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[@edryan2926]

Your videos are superb. With all of the camera angles, your videos almost need no explanation. Keep up the great editing and answering the viewers comments. Love it Mike!

[@flyknotrancher4158]

I wish humans could just watch and enjoy - instead of nitpicking. The courage to do your own thing, record it, upload it, and be ready for the comments, is obviously not for the folks who only comment negatively.

[@PapaJack68]

Mike the more descriptive you are in operation and functionality of the new splitter the more I like it! Don’t listen to detractors! Keep sharing! Have a great New Year!

[@smeefamily54]

I have always said "if you don't like this then don't watch it". Mike: I have run into these people all my life. You cannot please everyone. Take care and stay safe. Happy early New Year.

[@roybrochu5409]

Mike, you have a knack for highlighting different types of machines. I think manufacturers realize that. It’s too bad there are people being critical of what you are doing. Keep doing what you’re doing. Do what’s best for you and your family. This REX 600 is impressive. It would be cool to see a side by side demonstration of this and the wolf ridge. Pumping out firewood. Just a thought. I look forward to what you bring us next.

[@domangst8232]

Mike I think it's a amazing processor I see your point about not have blades on your side as it could send objects flying well done on explaining ❤

[@briantaylor9266]

Everyone has their own needs - agree 100%. My needs are satisfied by a chainsaw with a 16" bar and a Fiskars 6 lb. splitting maul. The side benefit is that I don't need a gym membership 🙂

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

That's a fact, made laugh this morning with my Morgan's coffee time :)

[@realairplane261]

Agree. I used a 12lb monster maul for 40 yrs and now it is my 37 ton splitter at age 70.

[@briantaylor9266]

@@realairplane261 I have a couple of years on you. 12 lb might be a bit much for me!

[@realairplane261]

Brian, the key is that we are both doing it. Looks like you are plenty active! Cheers!

[@rossboyd2272]

I have noticed over the years that there are a lot of people that lack in common sense. And most of those don’t do much of anything for themselves. I was raised to work on and do everything yourself. I know I lack in many other things like computer skills or communication. And my main inability is spelling. I got scorned by an English professor one time when I first got on the phone and started with comments. His wife loved my come back which I thought about it for a few days before I said anything. At first it hurt , but after looking at my life on my ability’s , I asked him if he could do the things I could . And with that , no response! And then his wife responded! 😊

[@williamcunningham9819]

They walk among us Ross😂

[@coypatton3160]

I have many many many times wondered why it is called “common” sense. Only one thing is for certain “common” sense is not common at all!

[@petersawatzky2636]

Well said Ross. Mike summed it up well.... "if we all had the same need, there'd be a need for only 1 type of splitter." Some folks don't want to understand others differences/needs/equipment, and can't walk away without being critical.

[@berniejanssen2863]

Mike, Did any of the splitter manufacturers ever tell you what type steel they use for the cutting edge. That would seam to be important for longevity.

[@chrisyohn7054]

It’s a good feeling when you become more successful and have more than the teacher that told you you’ll never amount to anything

[@hamilde]

Mike, I bet you're going to fall in love with that new splitter and eventually add it to your arsenal 🙂. Also, when I watched the last video, for a split second I thought the design of the wedge was wrong, but then you used it and it was clear to me it was an excellent design.

[@dougseibert1979]

Mike you’re right about the versatility handling all sizes of rounds to split for me I do not split that much wood but who knows in the future I might need to nice job. Keep up the good work and don’t worry about the haters.

[@GrantRowell-u9q]

Mike loves to hoard tools. A man after my own hart.

[@coypatton3160]

Mike when you mentioned someone thought the wedges should be on the side facing you, the first thing that came to my mind was when Your father-in-law was hit by a flying piece of wood. I think flying wood would either be a super time consuming process trying to prevent injury, or a frequent injury producing process. Not good!

[@jbgamblin]

I agree. Mike, you have the possibility of being a machine hoarder. Just joking.

[@calvinjohnson7806]

Thanks for all the great videos Keep doing what your doing

[@tompattikoenig9333]

Hey Mike, I love watching your videos not only for the mechanical stuff, but your down to earth, genuine commentary and great family values. I’m not a big wood processing person. I live in a suburb of Chicago. I use a small Stihl saw for cutting felled trees in my yard and have a tiny 5 ton Harbor Freight splitter. I only burn wood in my fire pit in the back yard so I’m no expert. My 2 cents. What I think could save time using that Rex 600 is you situating the machines and cutting the rounds where they could be close to those big concrete blocks. You could then run your track loader into the pile of rounds with no one by one handling. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@waynebarnett7467]

Dec 23 2022. 6 degrees below zero. 30 below windchill. The coldest Christmas time I can ever remember. What a difference a year makes!!! I had my windows open this Christmas morning.

[@erichoffman3593]

I think that this is an awesome processor. It would be perfect for someone who owns a tree service that wants to maximize profits or for someone that makes their living in firewood and has enough clients to justify the cost. Thank you Mike for showing it to us as it just broadens our knowledge base.

[@marshallmoneymaker8322]

I manage a yard for a Tree/Landscape company. We send most of our large good straight logs out to a mill as "Grade" logs. We send a lesser grade and smaller size logs out to the same mill as "Scragg" logs. Any Oak that doesn't meet the mark for these we keep and process into fire wood. We chip most everything up to about 18"- it's just cheaper to do so, and we have a market for chips. The only real reason we sell firewood is to keep the landscape guys working year round, the tree crews have work. We really don't make much of a profit on firewood currently, but have plans for the future. We built a kiln. Anyway, the rounds we use for firewood are usually very large, stuff that is not "Grade", the bells, stuff we may have had to cut super short to get it out of the back yard with a small machine. A regular processor would not work for us because as you say we don't use poles. This machine is looking ideal for us, we could use our large screw attachment on the skid steer and quarter the rounds and then dump them right in the hopper and 1 guy could go to town splitting. We use the IBC totes and have a rotating pallet fork to load the trucks for delivery. Streamlining our process and handling the wood as few times as posable, I hope to increase our profit. We even use the "not pretty" wood or gnarley stuff in our boiler to heat our offices and shop.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

That machine is a Beast! 23 minutes is great timing. I think probably 75- 80% of the comments people want to help, giving advice they actually they think will help you. about 10% - 15% are Karens and Kens > Trolls. My thinking about 5-10% have great ideas. As far as that machine, i would think the designers put a LOT of thought testing and trail and error into the design it is intended for. They sent it to you because they know you have a great following, and will give it an honest testing. Love the videos Mike, your whole family is talented, shows what kind of parents you and Melissa are. Thanks for all the hard work in keeping videos coming and the work puttin into editing, and "early mornings" as well - Never seen a bad video. ty ❤💯🙏

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

Best video ( in my opinion)...East coast vs.West coast. You'd have to scroll back to maybe 2 or 3 years ago!

[@randyrobertson3490]

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I appreciate what you do! Have a day!

[@millcrafters]

Wow Mike you aced it once again. Doesn't take you long to master the machinery. Yesterday, I was looking at the problems, and now realize they aren't problems at all. One big thing is that you can take a tractor shovel full of rounds and drop them right in the hopper that has a conveyor belt on the bottom. Then by placing the round only as deep into the cutter as is needed for the size of rounds you can very accurately determine the sizing. I'm still taken back by the 60K price tag but I know you are good at determining price/cost as compared to performance function yielding a net result. It's a monster machine. What it takes to sheer wood diagonally instead of right into the end grain is incredible, and this machine does it effortlessly.

[@evedallas8667]

I like the size you are splitting! I have split my own wood for years using an ax and sledge hammer because most wood processors make their wood so small, it's like paper for my wood. I have to constantly refill it more often than not. Keep up the great work.

[@ralphadams6548]

Producing firewood is hard work regardless of how you do it. If you don’t like to work, do something else. I think your setup is as good as it gets. As a full time farmer it always amazed me how so many people think money just appears for our use.

[@davecrawford4418]

Nice machine! I like that it takes both hands to activate, nice safety feature. I think you're right, a full blow processor would be good in a log yard but a lot more trouble in a situation like yours. Looks like you could set one of those IBC totes with the top cut off under the end to catch those nubbins . LOL... and a grinder to turn the stuff into a nice mulch.

[@israelshelton230]

It looks like a darn nice machine to me. Only thing I see off the start that I’d want to add would be a mirror, just so I could see the back side of the blade and conveyer. But that’s definitely just a preference. Love your videos👍👍

[@matthewward631]

Thanks for mentioning that a log can pop. Gotta be real careful about that, don’t be complacent. 20 days ago while doing my usual routine of splitting….. I had my hand resting about 1/2 way down the log when the log popped. It’s interesting how fast things happen…. They reattached the finger I removed. Surgeon says that I can keep it for now. Been running splitters for 40 years and have always been careful. But all it took was one second of inattention to ruin my day. Mama says I can’t split anymore wood until it’s all healed. Moral of the story: Be Alert and Be Safe!

[@Bentwatertrail]

That's really slick. And I LOVE the two-hand activation system.

[@doylehughes6961]

Melissa, Your smile is always your "Warm Welcome" & a "Bright Bow" that's tied to the package of conversation! Forever may your Smile light up the room!

[@jonathankeith2547]

In Australia most fire wood is cut to 12” or 14”. The majority of firewood is from Eucalyptus trees, I farm 3000 acres in central Victoria, about 3 1/2 hours west of where that splitter was manufactured, and most of our firewood is Redgum, Yellow Box and Red Box. We consider Redgum a medium hardness as it often has a fiddleback grain which makes the splitter work a little harder. Yellow and Red Box are slightly denser but often easier to split as they are generally straight grained. There is also species like Stringy Bark, Messmate and Mountain Ash which split very easily. In many other parts of Australia there are much harder types of wood, and that splitter has been designed to handle all of them.

[@tim-hypnotherapist]

I think the unit should be velvet lined with a fan/heater/ac combo so that your hair would blow in the wind as your cutting. THAT would be a money shot.

[@johnraisbeck9756]

After your first vid introducing the Rex600 I saw the naysayer comments and just rolled my eyes! You really have patience, did a great job explaining the whys and wherefores! Good stuff!

[@rock0122]

I think i would still place/Hang a large Bag or Drum under the Waste Bark chute to collect the rubbish, you could sell as Kindling (yes i know you have Fire Starter) or just give it away as a freebie, it would save the clean up and you could move it away when full with the skid steer.

[@mikesanders9079]

Good morning and a belated Merry CHristmas to the Morgans! That Rex processor is a beast! And that's coming from a former PNW logger who is used to working with big equipment. I bet you're tempted to blow through your whole log pile while you have access to that processor 🙂

[@jamesnelson6848]

I like the sound. It sounds strong and solid without the labored engine sound or the hydraulic whining. A very robust machine! Great video as usual!

[@adubbelde1]

My neighbor has a DYNA firewood processor. He only processes Ponderosa Pine because that's all we have here. But like you said, there are those logs that are twisted or too big to run through the processor. He blocks those and puts what he can through the processor and what doesn't fit goes to a conventional wood splitter. He sells about 400 cords a year.

[@brianhosey3811]

I admit I was skeptical at first but after this video with all of your camera angles, that thing is a beast!

[@dmhipkins]

Good morning Mike, the cross cut splitting would work for the mini stoves like the solo and rocket stoves.

[@MyrnaB-h3n]

Your comments about gnarly bent or oversize logs are spot on. this is something that someone that has never used a wood processor would ever know. I process 50" rounds. cant be done in a wood processor.

[@dereksmith1803]

Looks to me to be a really nice machine. Looks like maybe twice as fast as your WolfeRidge setup with a lot less manual labor and handling of the wood.

[@frontyardfirewood]

This machine is perfect for a compact wood yard. Especially if you have huge logs, and a small tractor or small excavator. A easonmade huge processor wouldnt fit at my house nor could it do 30 inch logs nor could i lift a 12 to 20 ft log, without dropping 100k on a huge excavator, this machine is so cool. I love it. Way out of my range for the time being, thank you for showing it off tho. Will definitely keep this on the radar for the next few years. A sharp wedge will cut any dang thing. I showed my kids about the power of a wedge going sideways thru a log. Took a 10 inch diameter oak branch put it sideways SLICES RIGHT THRU, be careful kids. Sometimes telling kids isnt good enough show em an example. Makes em careful around the splitters

[@larrybauman7430]

Hey Mike I got an idea on wood splitter. Cut the plastic top out of a IBC container and put under the yellow trash shut.

[@dagwood1327]

I am amazed by the comments. Some people have obviously never fabricated anything. I make a lot of prototype mostly furniture and power tools. I might start out with cheap materials because I know I am going to build it again. By the time the design is polished I have thought most things out. The Australian splitter has been thoroughly thought through. You said it before firewood is about getting the process done with the fewest times handling it. The hopper/ conveyer belt on the splitter reduces a step or 2. Love your channel.

[@craigsudman4556]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the tines being loose that separate the small pieces of wood and bark that one doesn't want in the wood pile. Closer inspection will reveal that this is a design point so that the rods vibrate to facilitate the separate the unwanted chaff from the split wood. Great video thumbs up.

[@ericcrockett6396]

I noticed that on the very first video thinking those times are doing an awful lot of shaking and wondering would those be better off if they were fixed like on the other brands of conveyors but now after watching the first video, the short video, and this video I agree that them being loose on one end allows them to vibrate and essentially add another extra function rather than just being fixed mounted

[@craigsudman4556]

@@ericcrockett6396 Now one of the problems with leaving the tines loose to vibrate like that is metal fatigue, the same problem that the early passenger jet the Comet experienced in which the wings came off the plane. Luckily in this application the tines and framework are made of steel so it will be many hours before cracks are noticeable and / or failure results...and if it does, who cares, that's what welding is for, eh? One might say that Mike has a wood splitter that's a mover and shaker. 🤣

[@Joker75113]

Nice machine, with such a variety of sizes and shapes in wood logs I would like to have each type of wood proceser machines. Thanks Mike.

[@PEI_Guy]

I can see how this machine could power through a lot of large size rounds in a hurry. Impressive.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

It would be faster if he got the rounds lined up while the splitter is splitting. I don't know if he does that or not. It looks like he works on only one round at a time. He will get it figured out when he gets more experience.

[@maddawg0517]

@@jakebredthauer5100 I believe this machine requires both hands pressing the handles down for the full stroke for safety. If you take one hand off the controls it will stop the wedge. I have never used a vertical splitter, but i think i personally would prefer a foot pedal control so you could have hands free during the splitting stroke.

[@jakebredthauer5100]

@@maddawg0517 You are right for the downstroke but for the up stroke zero hands are required. However, the up stroke is faster than the downstroke so it doesn't give you much time to grab another piece. Four hands would be faster but not twice as fast. It is probably a government requirement to be so awkward. Using two hands for the controls is government nonsense, not safety. This could be modified in the United States for better performance. One hand could be used for hydraulic controls and one hand could be used to get the wood ready for splitting. I noticed on this video that he never called this splitter a processor. I will ask Mike a question here now. Did you ever notice any sign that all of the potential force of the blade was being close to being used? GOOD POINTS Can be loaded with a tractor. Will do all diameters of rounds Fast Durable Safe In-N-Out conveyors No resplitting Yes. Needs foot pedal. By eliminating so much time from the video, Mike is not giving a good representation. REX. Here is a modification idea for the manufacturer. Have a clean-out on the back side to wipe the wood off of the blade as the wood comes up. The purpose of this is to have the blade go down only part way to split off a chunk. That would reduce the travel distance of the blade.

[@sidqcampbell6892]

Mike this reminds me of my father when we built our house... two days after hearing friends talk about how they would make changes to the floor plans.. My dad put a sign in the yard saying "SUITS US" same can go for a firewood business... Be open to new ideas but do what "SUITS YOU"

[@glensutherland]

get as much done as you can while you have use of this machine as you can its a real time saver I can see one of the other splitters going to W. Virginia or sold

[@flyovernews22]

Great video! It looks like a super machine. You are exactly correct…. Everyone has different needs and those needs drive different processes. The ability to not pick things up off the ground is big for us old folks just splitting wood for own wood heater. Really enjoyed this video!

[@richardbrowne1679]

Good Morning Morgan Family 🌞- Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day 🤠. It’s cold here in Montana.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Morning

[@PabloP169]

You are 100% correct Mike. I must admit that I like all of the different machines that you have used and clearly different machines for different applications.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

I got to see thisnin action at the Bunyan Show and wow what an impressive machine! This one was the most unique one there in my opinion. Thanks for taking us along Mike, Have a Happy New Year!

[@renelescault1282]

Another perfect and perfectly edited video. This device is fantastic and in my opinion you should use it to split all the logs on your land.

[@roselwcampbell]

I just think it is satisfying to watch this thing work. Awesome machine ❤

[@richardmain8059]

Like everyone has stated this piece of equipment is a Beast. From my view it eliminates one individual from a two man crew. You would not need the individual who loads the feeder round, just drop the rounds in the hopper. Makes for a more productive throughput with less manual handling and more time spent on splitting. Great demonstration video. 😀👍👍👍

[@dmorgan28]

Mike you are absolutely right. This is a really nice wood processor. I do also like the Wolfe Ridge. I think you explained it very well. Cool video. 👍❤️

[@SEMPER-FI-777]

"JACK-WAGON"...🤣....Priceless!!!

[@grc3029]

Greetings of the season , thanks very much for sharing all of your episodes through out the year! Constantly amazes me how folks have to give their 2 cents comments on everything ,often without real consideration ! That machine is a beast, wow , appreciate you showing it to us, awesome! Keep doin what your doin ! Enjoy all your content .All the best to the Morgans for the New Year!

[@jamesoncross7494]

Awesome machine. So impressive it cut the wood against the grain. Holy cow, I wouldn't want my hand in there. I see why they made the operating levers that way. I hope you buy that machine, Mike. I think it is a smart move.

[@davidlibby7230]

There are many options available to those that work with making fire wood. We all need to look at what we do and find what works best for us. You don't have the same wood, the same property, or the same customers others have. Love it that you all use different equipment. Gives the rest of us ideas for what we may need.

[@frankward67]

Mike one thing that really makes that splitter super convenient, and you addressed this, is that it removes one touch from you. You go straight from the firewood bucket, or excavator to the feed hopper.

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

That splitter has SOME SERIOUS MUSCLE !

[@randalltaylor3448]

Mike, it's a shame you have to spend time answering questions from people who don't think before they comment. Great job demonstrating the new machine and it looks like a dandy! I wouldn't be surprised if this machine stays right there in your woodyard. Keep up the great work, and Happy and Prosperous New Year to you and the family!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

The two easiest times I ever split firewood, we had logs and trees laying on the ground. One guy was in a tractor or skid steer with a grapple and one or two guys were running saws to cut up the trees or make the logs light enough to pick up. Most were 10-20' long. We loaded them on a trailer and hauled them to the splitter. One guy unloaded the logs one at a time and one or two guy would cot the logs to length in the grapple.

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Good evening from Upstate South Carolina. Cross splitting that piece of firewood would make nice size pieces for the tabletop solo stove. Have a productive day.

[@bertisbell1047]

Personally, I Appreciate your Honesty and the Courage to speak out loud about what you believe. I certainly wouldn't and couldn't speak about how, what or where you do what you do. I simpley enjoy your candor on the subjects that you choose to share. I live in Texas and may never split a log but I still enjoy and wait to watch your next video. Love all your family and the way you openly talk about just common issues that we all run into in our daily lives. Maybe not exactly the same but we can all use some of your techniques and words to make it thru today and the days ahead! Wishing the Morgans a Peaceful, Happy and Exciting New Year!

[@waynesellars4064]

Mike you do a good job at explaining the working of the splitter.

[@andrewsmith3121]

Mike, Thank you for being YOU!! I know it's not going to happen, and isn't really a concern....BUT, I'll say it for everyone else....Keep Being You!! Your channel, Your life, Your choices, Your results!! If I was to see that you started to change things based on viewer comments....I think I would stop watching. That would be a real shame. But, I know it wouldn't happen. Really enjoy all of your content. Thank you.

[@WoodisGood82]

Thats an awesome machine for a midsized firewood company. You also get some perfect woodstove sized wood as you explained by simply placing more of the round forward. Its also as fast as you need to process safely. Keep up the great videos.

[@jaycroyle8761]

Mike, I wouldn't worry too much about the naysayers, that is one whale of a machine. That whole hopper full of pretty big rounds and 23 minutes later with no bending over and picking up rounds and waalaa, done. Impressive also was how that thing went thru that red oak cross grain and didn't even groan. It wouldn't be great for bundle firewood but holy cow, that thing is a beast. Great video Mike, great editing too. Have a day!!! Jay from Pa.

[@bobcobb7719]

Now that’s a beautiful wood splitter! Seemed to get the job done really fast compared to your other equipment which I thought was already really awesome!

[@michaelmilbrandt1051]

This guillotine style splitter is impressive , I see how the wedges are a good addition . Cutting through that split of wood like that ya don't wanna get your fingers too close !

[@merleedgecomb6070]

Great videa Mike, really enjoyed the tour of the splitter

[@sabgab]

The BIG fierwood processors are GREAT IF you are harvesting a TREE FARM where the poles are all straight.

[@codymccollum444]

Great video, Rex looks like a productive and handy machine, along side my super chomper I would be able to split anything that falls on the ground. ❤

[@ericcrockett6396]

I agree Mike 100% that not everybody's needs would suit one of these REX processors however for my personal needs that would be the cat's meow. I do a lot of wood processing everything from 6 in diameter logs up to 36 inch diameter logs and I have thought for a long time that I would love to have a split force or a power split to be able to work up the large wood. However something like this Rex would be perfect for someone that does a lot of variance in their wood size and also as you were saying very few of us are able to bring in full-length poles to split. plus most of us don't have the joy and availability to be processing telephone poles. another thing that would be perfect for this is the person that has Tree Service wood as there is never two loads of tree service would that are the same. to me I look at it as yes it would be most efficient having three people or at the very least two people running it as you'd have one person cutting one person loading and then an operator however just a single person operation could really put out some production as you would be able to know exactly how much would you're going to be getting once you fill the hopper full and then split it or also you can just cat until you get a hopper full and then do your processing. usually by the time I have sawed up a cord of firewood I'm ready to put down a chainsaw as my hands are starting to tingle, this would be a perfect opportunity to know how much you're cutting and when you can take a break.

[@vincedee6607]

"this guy's a real jack wagon" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Nice machine

[@stevecarney6750]

It was a good idea to film from other side of the splitter, It made it clear why wedges only on back side.😊

[@jimhancock5047]

Appreciate the review. I only need two cords of wood per year so not for me. Can it make crushed stone? That would be really handy for you for roads and maintenance! Here's to a fabulous 2024!

[@pflittle]

Another good one Mike. Thank you, I hope the New Year brings you and your family Joy and Happyness. Keep up the good work!

[@morgansword]

With the way you are set up right now Mike, you can choose to make part of the wood log into a lumber log and the rest firewood.. its the right machine for what you are doing. I hate seeing great lumber be cut for wood only. But if you don't have use for lumber then its firewood anyway as a log sawed down will rot before its used for lumber just laying around

[@user-dm5lb6os5i]

Good morning Mike, I think you should put one round through the machine and see what usable timber you get for one round and put the same size timber through your other splitter and see what timber you get. I think the usable sizes you get from your other machine is better, it may do it faster, but out of each round. I think your other machine will produce more usable pieces. I definitely think there’s less waste with your old machine, but the new machine is definitely works in the right place😮 much less load on your back and also the best thing about this is the never ending people try to design better splitters year-on-year

[@rolandbeaulieu4518]

Arm chair experts are prevalent on most channel. I really like your videos, I don’t miss much of them. I’ve been watching you for quite a while but that does not make me an expert.I get value from watching your channel and I really just enjoy them just as they are. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@ScottyLo]

I’ve split my share of fire wood and my back took a beating from it. I’m a huge fan of that splitter. No bending over,no picking up logs nothing but working smarter not harder.

[@thelogfather5002]

This is a specific tool for a specific job. I run a medium sized firewood company- I sell a little over 500 full cords a year- all but 50 cords will run through my processor. This machine is the bees knees for all of the oversized and crooked wood that my machine can’t handle. Keep up the good work! I still say you’re the hardest working family on KZbin! Happy New Year!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

The Log Father! I love it

[@beancreekwoodworks]

Definitely a beautiful piece of equipment. Really like the concept.

[@user-df4gb6sf5h]

See if you can get ahold of the 900 model. It splits on the feed conveyor. Just set all the rounds up and adjust how far it feeds. Completely automated after that and can go do something else.

[@robbarton7972]

I have a $1500 log splitter its slow but I only cut wood for myself. Mike you are right it is the right too for the right application. What I like is it saves your back cut into the fire wood bucket and that's the last time you lift the wood.

[@kendallrogers377]

Just want to wish Eva a Happy Birthday, since we share the same birthday . Wishing all the Morgan's a wonderful New Year...

[@1944chevytruck]

YIKES!... NOW THATS A CUTTER!

[@ScottfromNB]

Wonderful machine. A full wood processor would be fun to watch, but Chris from "In the Woodyard" has one, and, like you said, has wood he has to hand cut, as well as processor product that has to be re-split with a smaller, more standard splitter. That obviously works for him, but does show clearly that processors have their limitations. One tool I use a lot that no one (except for Buckin' Billy Ray) seems to use is what I call a pulp hook. It makes grabbing firewood by hand easy, one hand, whether split or in round, and extends your reach by 6 to 8 inches. Have you ever used one?

[@MacBailey]

This machine has a slighty different take on design and certainly has some things that work for it. I have more trees than would NOT work on most pole processors than would. The trunk is too big and most limbs not straight enough. One thing that has positive and negative aspects of especially these vertical splitters is how they are actuated. This one makes you put both hands in a relatively safe location to run the split and intentional movement for the retract. On the Axis and others that are foot pedal actuated the user often is holding the round by hand in position especially when turning 90 degrees for a resplit. When splitting you are doing a repetitive motion literally thousands of cycles and it is easy to zone out and go into a sort of automatic pilot. One mistake in hand placement out of ten thousand splits and you have some real, permanent problems. Always a good thing to stop and remember that we are working with tremendous mechanical forces that we have to respect.

[@terrymartin6779]

Nice Mike, loved the video and especially the way you dispatched the Sharp shooters that are in every crowd.

[@westtoast74]

I’d like to see the hopper Rhino lined to eliminate long term wear from dumping the wood. But overall that is a very nice machine. Excellent job with your channel.

[@sjoshuan]

We cut our firewood 12 to 14 inches here in Aus. For some reason it’s just cut shorter over here and that’s the standard length I cut to unless I have a customer who asks for it longer or shorter!

[@jackjones391]

Professor Mike Morgan, you have yet another title to add to your resume. Lecturer extraordinaire. Your pupils ask various questions and like a good professor you have to break down the actions into bite size pieces for some of us to understand. Keep up the great work sir.

[@ralphjelomono1066]

Good video. The various camera angles show the wedge in action really well. As I commented before this seems to be a great machine for a one man or maybe two man operation. Plus you do not have to have perfect straight wood. I think it is great that you use a lot of the storm damaged and downed trees to make firewood. Thanks for continuing the demo

[@happyrecluse2849]

Mike thanks for "Spliaining" the workings on the Rex600. As you are aware of working with multi way blades,2, 4 6 or what ever, that are positioned for the center of the round or can be adjusted up or down as you desire. With this unit you don't have that flex ability to modify the size of your "target" splits easily. So was wondering if the OEM could supply a blade as option where the back blades could be positioned closer together for your "Ultra Premium, Super Deluxe, Estate Reserve. Firewood Offerings " Just Say'n ❤❤❤

[@jimkempton5568]

I don’t know Mike, but I think I’m liking that splitter a lot.

[@briantaylor9266]

I think Mike is liking it a lot, too. It may take up permanent residence in the wood yard. Especially if he's going to up his firewood production and save his back.

[@luisrodriquez6358]

Mike great video this morning again. I see that all those people that have negative comments, probably don’t have near the experience and knowledge that you have cutting firewood. What I see from you is always a fine and well edited video that explains everything you do and why you do it your way. The naysayers are always going to be out there that don’t know squat. Like the old Frank Sinatra song, “I Did It My Way”. Do it your way.

[@jesselynch1844]

I can’t imagine ever needing anything more than that machine right there. I think it makes better splits than the wolf ridge, and it seems to have less wasted pieces than the four way creates. Both machines are really sweet either way and anyone would love to have either of them

[@johnr6658]

Mike don't concern yourself with the haters. I think you are very wise, and consider all the various directions with which to go before making any decisions. I greatly appreciate your opinions.

[@eddiejeselink2996]

Over the years you have just about perfected the wood chopping business. That machine is fast.

[@johntolley1111]

Hi Mike, I was impressed by the throughput of firewood by what appears to be a very simple and efficient concept. Watching it in action it occurred to me that it will handle oversize rounds by rotating them to produce chunks off the side to reduce them to fit between the side columns

[@marcfleenor8477]

I think the hopper and conveyor is a great idea. If this was on the wolveridge splitters they would be faster too. Getting rounds to the splitter is key

[@ericcrockett6396]

Your comment about a Hopper on the Wolf Ridge actually got my brain thinking of what if you could build a stand-alone Hopper with a conveyor bottom that you could load with the excavator and simply tap into the wolf ridges hydraulics to be able to feed the rounds to you as it appears most people might included doesn't really use the log lift to lift logs rather using it as a staging table

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Mike, you need to adopt the attitude of "Grumpy Farmer" a you tuber from Cato, New York. He always says "You be you, I'll be me."