Kindling Cracker Wood Splitter for Firewood

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Thanks for watching :) this Little "Table Log Splitter" is actually a present for my grandmother. She don't wanted to use a Axe anymore thats why she is allways asking for some small pieces of firewood. Finally it is possible for her to cut it by her own.
The blade is a old file and the so the handle. With the strange design is it possible to split wood from 8cm till 26cm.
This is not a step by step instruction Video how to build a log Splitter.
Hope you get inspired.
Dirk Ahrendt
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Instagram: / made_by_the_metalist

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Very clever. I think I'll make something similar for myself.

[@TheMetalist]

Nice 👍💪

[@AnimalLover-xv9md]

The Metalist it's brilliant! I hope you've patented it 👍

[@danholtbk7008]

Very clever in that he picks a piece of wood with a huge knot in it to demonstrate the hatchet.

[@The4thDensity]

This needs to be put into production now!

[@TheMetalist]

I will ... sooner or later 😃

[@dreamsteam8272]

It is allready.... in Germany you get one for 30 € by "Manufactum" also a version to mount on the wall

[@rottiejakeluke]

@@dreamsteam8272 can you please send me a link for where to purchase in Germany? Thanks

[@civildiscourse2000]

​@@rottiejakelukeYou can get one from Lee Valley Tools in Canada or the US. There are lots of Chinese vendors if you don't mind trading delivery time for a halving of the cost.

[@OrchMC]

This is great! Both the idea and the fact that people want to make it for themselves insteaf of asking you to sell it to them as a product. Self sufficiency is on the rise and I LOVE ITTT

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@nathandively8524]

duuude. i would totally buy one of these

[@TheMetalist]

Nice, Thanks 😊

[@lostsoul7136]

I would as well. You need to get selling bro.

[@gregvomero6269]

Make it 4, great job

[@john13211]

5

[@onebackzach]

That's a wonderful solution for elderly or disabled people. I know that a hatchet is probably a better solution for able-bodied people, but for those with issues relating to coordination or joint pain, this would be far easier and safer.

[@jaydenheidtmann7811]

Im able bodie and just spent $100 on a new hatchet wish i seen this video before id have just made one of these

[@markchidester6239]

Looks like it would be great for anyone. Really speed up the job making more time for other chores. I'd still start the kids off with an axe so they learn the meaning of work

[@Turin-Fett]

I skinned the top of my thumb off doing this with a hatchet. Definitely a good solution. Though, drinking less whiskey helps too.

[@highvolts6620]

Genius.I can see this selling at every Harbor Freight store across the U.S.

[@TheMetalist]

That would be cool 😁

[@JonesVenom]

I wish would be cool to have a smaller one for inside a van or camper.

[@NOVAKAIN-wb1cs]

This wuld work great 4 me now that my sons moved out of the house i can do this myself ...without them having 2 worry about me splitting the wood. Thaank u soo much💙💙

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome 💪😁

[@geniuspharmacist]

I don't know if it's just me. But I like any idea that upcycles used, broken, or dull files, saw blades, or leaf springs.... etc. Good video. Keep up the good work.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@dangerous8333]

Basic metal fabrication...

[@doogiehowser78]

ive never seen one of these before , its genius man , this is on my list of useful shit to make now ,

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@jimkeen2668]

Amazing gift for me to make for my mom, I’ll be starting it tonight thank you

[@TheMetalist]

Awesome 💪👍

[@mikefoehr235]

My wife and I do a lot of camping...sure could use one of these. That is a slick device.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@Libslayer]

Bravo to your ingenuity! After breaking one of my hearthstone bricks while using an axe to split wood I thought of a similar design - but never carried it forward. Nicely done!

[@TheMetalist]

Nice .... Thank you 😊

[@FRAGM4RE]

Very cool. Man has some skills. Enjoyed watching.

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@simombreeds9501]

I must say that is very good. Now i know what to make next week at work. Sick of chopping with an Axe.( great job).

[@johnlone207]

That's an awesome build! Love the blade.

[@Xener09]

That intro was like a swiffer commercial. "Heres our product dusting stuff perfectly" "Then here's someone beating the shit out of their blinds with a feather duster" Here's my invention working perfectly, and here's me slamming a dull hatchet into a big ass knot.

[@jeffs-reviews]

Did he not see the knot in that piece?

[@johnupchurch7685]

I like the design, great job!

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@hilabang666]

thanks for sharing your idea. looks great and is easy to build👍🏻 I gonna build one for my mother, she's starting to struggle with the axe.

[@norfolkbushmanandfriends7916]

Or just cut the wood for her??

[@SD-rq2ob]

That’s cool, I’ve been splitting pallet wood with an axe for kindling for years, definitely going to make one 👍

[@indianatone218]

Nice job thanks for showing us ,it will be on my TO DO list lol Greetings from Wales UK .

[@nestormireles6598]

Brilliant design.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@gordfortin2782]

Super creative concept man. Good work.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@JamesPearson]

Wonderful build!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁🤜

[@johnhhh3591]

Very cool. If Grandma were to have the grandkids around, I'd suggest you might design a locking mechanism of some sort. Maybe one that would cover the blade when not in use, like in the garage. Kids might just root through the stuff, and an exposed and fixed blade isn't something they'd be on the lookout for... But wonderful invention!

[@av8orCH-47]

I'd be sure to lock all the kitchen cabnets with anything sharp, too. And make sure the kids are wrapped up tight with bubble wrap before they leave the house...and make sure they have their helmets on to walk down the street. Or.....just tell your kids not to touch stuff. But you do you.

[@johnhhh3591]

@@av8orCH-47 Bending over backward to take offense. It was a suggestion. But you do you.

[@donaldfranklin5391]

Awesome build and video

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@TomMakeHere]

Ok that is awesome. I need to build this!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 nice 👍🏻

[@speedpete7941]

Great idea 👌 Famous 👍

[@intheshedwithjohnnyg8894]

this is awesome i'm going to make my own thanks for the idea .

[@dragonshadow3707]

That is really cool bud love it I want to make one now lol 😂

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 Nice

[@caseyweber9492]

Pretty cool cool. Nice work

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@ericshoemake6090]

That's really neat good job

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂

[@fordmanfisher]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing this. Keep up the great vids!

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@laserfalcon]

Nice job fabrication

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@allthegearnoidea6752]

Lovely video thanks.

[@godislove8740]

Great idea mate.

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@markchidester6239]

Someone in china is now making this, they thank you for the idea 💡 Will be in the USA in a few months

[@TheMetalist]

If i woud care i wouldn't share it

[@freefree9221]

Полешки надо было брать такие-же как и для топора с сучками и сразу бы стало понятно что за херня получилась

[@ЕлизаветаМеньшова-л2н]

😉😉 вот ты обломщик ..

[@АлёшаБыков-ю9т]

Староверы, вам бы доси мотыгой ковырять!

[@user-ld8fm8yo9h]

У автора явно нет навыков работы с топором... Я без этой штуки наколю дров и скорость работы больше...

[@user-hz3np7zh8b]

Это было опубликовано в журнале "Техника молодёжи" в конце 70х. Хламидники.

[@markw2266]

Perfect, thanks for posting.

[@yellowveedub]

This dude is a badass

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@yellowveedub]

@@TheMetalist you're welcome I appreciate what you do. It's inspiring me to do some stuff. I'm actually going to buy a Miller tig welder here soon.

[@mijit.859]

Well done ! 👍🏻

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@effortlessweb9816]

This is brilliant, love the design and simplicity. I'd have been tempted to paint the jagged parts as teeth. But seriously, loved it, it's more than likely a Christmas present that I'll make someone. Too bad I'm not as good at welding as you are, but I'll figure it out!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 I like the ideas with the teeth.

[@johnallen4695]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. Whereas I have neither the equipment, time or talent, can I bye one from ya ??

[@TheMetalist]

Uhh not now but soon you can buy the drawings for it 😅

[@nikolapetrovic4814]

I wish I had the skills and tools to make something like this

[@pauloalbertovamosfalardequ6976]

Thanks for your job

[@donaldboyce7110]

Great idea 🙂

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@davidluster6877]

Excellent!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@nuconuks9934]

Really good 👍👌👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂

[@insert_name_here]

I do like using an axe though.. great idea though may well have me a go at that

[@miamited69]

this is great. Especially for old pallet wood. Would some something with the dimensions. Liked and subscribed.

[@michelconstant8414]

9

[@shawnwilt7196]

I want one of these!!!

[@NotAFanAnymore]

Brilliant

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁

[@BlueBox777]

I'd buy that!

[@outdoorzone]

Kool build...but axe is more challenging and fun!! Great idea for someone with disabilities or less trusting with an axe! Thx for share though!!!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂 It was actully a present for my 93 years old grandma. She loves it 😁

[@circulolectores4869]

So good

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@李小龍-w4o]

Awesome!

[@Lordosvk]

This is super idea...

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@1974jrod]

Now put a big old knot piece in there like you showed with the hatchet.

[@jtaylor8606]

Does it work on thicker bits - so starting with a chunk of 2*4 or similar and gradually cutting that down to kindling size? All the vids I can find of this design show it working well cutting thin bits of plank, but usually I'm starting with timber that's bigger, and it's not clear if this would be up to the job. Also, the example where the axe didn't work was when it came up against a knot. Does this work with timber with knots in?

[@caseyclark5392]

That was pretty pimp.

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@caseyclark5392]

@@TheMetalist Not a problem, I just call em like I see em. Lol

[@jupijupi5901]

Wow !!! Nice inventión and great job ,men !!! Congratulation ,and subscribe ... ,👍👍👍

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊

[@seanpuffer8436]

This is pretty genius. I can't weld but I'm thinking one could be made out wood scraps

[@TheMetalist]

Great idea ... send me some pics from the result 🙂

[@crisprtalk6963]

well said.

[@dreamsteam8272]

0:06 all depending on the woodgrain and the Nut in that piece..... 😉

[@duggydugg3937]

very effective

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁🤜

[@drogsenok]

If you try to cut few cubic meters of wood with this device you would die so fast. And try to use this for woods with knots

[@michaelvrckoff6966]

38 people thumbs down and a couple of idiots with dumb comments but I thought it was a great video only problem is my 12 year old son wants to make one himself

[@TheMetalist]

I don't care about thumps down 😅 Thats cool 😁 should make a video i will see the result 👍🏻

[@hemansr3893]

Just discovered your channel, looks real cool. SUBBED!!! :>)>

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@johnmutton799]

$265! Make your own. Great idea, but very expensive. Probably get cheaper!

[@empirekruse9574]

Randomly came across your video and now I'm going to make this next week! I will most likely bump it up in size to get more torque behind it. Awesome design and awesome vid! Also, was curious where you got your jacket?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 the Brand from the jacket is Mascot.

[@dominiquepilon3980]

HE IS FAST WORKER! LOL

[@garyodriscoll3009]

Mint

[@5Dworld]

I like it. But it would be safer to use if the handle part would be blunt and the lower part sharp.

[@TheMetalist]

Also a nice idea 👍

[@JohnMadeit]

Cool device. Much safer. Do you have to sharpen it often?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 not once til now but i haven't used it much ... Winter is coming 😅

[@NIGHTFOX216]

Patent that splitter. It will make you millions!!! Lol

[@TheMetalist]

Would be nice...there is a Company that make a simular one

[@jamiegreen8065]

I know I'm a little late but you need to try to get a patent or trademark for that. Nice work.

[@latenttweet]

Interesting. I was thinking of making this but out of only L angle

[@TheMetalist]

Nice will work also

[@jupaltesorosenelcielo233]

Cuchillas de abajo también creo que hubiera salido mejor, lindo canal!

[@Gstonesheat]

Truly incredible. Do you sell these?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😁 not now

[@anniepfeffer9903]

What gauge metal are you using. What are your measurements?

[@TheMetalist]

Somebody shared a Link with that tools ..... cant find it at the moment

[@patsematary]

2,5 cm width x 2mm thickness ( 1” x 0,08 in barbarian units )

[@markc6207]

Cool tool. But if you use a hatchet properly. A hatchet will work just fine.

[@SpennyAbbott]

Thats genius! Kick starter?

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 🙂

[@anatoliyk1348]

"Евпатий Коловрат"! Я вижу здесь кубов по восемь в смену! ❤🖖✌✊

[@oeunodcmindz3724]

Holy snapped!!! I have wood I need to cut in those sizes of pieces to grill out. Totally useful. Have an eBay account?

[@TheMetalist]

👍 not now 😊

[@brucebonkowsky9406]

I like the idea do you have plans

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😊 Not now

[@john13211]

I want one

[@waltecht]

Super Profis!

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you 😅

[@MinxInSinx]

Tried chopping wood with a knot in it 🤣 *cuts easy if you use the same wood in the clip

[@ronfrance4041]

Instant like

[@TheMetalist]

Thanks 😊

[@kubo3487]

I was wrong it is good 😌

[@TheMetalist]

Have you read the video description?

[@kubo3487]

Ou i am sorry men 😩

[@TheMetalist]

Thank you very much. yes there is always a discussion what is the faster. but for someone who can handle an axe, this splitter is unnecessary 😁

[@АнастасияСелищева-п3и]

Этот прибор для поленцев в самовар, хлопец молодец!

[@kevinpitts22able]

I wish I knew how to weld lol

[@13megaprime]

Neat tool. In the future, I’d recommend staying away from comparisons like the hatchet. In this case the whole hatchet thing really makes it look like hatchets aren’t worth using. The reality is that they’re great tools, when used properly. Your device is an alternative, maybe for those who are not as practiced, skilled, or for someone who would rather keep the hatchet sharp for other tasks. This video would be just an nice, and the quality just as good without making it seem like traditional tools are worthless. Stick to showcasing your creations! Let them speak for themselves :)

[@81quiroz]

Better get a patient before someone steals your idea and end up on shark tank

[@TheMetalist]

there is a company that has a similar one

[@missywalsh4860]

great for wood with no knots i guess

[@Boscovius]

Noice!

[@kriziaktv]

Your whole ad was about axe going hard through knot or how do u say it in America

[@TheMetalist]

It was just for the Video 😅

[@yongjinpark5857]

이런 동영상 처음보네요 난로 제작하는하는거만 보다가 신기합니다

[@TM-ro7lh]

Dude. You need to do a go fund me or license this to someone.

[@normhienn1881]

Nice.. But let’s see that with a log of almond..