In this video we buck up some big hickory logs and run them through the Eastonmade 22-28 wood splitter with the "pizza" box wedge.
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@MrOldclunker8 ай бұрын
Working those levers is tough, Jose had all the light work!
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Ha! Jose loves the physical work. Believe me, I take good care of him. Besides, he’s 15 years younger than me! I do 95% of my firewood work alone, so that 5% of the time he helps me with wood I appreciate the break.
@jessejones98306 ай бұрын
Just found your channel I'll watch when I get home from shoeing horses today and may work in woodyard, hello from East TN
@oldguyfirewood6 ай бұрын
Hello Jesse. Hope you subscribed. Check out my earlier videos. Let me know if you have any questions.
@jessejones98306 ай бұрын
Thanks sir I will and yes I subscribed before I sent the message earlier look forward to it,and love the Easton made trying to get one in bout a year or two
@billobermeyer6608 ай бұрын
FYI Dick, Clifford will be there for you as long as he can and Jose will do the same! The 22-28 is doing an awesome job for you and Jose is learning his role with it. Hope you enjoyed your family extracurricular activities! Keep moving!
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Obie. Clifford is a Woodyard dog for sure. I do 95% of my woodyard work alone. I have Jose help me 2 days a week with my landscape maintenance business. Occasionally we get done early and he has an hour or two when I have him help with the wood. It’s a great break for me!
@WellsFirewood3 ай бұрын
You have the updated 22-28 with the 6 second cycle time! Crazy how one second really makes a big difference! Nice set up!
@oldguyfirewood3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! You’re absolutely right about one second making a tremendous difference.
@johnpierce12518 ай бұрын
All your videos are great you Jose Clifford stay safe my friends
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much John!
@TCsOutdoors18 ай бұрын
Hey Dick and Jose! The 550 sounds great and you can't stop the OLD Orange and Blue! Nice job, see you on the next one!
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony!
@OpenAirAdventure8 ай бұрын
Haha Clifford wants to be involved. The 550 screamer is nice. Say hello to Jose for me, good to see him. I appreciate you too. Kenny
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Kenny. Been bologna hunting lately 😂?
@fricknjeep8 ай бұрын
ho there nice wood ,and nice splitting , best to all john
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hello John. Thanks for watching. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
@fricknjeep8 ай бұрын
hi there guess we made it back around to here again , Merry Christmas.john
@bobbrooks2668 ай бұрын
Awesome splitter handled that timber well. Most enjoyable video.looking forward to seeing more. From me and my family I'd like to wish you all a fantastic Christmas and happy new year.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thank you Bob. Hope you subscribed to my channel. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
@bobbrooks2668 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood oh subscribed age's ago and enjoying every video
@inthebackyardwithdel4388 ай бұрын
Hey Mr Dick , good video . That is such a nice machine !!!! 👍🏻🪵
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Del. Hope that knee is almost all better!
@Growing-Our-Retirement8 ай бұрын
Making some serious amounts of firewood! Really love hickory, save it all for my woodstove.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
When hickory is well seasoned it burns very hot. It’s a favorite of mine also.
@EuroYardService8 ай бұрын
That splitter looks like a nice machine 👍
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
It is a game changer for me. Thanks for watching.
@hardworkingmanoutdoors8 ай бұрын
That Hickory splits tough!! I definitely think sharpening the wedges will help but that 22-28 pushed it through the pizza wedge pretty well. I'm really liking my newly ported 50cc saw as well they rip when modded up a little.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
The muffler mod made a huge difference. I’m wondering how porting would affect it.
@EastonmadeWoodSplitters8 ай бұрын
Great video Dick. I had a pretty good chuckle at clifford. I was out back cutting down some poplar and every time I went fall one speedy wouldn't get out of the way. Glad to see jose doing well. Keep moving Dick.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄!
@davidcheek30268 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Dick to you and family. I hope your 2024 brings you continued success as you have seen in 2023. By the way, Clifford acts like he has been binging on the Egg Nog a little too much.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Haha! He’s 8 years old (56 in human years), and like all of us he’s putting on the pounds as he ages. Merry Christmas to you and your family David! As an aside, Jerry’s passing really saddened me. We worked side by side in OSP engineering support and there were a lot of good memories. Realization of our mortality is sinking in. Such is life. Faith gives hope for eternal life when we leave this world.
@ericgebhart57758 ай бұрын
Merry Christmasto you and your family
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Eric. I really appreciate your support. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
@mountaintopoutdoors8 ай бұрын
And that’s why we buy Eastonmade. Great video Dick
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff. Thanks for watching. Orange and blue for the win!!
@jeffriedel25878 ай бұрын
Great to see Jose back in shape to help keep you both moving
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Jose is a hard worker and a good friend. He relishes physical work and I’m so fortunate to have him help. He’s back 100% since his valve replacement!
@RicksWoodshed-rjp898 ай бұрын
Another great day in the wood yard, splitter handled the hickory with ease.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hi Rick. The Eastonmade 22-28 is a beast! Thanks for watching.
@larrykluckoutdoors82278 ай бұрын
Splitter did a nice job
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Larry.
@DanielAtkinsFirewood8 ай бұрын
The stump end of Douglas Fir can get stringsy, too. Looks like the splitter handled it well.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I’ve watched you split some huge rounds on the Wolfe Ridge Daniel. You know how it is.
@davidedwards37348 ай бұрын
Like the 22-28, looking forward to your Grizzly bar build!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hi David. I’m anxious to get the grizzly bar built but it’s just too busy over the next couple of weeks! Do you have grizzly bars on your conveyor? If so let me know if you have any suggestions for my build.
@digger04298 ай бұрын
Good video with hickory
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks digger!
@SteveAustin-jp3ev8 ай бұрын
1st to comment from Western North Carolina. Happy Holidays
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hey Steve! Hope you watch the video! I appreciate you.
@SteveAustin-jp3ev8 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewoodI'm watching. Nice equipment.
@SteveAustin-jp3ev8 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewoodCC Clifford the dog 🐕 wants to help
@outdoorswithlarryrobin8 ай бұрын
Hello Dick, nice work. Right Equipment makes all the difference 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
@@outdoorswithlarryrobin thanks Larry. Now if I could just get a skid steer! I need more lift capacity to dump my totes into my trailer.
@danbentsen8 ай бұрын
Like your plan to buck logs up on two stringers easier on the back & out of the dirt. Good watch
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks Dan. Both points you make are exactly right.
@benscoles50858 ай бұрын
Hello OGF, The hickory was tough and a bit stringy, but the splitters and the machine did well.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Hi Ben. The 22-28 Eastonmade is a beast for sure.
@MrOldclunker8 ай бұрын
Shame you didn't have someone that wanted to make some good lumber. I never cut a hickory down. I think they are some of the best trees for squirrels that are int he woods.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I would never cut any good live tree down just for the firewood. These came from a tree service job where the customer had to make room for an in ground swimming pool.
@outsideinmichigan8 ай бұрын
The 22-28 had no problem with that hickory. Nice tote of firewood. Take care Dick
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Dean. The 22-28 is a beast! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
@LeBlancfirewood8 ай бұрын
Grapple on the list
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
It is the most used implement on my tractor!
@LeBlancfirewood8 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood yea I'm using forks right now
@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor71198 ай бұрын
Ice work guys. Going to be some good smoker wood.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Dan. I haven’t found a market for smoker wood. This will get sold along with my mixes hardwood.
@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor71198 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood that’s to bad I have to buy hickory and oak if want to use it here. Looking at 30 a bag. You could probably advertise bundles for 15 and do good.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
@@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119 is it marketable green?
@firewoodathome8 ай бұрын
Splitter handled the hickory well.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I was very pleased. I think when I sharpen the wedge it will do even getter.
@1squirreldog8 ай бұрын
The 22-28 is a nice machine. We also just build a set of grizzly bars for our conveyor . They help quite a bit . The only issue I’m having now is when using the log lift bags the wood does not fall in . The grizz bars shoots it in & it makes my bags kind of fill up leaning somewhat . Now im trying to figure out how to add a bit of a backstop to slow the wood down coming off the grizz bars .
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I never thought about the potential problems with the bags. IBC totes are almost all full and I was planning on going to the log lift bags that I have. I’ll have to figure something out. Let me know if you find a solution.
@1squirreldog8 ай бұрын
I will let you know if we find a fix. I was just thinking of some sort of hanging rubber the wood hits when coming off the bars , just need to figure out how that will mount . The bags still work they just don’t stand up quite as nice as straight off the conveyor . Personally I like the bags better than totes normally because most of out totes are cut out so the wood falls out unless your there stacking it . The bags do not need that attention when filling & are a full 1/3 cord. For us a bag stand is a must have . We built one to save the $ .
@1squirreldog8 ай бұрын
We came up with a fix that’s working ok . We took a heavy piece of plastic & screwed it to a 2x4 then clamped the 2x4 down on top of the bag holder and the plastic hangs down into the bag about 29 inches so the wood hits the hanging plastic to slow it down as it comes off the conveyor . I think a rubber mat would work better and we may do that at some point but this works ok . We have been removing the plastic once the bag gets filled up about 1/2 way or so .
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
@@1squirreldog sounds like it should work. If I have the same problem I’ll probably do the same. Thanks!
@backyardfirewood98528 ай бұрын
The ‘ole Eastonmade didn’t miss a beat. Have you ever split Elm?
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
The machine is amazing. I’ve split elm and sweet gum. They are both way stringier than hickory. I haven’t split any large rounds yet with this splitter.
@backyardfirewood98528 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood it’s going to make the job so easy you’re going to have to join a gym to get your workout!🤣
@765Guys8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure there’s much the 22-28 won’t split. Perfect machine to push a box wedge all day!
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
It does a great job, but to be honest you, Brad, and Sheib, don’t seem to have any problem with the 12-22 and box wedge. They’re all great machines.
@765Guys8 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood I’ve plugged my 12-22 up several times, to the point I had to cut the wood out or pull it back with a chain. They love the straight wood, no issues there. I can just see the added power of the 22-28 really shining when you find a knott or twisted piece.
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I'm surprised the 12-22 will plug up. The 22-28 will just push it through sideways... not good for scrap. I am trying to concentrate on straight, clear rounds. That is the most efficient use of the box wedge for sure. - Dick
@LeBlancfirewood8 ай бұрын
Get the perfect stick works great orange so you can find it
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
I keep thinking my accu_mark will turn up. I’ve seen the perfect stick and think I will try one.
@johnpierce12518 ай бұрын
Of course he does every job needs a Forman
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
The ultimate wood yard dog!!!
@smorefirewood8 ай бұрын
Pace yourself. Geesh remember you ain’t a young pup anymore. Lol
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Ha ha Dana! I’ve become a master at pacing myself… “Slow down to go faster” has become my motto.
@smorefirewood8 ай бұрын
@@oldguyfirewood Definitely that's the story of the old bull and the young bull
@toddpacheco47488 ай бұрын
Clifford just wants to be around you dick have a great 👍 holiday to you and your family also friends 😮😊❤🎄
@oldguyfirewood8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Todd. I really appreciate your support. Merry Christmas to you and yours!