and stack so a conveyor would be the other side of that equation. Wood ought to sell for $500 a cord! It's a hell of a lot of work.

[@Oilfieldtruckin505]

I definitely gotta get me one of them machines. Big time game changer for me.

[@markjones4090]

That is one nice machine, I really like the auto return. Split like a man possessed while you have it.

[@HometownAcres]

The auto return eliminates the need for an extra body. Push the levers. Walk away and get another log. By the time you return your wood is split and ready for another log

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Such a simple mechanism! And looks like a great help once you get in the 'swing' of it.

[@thedogsdiddies8421]

Pays for itself in 2 days, who can argue with that logic!

[@HometownAcres]

That’s what I’m saying haha!

[@hometownmedic7355]

He glossed over all the work it took to get to this point, which is the bulk of the work. Sure, you can spilt 25 cord a day if all you have to do is walk two feet, grab a log and throw it in an automated machine; but theres a few more steps to the process than that...

[@evanmcgough5210]

2 days with two people. How much are you paying the other guy?

[@amos3three941]

@@hometownmedic7355 I have cut firewood the last 45 years or so and to cut 25 cords of wood in a day is a dream, wake up and tell where all the cut up logs came from and then you have to cut to length,(18" is what I cut) a cord 4' x 4' x 8' long. How far you go to cut down trees and then cut them up and then load them and bring them home and then split them. I cut a pickup truck load(about 25 pieces, 18" long and at best 18-20" long that would take about 1 hour to cut and depending on where you get the logs, then 1 hour by myself to split it and another hour to stack it by myself. Every tub sets own it's own bottom.

[@paulfisher7911]

it is good to do this i enjoy getting firewood and forreging in woods and then get home and process it aswell as axing kindling it just takes you back to nature

[@SixEightLiftsWeight]

Plus 5 to nerd points -10 to cool points for being an accountant. Nerd points are unlimited, cool points are an exhaustible resource. It is this fact that explains why in highschool, none of the parents were cool.

[@suziqbrown7073]

That was so amazing to watch! Such a satisfying video

[@mikesharon241]

Where are you located to be getting $300 for a cord of fire wood. Thats crazy

[@gmarte12]

200-350 here in NorCal depending on the wood

[@affordablepropertymaintena9213]

Mike Sharon Connecticut the price is 175-275$ depending on quality.

[@goldentrucker7921]

$200 delivered in north east Pennsylvania

[@mikesharon241]

@@goldentrucker7921 thats where im from. I buy logs by the triaxle and burn about 2 triaxles a year for my house

[@goldentrucker7921]

@@mikesharon241 how many cords are you getting off a tri axle? A neighbor near me does that but sells the wood. I do tree work part time, so I have access to free wood.

[@carvinlambert6899]

Good video and excellent splitter. Great to watch you guys. Plz put an extension on the trailer tongue...looks like it would Jack Knife when you were towing it with the Buggy, and crush the fuel Tank.

[@HometownAcres]

Yes it’s a little short. Ice been very careful not to turn to sharply with it but it does need a longer tongue

[@Mallard5plus1Farmhouse]

That was a great breakdown on the splitter paying for itself too 👍🔥

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks buddy. I know there’s a lot of assumption baked in there but hopefully people see that it’s just a conversation starter.

[@paulragsdale1569]

I appreciate your financial breakdown. Eye opening.

[@skaterslife6305]

Oh that’s a great machine you don’t have to pick the logs up that little platform on the side loads the logs for you that’s great, thank you

[@HometownAcres]

I thought it was a pretty ingenious idea. It really saves your back

[@allenhenry1113]

Wow!!! That thing goes through that wood like it was nothing!!!

[@digbyodell2924]

Well, technically 2 days but if it's a one man operation, it's really only as good as the worst choke point in the entire process; so to bring the rest up to par with the kick-butt part is going to be quite a bit more costly; but, then that will allow for quite a bit of increased efficiency.

[@Accumulator1]

Tks for demo vid. Machine w several hydraulic features, interesting. Side lift, blade adjustment. A common splitter with DIY add ons/mods like these would be practical. There are much more overhead costs to consider to determine if a machine will pay for itself. The engine quality is most important with this investment. Industrial /commercial, cast iron sleeves, etc. It is the heart of the machine. Motor fail and all else worthless.

[@HometownAcres]

It has a commercial Honda engine on it. Best of the best

[@jamespatrick1548]

A good engineer is worth his weight in firewood...times a thousand!

[@bobbrenna9507]

A cold Norwegian is worth a few cords of firewood at least.

[@rowanfernsler9725]

Bob Brenna haha

[@charadremur333]

They had us in the first half, not gunna lie.

[@Cobra427Veight]

Great design log splitter , I made a decent one , 5" ram From a crane leg , just a single split ,good speed , has good table , still beats manual chopping Knots as you get older , Hydraulic parts can be expensive over here ,so basic still works .

[@justinrocc5734]

Why is this so satisfying

[@rodneyjordan6745]

Fun, efficient and the music.

[@carlroberts7830]

some people will swallow anything

[@sidey2368]

I grew up splitting wood with a double axe. The absolute worse tool for splitting ever. Didn't know that when I was a kid. Watching videos like this is satisfying yes, but still wants to make me cry LOL