can Harbor Freight 20 ton dual Log Splitter handle large rounds of hardwood??? or is it a bust? 1/2

I bought Harbor Freight 20 ton dual action log splitter, made some mods to it and now i am going to try and split some large rounds of hard wood and other wood below full throttle and at full throttle. Very pleased with how it can handle it. Also moisture test on the split rounds and how long they were seasoned and in log form. Had to make this two part video since the editor would crash trying to make it one long video. Maple and Pine rounds will be on next video part 2.

[@lynnhudson838]

Love your modifications!! Plan to buy one in a few months after a move back north.

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

Yeah, so far they have been working pretty good. i did make a more permanent change to the one end of the anvil stop where the i have the wood block. I was using zip ties to hold the wood block on the one side but i eventually drilled thru the anvil stop and put a bolt all the way thru to secure the wood block. took a wihile to drill but it was worth it. I think i used a 3/8" by several inches long bolt. I was just splitting more wood couple of weeks ago and the whole unit is still working fine.

[@FatherOfTheParty]

The stop spacers are a good idea as the splitter doesn't run all the way to the end and those stringy species tend to need extra encouragement to completely split.

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

Yeah, it really has worked out well for the price. i haven't split wood in a couple of months. I am curious how easy it will be to start up.

[@benjaminleslie3155]

How do you make wood splitter better? *MORE WOOD* 😂

[@kevinburgess2499]

Can it do 24in pieces

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

I havent had any problem with it splitting that size diameter in half as long as there are no knots i am trying to split thru. if there is i just split off center a little bit. I am amazed at how well this splitter handles anything i throw at it.

[@kevinburgess2499]

@allthingsdiymike1106 I sorry I meant the length. Harborfreight specs has recommended length of 23.6 but wondering if 24in length would fit.

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

unfortunately no, if i remember correctly it is a little over 18 inches max since i added the 2x6 wood blocks on the ends of the stops.

[@jeremycollett2753]

boring boring boring waffle waffle waffle like your shorts and shirtsleeves All worn out Zip tie em up !! they lasted longer than your blocks @@allthingsdiymike1106

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

LOL... I will be sure to put on a 3 piece suite to split firewood next time. LOL. Yes you are correct the blocks didnt last that long with the zip ties but it was more of proof of concept and I have since gotten the right drill bit size to use a bolt. i have since drilled and am using a bolt to hold blocks without issue.

[@mikeh8228]

Too much talking and not enough action, that's why two parts! I would not have shown all the wood splitting for each piece, as it was just repetition, show the first couple of splits on every round, then go to next round, then go to next round, and then final round. Then use the moisture meter on a piece or two from each type of tree.. Could have all been done, concise and finished in 20 minutes! I will not be back to watch part 2!

[@allthingsdiymike1106]

Your welcome! lol.