Making a stand to bring a small electric log splitter up to a good working height. woodgears.ca/to... It's surprising how capable one of these little electric log splitters are.
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@Trockenshampooleopard7 жыл бұрын
at some point during the designing process he probably asked himself: "should I glue these parts together?" but then thought "nah, screw it".
@mversantvoort7 жыл бұрын
1:35 "Well, I hope that wasn't too painful to watch..."
@johnandshelly827 жыл бұрын
Tony Baggett would you like your space between your legs removed?
@rafadelfino7 жыл бұрын
Twice!!!
@mversantvoort7 жыл бұрын
2:58 Lol indeed
@aatef19867 жыл бұрын
Maikel Versantvoort I
@mwganson7 жыл бұрын
Ha ha, yeah. I had to chuckle out loud when he said that.
@DesandSam7 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned the long travel time of the cylinder, I expected you to put a block in front of the jaw, not a stopper to prevent it returning. It's this kind of logic that makes your projects interesting to watch.
@manowartank87847 жыл бұрын
i was expecting the same, but then i realized it could be dagerous to have 2 pieces pushig against eachother... huge chunks of wood jumping around are not fun when you are nearby :D
@mogbaba7 жыл бұрын
I thought the same as you and I still think that's a better solution because you do not stop the machine to go back.
@alexpettigrew89717 жыл бұрын
I have concocted several such blocks. None of them stand up to long term use. Mathias' approach is much more effective and safer to boot!
@sleeptyper7 жыл бұрын
I've been using a pusher block and it has given some nasty surprises. Never thought about Matthias' approach... But now i will. Also one way to not let the piston travel all the way back is just let go of the switch, but keep the valve open - but that will leave me managing logs singlehanded...
@ynot64737 жыл бұрын
mine has a collar with a screw in it which is on one of the pull rods. just tighten the screw (it has a big hand knob on it) and the stroke is reduced.
@aarevalo497 жыл бұрын
I heard from a farmer in Michigan, of Danish descent, that you get twice as much heat from the firewood if you split it by hand. He said it with a wink.
@Moeller647 жыл бұрын
True! ;)
@johncochran84977 жыл бұрын
Quite true, you get heat from the stuff twice. Once while you split it, and once while you burn it. So twice the heat in total.
@MarkH105 жыл бұрын
Alex Arevalo firewood heats you on two days.
@ksm56357 жыл бұрын
I always get excited when i see a new one of his videos :)
@juliancespedes60067 жыл бұрын
Keerat Mudhar I agree and yes he is a genius and he deserves more subs and views
@amd36363 ай бұрын
Genius. Caved and bought an electric splitter. Delivered next week, going to build a stand similar.
@AvengerDK7 жыл бұрын
I love that you use whatever you have laying around. Frugal!
@NOLAMarathon20107 жыл бұрын
Damn. A design-build that probably took about one hour total, but is still enormously functional. This is typical Matthias: spending just the right amount of resources--including his time--on a project.
@zendell377 жыл бұрын
A bunch of clever decisions to make a simple stand. Very nice. And the return stop is another very good idea. Bravo.
@gnomacide077 жыл бұрын
zendell37 the return stop was great! I'm always amazed.
@ScrapwoodCity7 жыл бұрын
I like those quick and dirty projects!
@AceDublB6 жыл бұрын
Great ideas here. I really appreciate him speeding up the video, you can always rewind and watch again. Too many videos spoiled by dragging out every little detail and comment.
@MrAwoodrow7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I enjoyed seeing a project that was purely for function
@barflybean7 жыл бұрын
I have one of those splitters, (the older green version). I put a bungee cord on the safety handle so when you let go of the power button the part that pushes the log ahead stays put and I can lift the safety lever to move the pusher back to where I want it. Saves a lot of time between splits. This way I can have a hand free during splitting so in case a log splits violently I have a hand free to catch it. Good because my slpitter on a stand is at stomach/groin height. Note: This is bypassing a safety feature and I am not saying to do this but this is the way I use this type of splitter. Do so at your own risk.
@philiphurban94988 ай бұрын
The log splitter that I bought doesn’t come with a stand so I will have to build one just like you did. Now I have a good idea of what to do. Thanks for the video
@joebrown13827 жыл бұрын
"This piece goes HERE" & "this fits nice HERE". Like the word HERE. You have one of the most entertaining channels on KZbin.
@Milenos7 жыл бұрын
I love woodworking, i work in a woodshop, i like your video, but hell am i lazy when its come to do stuff on my own. But i learn everytime i watch you, that great.
@audiotechlabs46507 жыл бұрын
Another great project. I have noticed all of your video projects have a purpose and a use! Repurpose, recycle, reuse! And make life better and easier! Thankz
@Godshole7 жыл бұрын
I recently got a very similar machine. They are actually hydrolic, the electric motor driving a hydrolic pump. Or the one I have has. And they are surprisingly powerful. I have been splitting rounds way over the specified diameter. I use it on a trestle table. I found it about the right height, a lot higher than you are aiming for and with it on a trestle table against a wall when the logs separate it 'catches' them so I don't have to pick them up off the floor. Just from the table height. You can't always position them so the right size is at the back to drop into a barrow, then you have to go round and get it. On the table I just reach over and lift it back to the splitter bed. The one I got has a giant washer, really thick, on the half inch round stock black bars that run from the head of the thing back to the pusher mechanism. This is threaded like a grub screw would be and clamps on to the round stock so you can limit the cycle length. You solve that at the end of the film with a block of wood but on mine I can adjust the stroke length with this stop. Do NOT be tempted to put a block of something in between the log and the pusher. The forces involved will launch said block into your face at the earliest opportunity. I like the oiling idea but I worried that would just end up being a grinding paste with grit off the logs stuck to and embedded in the nylon friction reducing pads... And don't forget to loosen on starting and tighten after, the little bleeder valve, stupid plastic thing it is.....
@nomadben7 жыл бұрын
That splitter seems so ostensibly safe and innocuous in it's operation.
@travdad762 жыл бұрын
My dad need these upgrades. Thanks for the ideas
@paulmunro30506 жыл бұрын
So well built archaeologists will be puzzled as to its origins 1000 years from now! Thanks for sharing
@blhale17 жыл бұрын
I like silicone spray for lubricating the splitter as it doesn't gum up from dirt/chips like it will with oil
@cando96097 жыл бұрын
Since I found PTFE (Teflon) spray I've been using that. Even better than silicone! You're right about grease and oil... it just gums up too much after it's gathered enough debris from a short splitting session.
@pauldennis12414 жыл бұрын
This is a great video and my introduction to Matthias (subscribed). I am going to make my wheels a little wider apart and use big pneumatic ones. I often take the splitter to the log pile (less handling) over very uneven ground. These things are really top-heavy and can easily tip over on slight inclines.
@bigDbigDbigD7 жыл бұрын
I really love that you use old scrap lumber!
@adriancoetzee657 жыл бұрын
2:59 was way more painful to watch than 1:35 because by that time you had already pointed it out...
@ian-duh7 жыл бұрын
I'm sort of new to this, what was painful about it?
@MaxMakerChannel7 жыл бұрын
Looks like two human legs.
@Dutch19547 жыл бұрын
Possibly the only thing more effective than coffee waking you up in the morning is a band saw in the crotch.
@adriancoetzee657 жыл бұрын
Ian Duh hahahaha nice trolling there bro.
@JohnHughes20027 жыл бұрын
Dutch Vander Ploeg or a laser beam...
@MultiChaga5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advise, I'll fix mine this way. Oiling on top and bottom is not in the instructions but I appreciate your video on it...Have a great day Matt.
@bluzshadez7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Wandel for explaining everything. i'm so amazed with how things are put together because I don't have any skills close to what you possess. God bless!
@startingfromscratch74692 жыл бұрын
Your quick and dirty slap together is the same as my over thought out and poorly crafted handyman version lol - keep up the great work mate!
@mikedickson29257 жыл бұрын
Neat stand. I have a splitter just like this and have done much the same as you to make it more user friendly!! And you're right, there isn't much you can't split with it. If you can get it on the splitter it will probably split the piece.
@albertsemelmann8384 жыл бұрын
I have been using a splitter for several years now, and I learned two new ideas. First, the small wooden piece to stop the cylinder from going all the way back. I expect that will be better than using a small log to push the log you want to split. Also, I will clean the resin from my splitter and grease the bed!
@yummboy27 жыл бұрын
Matthias is the Master of Economy! Always has very useful ideas!
@weissbornjr7 жыл бұрын
Wow, for a moment there I thought Matthias had gone over the to "Dark Side" and was using pocket holes. Then I realized he was just screwing in at an angle. Whew, that was close!
@josephblazei11267 жыл бұрын
I have an almost identical splitter, and I too get annoyed by the retract length of the cylinder. All it took was a scrap of wood to alleviate the problem and I never even thought to do that. I guess I really am dumber than a stump lol.
@gamingSlasher7 жыл бұрын
I am planning to extend my presser for that reason. I have to check if I can actually just use a stopper like Matthias also.
@paulkolodner24457 жыл бұрын
Well, if you are dumber than a stump, maybe you should just stay away from the thing.
@PeteHowlett7 жыл бұрын
No. Mathias is an unusual thinker. He is able to decode most things and reduce them to a simple solution. Look into his education and background and you will see why.
@gs-mt8zd7 жыл бұрын
Why are there dislikes to this video?..... What's not to like? Two problems solved very well. He might have cut out the crotch but he put a good sized piece of wood in it. :)
@rippermcguinn7 жыл бұрын
Now you have me thinking differently about electric wood splitters.
@SteveDohertyCA7 жыл бұрын
I like how you didn't mess around pre-drilling for the pocket screws. And those bandsaw cut mortise joints look super tight too. Thank you.
@WLest187 жыл бұрын
In my country is Friday night And I love a Friday night upload from Matthias Thanks dude!
@andrewfunk90237 жыл бұрын
glad to see you use real screws over drywall screws.
@captbeardy7 жыл бұрын
Were you not tempted to make your own log splitter. I'm sure you could come up with an improved design. 🙂
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
the hydraulics alone would cost much more than the whole splitter
@goodwyrd107 жыл бұрын
Do it with gears!
@TheFreshmanWIT7 жыл бұрын
With sufficient gearing, would you really need hydraulics? I would think you could get similar pressure using a worm-gear type motor.
@lettersandnumbers817 жыл бұрын
+Matthias Wandel I bet the youtube views would pay for the hydraulics plus what you already paid for the splitter. An all wooden hydraulic log splitter would get a lot of views. Especially if you get highspeed of the pressurized wooden cylinder exploding.
@gnomacide077 жыл бұрын
Great example of working smarter not harder!
@McClimber2347 жыл бұрын
Matthais, the king of using reclamed wood.
@The-Armed-Pacifist7 ай бұрын
Nice build from scraps. Thanks.
@maxdecphoenix6 жыл бұрын
Matt is like going in reverse. I remember back in the day he wouldn't even bore a pilot hole if it hadn't yet been punched with an awl.
@GaryTheGringo7 жыл бұрын
He has got to be the thriftiest woodworker on KZbin!
@garyknight86167 жыл бұрын
Gary Pelini. "And I'll just use these scraps". Oh Matthias you do surprise me.
@boksbox7 жыл бұрын
A foot switch would be a nice ergonomic addtion.
@mikeh82285 ай бұрын
A nice custom adaptation of old used lumber to make a stand for this model....stands generally cost some $40 to $50 and do not come with those nice wheels and axle you had laying around! Nothing too painful to watch in the entire video! Nice to have a decent shop to build such items. I have a 5 ton electric unit and used a spare stand I had out of my woodworking shop to bolt my splitter to. So my stand was left from my older planer that finally died. It has no wheels, but I do not move my splitter around. It stays on my covered back porch and is my splitting station.
@MaxMakerChannel7 жыл бұрын
: / For a moment I though he would build a log splitter.
@stephenmalone32307 жыл бұрын
A very simple way to make a good tool better! Yes the travel is annoying! But candle wax is better for the sliders than the liquid lubricant as it does not have as much fine wood stick to it. I will be making one however thanks. NSW in Oz
@DontTreadOnMeToo7 жыл бұрын
when I watch your videos I am made aware of how stupid I really am...very simple and creative to solve your problems
@1crazynordlander7 жыл бұрын
I tried to stay away, I'm back unfortunately for you. Good project, there is no way I would sit or bend over to use that thing. Good point on the return stops and lubrication.
@greentree1807 жыл бұрын
awesome, nice idea. I replaced the button to activate the motor with a foot switch too.
@moden3217 жыл бұрын
Jetzt fehlt nur noch, dass du die Zweihand-Bedienung auf einen Hebel umbaust. Mein Holzspalter lässt sich z.B. mit dem Knie betätigen, was den Vorteil hat, dass du dich nicht zum Hebel runter bücken musst.
@CanadianAlien207 жыл бұрын
Yer a wizard Harry!
@darryyllklarkey39644 жыл бұрын
I have the same model. At 4:44 he makes a great point on saving time with the spacer. I've witnessed and experienced people using a seperate wood block in front of the pusher to save time. DO NOT DO THAT. Either the wood you are splitting or the block will pop out in random directions depending on the angle of either piece of wood you are using. I learned the hard way. I used a piece of aluminum block that was square with rounded edges and guess what. POP!!! Luckily no injuries sustained
@ronyerke92506 жыл бұрын
If you find that your oil on the log splitter is collecting too much dirt you could try wax. Ski wax is pretty good in colder temperatures.
@AddictedtoProjects7 жыл бұрын
"Nothing too strong ever broke" - I think that's Matthias's mantra =)
@gregaltenhofel73267 жыл бұрын
I do like the stand and I am a bit jealous since mine log spliter is hydraulic. Using what is nothing more than a 10 ton house jack that you have to pump. It was cheap and still better than splitting it with an axe.
@dwoodog3 жыл бұрын
March 2021. I just bought this same splitter from crappy tire. I was too cheap to get a gas unit, didn't wanna spend $1000. I'm not digging that it needs a stand. And Especially don't like that you have to use two hands to operate it. The green button and a lever. Don't ever forget to open the hydraulic pressure release screw.
@SebastiaanMollema7 жыл бұрын
Handy tip to shorten the stroke for small pieces!
@matthiasburger23157 жыл бұрын
Taking measurements from a freehand drawing: Very effective in improvised projects. Rulers and CAD only when you are forced to use them.
@Brimannn17 жыл бұрын
Great idea Matthias!
@JHA8547 жыл бұрын
I have this log splitter too, it's been great.
@nickjm37fordel17 жыл бұрын
I love it when we can make a tool work better !!
@bartspies22597 жыл бұрын
you may should make a piece of wood at the knife part. that way you can put the pieces all the way trough without having to pick them of the ground or split the last bit by hand.
@rpnp27 жыл бұрын
those poor dead tree's... i will cry for you tonight
@gamingSlasher7 жыл бұрын
Very nicely built stand.
@ArizonaRanger217 жыл бұрын
You should review the log splitter because my father has been looking to get one and I would like to know the pros and cons.
@dt90942 жыл бұрын
That’s a great job. Thank you
@myoldreteacher7 жыл бұрын
A very satisfying build!
@joerussellwx59117 жыл бұрын
you should do a Q and A one day. That would be awesome!
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
did one last year
@joerussellwx59117 жыл бұрын
ok! Thanks. Kinda geeked out when you replied XD
@bradenrobison19697 жыл бұрын
I've always been confused about how your big dust collector works. Because the motor is on the side and all the space in between. I was wondering if you could maybe try to take the filter bag off the top and have a look inside. Thx.
@guineafowl80297 жыл бұрын
Now you're a bona fide countryman I advise you buy or make (video opportunity?) a cone or screw-type PTO log splitter for your tractor. Much faster, more powerful, and you can cart it to wherever the trees are. Log up the tree where it lies, then split the rounds and throw them straight into a trailer - saves so much time.
@kevinforward32497 жыл бұрын
Just got the "Too painful to watch" comment. Very funny😀
@426superbee4 Жыл бұрын
I would recommend you build you log splitter stand, like mine! Make the ground level Get 8 concert blocks, 2 high. 4 in the back on the wheels and 4 in the front on the legs> this way you can check the oil. I made a cover for it as well and it stay there!
@kevinashby48477 жыл бұрын
Great Job; I'm Very tall and getting down to use this splitter is very difficult
@joshtheinflatableking7 жыл бұрын
How many lawn tractors do you have also can you do a video of all your lawn tractors please
@thomastieffenbacherdocsava15497 жыл бұрын
Mathias and Matt, The crotch brothers! LOL! Nice little extras in the assembly. i was also thinking you could make a smaller version with 4 wheels for your kid to ride?
@seanc71517 жыл бұрын
Well that stand is sturdy!
@dizzysdoings Жыл бұрын
I have an electric log splitter. Biggest problem I have is it's so low to the ground. Don't know if I can make something this good or not, but it's definitely an idea. Also, I'm sure it rolls easier than with the wheels that are on it.
@timgiles94134 жыл бұрын
Nice video.You really should support the front of the motor, from underneath.
@matthiaswandel4 жыл бұрын
Why? As designed it's not supported there either.
@IMDunn-oy9cd7 жыл бұрын
Needs to be painted Steve Ramsey Purple! :)
@Jefferrey17 жыл бұрын
Matthias, get yourself an impact driver my friend... Will change your life.
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
I have three, but I prefer to use a drill
@Jefferrey17 жыл бұрын
Any particular reason why?
@mikepapa31964 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Cheers for that Matthias!
@ismaelb91047 жыл бұрын
Bonjour ! On est beaucoup a te regarder en France ! tu aurais plus audience si tu pouvais traduire tes videos. Thanks . Very good video
@chrisis90307 жыл бұрын
+Levillain Robert Either that, or France and the French could finally wake up to the reality that english is a language more than worth learning. Broaden your own horizon instead of asking others to facilitate your chauvinism, which won’t help you a bit, mon ami. Even the Germans speak english quite well nowadays and in spite of the Brexit english will remain Europe’s main language by far :-). Just a little rant; pardon my english ;-).
@christopherjude7 жыл бұрын
I don't comment much but that was GREAT!
@thegreatgazoo7 жыл бұрын
For a lazy guy like me this is a great idea. It just seems that axing it would be faster, especially with a helper to position logs and move cuttings.
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
says someone who hasn't split wood with an axe.
@thegreatgazoo7 жыл бұрын
Heheh. Been a couple of years since I chopped some up. It's a great work out for sure!
@thegreatgazoo7 жыл бұрын
Out here in BC splitting fir and cedar is easy work. I use an ordinary axe and a maul sometimes. Out in east splitting hardwood would suck.
@the6p4c7 жыл бұрын
How do you split an electric log?
@sloopjb59057 жыл бұрын
Watt, did you not know, you use an amp.
@jimmytate75877 жыл бұрын
use steam powered splitter
@djmips6 жыл бұрын
Do Androids split electric logs?
@creative_stwb13367 жыл бұрын
@Mstthias wandel Quick question. Can you build a Milling maschine simmulare in style to a bridgebort out ov Wood ? I would love to see that. By the way you make awesome videos. Keep up the great work
@joetheplumber57812 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Kudos!!
@Benoit83B3 жыл бұрын
2021: with the Price of the wood.... Better buy the 29.99$ Stand sold FOR those log Splitter... I was thinking of doing one myself out of Metal that I have at home... BUT only the wheels would cost at least 30$.... BUT I like the repurposing of stuff, good video and good Stand!
@SKESE7897 жыл бұрын
Awesome, solved a problem for me. Thanks
@spikeydapikey14837 жыл бұрын
Nice build, and handy tips; Cheers.
@GaryTruesdale7 жыл бұрын
Great stand! Very solid.
@DamianReloaded7 жыл бұрын
Could it be possible to make this without screws/glue only with joints and make it durable?
@jakobhovman7 жыл бұрын
Great project...! "No Pain No Gain Solved Electric Log Splitter Eunuk Stand"...! Next You can make Infeed/Outfeed tables and throw in a Hygrometer, for good measure...! Summer Greetings to You Matthias and Your Family...Jakob.
@vasilepop4369 Жыл бұрын
Congrats ! A vy nice and useful ideea !
@Dusan93etr7 жыл бұрын
Matt, if you are going to use it or someone else on bigger scale, did you think about "foot"switch? It will free your hands and it whould be faster. Only if it's possible to do, i don't know anything about that specifick log splitter.
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
I may add one one of these days.
@Oldiesyoungies7 жыл бұрын
why don't you use an impact drill for driving screws? not enough control, or just an unnecessary convenience is what I'm assuming.
@matthiaswandel7 жыл бұрын
I don't like how loud they are
@davidpatrick18134 жыл бұрын
I have to split rounds that when finished is no wider/longer than 6" for my Canadian Grizzly wood stove. The wedge has to bascilly travel the whole length .. less an inch or so. Any idea what model will work?
@deserteagles9487 жыл бұрын
are you going to eventually get a big one that plugs into you tractors hydrolics?