Does a sharp wedge split better?

[@seanoverton4581]

Not a first time viewer but a first time caller, your videos are addictive for some odd reason. Love your attitude and delivery! I grab a cup of coffee and watch your latest every morning at 0530!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Wow, thank you!

[@DavidGarber-s5g]

45 years ago I had a job stapling waxed lettuce cartons together. Part of the machine was foot operated and you just gave me an idea to try to make the ”split” phase on my splitter be foot operated.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, a foot control for any splitter is a great idea and should be on most splitters!

[@obiorah1]

You did very well cutting all the wood like ash and iron wood for the trailer and separating the oak cherry and hickory, sharpening those wedges was nice to see,

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Ebele!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Sharpening the wedge definitely made a difference. Should have probably done it long ago. LOL!! Take care my friend!! TTYL!! Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good morning! Yup, it does work better!

[@Frank-db6oj]

Production and inventory Great job Chris 👏 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you enjoyed it Frank!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Great progress as usual. Nice work Chris!👍🏻👍🏻GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks 👍

[@matthewnasci2646]

I fully agree with sharpening the wedge. I did it to my own splitter and it made a big difference (damn iron in the wood). A word of caution though coming from a career welder. Grinding can overheat the metal and affect the temper of the steel making it brittle. And the heat will always collect at the thin point. If you see color while grinding, back off. Use water at intervals to keep it cool. You dont have to worry about the structural integrity of your wedge, but the edge may not keep. Keep on keeping on Chris. P.S. where's Bo when u need him?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tips, Bo has a new real job now, no time to play in the wood yard!

[@davidkirkman2223]

Chris it is refreshing to see I am not the only person splitting the small wood . Now I do it because I a cheap and don't want to waist it .

[@InTheWoodyard]

it all burns and if it burns it sells!

[@davidkirkman2223]

Chris I have talked to many people who sell wood and 95% won't take the time on smaller wood. Now myself I would rather put it in my stove then the landfill. I cut down to 2" but don't split below 4" and enjoy sitting infront of my wood stove and adding the 2-3" sticks just to watch it burn.lol

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Good morning Chris. Am really excited and motivated to work with the new splitter arriving in my woodyard tomorrow! Gotta get cutting so can get to the oak! And stack up the cherry! Loads of work to do!

[@iffykidmn8170]

Is tomorrow xmas already what happened to Oct-Nov, betcha it feels like it? would like to hear/see a report on the new splitter congrats.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@iffykidmn8170, since the splitter was paid for in full, Chris Wolfe bumped me up 106 units sooner when a spot opened up in the production schedule.

[@InTheWoodyard]

very nice! You will like it a lot!

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@thefirewooddoctor I was not questioning how or why you got bumped up the production schedule, only that tomorrow must feel like XMAS and yet it is only Sept thus skipping Oct-Nov and moving right on to feeling like XMAS morning.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@iffykidmn8170, am totally like a kid at Christmas right now.

[@Alan_Hans__]

I was watching a few days ago when you were sharpening the chains with the dremmel and I was thinking that you should drag it out into the yard and touch up those wedges. Nice to see you putting an edge on the wedges.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have wanted to for some time, finally did it!

[@EricPetersen2922]

Nice work on the push plate, great idea.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Glad you like it!

[@pyroman6000]

I had 2 nests of yellowjackets and a whole slew of grass spiders move into the yard, this summer. Haven't seen a skeeter since. So I've left them alone. The one yeller jacket nest did get bombed with Raid a few times, after a couple tried to fight me over my breakfast, and another drowned itself in my coffee. The spiders are guarding my wood stacks for me.

[@InTheWoodyard]

There where not many skeeders here this summer either....nice!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Chris - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. My splitter has a thin wedge and I like to keep it razor sharp - it has to assist in reducing pressure on other components. I find that using a flapper disc instead of the usual grinding disc is kinder on the metal, it provides a smoother finish and my perception is that there is reduced potential for overheating the edge.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info!

[@dethmaul]

Eastonmade engineers: *furiously scribbling on a notepad*

[@InTheWoodyard]

There is a lot to see on a well used piece of equipment for sure!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Definitely looks to make lot difference. Keep up the good work.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it does! Thanks!

[@smorefirewood]

I like the editing on the splitting action. Who has time to watch the ram returning. lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Some (old) people have a hard time with the fast action! What does your dad think???

[@smorefirewood]

@@InTheWoodyard He finds it to be over stimulating lol

[@SasquatchBunyan]

Have you ever watched your timelapse parts of videos at 2x speed? It is exceptionally satisfying-especially when stacking.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, all the time when editing, sometimes 20x

[@brianrizzi6321]

Always a good frantic time in the woodyard.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Brian!

[@nebraskawoodstr]

Thanks Chris. I am dealing with stringy red elm and have been thinking about sharpening wedge. After watching. Yep gonna do that. Thanks

[@InTheWoodyard]

It will help but that elm is like splitting cable the hard way!!!! Good luck!!!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I thought about that a while back. If the buttons are hitting your wedge. Put a notch in them. I don't know if I said anything about that. I might have I don't know.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, i did just that, you might have planted a seed in my skull!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats ITW/Chris on getting the wood split for fire wood.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Billy!

[@allanfaris4644]

Hi Chris Live north of Toronto and watch every day. I agree with other comment about Split Fire wedge stays sharp and is much easier to change wedges. If Split Fire ever contacts you to try one out I would recommend it

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info, I will do that!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video of splitting. Be careful with the sharp wedge. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, you too!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. I agree with the sharpening, my splitter has a spinning plate on the back, to allow pieces to spin with the twist of the wood. My splitting maul has an edge on it too. Nice stackàge. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Cool! Thanks for the info!

[@tinysworld1749]

When the cylinder was unthreading it was probably lengthening the stroke just a bit as well

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup! It is all good now!

[@stevezelen4651]

I want to see the debris in the trailer after you stack that load. Is there more or less with the sharp wedge?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I don't think so, it just splits/cuts easier.

[@larryvankirk7423]

Nice job Mr. Sharpwedge. The very top of those wedges need to be "polished" so they are not rough / much safer for your fingers and arms. Use the sleeves from previous videos as an alternative. Stringy wood looks much cleaner with the sharp wedge. If you can taste the skeeters, they are also tasting you. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it is working great now, yummy skeeders!

[@jeffselchow5719]

Hi Chris, I'm sure you have noticed in editing, the base of the Push Plate wiggles around some, from my recliner, lol, it looks like the bottom has some wear to the Wear Plates, might want to check that out when you have time. Thanks for the videos.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the info, there are no wear plates on the Ultra.

[@annmariekowalski7505]

Chris your sleeve will help if you should bump the wedge.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@jdspencer4297]

A sharp wedge cuts instead of tearing the wood up I would also suggest having a welder add some back to the plate so it don't things moving at that pressure aren't good

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tips!

[@savagefirewood]

Good Day Chris my fellow firewood friend! Outstanding video as usual. Definitely a inspiration for me and for those who are in the firewood game. Much respect. You are on the right path with regards to the pusher and grip. As I notice with that and sharp wedge and pusher grip you don’t get the kick up as the wood passes through. Thanks again for commenting on my channel. It’s work in progress. Cheers my friend 🍻👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, keep cuttin'!

[@Mainelywork]

🤘

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@NJUSA36]

Hey Chris I am interested in some information about your tractor if you are willing to share? How well does it handle the weight of your trailer when it is fully loaded with split firewood? Also what is the lifting capacity-how does it handle lifting the weight of the logs? Does it handle muddy terrain good?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it is all good, the rear tires are loaded and I have about 500 lbs of weight on the back too it can lift 2400 lbs to full height no problem.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hey Chris I finally got the ms400c. I picked it up this morning. I picked up 15 gallons of 92 octane non ethanol gas. Oh my goodness it cost me like $1300 bucks before I got home. I haven't even started the chainsaw yet.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a very nice saw even though it has white plastic on it.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

@@InTheWoodyard my non-ethanol gas $4.75 a gallon I'm like what the f***

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

@@InTheWoodyard I haven't even given the news chainsaw a righteous pull pull

[@jimbo5056]

Nice tweak with the sharpening Chris. Thinking that your machete might be the tool to scrape the walls of the wedge receiver. Be safe with those nose pickers pal.👍👍👍😀

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thank Jimbo!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks!

[@waynetharp]

Could you please wrap your videos up earlier in the evening? The Boogie Man comes out after dark and I like to be under my blankets well before this happens! Thanks...

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, now that it gets dark earlier I will be working into the night more often!!!

[@waynetharp]

@@InTheWoodyard Be careful out there...😕😕

[@rhondaclarke3523]

Getting a lot of play Every man's dream Back to work.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I'll get to it!

[@thisismyalt9010]

Maybe there is a place underneath to weld a bolt that can be tightened against the wedge and lock the wedge back from moving.

[@gushoo6076]

@Thisis MyAlt, I love that idea. Maybe a small heim joint rod end as well that would pivot with the wedge while the bolt tightened into it? Great idea you had even with the just a bolt!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nope but it could be done????

[@InTheWoodyard]

maybe so!

[@LakesideAcres]

Chris, could you find a welder to weld a thin shim to the front of the wedges, or in the pocket, to take up the slop? That should solve the problem until next time.

[@iffykidmn8170]

I was thinking similarly, maybe shim the wedge shanks so that they are individually shimmed for the amount of wear vs shimming the pocket. perhaps check for wear vs the pocket stretching due to fatigue or cracked welds?

[@InTheWoodyard]

maybe so!

[@InTheWoodyard]

maybe so.

[@IbanezArtistguy]

Try welding a bead of hard facing then sharpen for a longer lasting edge

[@InTheWoodyard]

That's not going to happen, that would be a lot of extra work for a little extra benefit, I will probably sharpen maybe once a year.

[@fightinglady52]

Yep it does

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks!

[@gushoo6076]

Hi Chris. Is it the adjustment hole wearing on your wedge? If so, maybe a plastic replaceable bushing in the hole once the hole is trued up to get it back to factory tight? They do make types of plastic that would last a very long time and some plastics can even wear away metal that I've seen which blew me away when I saw it for the first time. Or maybe a second hole drilled through the wedge and whatever bracket it pins through. With two holes/pins maybe it might wear less? You know better than us by using it so much, so maybe neither are good options. Remember, KZbin is THE "Do this" "Do that", "Why aren't you doing it this way or that way" venue where watchers are much "smarter" than the people actually doing the work ( obvious non truth the majority of the time )ha, ha. GNI.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is good food for thought! Thanks!

[@bobjarrard]

If you add a spring to the back of the wedge that will pull it back away from the ram. Weld three eyes to step heights on the wedege back and one to carry the bottom. I'll bet bet the bottom hole in the wedge is egg shaped. Bob in Nevada

[@InTheWoodyard]

The hole is still round, but your idea is a good one!

[@danahasson2892]

If you keep hurting yourself Chris. We are going to have to have a medic on site while filming like a big production company would.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, maybe so!

[@Mark-W5ADK]

I'm gonna go ahead and answer before I finish the video! Yes! Took a while to get the wedges sharp on my 12-22, but MAN, was it worth it! P. S.: Keep your fingers away from that edge!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, sharp is dangerous!

[@schmojo33]

I never understand people that when I look at their splitting mauls and wedges and the edge is like a hammer.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, a little edge is good!

[@jaredhildebrandt7210]

I touch up the wedge after the third or fourth chunk is steel 😉

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good work!

[@tonybunch543]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks TB!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Why don't you let Kenny and Tony go wild with your old push plate! Make the monster gripping push plate.

[@InTheWoodyard]

maybe I will do just that this winter!!

[@erlingpanduro5973]

I've now watched 30 of your videos or so, and I still can''t comprehend what a "face cord" of wood is in metric terms. I tried googling but still confused. Apparently a cord is 3.62 m3 but kind of unclear what a "face cord" is. Half?

[@InTheWoodyard]

one row of 16" pieces stacked 4' high and 8' long

[@makincash3337]

What is the cycle time on your splitter?

[@InTheWoodyard]

4 seconds

Yes

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@sandsock]

Maybe your locking cross bolt is wearing and it's time to replace it, that's allowing the rock

[@InTheWoodyard]

I looked at it and everything is fine.

[@homersimpson5668]

You know if you add some big yard lights you would never have to stop cutting wood! You could work 24 hrs a day!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I might just do that!

[@brucearney9536]

Sharp is always better !

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup!

[@ChrisLascari]

#1 daily video on KZbin! #1 comment

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks other Chris!

[@mihaelabitanu9004]

Super fortissimo💪💪💪💪💪

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching again!!

[@scrhino40]

Chris 2 things I want to suggest. 1 weld some short pieces of 1/2 inch rebar around the edge of push plate would help from kicking out. 2 a short 8 ft conveyer would help when you are splitting wood like you are in this video. Have a great day be safe.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup! both good ideas!

[@firewoodathome]

Yup. I sharpen the wedge.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yes sir!

[@gushoo6076]

Oh, by just subscribing, am I your newest, best friend? Ha, ha. ( I saw you say something like that in one of your former videos. I couldn't resist ).😁

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, along with the other 24,241 people!!!

[@gushoo6076]

@@InTheWoodyard Oh, boy! I feel so special now.. One of only 24,241 people. Diggin' my way to the top I tell ya.

[@michaelamos7373]

Chris, I bleed Stihl orange 🍊. So because of the comment you made at 4.07 of this video I'm going to have to UN subscribe to your channel. ............. JUST KIDDING 😂😆😂. love your channel 👍👍. Glad your a happy little boy.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a joke I share with my old best friend Tony!

[@michaelamos7373]

@@InTheWoodyard I have a really good friend also that runs nothing but huskies. I can't hold it against him. Kinda like Ford and Chevys .... It's all in fun. Get cuttin. GNI

[@rickthelian2215]

The bugs😊

[@InTheWoodyard]

It foze the past 2 night and now they are GONE!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

So are you telling us that not only have you worn off the paint to are now wearing out the frame?? if that's the case AWAOM keep going!!! HAHAHA..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I hope to make so much wood that it explodes!

[@stevezelen4651]

You know Chris, If you leave it on fast forward all the time, you would get so much more done… lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! Good idea!

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

Hate it when you can taste the mosquitos.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, and when you eat so many you gain weight!

[@tyedyerocks5385]

Yes but be carefull

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, it is very sharp!

[@heymakerphd1982]

It looks to me like sharpening the wedges increased your production in hyper mode by 143%! And decreased your debris by about 116%. Amazing improvements!! It even improved your chucking by 107% Or maybe it was reduced air resistance from the clean shave!!? Now you look like one of them 'ungrateful teenagers'!!! Before, you were a hoary headed inspiration for all the wheezer geezers! What are we s'posed to do now? Live in memeory? Go out and make firewood ourselves? Practice fancy chuckin' pitches? I'm now wretched and woebegone!! ...I'll be fine in a couple minutes!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sorry to be such a bad influence on your mojo! Ha!!!

[@heymakerphd1982]

@@InTheWoodyard I'm always mortified that my comments may get your blue tights in a bunch! Not to worry. Tony's ('da Man) good influence kinda cancels out many sort of shadowy influences, and assures me that I'll grow up straight and strong (Grampa says plumb and square), and a good patriotic citizen! Can't wait until my next birthday!! Btb, you're not really too bad an influence. You show us all, almost every video, the proper way to oil the splitter rails!! And how to use a magic shovel! And how to stack wood at super speed! It's good to know that you're always trying to do better. Now let's talk about that hat!!....

[@mihaelabitanu9004]

Si può achuiststare da litalia

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@andystampfli9127]

Ok you sharpened the wedge. No you need to wax and polish. Friction is the enemy. It's the constant drag that is slowly you down Seriously you already have the fastest hydraulic splitter on the market. Andrew has his R&D in house. Don't hurt yourself over trolls questions

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, everyone know what I should do! HA!

[@shannonjanes2434]

Over achiever!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like to finish a job! So I can do another!

[@shannonjanes2434]

@@InTheWoodyard I'd like to see what you call house chores!

[@shottyshoshco]

My Splitfire came sharp, very sharp. And the the Splitfire wedged stops have a Grove in the middle that hold the slanted pieces in place. Have had only one kickout and that was because I positioned the piece wrong. Splitfire is the safest splitter on the market.

[@InTheWoodyard]

What is the cycle time, the Ultra is 4 seconds. Time, to me, is the most important thing.

[@shottyshoshco]

@@InTheWoodyard 3 seconds but no 4 way. I can do 2 facecords in one hour by myself if I hustle. The Ultra I wanted but was more $ and did not have a log lift.