I Think This Splitter Has A BIG Future! Firewood With The Wolfe Ridge 17RS

[@ohiowoodburner]

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[@WolfeRidge]

Thanks so much for trying it out and showing what it can do Joe! ❤❤

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for trusting me team! You make a super nice splitter

[@kevinfuller8943]

Nice looking machine. Been thinking about upgrading for awhile. The lift would sure be handy.

[@seanpuffer8436]

love that you showed it splitting sections that had knots. Really goes to show the real world use that it'll get from most people.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Sean. These logs were pretty tough, and dry which made them even tougher to split

[@richardbrowne1679]

Good Morning Joe- Wolfe Ridge definitely makes great products. Most people typically operate the splitter on the opposite side of the log lift.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I would suspect that is the way but seems when you are working alone you would stay on the side of the lift

[@WoodysRTBFirewood]

If you were to load the log lift with a bunch of rounds and raise it to a horizontal position then work from the opposite side. That’s the most efficient way to run it. Cheers Mark

[@FirewoodInTheField]

Wolf Ridge makes a quality machine!! Thanks for showing us this one. When I run a horizontal machine with log lift I like to walk around the machine to operate the controls. It may take time but you avoid the trip hazard of the lift table, and hot engine/exhaust. If your running it all day just something to think about!

[@Gus1966-c9o]

That splitter is a very clean , simple design . I like it 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

well said Gus. I agree. Very nice splitter. Will last you a lifetime too

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hello Joe. Awesome to see a Wolfe Ridge in your woodyard. That was real nice of the owner to let you run it. I have limited time on the 17RS but I was impressed!! I currently have the 28 Pro on demo and it’s their first entry level splitter that is standard with log lift and adjustable wedge. Still getting use to it but so far I love it! Love that wheel barrow too😂 Take care 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ohiowoodburner]

This was my first one. I really liked it. Nice little machine for sure

[@bigbluegpr]

Joe, you are correct. The squeaky wheel does indeed get the grease. But remember - it's also the first one to get replaced!! 😅 Glad to see that you were able to get more logs.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Hot days like today they can replace me!!

[@elainereid5833]

Great to see some splitting again Joe. Elaine from Canada here, wow, that WR hardly missed a beat going thru that hard beech and maple! Pretty impressive, thanks for showing it off. Glad to see the logs filling up the wood yard again too. Great video shots and editing, cheers.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Elaine. This was a lot of fun for me. I don't normally split like this

[@thefirewooddoctor]

If you feel the 17RS is impressive, wait until you see the 28C in action!

[@NeighborlyHomestead]

That is a nice little splitter! Good video Joe! I hope you get your tractor back soon! - Tim

[@ohiowoodburner]

Stay tuned. The tractor will be showing up again soon!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

The RS is a great splitter!👍👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

seems to be at least for what I just did with it. Thanks buddy

[@bahabob1386]

"heres rule number 2" holds up 3 fingers, hahahahaha Joes sense of humor makes these videos great

[@keithbeynon3878]

That’s a nice quality machine to give the homeowner a better choice than the big box stores, thanks for running and reviewing it. Good to see your log supply building back up.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Keith!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice demonstration Joe. I know i enjoy mine and so far it has split everything i have ran through it. 😉👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

Sure is a nice machine Dan!

[@leemundy1613]

Good demo! That was some seriously gnarly stuff, and the 17 RS ate it up and spit it out! IMO, you just can't do better than a Honda engine. I have one on my splitter that I rescued from a pressure washer, and it's the easiest starting engine I've ever had, bar none. Thanks for the video and happy splitting!

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Nice little machine 👍 Even though I'm subscribed to Wolfe Ridge, you don't see this model represented much. Looks well built. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think it is a super nice machine. THis one cannot be overlooked in this price range

[@thefirewooddoctor]

My 28C uses the same frame as the RS models! Is a seriously strong machine for the tonnage.

[@timpoore837]

I’ve bought 7 pieces of equipment from wolferidge. Great stuff. Well made

[@ohiowoodburner]

I can attest that this 17rs is very well built. I like it

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Good video Joe. Nice wee machine,some good features on it. The power seems excellent and the manouverability is also handy. Cheers from HB NZ

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good assessment Cliffy. I like this machine. Good balance of speed and power.

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Cliff - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I like your use of the word "wee". That links you to Northern Ireland where its use is commonplace. I suspect you have Irish ancestry.

[@RicksOutdoors29127]

That Wolfe Ridge looks great in your woodyard

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think it looks very nice. I like the white paint

[@petri2852]

Nice demonstration.

[@Northofsomething82]

It’s always underestimated how much wood a guy has just laying on the ground! You can fill a truck box up fairly quick and make an easy campfire wood sale. There is a market for all wood, even the scraps. Nice splitter! ✌️

[@dereksstuff8395]

That's a great machine. I think loading from one side and splitting while standing on the other side would be a bit more efficient. You gave it a bit of a workout for sure!

[@ohiowoodburner]

it seemed like I wouldn't do that bc it's asking too much of me to walk 4 steps to the other side LOL

[@dereksstuff8395]

@ohiowoodburner Ha! Put the Dr. Pepper coozi on that side, then you've got to switch sides🤣🤣

[@toddpacheco4748]

Joe,not bad at all for never running a horizontal log splitter but you still got the rounds that were just hanging around in your wood 🪵 yard and hope you enjoyed yourself in Germany 🇩🇪 😮😊❤

[@ohiowoodburner]

Had a great time in Germany Todd!

[@stephenstorm9477]

Enjoy you sharing part of life. Just a hint if you are on the other side of the machine and leave the log lift up it gives you more room to table what needs to be re split. Less bending over better on the back as we get older.

[@zach.rigby1278]

Love that color! I would probably get it with the auto cycle valve instead of the log lift. Looks like a good value

[@ohiowoodburner]

I am a huge proponent of the log lift but that is from experience with my Super Splitter. It seemed the logs I was splitting was the big ones I couldn't lift!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there i guess i just like my good old single split wedge , you know i have the fastest wood splitter on Y/T . best to all john

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. I am a fan of the single knife. I learned that with my Super Splitter

[@srg6532]

Good showing of difficult pieces to split. Most companies show the easiest stuff to split. Parts edited away that made me question if the splitter was doing a clean split or had to physically struggle with pulling the pieces apart at the end of the push. Any physical makes splitting more tiring at the end of the day, especially as I'm 64 and want to keep burning wood. I had to modify my splitter with a taller set-back blade added on top of my blade and flare the sides more to get the wood pulled apart. I no longer am tired from running pieces through several times or pulling them apart at the end of the push. These are a very big deal to me. The forward design of the blade made it appear that it may be good at doing a clean split, but I was left unsure. If using the log lift, I'd split all my small stuff first and then step off of the lift and split the bigger stuff last. It would definitely save the back, since wouldn't be leaning so far.

[@jasonbroom7147]

You certainly put that thing to the test! Very impressive, given the big, nasty pieces you put through it. Your house will be warm winter after next!

[@ohiowoodburner]

I was impressed. It has a nice balance of power and speed. And it looks nice!

[@AATreeService]

I use that line all the time! You are exactly right!

[@billobermeyer660]

For being a horizontal Wolfe Ridge rookie you did a really nice job. As a side note, the Log Ox sure comes in handy!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha... You got that right Bill. All three of us working in harmony!

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. A very interesting machine at circa $5800. However, I couldn't link in to North American prices to compare it to the Eastonmade Ultra, which I know doesn't have a log lift. You know me Joe, I am a great advocate for vertical splitters for their accuracy in smaller splits so that is where my choice would be every time. As you say - the smaller the split the greater the profit!

[@rabbit7able792]

Joe that was some tough wood

[@ohiowoodburner]

These logs had dried out so that made them a little tougher

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Also looking forward to seeing the Jappa dealing to those logs Joe, even the oak. Cheers

[@ohiowoodburner]

Coming up Cliff!

[@Rock.quarry]

Those logs are the worst of the worst to split! Really impressive!

[@ludosys4903]

Really seems like a very good price / quality machine for private use or hobby firewood (bundles etc) processing. Great video Joe and I hope your supply will pick up very soon and you can fire up the Japa 405!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Stay tuned buddy. Vids coming!

[@ChampionFirewoodManitoba]

I'll be in the market for a small splitter next year. We process wood in two locations so the processor can stay where the logs get delivered. Location number 2 is wood that I haul out of the forest and buck with chainsaw so a small machine like this would do alright

[@ronbrooks6681]

Joe, that Wolfridge 17RS is Work- Horse. Yes it doesn't have a Hydraulic Wedge, or ability to Split Long Wood but the Quality is there. That is the 1 I am Looking to get in time. So I have Made a Big Decision. I am going back to Work for the Local School District on a PT, Basis. It's going to be awhile till I can get 1, but in the Next Year I should be able to. Been in touch with Bob and Currently I should be able to do it. Bob Nelson is a Super Guy and with a helping hand from God, I should be Able to do it. Finally you have Logs, very important for us Woodhounds. Ron From the Woodyard in Duanesburg NY. PS-COMING ALOG GOOD BUT STILL HAVE TO WATCH IT.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Hope you are still on the mend Ron. You are right Bob is a super cool person and an excellent dealer

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Looks like a nice machine.

[@philliphall5198]

I really like it 😊

[@ohiowoodburner]

I do to Phil. Nice little machine

[@ronaldmcbride7907]

I love the video. I already have a big box store wood splitter. You have convinced me that going with a vertical is/was my next logical upgrade.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I will be running the Axis in upcoming vids. Love them.

[@rodneysweetnam8653]

Hi Ronald - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I only have experience with vertical splitters so I am biased. If you want to accuracy in splitting there is nothing to beat a vertical splitter. I can produce splits for a customer's precise requirements since over in the Emerald Isle many stoves are small 14000 BTU units.

[@TheTorkerman]

As a firewood ‘hobbyist’ here in Australia, my dream has always been to get a professional quality splitter, given the VERY high AUD cost of locally build stuff (which is super high quality) I’m now thinking of trying to get a 17 or 19rs shipped here. Just gotta work out the AUD to USD conversion and the shipping cost… 🤔🤔🤔 great piece of kit from Wolf Ridge MFG 👍🏼🇺🇸🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@mrscuba1693]

I wish this was available 21 years ago when I was just starting in the firewood business versus the box store splitter I sold my processor this year I am out of business as of now was time to retire I did keep my box store splitter it still runs good what a old friend

[@ohiowoodburner]

No doubt they will last for ever.

[@Frankzeien]

Sweet now that’s a wood splitter that I need right there. Not to big not to small. Hmmmmm only if right 😮

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think this is a good balance for sure Frank

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Don't let the size of the 17RS fool you! Is the same frame as my 28C and THAT machine worls like no tomorrow. You shouldn't have any issues with the lower tonnage.

[@lanceharsh7025]

I can't believe anyone would split wood without a log lift. Think over time what that wear and tear does to ones back. Ouch! 👍👍👍👍👍🤠

[@ohiowoodburner]

If you can get it and afford it I am with you. They are super nice to have

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Of all the features on my 28C, the one I can't live without is the log lift!

[@Robert-nj8io]

Good video nice looking logs but you still need a kiln good job joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks bob!

[@bobrumpf2576]

most will run from other side,your way may be better for your back.. i think...cool little machine

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Very impressive for a machine that is technically labeled a "Re-splitter"!!!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

News to me. Regardless it seems to be a nice machine

[@cisco5400]

Looks great!

[@EdKeen-sr5xs]

I would love that machine

[@ohiowoodburner]

it is a nice machine for sure. Good balance between speed and power

[@WilleysFirewood]

Good to see you got more wood in. Now get that oak worked up so it can dry!!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Soon as the temps drop 20 degrees I will lol

[@IvorClegg]

That's a very nice machine! I'd suspect you're correct when you say it might be easier/quicker in big ugly stuff to just run the single vertical knife and use the fast cycle time of the cylinder to break them down to the required size. It'd be worthwhile I think for you to bear in mind the future splitting (with the Eastonmade or whatever) when you're cutting off the ugly butts of the logs to make them suitable for the Japa. Cut them at the length that's convenient for the splitter, even if that means taking two bites. It'd be much easier to do it then rather than wrestling with a big awkward piece that won't fit the splitter, and likely won't easily fit the burner either.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I had thought of that and do it from time to time but it is a long haul over to the 405 and it is an awkward lift and dump for me. Seems to stress my back and knees doing it. How have you been Ivor? Haven't heard from you in a while

[@IvorClegg]

​@@ohiowoodburner Hi Joe. All fine here, still churning out firewood!

[@ralphkanagy4602]

Nice video. Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Ralph

[@kendriedger151]

Good morning That is a LITTLE Beast of a splitter ! But yah better be safe and operate it from the proper side !!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks for watching Ken

[@thecraportheoreos7834]

Hey 👋 Joe

[@ohiowoodburner]

hey there

[@Dorchwoods]

I know you mentioned its a home owner splitter, but you could easily split 100 cords a year with this thing in no time. I think a conveyor would help with production with it as well

[@ohiowoodburner]

I think you are right. I have a conveyor so maybe I will give it a try too

[@Dorchwoods]

@@ohiowoodburner I've honestly been contemplating selling my eastonmade ultra to get one of these, so I'm looking forward to seeing more videos of it! I've had a lot of issues with my ultra and it's been frustrating. Eastonmade has been really responsive and awesome about it though, but I definitely think I need a log lift to be more efficient

[@jakebredthauer5100]

For a splitter to be ergonomic it needs the control levers in the center, as this one is. The levers are up where they will not be hit by a log. If the levers are on one side the wood maybe moving the wrong direction.

[@kwebber9248]

Looks like a good machine. Some of those logs wood have split easier without the 4 way blade and just the 2 way....

[@ohiowoodburner]

Prob so but I was too lazy to remove the bolt LOL

[@thefirewooddoctor]

While the RS line is geared towards the homeowner, with auto-cycle it is a serious machine for resplitting in any firewood operation.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Knowing my preferences I would go with the lift. I'm too old to be lifting logs like this myself!

[@glenblair3478]

Its seams like you should have had single split with the worst of wood but it has power good job

[@ohiowoodburner]

Agree. I didn't feel like removing the bolt LOL.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I really like the way the ram automatically returns to the start position. The cheap ones sold by Tractor Supply can't do that.

[@josevelasco3245]

I think if the table is the same plane as the trough and wedge it will make splitting easier. I figure simplicity is better for something like this. This is how the Ultra and kinetics are and it makes a difference for someone like me who does fast resplits. Your super split was like that. Personally for my operation I would get it without the lift as it gets in the way. These kinetics and ultra are simple and very fast and figured this was a competitor of those. To me this would be perfect if you can get the RS-22 with the RS-17 cylinder to be faster, had the sorting table same plane like I said, to slide splits instead of picking up and with auto cycle option.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Good insight Jose. You have obviously put a lot of thought into this. Thanks for watching buddy

[@josevelasco3245]

@@ohiowoodburner haha not really. It just stuck out to me. However, this does have a dual personality. One can use this for re-splits or for someone who wants a quality American made machine for the homesteader that gets tree service stuff. Good price too 👍🏼

[@mikewendeln5218]

I wonder if the four way doesn’t slow down production.

[@ohiowoodburner]

prob with these types of logs. They were pretty challenging

[@garykersteiner4936]

Can you imagine trying to split those rounds with a maul. You wouldn't have a tooth filling left in your mouth and they still wouldn't be split. That is a powerful machine Fer sure.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I could see a maul bouncing a lot off these rounds LOL

[@johncuervo3019]

For sure need the hydralic knife

[@TommyUhlman]

Joe that was some nasty wood. I hope you had a dr. Pepper after you were done

[@ohiowoodburner]

I needed a refrigerated room!

[@Sethhaun78]

Oh my....6000 thats even more insane..

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Not a bad cycle time. Right close to the Eastonmade ultra and will give the ultra a run for its money with the log lift which I'd rather have than an hydraulic adjustable knife.. I bet Eastonmade will start adding a lift as an option to the ultra now lol... What kind of price does it go for?? The ultra is about 6k with no lift.

[@ohiowoodburner]

check wolferidgemfg.com/ for updated pricing JB

[@BacktoBob1]

This 17 RS as Joe has it is $5,795 currently.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

The frame of the Ultra will need a complete redesign for a log lift.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@BacktoBob1 👍

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@ohiowoodburner 👍

[@billdillon3886]

Get a large pin from a trailer hitch for your knife. Should be quicker to change. Has to fit snug.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Probably would work. This machine isn't mine so I didn't want to mess with anything

[@Living-The-Dream]

Silver & Red would be more appropriate 🤣👍👏🇺🇸

[@ohiowoodburner]

scarlet and gray! It's an Ohio thing!

[@DanLey-r6c]

What a splitter compared to the Chinese crap from the big box stores

[@kathysarmcandy1992]

It would be nice if this unit had the option to move the lift to the other side for right handed operators. And it seems to be in the way, in that, it's rest position isn't 90* to the ground. Also if the foot bed folded up out of the way. As you said at the end. The ergonomics are off.

[@terrialgarrett3654]

How much that thing cost? I like it

[@rudytaylor1165]

Beechwood makes good firewood.

[@Quietcornerfirewood]

i always work on the side opposite of the log lift. am i in the minority here? i like to load up the lift and use it as a table.

[@jeoinaforest]

Same. My lift doesn’t have those annoying strips. Lift should be smooth and it works great as a table!

[@Stihlalive044]

Joe, did you ever get your tractor back after the repair? Haven't seen it in your last few videos.

[@ohiowoodburner]

All my vids are out of sync. LOL. All is well. Stay tuned!

[@Sethhaun78]

I did like the small splitter tony had on video. But it was little under powered. Was vertical kind...

[@Sethhaun78]

Horizontal is all ever ran ..many years ago tryed vertical ones..that one also sits little to high..

[@kenbrown2808]

somebody is missing a bet not making an adjustable outfeed table that can push splits directly into the pickup bed.

[@Mark-y1g8y]

what is the average price for a truck load of logs???

[@brianrizzi6321]

Boy if that is anywhere close to the price of the Eastonmade ultra there is some serious competition afoot. Speed wise they look the same, but you get the log lift. I don’t have an adjustable wedge and setting the height to split a perfect size on the bottom is key. Then resplit the top pieces again to size.

[@ohiowoodburner]

It is a very nice machine. I think it fits nicely in this price

[@Sethhaun78]

Thats insane these prices...got my horizontal splitter for 500 bucks ..its on 2 i beams with mfg cylinder single wedge...and harborfreight preditor engine...splits anythingv.sits lower than that but its on wheels and tows..about 9ft or so long..no lift...these splitter prices have tripled...quadrupled..mine is essentially like that cylinder is tad thicker..i do around 500 ricks year but work full-time tree service.owner..ill keep mine

[@nickthrane4940]

Time to get busy splitting!

[@ohiowoodburner]

Soon as the temps drop 20 degrees LOL

[@nickthrane4940]

@@ohiowoodburner heard that LOL 😂 early morning or late in the day beat the heat

[@Beachwriter]

Joe, you had quite a workout with that ugly wood. You should take one of your personal days tomorrow. Don’t let them go to waste.

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. This heat is wearing me out too. I will be working on Emily's car. Always something Beachy!

[@Beachwriter]

You’re a model father and husband, Joe. Happy to sure the same name with you. Take care of yourself in the hot weather.

[@botfoblhrp]

hmmm , it would be nice to have logs hauled in. such a bad problem to have. trade you my 1/2 ton pickup and saw to get wood to the yard

[@markpinther9296]

Seems like that splitter is hesitating when under extreme pressure. Not enough balls?

[@exotictones1054]

My 1800.00 single splitter w no lift works just fine.the lifts are great but not a fan splitting to many time n dealing w all the trash.

[@ohiowoodburner]

I hear you. One thing on the plus side is they seem to hold their value over the years and they don't wear out

[@thefirewooddoctor]

If you think the 4-way wedge makes a lot of trash, wait ubrik you split with the Wolfe Ridge 12-way wedge.

[@jandblawncare8570]

Looking to replace my BRAND NEW ULTRA with this. The Eastonmade ULTRA's piece of crap Briggs Vanguard has been down 3 times now (2 ignition coils and probably same for the 3rd time now) and am over it! Sad thing is I ordered the ULTRA with a Honda and showed up with a Briggs and nothing but problems. I bet I only have 20 or so cords through it and its cost me about 1k in lost customers and time so looking at this with the Honda.

[@garyhale6476]

Load the lift and split from the other side.

[@Riverguide33]

Reasonable tool for splitting…but a bit of an awkward position for the operator, Joe. I think I’d need shin guards! 👍

[@ohiowoodburner]

haha. Prob I should have been on the other side but, hey, I am by myself so it seems normal that I would want to be on the side of the log lift!

[@bryanmartin2271]

A guy needs a good small 028 stihl chain saw and a preacher stick 16" long to keep a man's stack copasetic people want to buy even wood not vary length

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Good Morning Joe, The Splitter Definitely has the power in a basic package, 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@ohiowoodburner]

totally agree Larry and Robin. It is very balanced in speed and power. I liked it a lot

[@haroldanderson2781]

That was some fugly wood for a 4way. That machine comes 2 ways. Log lift or auto cycle. It would be a hard choice between that and the ultra from Eastonmade.

[@ohiowoodburner]

sure adds some choices for the consumer!

[@user-ug8op1iy3t]

Joe, this machine is loud and weak. I feel the Super Split is far better for small wood processing. Thanks for your contribution to firewood processing.

[@barneypospisil2970]

You can keep it.

[@thomasking4136]

One of your sterling qualities is you split wood and not hairs. Seems to be a good machine if one is not fixated on perfect, but good enough.

[@ohiowoodburner]

Thanks Tom. I try to do my reviews on the practical side. I am not into numbers and decimal points!

[@rectorkirk1158]

Sure if you have a tractor etc. I use my stand up in the woods. Just for home heating. If you need this much woid for winter. Might at well burn your pos r 15 house.

[@Larry-s9p]

Wheelbarrel? Wheelbarrow

[@ohiowoodburner]

I'll call it what I want...but if you are interested here is the story behind it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXuYfIukmZt0eZo

[@kevindyer487]

Watching you dropping that handy can’t hook on the ground so you have to bend over to pick it up every time makes my back hurt. I would have been leaning it against the tire so I wouldn’t be bending over all time.

[@lesterxxx7642]

load as many logs on lift arm, stand on other side. BACK TO WORK! 😕

[@jasonburkett3179]

It is designed to resplit wood not bust open gnarly rounds 😂

[@ohiowoodburner]

Not sure what video you just watched Jason

[@thefirewooddoctor]

You should see the size of rounds the little 17RS can split with the single wedge. It can probably split a knotty 24in oak just as easily as my Wolfe Ridge 28C.