Eastonmade 22-28 with conveyor loading Log Lift bag

In this video I use the Eastonmade 22-28 splitter with attached conveyor to fill a Shaver Equipment 1/3 cord Log Lift bag.
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[@woodman9624]

Looks like Eastonmade is the way to go !! Can't go wrong if its Canadian. I was born there 72 years ago. Hang in there, Dick. You are livin' the good life. Thanks for sharing !!...w

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thank you my friend. I love this setup!

[@carolyn717]

Glad to see Jose back. Glad he is feeling better. As always glad to see Clifford.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching Carolyn!

[@digger0429]

Big kid with new toy,you sound happy with splitter and José is back stay well the two of you

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks digger. Jose normally only helps me 2 days a week with my landscape maintenance business. Occasionally we have a few hours where he helps with wood also. I wish I had him with me in the woodyard all the time!

[@benscoles5085]

Hello OGF and Jose' , Good to see the two of you working together again, You really make that system look like the way to work, neither one of you looked to wore out after this session. Good Work Gentlemen.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Ben. We got done early today with our Lawn maintenance work and Jose had time to help me in the woodyard.

[@bobfitch607]

Game changer for sure sick.good to see Jose back and in good health.anything that makes life easier as we get older is a good thing

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Bob. You're absolutely right.

[@chrisartman6168]

Hi Dick and Jose. Glad to see Jose is back at it again. Clifford better watch out. That 22-28 might take his spot as man’s best friend. At least in the wood yard. Have a great one guys

[@oldguyfirewood]

Ha!. Clifford has no worries!

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Great job Dick! I’m glad your tractor was able to lift the full bag!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Jake. If I had heaped it like you do yours I'm not sure it would have!

[@glennkisling3365]

Awesome to see Jose back in action, you’re absolutely right Dick Eastonmade are definitely a game changer great video 👍👍🪵🪵🇺🇸

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Glen. It’s working great for me!

[@765Guys]

Great unit, I’m always impressed with how effortlessly 22-28s push threw a box wedge.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks my friend! It’s a beast for sure and I’m still amazed at how quickly it produces finished firewood.

[@JRHammer64]

Great, set up you got there! Nice to see Jose back, and Clifford on the job too.

[@oldguyfirewood]

The whole crew was on the job today!

[@KNLFirewood]

Hello Dick and Jose! Good to see Jose back in action! Glad he’s ok. 22-28 and Schaver bags look like a good combination!

[@oldguyfirewood]

I like the way it’s working out Mike!

[@scottkearney6647]

Good morning Dick glad to see Jose back in action. The bags look like the way to go. Glad to see you liking that new splitter.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Scott. It’s working great!

[@markwengert2572]

I had the same issue of the wedge riding up. My simple fix was to just look at the lock and lift it up a tiny bit. Just enough to get the pin locked. Doesnt change the size of the wood and keep on splitting! Glad you got an awesome machine. Cant beat the quality.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching mark. I discovered the same thing. Working great now!

[@billobermeyer660]

So glad to see Jose' back at work once again and watching great teamwork. Dick, you've got to be tickled pink to be working with the 22-28 and giving the sore bones some added rest and keep moving my friend.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Obie. It’s great to have Jose 2 days a week working with me in my landscape maintenance business. Occasionally we have a couple hours to do some work in the woodyard. Most of my firewood work is solo, and the 22-28 with conveyor makes it easy and productive working alone. I’m loving this setup!

[@knottwworking]

Good morning Dick, that's a nice machine. The bags seem to be the way to go with that set up. Good to see Jose back and going strong! 👍

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Terry. I’m impressed with the bags. Jose is doing great. He works two days a week with me in my landscape business, but occasionally he helps me a bit with the firewood. He’s a great friend.

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Definitely makes life alot easier looking at the axis for my bundle wood

[@oldguyfirewood]

The Axis is the ideal bundle wood machine. If you haven't already seen it check out Firewood at the Furnace KZbin channel. Brad just got an Axis for that exact reason.

[@ssprofirewood]

Hi Dick and Jose, The log lift bag looks to really work well. I will have to check the bags out. I am glad to see that your production has improved so dramatically with the addition of the 12-22. Take care!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Definitely check out the bags. Tell AJ Shaver that you saw them on my video!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I'll be watching your channel with great interest as I'm considering getting the 22-28 with attached conveyor. Besides loading my Silverado wheelbarrow, my firewood truck with the conveyor, I'll also have that conveyor with me when doing mobile splitting jobs. That's something a lot of customers that have big jobs would appreciate.

[@oldguyfirewood]

The 22-28 is a game changer for me every time I use it I’m amazed at how quickly I produce wood. You could not go wrong with this splitter.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@oldguyfirewood what I need to decide, ir sort iut in my head, is how much I really want/need an attached conveyor. If separate pieces, Wolfe Ridge box wedge. Attached conveyor, the 22-28. Is a big decision.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Hello to Jose , that new splitter is sweet . Sure did a great and fast job at Dillon the bag . Awesome upgrade Mr Dick !!! 👍🏻🪵

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Del.

[@Growing-Our-Retirement]

Incredible splitter and conveyor! Love the bags!

[@oldguyfirewood]

It’s my dream setup for sure!

[@WestwayFirewood1313]

Looking great Dick. The bags seem to be the way to go. They look like they hold just as much wood and are easier for you to handle. Glad to see Jose Back at with you too! Keep up the good work and making great videos.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks so much! I think the bags will be the answer if I can’t get IBC totes.

[@davidedwards3734]

I've been looking at these bags very closely!! Often wondered if my L3901 would pick them up!! Get well soon My Friend!! Glad to see Jose' back and doing well!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@oldguyfirewood]

I think your 3901 has a greater lift capacity than the loader on my L3400 I think it would work David.

[@larryterrell8458]

Yes…the last few nights the NC temps have gotten our attention

[@jerrywayneray]

yes indeed,, Oak Grove area (Durham) here with a 22/28, and it was cold running it yesterday

[@johnpierce1251]

Welcome back Jose hello Clifford great video those bags seem to work really well stay safe my friends

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching John. I really appreciate your comments.

[@debfromthemill6945]

Great video Dick. Glad to see Jose back. Take Care both of you

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Deb!

[@ShaverSalesINC]

I like the alligator clips to hold the bag in place on the forks!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey AJ. Hope you’re doing well. I really like the bags and will be using them in future videos. I need to fabricate a stand. It’s a pain having to adjust the fork width for the bags. I think they will work great as a substitute for IBC totes.

[@ShaverSalesINC]

@@oldguyfirewood let me know when you need more and I’ll get them coming!

[@scrhino40]

I think the bags are good to used. With IBC totes getting hard to find the bags maybe best way to go. The bags are big enough to get 1/3 of cord wood in. Have a great day be safe

[@oldguyfirewood]

I will definitely use the bags. I like how they handle, and I'm anxious to see how wood dries in them.

[@smorefirewood]

Slick setup. Eastonmade equipment is built right. There is no replacement for mass. I need José to come up here to my yard. It’s hard to find a guy who will work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

It’s a great setup Dana!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good show ,just got some log lift bags . still messing around with them , i just did a show cutting a totes blatter for a lid ,good show john

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching John. I prefer the IBC totes but they are getting hard to find at a decent price. I think the bags may be the answer. - Dick

[@WoodysRTBFirewood]

Hello Dick and Jose, glad to see Jose is back in action and fully recovered. That Eastonmade machine is an absolute game changer. The only improvement I can think of “wood” be possibly making a set of grizzly bars that you could set up on or at the end of the conveyor. I agree with you that those bags will be extremely useful as an alternative to the IBC totes. Have a great day. Cheers Woody !!!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Woody. Jake at Dude Ranch DIY built grizzly bars for his 22-28 and it works well.

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Hey Dick! I am happy to see Jose back in action, I'm glad everything worked out for him! The attached conveyor right into the bag looks like a great setup! Take care-Tony

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Tony. It’s working great.

[@1squirreldog]

That’s a tuff machine. I have found you have to keep the wedge up a little with the bottom engaged to help it from raising up . Even then it happens sometimes . It certainly makes easy work of big rounds !

[@oldguyfirewood]

You are exactly right on the wedge. All the way down disengages to wedge from the hydraulic arm

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Making life easier on the body and nice equipment to help you along. José looks great, I hope he feels great. Nice seeing that conveyer constantly full of wood, that says something ❤ Kenny

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Kenny. The 22-28 is an amazing machine. Jose feels great and is back 100%!

[@backriverfirewood4335]

just found your channel and good morning sir time to get up and get to work.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed! I’m up already… enjoying a cup of coffee… time to get moving!

[@backriverfirewood4335]

@@oldguyfirewood yes sir I did subscribe I do 95% bundles I do get regular firewood out of my splitting process I have multiple bundle machine,s and my splitting machine is just a powersplit from powersplit international hopefully soon my company will be purchase,ing a big Prosser so I can build some mountain,s of wood.i My start posting video soon.i have been trying to post just no time.

[@oldguyfirewood]

@@backriverfirewood4335it sounds like you have a great operation going on. I’ll look forward to seeing some videos! Bundles is definitely the way to go for maximum profit. I’m considering the Eastonmade “pizza box wedge” for my splitter so I can get consistently smaller splits for bundle wood. A nice thing about the Eastonmade splitters is the variety of wedges you can run on their machines.

[@craigwilson9560]

Dick, great tonsee Jose back and isndoing well. That 22-28 with thoae bags work out really nice for you. Only problem i have had with bags like thatbis mice chewing holes in the bags. But i live all around fields near the farm. Great tonsee this is working out for you.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Craig. I hadn’t thought about mice problems. I’ll look out for that!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Perfect size stove wood

[@oldguyfirewood]

Since you can adjust the box wedge up and down it gives you a lot of flexibility in split size.

[@chrisartman6168]

Are you thinking about adding a set of grizzly bars on the end of the conveyor? That’s an awesome setup. Getting some more of the fines and debris out before the bag would be an added bonus. Great video.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Chris. I'm definitely thinking about it. Jake at Dude Ranch DIY did that and it really helps get rid of some of the scrap.

[@VaJamie]

Great work sir. Love your new Eastonmade. Good luck to Jose! I just had a aortic valve replaced myself....along with some stints put in. It's actually been 2 days since I had the replacement valve. and back at home. Got a ways to go. Love your channel sir.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery Jamie. Jose has done really well. Thanks so much for the comments.

[@backyardfirewood9852]

Let’s here it for Jose! 🎉 Glad you are back and better than ever! I gotta say though OGF, now that splitting is so easy, how are you going to get your exercise? 🤔🤣 I’m digging the log lift bag.

[@oldguyfirewood]

I’ll make sure Jose gets your message. Thank you !

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Nice setup 👏🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks Larry. "keep moving"!

[@barryaustin6092]

Have you thought about using the wolfe ridge to possibly half or quarter some of the more knarly blocks? Since you have it, I'd be using it too. Enjoy your channel.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Barry. I'll continue to use the Wolfe Ridge... it's a great machine with a little bit different capabilities. I'll definitely be using it to split some of the gnarly stuff and probably for re-splitting for smaller splits.

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

Dick, Just a couple of things. First, its great to see Jose back in action, you two work great as a team. Glad you are enjoying the box wedge, I know I enjoy mine, I love the lack of manhandling the wood. The two things i noticed, 1. The first few rounds before you sped up the video the box wedge seemed to be self adjusting in height, I’ve heard that that happens with EM and other hydraulic adjustable box wedges, but hadn’t seen it. Thanks for showing it. 2. Do you anticipate a problem bagging a lot more of the slash and trash from the box wedge and the attached conveyor? When I finish a cord of splitting I generally have a tractor bucket of scrap. I don’t see how that is screened off with the EM 22-28, same was true for the 37D in Back 40’s woodyard. Much appreciate your thoughts as you use the machine more and figure out its quirks. I actually was seriously considering a 22-28 last year before I placed an order for the Blue Ox, the lead times in 2022 kept me from doing so, but by the looks of it I would have had great company with all the new owners this year. Take care and have a great weekend. - Brent

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hey Brent! I was lucky to have Jose in the Woodyard. Normally he just helps me 2 days a week with my landscape maintenance. 1. The wedge issue was operator error. If you hold the wedge “down lever” until the lift cylinder stops, it is SUPPOSED to disengage with the wedge. This allows for wedge changeouts. If you stop the second the wedge bottoms out on the beam, the box wedge stays engaged and it won’t ride up. I Know I like the adjustable box so I can control the size of the splits. 2. I was surprised at how little scrap it produced. After splitting 1 cord I had enough fine scrap to fill about 2 five gallon buckets. I think with knotty or twisted rounds it will be more, but I’ll probably just use the single wedge on the Wolfe Ridge for really gnarly wood.

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

Dick, Good to know about the wedge “down lever”. It’s one of those things that never gets talked about on how it actually works. I understand now, thank you. As for the scrap, that is excellent. I suppose if you feed it with high quality rounds you’ll get high quality splits. I do tend to sort off the double barrels and rounds I think it may have an issue with. Wether its the 35SHO or 22-28, it won’t be that they can’t be spit, it is that your cycle time is going to rise, and your finished product isn’t going to be the same quality. So at that point your making fireplace, bonfire, or for personal use firewood. I don’t know about you but I have plenty or personal use… I need the Grade “A” bark-less small splits that fly off the shelf in bundles. Have a great Sunday Sir, enjoy your day!

[@danbentsen]

Looks like your splitter works best with small end of wood towards splitting wedge. Your thoughts? say hello to jose & cliff for me.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Dan. I’m still learning how to place unusually shaped pieces in the cradle. Straight rounds are no problem at all. Tapered, knotty, crooked pieces will push through, but produce a lot of trash. I think you’re correct, tapered pieces go best with small end towards the wedge.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

How's Jose feeling after getting back to your woodyard and working again? Looks like he's doing really well.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Jose is doing great. He works with me in my part time landscape maintenance business, but occasionally has some time to help me with firewood. I wish I had him available more in the woodyard.

[@LeBlancfirewood]

20 degrees this am watching wood burn in my lopi stove

[@oldguyfirewood]

23 degrees here in NC. That's cold for us this time of year!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

That will move the wood

[@lamonthunt9464]

I’m new to your channel. What city do you live close to in N.C. ? I live near Dallas, N.C.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for subscribing Lamont. I’m north of Durham.

[@amandadavis9726]

Where about in North Carolina are you from. I can check and find another reasonable source for you.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hi Amanda. I’m north of Durham.

[@amandadavis9726]

@@oldguyfirewood I’ll make a phone call in the morning to see if this company could potentially become a source for you. Keep your fingers crossed. If they do,…you’ll have access to an unlimited amount of totes.

[@oldguyfirewood]

@@amandadavis9726 thanks Amanda. That would be great!

[@amandadavis9726]

Dick, I’m gonna go ahead and share the goods, 😅. The company that I get my totes from is called Diesel Direct. I pay $15 per tote. I’ve been picking up a trailer load of 26-275 gal totes for the past four weeks. They contained motor oil, transmission fluid, and antifreeze. This particular location ends up with an abundance of empty totes. They sell them cheap, to keep their yard from becoming overfilled. They’ll load them for you. They set 26 totes aside for me every week. You may want to get a couple of barrels. Some of the totes may have a gallon or two of the fluids remaining in them. Since you have a tractor, you can completely empty them, and then take the barrels to drop off for recycling when they get full. If you can somehow get a direct number to the Durham location,…you may be able to get farther than what I did. I was able to call the main number out there, and couldn’t tell if I got transferred to that location. If you can get ahold of them, ask them if they use IBC totes as part of their bulk delivery services. Do a search for “bulk fuel delivery” or something like that. There are other companies out there that may use them as well. Hope this info helps.

[@oldguyfirewood]

Thanks for the info Amanda... I'll check it out!

[@tommyrichmond1293]

Mr.dick try putting two pallets down so it’s easier to get your forks to p/up pallets when full

[@oldguyfirewood]

That's a great tip Tommy... I'll definitely try it!

[@jamesbuchanan7088]

Good morning Dick

[@oldguyfirewood]

Hello James. Thanks for Watching.