ANNOYING Problem with my new ELECTRIC Log Splitter

Setting up and testing my brand new SuperSplit HD log splitter with 1.5HP electric motor and extra wide production table. Unlike the traditional hydraulic log splitter, this unit utilizes the kinetic energy of two flywheels, spun up by an electric motor, to force logs against a splitting wedge. It's a great tool except for one small problem...

[@hanneliediedericks3025]

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

[@jbeaube]

Drill a hole in the switch handle and tie some wrapped cordage to make a vertical grab handle

[@bobjarrard]

Big advantage in the cut wood falling off the table - you could have a tractor bucket to catch the falling wood or use a box on pallet system. Bob in Nevada

[@googleboy7]

Hi, I converted mine to electric operation ten years ago. I've had it for thirty five years. The only difference is that I added a go-cart centrifugal clutch to keep the motor from stalling. Fantastic little machines. You did well! ;-)) Shalom/gw

[@FatherOfTheParty]

Those rounds escalated quickly. The first was laughably easy and then right to Mr. Narly McNarly

[@carladkins6723]

I own a SuperSplit machine. The machine I have came with a gas engine. After about 12 years of use I had problems with the engine and purchased an electric motor from them. I now split all my wood inside a building on rainy days. I just love this machine. I used the other type of machine for 30 years and will never go back to the slow machine. This machine takes some split time to learn how to use it. We have 80 acres of forest land so bring the wood in to split works great for me.

[@HillsteadCellars]

That's great! It didn't even occur to me that you could swap out the gas engine. They're a great company. I love the idea of splitting wood inside when it's raining!

[@bear9923]

GOOD TAKE ON ELECTRIC MODEL. MAKES SENSE. THANKS

[@douglas9607]

Really nice splitter. Thanks for the vid.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Glad you liked it!

[@harryfatcat]

Nice machine. If my property were different my dream setup would include an electric super split. Also, nice edit at the moment the machine plummeted to the ground from the trailer ;)

[@barelyfree9427]

Interesting watching this. I have a 6.5 Ton WEN Electric that works fairly well though struggles with bigger rounds. That one you smacked twice I would have probably had to keep rotating until I found a sweet spot for it to work. I've also had ones that I've had to hammer a splitting spike in with a maul, then split those smaller ones. 10+ Ton gas splitters are still king, but with innovations like this electric are catching up.

[@googleboy7]

When I converted mine to a Baldor motor I mounted the switch in the motor junction box. I don't know why they needed a separate junction box for a 20A toggle switch. I also added a go kart clutch to prevent stslling the motor. It's been running fine for 15 years. NOTE: Always connect it to a GFI supply. Shalom/gw (EE reitred)

[@BuildALotAcres]

You did it just right on the forked piece. Take nibbles from the edges. Most go straight for the center and aren’t happy with the result. It’s different than a hydraulic splitter.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Thanks! Don't tell anyone, but I read the instruction manual! 😲

[@2centsam927]

Nice machine and nice video. Don't forget to slime the tires, nothing worse on work day than going into your shed to get your equipment and it's sitting on a flat.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Great suggestion!

[@rottiejakeluke]

OH, I wold have voted to leave the waterproof switch as is, until you need to change the belt. Once it is up and running it is easy, if needed quickly for softer, to smash it downward. Since thre company is aware of the problem, it should be fair and easy for you to ask them to send you a replacement belt to correct their design flaw. If you did this you’d have the best of it all.

[@sailme2day]

Just turn the switch sideways or install small spacers to raise up the switch . Or just swap out to a different box , turn it and reuse the face / switch plate. The switch does not care. I used a northern tool non flywheel , electric only 5 ton yellow hydraulic ram . Split cords and cords of my oak , elm and walnut firewood for 10 years , Sold the land and gave the splitter to a friend. less than $250.00, 110 volt , one fluid change . Not a bad ROI for 10 years. I love electric for yard splitting. I would follow the guide and grease the track and roller bearing on the travel head.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Can't beat that! Electric hydraulic sounds like a great way to go, and I'd imagine adding a 4 or 6-way wedge would make for some impressive productivity.

[@nmancini]

Any follow up or plans for a review after some use?

[@messybench]

I'm interested to know if you would get better performance with a heavier gage extension cord or if you could wire it 220v? Nice review showing real world issues getting set up. I might have used a winch and a ramp to unload the pallet.

[@HillsteadCellars]

My extension cord is 10-gage, but it's 50' long and I had it plugged into the outlet furthest from the service entrance... I imagine 220 would have an easier time pushing the juice that distance. I should probably note that SuperSplit sells a version pre-wired for 220.

[@lorinkramer1524]

Before you start cutting anything, can you shim the switch box up 3/8 of an inch? Or, rotate the switch as previously suggested?

[@HillsteadCellars]

You know, I think I'll try that first - maybe add an electrical conduit fitting just under the switch box. Thanks for the suggestion! A followup video is in order...

[@andydunn7930]

An inch spacer sandwiched between switch boxes would be the cheapest

[@mgtowski395]

Awesome doggie and nice splitter.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Thank you!

[@rottiejakeluke]

Which model did you get? I nCAN NOT BELIEVE HOW QUIET IT IS!!!!

[@norman1826]

very cool machine....

[@HillsteadCellars]

So far, so good!

[@tro4404]

I love how most of the video consists of you unpacking it. snore!

[@GulakIgor]

Hello 👋 nice video and good job! Can I ask you, what camera you are using to make such a juice video! Very nice picture. Thanks for the answer 🙂

[@HillsteadCellars]

Thank you! This one was 100% shot with my Sony ZV-1.

[@GulakIgor]

@@HillsteadCellars thank you!

[@jrsue]

Very nice. How much did this Super Splitter cost? and how long was the wait to have it shipped? Looks like they shipped it to your door.

[@HillsteadCellars]

It's a good little unit! About $3600 including the extra-large work table option, but without shipping. And just about 3 months on the nose from order to delivery - which was what they promised when I placed the order. It delivered to a local freight depot; I drove to the depot to pick it up and they fork-lifted it onto my trailer. That was actually more convenient for me than having to wait around at home to receive the delivery.

[@richscott2952]

It’s always best to go to the freight depot and get it yourself a lot less chance of it getting broken by the delivery truck no tip needed also

[@johnr5545]

God bless

[@rebuildrcs538]

looking at buying one but wait hold on here ......Kenosha Wisconsin saying, may not be that big of a deal, but if they knew about the issue and openly admitted it, they should at the very least send you a bit longer of a belt instead of telling you how to fix an issue they knew about. send them this vid, when they see you're a tuber with over 600k subs, they most likely send the next gen for you to test for us viewers lol . PS thumb, sub, bell

[@ronraby4561]

US, like Robert mashburn went from equipment rental to firewood business

[@brucemacdonald9351]

The issue with the switch was a pretty simple issue. You would think the company would have mounted one on the new motor and test it before they sent those all over to their customers. It's also an easy fix you can relocate that switch anywhere just a couple extra wires need it.

[@johnseavey6622]

They should mail you a longer belt that will fit and work period, that would be good customer service

[@KB17Race]

Just a suggestion, rotate that switch either 90 or 180 degrees. Awesome machine, just a little pricey for me.

[@HillsteadCellars]

Great idea! I'll take a look at that. My fear is that it (and everything else) is going to become even more pricey going forward.

[@westsenkovec]

Did you do the math on how price efficient this machine is? I'm being curious since I'm from Europe. How much would it cost you to pay someone to do it. I would want something like that bat it's way too much for me, especially considering the amount of wood I need. I pay for wood and I even paid to get it cut because it was relatively cheap and much faster than if I had to do it on our old circular saw what my grandpa built. The bigger pieces I need to split with and axe.

[@HillsteadCellars]

I have not, but that's a great question. For me, it's more about the lifestyle: I enjoy the process of cutting and splitting firewood from trees that grew right here on the property. I can see how it might make better economic sense for you to purchase split wood, especially if you're not cutting your own trees. Even if you buy it already split, you can still enjoy the process of stacking it!

[@marcellino1956]

I thought your problem would be getting caught on the wedge

[@bensnipes7288]

Made in the USA 👍👍

[@HillsteadCellars]

As is the electric motor that powers the thing!

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

i pretty much had this guy's number as soon as i saw the compact car hooked to the trailer.

[@tubesockets120v]

Did you call him?

[@jimpann]

First 1:40 is a total waste of viewers time.

[@elmerfudd7674]

Really?? videoing yourself unpacking it out of the trailer. Lost me. buh bye

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

try hitting it with your purse.

[@slackoutdoors]

New Sub. Nice video on the Super Split #slackoutdoors

[@HillsteadCellars]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@timothyconnecticut1910]

A handful ot flat washers would have provented you from making unecassary holes in your tarp. Now the end of a useful tarp has begun.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Nice Splitter, just subscribed 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸