Back after being sick.

I love this machine. #firewood #splitfire #woodsplitter #logsplitter

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

I hate to hear you have been sick . Glad you felt like getting out for a few . I really like your split fire with all the mods you have done . 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@dereksstuff8395]

Thanks Del! On the mend

[@daveholmes123]

Glad your back buddy! That’s the best cure. Keep moving hope you’re feeling better 👍

[@user-td2qw6dg7w]

I had to go back & watch to see how you were engaging your cylinder & knife. Looks like you lean into it with your knee. TY for sharing.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@user-td2qw6dg7w That's it! I made the mod myself

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Absolutely all most people would ever need, even smaller scale firewood sellers could use this machine. Great video as always Derek. Take care hope you feel better.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Looks like an ideal splitter for a homeowner or even decent production guy for resplits and kindling

[@dereksstuff8395]

It'll do the work!

[@MrRickvs]

Good Day Derek, happened upon your tube back a couple weeks and have caught up on all your vids! Sorry to hear you've been so sick, no fun when you're one who likes to stay active! Been using an old but very reliable horizontal 20 ton for the past many years and mainly due to your posts, decided to purchase this unit. I'm 2 weeks into the order and hope it comes sooner than later. Went with the Honda and no other upgrades, plan set it next to a 4' x 8' table I made and load with my loader bucket and pull the rounds over with a pickaroon. Then push the splits over into the loader bucket and transport to the stacking area. Will definitely do something like you did for hands free! Feel Better, look forward to your next vid, Rick

[@dereksstuff8395]

@MrRickvs Thanks Rick! Splitfire is currently working on a hands free option for this machine. They messaged me a bit ago saying that I beat them to it, but it's in the works. Cheers!

[@MrRickvs]

@@dereksstuff8395 Need to see what they come up with, not sure if I like foot or leg as you created, needs to be safe and not triggered easily if one bumps into it,

[@dereksstuff8395]

@MrRickvs The way I've designed mine, it requires a bit of a "purposeful" push. I haven't bumped it yet, having put several cord through it now. Their design will be more subtle I'm sure, they have messaged me personally about their option.... it's on its way

[@Ridgewood460]

Hi, that’s a great splitter. I have several commercial vertical splitters and I’m positive this 1165 v will work well in a commercial setting. A few of my friends have ordered these splitters… one guy is going to use it for his small wood business and the others for personal use I have two of the old 1165’s but definitely would have bought this instead . Thanks for the video

[@CH-um4iy]

It definitely hits a sweet spot. Price, size, ability. A great happy medium!

[@marekwieckowski7038]

It looks powerful and has a quick return time which some lack.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@marekwieckowski7038 powerful and fast

[@bwillan]

For a solo firewood operation, a commercial vertical splitter is the way to go. So many advantages.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@bwillan This could be used commercially?? By definition.... yes, yes it could

[@outdoors-fun]

Ive seen videos of guys building a 30in high platform and putting a regular splitter on it setup vertically to achieve a similar setup for much less.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@outdoors-fun That's a great idea, however... this is ready to go!

[@outdoors-fun]

@@dereksstuff8395 kind of. You had to modify yours to get it to produce like it does.

[@bwillan]

The cycle time on those box store horizontal splitters is very slow. This Split Fire vertical splitter has a cycle time around 4 seconds.

[@dougadams9419]

I have the 20 Ton Huskee from TSC and it does the job for me, horizontal or vertical. Portable and trailer hitch. One complaint. It needs a hydraulic oil cooler. The hose and cylinders get too hot to touch.

[@dereksstuff8395]

That's a huge complaint with those... I've been down that road

[@bendaniel2334]

I hope you get to feeling better. I had chemical pneumonia last April and it was no fun. As far as the splitter goes, I've asked myself the same question. We have a lot of black gum and sweet gum tress here and I'm a little hesitant because they are so hard to split, even when they are green. they are extremely difficult to split when dry. I got to admit I love the way you set yours up with the leg lever. hands free is nice. I really enjoy your videos but your health is more important. take care of yourself

[@dereksstuff8395]

THANKS Ben! I love it. I've never split gum, but this thing handles dry beech OK. Of course it's not the same, but that.... yellow birch and elm are all I've got here to compare. STRINGY STUFF

[@merrittbebout7279]

Love mine it is the model before this man it is fast. Just sold my 30 ton splitter, i think this will do most all I need

[@dereksstuff8395]

I believe it will! It's fast and really quite powerful.

[@765Guys]

That’s definitely an awesome splitter!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Thanks mister!

[@metaspencer]

cool to see that splitter in action -- about 100x faster than the one we use ;)

[@dereksstuff8395]

Ha!

[@markMac407]

Hello! I'm new to your channel and liking it!! Do you feel you ever need the right side table in addition to the log lift? I'm hoping to get this splitter soon. I was hoping to have it already but life happens.... Glad to hear you're feeling better!!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Thanks Mark! I will eventually have this set up with my conveyor next to it, ideal. Right off the splitter into the conveyor and up into the dump trailer. You won't regret this splitter if you get it

[@markw2266]

I didn't know they added the foot pedal. Is that a custom machine or a stock unit with upgrades?

[@dereksstuff8395]

I custom built the knee push option myself. It's quite handy. Thanks for watching. I explained the hands free upgrade in another video

[@popandnanao]

Sorry to hear about your bout with pneumonia , don’t overdo it, Derek. Do you have a pattern for your hands-free use of the machine?

[@dereksstuff8395]

@popandnanao Thanks! Slow and steady. I don't have a pattern really, but I could put together some measurements for you

[@southernadirondackoutdoors]

How's the splitting table (where the wedge comes down) holding up? If only this had been out a few months earlier then...you can fill in the rest 😁🤣

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@southernadirondackoutdoors n Hey! The table is holding up just fine. The paint isn't great, but I'm OK with it. This thing is actually pretty sturdy. The price point is the true seller

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I'm new to channel so who makes that splitter and what's the average cost??

[@dereksstuff8395]

Hey Jimmie! This is the new splitfire 1165v. It's the newest version of vertical splitter. Around 2500 usd the way I ordered it. There are many different options like engine, side table, stroke limiter..etc

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@dereksstuff8395 thank you sir. Where are you located??

[@dereksstuff8395]

​@@jimmieburleigh9549We're in the lower Adirondacks

[@user-vt3uv5rd6y]

Me pasaria información donde se lo puede comprar, Gracias.

[@dereksstuff8395]

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