Modified splitfire 1165v !! "R"evolutionary??

More changes coming #firewood #splitfire #diy #logsplitter #hakkipilke #1165 #eastonmade #wolfridge

[@SplitFireSalesInc]

You beat us to the punch! And you made something VERY similar to our prototype. We are planning on calling the control a 'knee control.' We are going to include a cushion for the knee and are also trying to integrate a cable instead of a linkage system. Yours is also a bit higher than we would mount ours. We think the knee control is safer then a foot control, especially after seeing foot control operators freeze up when their hand gets caught(causing more damage). With the knee control, we are hoping that the operator can escape the danger much faster, or avoid it all together. We are close to finishing up, the only major task that remains is testing the components real world function and safety. Overall, you have done a great job. Excellent fab work, and congratulations for beating us at our own game!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@SplitFireSalesInc THANK SO MUCH! That's great! Many people have asked. I enjoy fabrication and am looking to make the knee control adjustable vertically, would be very simple I think. I chose not to use a cable approach because cables that are mounted vertically tend to get moisture in and freeze. (Unless covered well) I really am enjoying this splitter, and it's simplicity/effectiveness. Keep up the good work. I have a couple more mods

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@SplitFireSalesInc Feel free to join in the comments and answer a few questions. Really great group of folks

[@SplitFireSalesInc]

@@dereksstuff8395 Cool! Yes that would be a nice feature. Yes we have to do some testing with the cable. It is high quality, but is still prone to the typical issues. We are happy you are! It looks like you are running a lot of volume through it! Looking forward to seeing it!

[@buckinfirewood]

Very kool idea .. more functional than the foot pedal... I like it!!

[@765Guys]

That’s an awesome splitter and your modifications make it even better, keep up the good work!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@765Guys Thanks so much!

[@thelogfather5002]

It’s good to make it your own machine! Well done brother!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@thelogfather5002 Thanks Jeff! You make changes to your equipment as well, to suit your needs!! Love it

[@thelogfather5002]

I can’t leave anything alone! 😂

[@mikesherman2612]

That’s a game changer buddy. Sorry to hear about your foot but stoked you figured out how to adapt. Made that splitter even better. Have a great day bud God Bless 👍

[@dereksstuff8395]

@mikesherman2612 Thanks Mike!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Derek, those are some awesome modifications. Glad you’re still enjoying the splitter. Stay safe 👍TCT

[@dereksstuff8395]

@TonysCoolTools Thanks Tony! Fun to run!

[@CH-um4iy]

Good job. Hopefully Splitfire will take some pointers!

[@Robbinsfarm21]

Nice design. More efficient and safer

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@Robbinsfarm21 Thanks!

[@markMac407]

Nicely done Sir!! I get so tired of "gotta have a foot pedal or it's junk" this is absolutely ingenious!!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@markMac407 Thanks Mark!

[@cutNdryfirewood]

I’m so glad you creating content featuring this splitter. Keep up the great videos👍

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@cutNdryfirewood Thanks! Lots more to come

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

You sir are a genius , this is a very affordable verticals splitter . Awesome video !

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@inthebackyardwithdel438 Thanks so much!

[@hayesrutherford9415]

Well done! If there was a dealer close to me I would buy one.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@hayesrutherford9415 Thanks so much! I bought mine over the phone and they shipped it to me.

[@hayesrutherford9415]

@@dereksstuff8395 I think shipping to Idaho might be more than the splitter.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@hayesrutherford9415 Everything is expensive, for sure. There's a shipping calculator on their website.

[@hayesrutherford9415]

@@dereksstuff8395 It doesn't do anything when I click on it.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@hayesrutherford9415 Looks like it's $450 to ship to Boise

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Very interesting, that’s a great design. When I ordered mine they said they were looking into something different. I was thinking the same for the hitch it’s too low, good job on that.

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@russellbelliveau1694 Thank you good sir

[@upinsmokefirewood]

Very cool!

[@dereksstuff8395]

Thanks!

[@bendaniel2334]

very smart

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@bendaniel2334 Thanks!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I heard from a fellow KZbinr that they are getting an 1165V with a FACTORY option sinilar to yours instead of the foot pedal that most vertical splitters use. Is supposed to be available as a retrofit kit once Split-Fire releases it. Am surprised how fast this splitter is. If was doing firewood only for myself for campfires and such, this is the splitter I would get.

[@dereksstuff8395]

Thanks! Jump to the top and read the pinned comment. I've got several mods to show on this... more to come

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@dereksstuff8395 just read that pinned comment. For this size of splitter, a foot control doesn't make a lot of sense.

[@FirewoodInTheField]

awesome! I hope the folks at Split-Fire see this video and get some ideas! Thanks for sharing this! The more I see this little splitter the more I like it. My only concern is that I regularly deal with large, tree-service wood and I'd like to be able to work with a 30" round on the splitting table. Is it easy to remove that bumper/guard on the front? (if so, then I could put larger rounds on there, just overhang a few inches)

[@dereksstuff8395]

@FirewoodInTheField Thanks! The front comes off with just a few bolts. I'm going to make a video on how easy it could tip over, and what I did to combat that! Very simple mod.

[@FirewoodInTheField]

@@dereksstuff8395 Looking forward to it!

[@harrybarker1408]

good vid dood!!!

[@dereksstuff8395]

@harrybarker1408 thanks!

[@southernadirondackoutdoors]

Good job! Simple but works good. Does it feel more or less safe with the new control?

[@dereksstuff8395]

@@southernadirondackoutdoors Thanks! Easy and safer for sure

[@josevelasco3245]

Nice they really should have made it so your hands are free. Even better that you figured out how not to use your foot

[@dereksstuff8395]

@josevelasco3245 So far so good!