#84 Split Short Rounds Faster! Tractor Supply Countyline 25 Ton Log Splitter Stroke Limiter

[@MyClutteredGarage]

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[@BackyardMaine]

Necessity is the mother of invention.

[@terryk3118]

Great, Simple Solution. Shows the power of this community. You don't have to reinvent the wheel.

[@deanbarr5740]

Thats what I call thinking outside the box, or maybe the 6x6 block. Great idea Ed.

[@digdrivediy]

Simple and sweet. Love it. The "handle" is the best part to me! Good one Ed. Audio sounds great despite the wind too.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Neil!

[@johnarnold3696]

I have that same splitter and am pleased with it. I added the optional 4 way wedge which is very easy to take on and off. The side wedges were rather short at about 2" or so and sometimes would have to pull or chop upper and lower pieces apart.. I cut the side wedges off and welded on 5" per side wedges. Works good and completely splits upper and lower. This 4 way really saves time.

[@williamfout93]

Where did you buy the 4 way wedge ?

[@RossOnTheLand]

That's a nifty and simple solution, and is a safe sacrificial piece if something went wrong.

[@jamesyates5191]

Thanks Ed. I was going to say you are a genius but you are a humble man for demonstrating this genius hack.

[@tgreenejams]

Great idea! I just got the CL25 ton and I like this idea much better than modifying the splitter!

[@watershedoverlook]

Nice low-tech, low-cost solution Ed! While you are busy splitting firewood, I'd still be stuck surfing the internet trying to figure out how to interrupt the hydraulic cycle! Two thumbs up! 👍😎👍

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir 👌👍😉 Yes it was also very crazy windy here too for the last 24 hrs 🥴🤣👌 Ed your Fans found a great solution 🧐😇👌👍 Have a great evening Sir Cheers 🍻👍👌😇

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Great idea! I’ve never seen that solution. I’ve seen several people rig the splitter to only return partially. This is an easy “fix”.

[@billgyrotech]

Good idea. Maybe extend block out to have shelf support along entire side of beam. Might be better than the small metal shelf.

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

What a great idea! That is what this tractor youtube community is all about, sharing ideas! Nicely done, Ed. Cheers1

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Sometimes it’s the simple things, Mike!

[@arnecarlsson9740]

Amazing discovery Dr. Clutter!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

😄

[@BiffsEquipment]

As a kid with my father we would often shim with wood, the seconds surely does add up when your out there splitting all day long. Great job and nice video 👍🏻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks, Biff!

[@judge058]

Great tip! I have the same set up with the CL 25 ton splitter and a compact diesel tractor with a loader. My only suggestion to you would be to unhook the splitter, spin the tractor around and split directly into the bucket. Save your back anywhere you can.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Absolutely, Bob! Im still figuring my work flow, but that’s a good point! Thank you.

[@wildbill23c]

@@MyClutteredGarage Best work flow to save your back, find a kid to do it for ya LOL.

[@JeffB1961]

just got the CL 25T 2 weeks ago . GREAT TIP ! thanks for sharing .

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

Cheap, simple and efficient. Good idea Ed.

[@RickyVentures]

Hello from my local Minnesota KZbin Channel. Nice job!

[@keegantimber8571]

My splitter has an adjustable rod (for different log lengths). This rod mechanism trips the control lever on the back stroke to stop the ram from cycling all the way back. Make sure you keep your chain out of the dirt Ed. 😊

[@wds6900]

County Line Corporate office wants a word with you....

[@MannistoCay]

Simple solutions are normally best! Cheers 🍻🌴

[@HillsideAcres]

Simple, yet effective. I've noticed the countyline splitters are about 500 more than last year! Good job Ed.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Right! I paid $1k for a used one!

[@wildbill23c]

Yep, they're expensive. I have a cheap electric splitter from Harbor Freight...doesn't seem to be too bad of a splitter for the money, its slow of course because its electric, and it requires 2 handed operation but beats using an axe or wedge and sledge, or splitting maul. I'd love to have one of those fancy expensive splitters but for what they cost and the amount of time that it would sit between uses, electric was the way to go...sure if you are splitting wood every day one of those gas powered 20+ ton splitters would be fine, but I only need a log splitter maybe a few days a year when I get firewood that needs a bit more splitting than will fit in my stove.

[@bobpurs]

Do the same thing but great idea on the strap. I’m adding a strap to my block. Thanks Ed 👍

[@JelenOutDoors]

Thanks for sharing the great time saving tip. Life's good!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@williamholtzclaw9372]

Was thinking about the space when using mine. Great idea and thank

[@DIYMyWay]

Simple but effective, Ed! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Martin!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

That is a really good idea Ed. So simple yet so effective. It fits my number 2 criteria too. Cheap. Thanks for sharing Ed. Hope to catch your live stream tomorrow night. We have 2 drivers out of work for medical reasons, so it isn’t looking real favorable for me to be there. At least at this point. I always enjoy it when I can catch it.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Gary. Hang in there!

[@bhall7997]

@$3.50 a gallon Gasoline savings too :) This is awesome will even work on my Ariens :)

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

Great tip, Ed. Smart. I just wish I could find that splitter. TSC only has the 30 ton versions around here. Thanks for sharing!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks David. Keep searching marketplace! That’s where I found it.

[@tractorman4461]

Looks to be a pretty sound solution Ed. That was thinking outside the BLOCK.... oh....pardon the pun. (-:

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Well Wendell, looks like you’re a chip off the old block 😄

[@tractorman4461]

@@MyClutteredGarage Hahahaha...I guess that proves the first jokester always finishes last.... Gotta have a little humor in the day don't we... Btw, Jon did a good job for you Monday evening.

[@tyronedeasbrailsford951]

Wonderful idea thanks for sharing. Wish I had thought of it.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@brutalbob3982]

So now we can nickname you "Fast Eddie"! Or "Speedy Splitter' lol.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

🤣

[@francoislaplante3184]

Good idea, I wish I had tought about it first lol 👍

[@MJADoingStuff]

Wow Jamie is going to love it when she gets one for Christmas all wrapped up😂 she is going to look 👀 at me like WT🤬 is this. Thanks for the idea💡😁👍🚜💨🎁🤬

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hey remember the “pet rock” rage in the 70’s 😄

[@MJADoingStuff]

@@MyClutteredGarage Oh Yeah You can call it the pet block😂👍

[@edwardbarker6281]

This is an interesting idea, definitely worth a try. I have been splitting some large ash with the splitter in the vertical position and I am wondering if you or your followers have a solution for positioning the round and holding it there? The backplate is off the ground, this along with the size of the round makes it difficult to get it into and remain in position for splitting.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Edward. You can build up around that back plate with wood or concrete pavers. I think that would help a lot. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mikeheilman2560]

Great job Ed. Hey I've been trying to find that long sleeve safety orange shirt you're wearing and can't find it listed in your merchandise.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

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[@bj.roberts6410]

Hey Ed great tip 👍...but on my log splitter I'd have to do the opposite end as my wedge is fixed.... I'll give it a try... what can go wrong... lol

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Haha. Well it might work!

[@gerryplante2651]

How is this working out Ed. I have tried this myself a few times in the past. My experience….Eventually the block of wood collapses. Also I realized the cleat/ridge at the base had the purpose of keeping the round in place. The challenging pieces would slide off block of wood. So I gave up on the idea. But I am curious how it is working for you and what you have learned.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hey Gerry. Honestly, I haven't used it heavily yet, but so far so good! I think that using the 6x6 in the cross grain position helps. Several people have commented about using cylinder stops. Maybe that would work better for you?

[@johnmasker3581]

Awesome Idea!!!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks, John! Sometimes it’s the simple things 😄

[@tubesockets120v]

Great video. Ever have the black coating on the tip of the hydraulic cylinder shaft wear off?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi. Not sure what you mean. Thanks!

[@brianlowe753]

Ok good idea and why aren’t you tossing splits onto your County Line carryall ?🤣

[@keithrayeski3147]

So, here’s my penniless observation. This mod was in the interest of saving the couple of seconds for the wedge to contact the wood from fully returned. So we insert a block of wood that now, we have to wait a couple of seconds for the wedge to fully return so we can drop the piece of wood to split,,between the fully retracted wedge and the block of wood? I think I got the math there right?🤪🤣 Now this will presumably speed up the waiting time by moving the wait from the front end to the back end. Keeping in mind that this will speed things up and we all know that if we are working with 24 tons of crushing power between a hard block of wood and a wedge shaped chunk of steel, speed is always better than safe! 😉😁 Not to mention that, if you find yourself into a knot, you may find you are putting that extra crushing force onto a block of wood instead of the steel end plate created and designed for such force. It’s a cool trick but….I’m thinkin I’ll stick to the way I’ve been doing it. Just an observation. 😁👊🏻

[@ernestkooistra1559]

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