EASTONMADE AXIS vs. WOLFE RIDGE 17VS VERTICAL WOOD SPLITTERS!

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[@rverro8478]

Any wood splitter is better than, doing it by hand.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they just keep going!

[@tjdent7166]

Boy howdy

[@oldguyfirewood]

Comparisons like this are great. I agree that it would be better to have the new version of the Eastonmade to make a true comparison. I love the conveyor which is also an option on the Wolfe Ridge. Competition has kept both of these great companies on top of their game!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they make good stuff!

[@danelionheart5881]

I am starting to have second thoughts about the wolfe ridge a few videos back I said I had seen videos and I would not waste money on a wolfe ridge but watching your channel it clearly is a nice machine. The other people making a video on wolfe ridge did not do them any justice.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I've sampled both machines. You can't go wrong with either one. You have to nit-pick to choose a winning machine in a shootout comparison.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Try one sometime, you will be impressed!

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Chris and Tony!!😀😀 They are both great machines. But I do believe I would take the Axis over the 17vs. Just because of the wedge. You will get a lot less smashed fingers with the Easton made. Take care guys!!😀💚 Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, good machines!

[@johnsandell4501]

You could not have done a better comparison unless someone else processed the wood and you drank coffee. Electric starter 👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@ronniecrook6313]

Just maybe Andrew will let you have one of the new axis. Would make a great addition to your wood yard.I got a 12-22 that does a great job but still would like an axis.Just a handy splitter. Keep up the hard work, Chris and you to Tony

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be cool! They are awesome machines!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Dudes. 2 great units shown by 2 decent guys. Haaa. I’d gladly take either splitter !!! GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they both are great machines and the splitters are nice too!

[@YusriGaidien]

I like the Eastonmade axis more... I think it splits faster!!! Both do what they need to do... prefer the Estonmade axis.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, nice machines!

[@thomasworatschka6860]

I am thinking the pressure thing is to protect you from getting your fingers cut off when your moving big chunks of wood to the wedge

[@InTheWoodyard]

maybe??

[@davidedwards3734]

Great comparison on the two!! Both companies are easy to deal with!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, good machines!

[@rverro8478]

Good morning everyone.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Picked up my axis 3 weeks ago. 2 things i wish the conveyor went flat to feed my other conveyer wish the table did no drop when loaded they could put a Adjustable leg under it. Did you sharpen your wedge im thinking about it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I sharpened my wedges on my Ultra and wish I did not. I cut my forearms a couple times reaching across.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Guys, Good review👏🏻👍🇺🇸

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!!!

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

I wonder how many states make you license those as trailers to pull them around on their roads ?

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Usually splitters are considered equipment and do not require license plates. However, some states may require taillights on them.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good question!

[@evquietcornerct3210]

i own an early version of the 17VSC. my only complaints are the way the spitting debris falls into the engine area (which i know they have improved with the new tray back there), and the conveyor. the conveyor can be terrible, to be honest. even at low angles it struggles to catch the pieces on its own. it is a combination of many factors, but the paddle design, and where the rotation point on the splitting table terminus is in relation to the height of the table, are the two largest contributing factors, in my opinion. if it was variable speed, it would be better, so that when a paddle came around the sprocket on the bottom, it would not come around so fast, sort of "hop", and slip right under the split pieces. i have played with chain tension quite a bit, and it does it no matter what. i have considered plumbing in a variator to it. i have also considered welding some more teeth on the paddles, but there is a clearance issue with the enclosed nature of the conveyor (which is overall a big plus in my opinion). if you place the pieces on a paddle after the paddle has fully traveled around the the bottom sprocket, and has completed its "hop", it is fine. i have not gotten around to changing anything yet, but i will at some point. it is a great machine in so many ways. i reached out to chris early on, but have not again, i need to shoot him another message and see if there have been any other improvements in the latest version of the VSC.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the input!

[@GlenKent-n8n]

Excellent comparison video. Two options I see as a must for anyone putting out serious wood with either. Electric start and a conveyor. Especially if a body is splitting into a pile.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Very cool 😎 Tools!😊

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup and the splitters are nice too!

[@billobermeyer660]

Back in town and ready to do some work in the woodyard. Great comparison video Chris and Tony, either machine would make anyone's life simpler. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, thanks Mr. Bill!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Really nice, fair comparison video. Both are awesome but over kill for an old man making campfire wood. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

You should get one! They are a great investment!

[@rickhamm3962]

I was thinking I've already seen this. Maybe I'm mistaken 🤔. Still good video.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Tony did a similar video a while ago.

[@jandblawncare8570]

Great video! If I were in the market for one, II guess it would come down to availability and wait time. It would be a coin flip and no loosing side.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, both great machines!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Good one. I sure like the comparison videos. Both about the same cycle time. But I think the Eastonmade is a hair faster. Which wouldn’t make any difference. The high and low speed cycle time on the wolf ridge is about one second slower on low speed. So no trouble to split on low speed. For me any way. Have a great Sunday. Hats off to you and Tony, great show. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Despite both machines having their small differences. (Just like a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla) you can go wrong with either one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they do work well!

[@samskeeter1]

The Wolfe Ridge for me. Honda motor, simply built mast/ram mount and I like where the oil tank is mounted. The axis does not appear to have a lot of ground clearance due to where their oil tank is. In all fairness to Eastonmade they too have a lifter now that doesn't need to be disconnected from the ram for transport.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, both are great machines!

[@briannelson4493]

Great show today guys great comparison there both top notch machines. Well appreciated

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@nathanchambers1006]

I'm headed to the Bunan show next weekend to look at these and the Japa wood processors. Hope to see you guys there.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I will be there!

[@tenlow2]

I just started the video but literally 24 hours ago I was wondering if anyone had done a direct comparison video yet. Sadly orange and blue are my two favorite colors so regardless of which one comes out on top I think I know which one I am going to choose.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I made the video just for you !!

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

2 pot show tday folks!! Yeaaaaa!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching as always Mr. Coffee!

[@stevendemoss5766]

Hey Chris, what is your opinion of a DK2 power log splitter?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have not used one.....So????

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Good Morning Woodhounds!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello!

[@timrydman-mr5hp]

Both machines are very nice. Filled the Ben very fast.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes they are!

[@TonysCoolTools]

You gotta love vertical splitters. And by the way you told me your new camera would take 10 lbs off me and make me look better. You lied!!!! 👍TCT

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Nope. Looks like you lost a few pounds.

[@kennethcarlson8713]

Tony, you look good. You sure got a lot of good friends

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I know it took 20 OFF!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he has a lot of close friends that live close by!

[@TonysCoolTools]

​@@kennethcarlson8713 Ha ha you mean “former best friends”😂 👍TCT

[@rickthelian2215]

Nice display, well explained Tony and Chris 😊 Now for a camp fire you have enough wood😊

[@carllewis8203]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

No adjustment for conveyor speed on new one i would like one

[@InTheWoodyard]

I do not know if one could be put on???

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hello everyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Stanley!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Those vertical spliters are really fast...........

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@stephentarasenko1603]

I thought Tony was out of the picture??!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, we just like to give him a hard time ...he can take it....he's a big boy!

[@Truthseeker21000]

In the past few days I was wondering what is the difference in performance between these two splitters and Chris delivers! Not only firewood that this man delivers!

[@amandadavis9726]

I’d suggest comparing the 17vs to the new Axis. It’s much improved compared to the old version.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, the new Axis is awesomer!

[@markd9105]

Now that's a real man doesn't even need gloves.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Real men don't judge others, they leave that to God.

[@ChrisLascari]

Tony's Cool Tools!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@annmariekowalski7505]

Nice to see side by side demo. Great demo.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Ann Marie!

[@TheOverlookMaine-cl7gf]

They should extend the debris tray and bolt the plastic tube to the fender and add a tray to the other side also put the front panel with a hinge so you can store stuff underneath

[@thefirewooddoctor]

You should see the spaghetti mess of hydraulic hoses on the Wolfe Ridge. Not much room for storage under there. Is already difficult to route the hydraulic lines the way it is with the space involved. A storage box would make it more difficult.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe??

[@TheOverlookMaine-cl7gf]

@@thefirewooddoctor I have a 17vs with the panel off and have a storage bin on the left side and put gloves hatchet etc underneath as well on the right side

[@LeBlancfirewood]

The new fuel injected is awsome

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice!

[@kyleferber1519]

How long would you say a tank of gas runs on each splitter?

[@InTheWoodyard]

About 2 hours???

[@kyleferber1519]

@@InTheWoodyard very efficient, not sure how much wood you can kick out in that amount of time, but for a gallon of gas you can’t go wrong

[@meltedwheeliebin]

Has Tony lost weight?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, he is a lean mean fightin' machine!

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Outstanding video Chris, Tony... both machines are top of the class. 4.0 grade goodstuff. E start is definitely needed the older/colder we get!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, pulling the rope is getting harder every day!

[@bekaerttrio2231]

👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

THANKS!!!

[@Mainelywork]

🤘

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello!

[@richcooke9241]

I would love to have one of those splitters! It would be cool to see how the Split-Fire 1165V would compare. The 1165V is half the power, 7.5 tons, and 1/3 the price, $3,800 all in. It is a small unit & it cannot be highway towed.

[@InTheWoodyard]

The pro splitters like these will last longer and hold their value better.

[@TonysCoolTools]

Rich, comparison coming between the Axis and Split-Fire 1165v soon and you’ll be surprised!!! But I agree with Chris the Axis will last longer and hold its value better. Stay tuned👍TCT

[@richcooke9241]

After I wrote this, I found that Tony has a couple of 1165V videos, very cool! I am rethinking what I'm going to buy.

[@carlengstrom8029]

kids at play

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right!

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Very cool love to everyone working together. 🦾

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!