Eastonmade 22-28 box wedge removal and tall 4 way wedge install to make bundlewood.

[@johnpierce1251]

Nothing boring about it hello Clifford such a good boy loves being in the yard with his dad ❤❤❤❤ stay safe my friend

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks John. Clifford says hi.

[@billobermeyer660]

I always enjoy the control of the single wedge. Great video Dick and Clifford!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Obie. The single wedge definitely makes nice precise splits. The box wedge, however, makes a lot of nice size splits FAST!

[@robertdunning74]

Perfection takes time however there’s a lot of satisfaction in the end great to have alternative ways to switch out wedges keep up great content

[@oldguyfirewood]

I really appreciate you watching Robert. The Eastonmade splitter really give you a great deal of options with the various wedges.

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Nice job getting the wedges swapped safely, like you said the more you do the more efficient you'll be at it. The 4 way made some great looking oak bundle wood!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Tony!

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Morning Mr Dick , you made that wedge change look easy . Very nice looking bundle grade wood . Have a great week !👍🏻🪵🔥🇺🇸

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Del. It's not a bad job. It would be easier with a helper though.

[@johnpierce1251]

Just remember just because we are getting older does not mean we stop learning and we learn by making mistakes

[@oldguyfirewood]

You're so right John.

[@davidedwards3734]

Great video!! The tall four way is the ticket!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks David. A vertical splitter is the ultimate. For bundle wood and the box wedge is the ultimate for bulk wood.

[@KNLFirewood]

Nice work! That swap can be a bit of a wrestling match 🤣. Right before you said, “man I miss that pull back arm.” I said to myself, “he’s not gonna like that!” Made some nice looking wood!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Ha... if you know, you know. Thanks Mike.

[@JRHammer64]

Clifford looks extra fuzzy today😊. After you split the slabs off, stand em up and run two pieces side by side thru the horizontal wings bypassing the vertical. Works very fast. I split all my bundle wood with tall four way and a 9-16. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oldguyfirewood]

Clifford will be getting his "winter jacket" removed at the groomer in a couple weeks! I need to perfect my process. Your suggestion sounds like one I definitely need to try!

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

Less waste but a whole lot of work! Sure makes nice pieces!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Larry. I've really improved my method by splitting from the other side of the machine. I need to make another video!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there well done that splitter i think wasn't made for pieces to sit flat on the beam .still kind of like my table .the wood slides back on it's metal top .and there is no log lift in the way to make me reach out over . and the rounds or slabs can go right onto the beam for re splits . great show keep moving john

[@oldguyfirewood]

I totally understand what you're saying John. I should have been operating from the other side. It would have worked better.

[@billerwin3772]

Can’t beat the box wedge and pull back arm for production. I plan to resplit the wood produced from the box wedge for bundles. Keep moving buddy.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Bill. I hope all the recent bumps in the road are smoothing out for you guys. It sounds like you have a good plan. A vertical splitter to do results would be the ultimate solution.

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Pretty cool you can drop the 4-way down to make it a single wedge! Great job Dick!👍💪

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Jeremiah. That is a great feature for the Eastonmade 4 way wedges. I should have raised it up for the first split and quartered that big round to start with.

[@randythomasson2393]

nice job the bundle wood looked great alot of wood out of one round

[@oldguyfirewood]

The big rounds make a lot of Firewood but they make you work for it too!

[@digger0429]

Nice bundle wood have fun

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks digger!

[@josephgilbert6437]

I enjoyed your video

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Joseph. I hope you subscribed and will watch my earlier videos!

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Nice job Dick! Just finished setting up my conveyor and splitter and bucking some rounds. Had to come in for food. Now on my way back out to split into the dump for the first time.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@oldguyfirewood]

You will love that setup Jeff. The conveyor is a real game changer.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

@@oldguyfirewood Thanks Dick, only problem is now I am exhausted. More from bucking the logs 😂

[@SteveAustin-jp3ev]

1st to comment. Greetings from Western North Carolina.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Steve. Appreciate you.

[@jessejones9830]

Hello ol buddy,good to see you again I just love you're setup, maybe one day I can work along with you,I hope to get a ultra within a couple years I'm in TN so maybe we can put em together one day and make a video, never know,thanks sir for video

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Jesse. Thanks for watching. The ultra is a great machine. I know you would love it!

[@clubdoraoutdoorsandfirewood]

Hi Dick. You definitely get cleaner wood and more precise splits as you wanted. I think the worst thing you loose the benefit of that pullback arm. Always good to try other options. Clifford what a great pup. Later my friend. Al

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Al. I think you are right!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Split about 60 face cords this winter with the supersplit think8ng about the axis hope your having a good winter

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Chris. The Axis is the best solution for those precise splits.

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Seems like the log cradle that makes it such a wonderful horizontal splitter sort of works against the re splitting action but the main thing is it will do it.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I understand what you are saying Hayes. I should have been splitting for the other side of the machine... it would have made it easier

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Good splitting 👍 Good job on the wedge change. May be try a large wheel (large wheeled)engine hoist 🤷

[@oldguyfirewood]

thanks for watching and commenting Lyle. I plan on fabricating something with a hand with for doing the changeout. It's not bad, but I think I can make it easier.

[@megamike4357]

This really makes me want to upgrade to a bigger splitter. My modified box store splitter does a good job with a single wedge, but as you said. Its slower production.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Mike. Thanks for watching. If you move up you will question why you didn’t do it sooner.

[@barryaustin6092]

Gonna have to drag the wolfe ridge out for that !

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Barry. A vertical splitter would be the ultimate answer!

[@barryaustin6092]

@oldguyfirewood I do enjoy your channel. Congrats on the use of the eastonmade! I am still faithful to my wolfe ridge SHO35. At any rate, sure is a pleasure having tools to do the job. Stay safe and keep moving!

[@oldguyfirewood]

I still love my Pro28C also Barry. I used it on a mobile splitting job a month or so ago. Both great companies and great machines. Thanks for commenting!

[@stevekeller9492]

That is a nice tall wedge that should bust thru most any round. As I watched you reach to pull back the re-splits, I was wondering if a short handled pickaroon would help. You could just hook the front of the splits and pull them back instead of extending your arms and shoulders so much.

[@oldguyfirewood]

That's a great idea Steve. I should have been splitting from the other side. I've found that makes it much easier.

[@corybetts1569]

I got my 22-28 a week after the fellowship, the issue I’m having, the machine is too big and fuel cost are not worth using the 22-28 to make bundle grade wood with the 4 way. It’s a pain to be reaching around grabbing wood to resplit in the size you want. My solution is to get a ultra. Use the 22-28 to bust the big rounds down and use the ultra to make the smaller splits. I would prefer the axis, just cost a little high for me. That’s my game plan.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Cory. On the 22-28 the ideal situation is the pizza box wedge for bundle wood. I understand what you are saying... the Axis is the ultimate machine for bundle wood.

[@BobbySixguns]

I've been able to run a few different Eastonmade machines with the tall 4way wedge. I don't think you can get a more versatile wedge. Enjoy the video Dick. Take care.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Bobby. The versatility of the Eastonmade wedges makes them the ultimate machine. From box wedge to traditional wedge all in one machine.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Worked real good Dick. I little slower like you said but definitely more precise. Hi Clifford ❤

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Kenny. A single wedge will definitely produce more precise splits, but the box wedge will produce a LOT of great bundle wood splits FAST!

[@davidcheek3026]

Hi Dick. As Clifford’s voluntary union rep, I think we need revisit his wage contract!!! 😅

[@oldguyfirewood]

Ha! I’ll give him extra treats!

[@jameschandler2776]

How are you doing Dick. I met you at Paul Bunyon. I live in SE Ohio on 45 acres of hardwood, mostly hickory. I watch your videos when I see them.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi James. I really appreciate you watching. I remember you from Bunyan. Make sure you are subscribed to my channel and click on the bell icon to make sure you will be notified when I post new videos!

[@jamessanders4310]

Shoulda got Jose to help...

[@oldguyfirewood]

I agree! I only have him available 2 days a week, and I wanted to get it done.

[@tpctrash]

That cradle is not ideal for respliting. Plus the log lift is in the way. Looks like a lot of extra work with that machine. Too bad the cradle isn’t removable. I think you are right it’s best to use the box wedge.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. I should have been operating the machine from the other side... that would eliminate the log lift being in the way. I'm experimenting!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

I think it would be more productive to work on other side of splitter just put something to put the splits on

[@oldguyfirewood]

You're exactly right Chris. I've started splitting from the other side and it makes it much easier.

[@FireStartersPremiumFirewood]

Call me crazy Dick, but I see an Axis in your future especially if you are going to be working by yourself much and you start picking up more bundle wood business. For sure, both horizontal and vertical machines have their pros and cons. I'll be curious to see if you end up going that direction in the years to come.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. An Axis is definitely the ultimate machine for precise bundle wood. On the other hand, the 22-28 with the 7 way pizza box wedge will really put out some nice size bundewood FAST!

[@hardworkingmanoutdoors]

Your hat doesn’t match your splitter.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Ha! I wondered who would be the first to comment! I'll believe it when it finally arrives.