New Log Splitter In The Wood Yard

Today we get a huge upgrade in the wood yard to help us chew through the pile of logs from when we had our woods thinned
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[@HometownAcres]

More details on the Eastonmade 37D www.eastonmadewoodsplitters.com/products.html?store-page=Eastonmade-37D-Diesel-Wood-Splitter-p299522036

[@SteveAustin-jp3ev]

Nice equipment. Im jealous. Just a poor guy here in the hills of Western North Carolina. No truck. No tractor. No Splitter. Just an old van and three Stihl chainsaws. . Age 64 with asthma and a bad back. Im new to the woodhound life. Wish me luck

[@Dorchwoods]

Complaining on every channel ain't gonna help bud! Get out there and get after it! You don't need equipment 💪💪

[@shanereynolds5971]

Yeah, I've seen this type of comment a lot...it appears like you're looking for a handout. Are you just looking for sympathy or what is it?

[@markmcallister7127]

You've got a van you say. 😊 Lucky man far better than getting the bus

[@QuercusAlba01]

pop a perky and go nuts my guy

[@everettthompson8301]

Go over to Rick's Outdoors and he will bless you if you ask him.

[@nolongerhave-couth4771]

Looks like you chain on the saw needs sharpening. Can tell by the powder, versus the chunks when you are cutting.

[@bossgobbler2]

Eastonmade ships all their splitter wedges with blunt edges. Put a good edge on the wedge and the splitter will not have to work as hard.

[@petenelson8136]

I'm not in the market for a wood splitter, but love your reviews so I watched the entire thing (on twice the normal speed though). You are always very comprehensive in your approach to reviewing products you use, and give honest reviews even when being sponsored by a product. Love your channel and looking forward to seeing your pond reaching the overflow tube :-)

[@HometownAcres]

I appreciate that!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

It is a beast for sure!!

[@obiorah1]

Congratulations on using the 37D That was Nicely Explained and well constructed,

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Congratulations on the new addition to the woodyard! I am enjoying my new 12-22 and can’t wait to use the STK-24 conveyor as well. Happy splitting!

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

Looking forward to more videos Adam

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That really is an impressive machine

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Love to see the beech getting split, it really is tough stuff, but also tons of BTUs :)

[@Wild_Bill57]

Don’t split wood, but big fan of Andrew, his people, and their products. Quality products, well made, and well supported. Nice addition.

[@KNLFirewood]

Those diesel machines are next level. So fun to watch and run!

[@paulprigge1209]

Did you see that spray machine that Mike has from Australia. No messing around. You can put two or three buckets of rounds in the hopper. Pretty awesome

[@oldguyfirewood]

Nice video Adam. I’m really enjoying my 22-28 with box wedge and attached conveyor. The pull back arm eliminates so much physical labor. As I’m getting older it’s allowed me to continue to do what I love. - Dick

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Dick, I really need to make a set of grizzly bars for it. I’ll be following your videos on them closely!

[@davidcheek3026]

Adam, you might want to review Dick's grizzly bar build. I like the fact it leaves the wheels intact. That 37D not only runs great, but I love the sound of that engine,

[@jacklachman5304]

GOOOOOOD SUPER BOWL SUNDAY MORNING EVERYONE from a very foggy morning here in Virginia Beach!!…..finally had a chance to finish watching this video. Nice machine! It is a beast. Very good review. Keep up the great job Adam. Have a day

[@cattigereyes1]

So basically just cut all the larger logs for this beast! Have them ready to load and get results immediately! Sweet! Hope this is a keeper! Hope that pound fills up with all this rain! Wait not waste mulch or chipper shred it! Also you need a cover a small roof over it for longevity!

[@jandblawncare8570]

That's my next splitter! Ive had my eyes on this model since it first was advertised. I love my ULTRA but you'll probably put out 3 times as much in the same time. One thing I wish they could do is make the conveyor swing side to side to make multiple piles without having to move the splitter.

[@adammac4381]

There is a fault with the box wedge system,,, and this is not negative towards eastonmade company,,,, its just an engineering challenge. The box wedge does not clear the timber well on the edge, particularly the blind side, opposite to where your standing. The cut timber builds up and creates a squeeze pressure on the edge whilst cutting. One has to be conscious of clearing the edges frequently.

[@joegilly1523]

The small cut scrap is nice kindling sell that for starter wood. I’m in the northeast. Dead Ash everywhere. Free wood you cut and remove everywhere.

[@ruadhscottygirl2480]

Only thing, well two things, I didn’t like were that your hand was in the machinery so much straightening things out, and the spillage over the sides as it was cut and funneled. Great video.

[@livedlearnedDIY]

Well CRAP Adam. You just caused me to second guess myself. I was almost sure that I was going to pull the trigger on an Eastonmade Axis. But now I'm not sure that this splitter might not be better for me. It is a lot more expensive but it is much faster than the Axis. Maybe the smaller version for me. Decisions Decisions!

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I believe it's a two-stage pump Adam. When it slows down and seems to go to a lower gear. My splitter does the same thing.

[@charger7022]

That’s things awesome! A lot of the multi wedge production splitters, split to big in my opinion. This one puts out the perfect size log. Do you know if anyone in the area rents these units?

[@carolinegreenwell9086]

the slowest part seems to be cutting the trees into chunks the right size to go into the machine

[@ProductiveRecreation]

Beech is brutal. It’s always got little knots and twisted grain! It’s got nice BTU content for heating though. I like taking beech before it gets too big (

[@jamesgaul1022]

Great machine. The box wedge does create more waste; however, it coupled with the power of this unit should enable you to plow your way through your pile of large firewood poles fairly quickly. Good luck with the Eastonmade wood splitter. On a side note, I found your videos with the Firewood Guy to be extremely interesting.

[@HometownAcres]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed!

[@steppoffaith8426]

You need me to come help you with hand filing. Not being mean. But I can teach you.

[@isaacw38]

We’re back with firewood!!! Nice machine, Adam! I’m excited to see the ingenuity of your use for the waste chaff. How you’ll use it or sell it will be cool to see. Enjoying the channel as always! Keep it up!

[@oakrunacres2564]

You need a bigger saw to keep up with that splitter. The 400c is a beauty little saw but for production bucking you need a 500i or Husky equivalent and keep it sharp. You should be able to cut straight through that stuff without having to rock the saw back and forth. Dave

[@haroldphipps3457]

"Get the gullet" !!

[@jjohnson2553]

I used to cut and split my own firewood with a 8 ton splitter. It slowed down or even stopped on some really twisted grain type stuff. But I've got zero experience with a splitter rated anything close to 37 ton. That being said, I'm surprised at how much that one slowed down and lugged on a few of those if it's truly 37 ton. Maybe it's rated for more than 4 times the power but it didn't seem like it was 4.5 times as strong. But then again, my little 8 ton was only splitting with one blade while that thing basically has several to make multiple splits at the same time. That seems like it would make for a lot more resistance. I've never used one of those muti split types so I can only guess. And all I can say is wow to how hard that beech is. I've never even seen a piece of beech (it doesn't grow here) so I had no idea it was that hard. Sounds like it's similar to bodark which I do have some experience with unfortunately.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah imagine trying to pound that box wedge into a log until the log split. It would require some serious force. The fact that it can push beech through there at all impresses the hell out of me let alone not jam up

[@Van-Diesel73]

Great content Adam. It would be interesting to understand what relative payback time on each of the processors is vs. Production speed vs. waste product etc... I feel the need, the need for a..... spreadsheet....😂

[@HometownAcres]

Haha that would be an interesting topic. So many variables though. I don’t know if it’s possible to take them all into account

[@Van-Diesel73]

If anybody can, a semi-retired firewood splittin' accountant can... as a "hobbyist"/(splitting for my own use) viewer, it's fascinating to see when the "tipping point" between processors and processes occurs. The economics is more of a small/medium business plan topic. But its a journey you are making for us all to follow I guess....

[@richardmain8059]

Hi Adam, looks to be a good addition to your wood processing, with the view of getting through all the larger diameter log piles. From this side of the lens there are couple issues that you touched on and some that struck me as potential issues. - I would imagine the operation would have to move the Splitter out of the way to clean around it at the end of every day. The amount of waste under and around the machine if a large quantity of logs are being processed during a work cycle. - The feeding tray seems to collect a lot of splits and is not feeding the splits onto the conveyor very efficiently. - With the potential power and force exerted, maybe a full face shield would be an appropriate piece of safety equipment. In the event that a split would accidentally fly back, potentially striking the operator. - Question would a sharper splitter edge create less waste? Hope you have a wonderful productive week ahead. 😀👍🪵👍🪵👍🪵

[@brucemitchell5637]

Great video, Adam! Where did you get that log marker? I couldn't find it on your affiliates page and I would really like to get one for doing my firewood!

[@HometownAcres]

I just added it to my affiliate page www.amazon.com/shop/hometownacres

[@CourtnRob]

I would try to sell the "waste".. fill one of the totes. Put it by the stand, price it accordingly and see what happens. Like you said. It's good enough for camp fires.

[@mikewieggers6337]

You should check the firewood processors by Wallenstein Equipment

[@whisk5724]

I'm fortunate enough to process my own firewood at home. However, making kindling always feels like a bit of a chore to me. This Eastonmade machine would “eliminate” that chore altogether. Cool vid!

[@arkansasridgerunner3110]

Nice splitter!! Just a thought, how about chipping the waste for mulch to sell? I have a PTO chipper for my tractor and that is why I had this thought. Keep up the good videos!!!

[@HometownAcres]

Definitely something to consider

[@FirewoodJim]

Now debri, I created about 60 yards this year after picking out kindling and chunk pieces. Thats running about 175 cords of tree service wood through it. Using the 7way box wedge making bundle size wood. If you split all straight wood species, and no knots, making 4x5 you'd probably get a decent amount less. Definitely wore out the bushing on the log lift and wedge left. Your right about being heavy, I really don't like to move her any other way than straight lol. Have fun, now the work of keeping her fed has began.

[@jlf5376]

I am glad to see you have stayed with the Stihl brand. Some of the other u-tubers I watch have abandoned Stihl for Husqvarna products. I enjoy your common sense approach in your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@sjoshuan]

Haha well @ Andrew / easternmade we now know where this splitter was going! Fantastic and I hope you put it to use Adam!

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

Hi Adam, nice wood spitter. Good job

[@Garrett572xpg]

fill ibcs with the kindling pieces to bundle to sell. Put the rest of bark and debris on a brush pile. Nice machine to work with. Beats lifting rounds and throwing splits. I just use a supersplit hd and chainsaws to do 150 full cords a year. Less is more

[@cisco5400]

Interesting to see how much is tear out wood. Thx

[@austingriffith1118]

I make 1 cord per hour with my axis. It can do bundle wood, but it can also twisted or knotty wood because you can aim the wedge. Not a big deal to do 4 strokes of the wedge and end up with 9 pieces of firewood.

[@jeffschaefer4579]

I'm with you. Adam hit all the + - of differences but I'm to a.d.d to have that much waste. I'll stick with my Axis also, ans as I have a classic boiler ant knots I can't split is a great all nighter.

[@adammac4381]

Beech is very easy to split fresh from falling, has nothing to do with grain direction. If you split it within 4 /5 weeks of falling the timber it splits readily. Great machine the 37 D,,,, did you think of renting a big horizontal processor and finishing it all in a weekend?

[@jimwiskus8862]

Hi Adam, wonderful upgrade! That 23hp Kubota will serve you well. I know you take great care of your machines, so it’s not too far fetched that Anderson will get his hands dirty with that processor, unless you follow Matt. The skies the limit for you. All the best from Iowa!

[@nolongerhave-couth4771]

Question: why do you have to reposition the log before you start the splitting cycle? Looks scary and inefficient.

[@HometownAcres]

Just to make sure it’s lined up how I want it

[@DDL2728]

I'm so impressed with people who can back up those long trucks/trailers!! I cannot! I think that truck might have been a little overkill for that piece of equipment!! I guess they had already delivered other pieces. Great video, as always. I hope they let you keep that splitter. You're loved by your subscribers, & people will buy what you're advertising. I would - if we had more than one week of winter & needed firewood!! 😂😂😂 God bless y'all ♥️🙏♥️

[@russellpreston1396]

I've seen alot of people sell all that scrap as bundles I give 5 dollars a bundle in Illinois excellent fire starter

[@joegilly1523]

Nice fast splitter.

[@Thunderst0rn]

Hi Adam, what a nice machine, great addition to the woodyard! I would be curious to see how it performs in terms of working speed and fuel consumption in comparison with the Axis

[@m3racer]

Lucky. Mine came on an open flat bed covered in road salt...

[@andrewruskuski8093]

I would say you can sell the kindling as an add on when selling wood , most people would but it .

[@isaaczach4497]

would you consider ever upgrading your chainsaw like getting it to a custom saw place maybe a tune and other bits

[@TheFiremanJoe]

The chaffe makes great kindling!

[@wolcottfamilyworks]

Awesome new addition to your woodyard Adam. Andrew and his team make some amazing equipment. He is a class act.

[@RiverRidge27]

what kind of saw is that? I think you might need an upgrade. I ran a 372xp for 3 years they are fantastic. Recently bought a clone version the g372xp its great. Truly I think my cuts would be slightly faster. Could be sharpness of your chain but didn't appear to be dull.

[@richardbrowne1679]

That’s a really nice splitter- I look forward to seeing more on the new Eastonmade

[@QuercusAlba01]

Is this really needed? Makes more sense to have a supply of 10"-18" diameter logs for producing firewood. Cut and split and go. no resplits. Only one machine needed and only one can run with your one man show.. Save big logs for lumber and slabs, no needed for investing in eastonmade 37D 😄

[@johnholm8175]

Don’t know what is wrong with uTube today. Terrible picture quality. Can’t get it to play at over 144p. It usually plays at 720p and constant pauses

[@bradh74]

Wasn't really fair to say it wasn't a 5 second cycle time if you weren't running the machine at WOT (wide open throttle) because it won't have full horsepower at whatever rpm because your not putting the maximum amount of fuel to the combustion chamber to get max hp, and the rpms= gpm (gallons per minute) so you need max rpms for max gpm to achieve fastest cycle time. Y ou can't win a drag race by using 75% throttle because that will give you a no load rpm that is where your max hp is, you need to use it all. DON"T get me wrong I like you but if you like using it at the rpms that it runs smooth and works well for you that's great just don't expect peak performance there. If I run a skid steer or any other equipment I'd run it at 70% throttle if it doesn't lug down so I don't have to listen to it but I'm happy that way, if I need more power I bump the throttle up then back down so I can here myself think.

[@wannabejeeper]

I'd love to hear the cost (the retail cost), or all your machinery; truck, dump trailer, tractor, SxS, excavator, processor, splitter, vrs your firewood income.

[@SKFirewood]

Absolute beast of a machine, but that saw needs a tickle 😉

[@GozonTheGonsarian]

if you have to dog in your saw when bucking your chain is dull. reading your chips tells me the same. never cut with a dull chain, it's very bad for your saw. the dogs are for felling.

[@johnbutterfield6052]

That’s a beast of a machine!!! I’m just a homeowner and heats my work shop 100% with wood. I average close to 2 cords a year. My homemade splitter does the job but man I’d love to play with something like this or the Yappa (what ever it’s called lol) love seeing your new toys!!!

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah this would make you’re yearly firewood in about an hour or 2 lol

[@whomitmayconcern]

it's a diesel baby, run it wide open. Also, you dont want your fluid to get to hot. You need to run wide open so the pump moves the fluid quick enough or the fluid will get too hot and start causing leaks, also burn up the pump over time. I'm sure it's in the owners manual.

[@slawnandtree]

I have been in the firewood business for 29 years now. I have yet to understand why anyone would think that a box splitter like this is worth owning. Look at all the trash/shavings this splitter makes, box splitter waste more wood than they produce. You have a lot of time at the end of the day cleaning and burning all this trash.

[@russmarchand3962]

Great machine. Fast and efficient. However, the audio on your camera made the engine sound like the result of an all day trip to Taco Bell. Think about it.

[@alastairduncan1944]

Its like a cheese grater for logs 🥰

[@AmericanRusticWoodworks]

Not powerful enough for me. If my equipment slows down it's not the right equipment.

[@JAEUFM]

How many hours a week Sir, do you spend on doing the firewood processing, to make the venture profitable?

[@cgsoutdoors_professor3883]

Great review; lots of good detail; looking forward to more videos

[@samsdoinstuff]

What a beast! And the firewood processor is pretty amazing, too!!! 😂👍 You will really need to think through what to do with the chaff, or you'll eat up all the time you saved. The splits are really nice through that box-wedge 👌 I think what you really need is a team of guys with chainsaws helping for a day 🤠👍

[@Tonnsfabrication]

Time for an infeed conveyor, may as well at this stage of machinery you have to load it.

[@GozonTheGonsarian]

it's called a 2 stage pump.switching down a gear is pretty much what it does.

[@davidhickenbottom6574]

My buddy in Maine has all beech OMG brutal to split. Do you plan on buying logs in the future.

[@slicksiderepairllc2822]

That splitter is only a bandaid…. The fact is a larger processor would handle all of the wood you have and you would only have maintenance on one machine.

[@stangarnett1531]

You have the coolest toys! Would love to come play with them one day....

[@HometownAcres]

Thank you

[@bwillan]

Unless you get a couple extra bodies to help you load and manipulate the rounds on the 37D, it's not going to be significantly faster than using your Axis solo, IMHO. Did you not have much success selling trailer loads of your larger diameter logs?

[@HometownAcres]

I sold probably 4 or 5 trailer loads. A lot of guys said they are going to buy another one once they get the first loads cut and split

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Nice addition to your wood yard.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Wondering if E.M. ( Andrew) Breaks in the motors at the factory ? Runs it for 30 minutes, changes the oil then runs the motor for an hour and changes the oil then Runs it for two hours and changes the motor oil?

[@HometownAcres]

Mine came with 8 hours on the hour meter. I’m not sure if that is typical or not

[@richarddabkowski2896]

Need to get yourself an outdoor wood boiler, then you can just shovel all that waste right in there.

[@tomrose6292]

Man if you only had a troff conveyer with a cut off saw so the hoe could load that it would be a lot easier you could put your saw back in the truck

[@ohiampuja9246]

Dont burn splits to ashes , wood coal is great in gardening and even in bbq.

[@CarShowclub]

Looks like a lot of bending down. Maybe make a very hard solid 3 foot high table for after you cut the log with the chainsaw it doesn't always fall to the floor. I got tired watching you. :) Congrats on your purchase.

[@rodneyrote6261]

Makes to many little pieces Doug got the better machine

[@dougadams9419]

I wonder where in this video Neighbor Doug shows up to see the new toy?

[@MattOrsman-p6s]

That’s a lot of waste. It would be good to see how much waste a 6 or 8 way would make

[@imbthree]

Whole lot of wasted and mangled wood with that setup...

[@Guywithcrazyideas]

great video except for that loud music at the begining

[@robertjeffery6100]

Wow a cab over truck don’t see them very often

[@bioniclife]

Question...I pretty sure Doug is interested so I'll ask you as well. Would be interested in attending a KZbinr range day at my place? Just a relaxing pew pew day. There are a couple larger channels interested as well. Just wondering.

[@scotthoffman5083]

Hey Adam. Nice splitter and a great addition. All the excess scrap is definitely a trade off for speed, but it gives you a reason to have a fire around that great patio furniture!!!!

[@HometownAcres]

Very true!

[@haroldphipps3457]

​@@HometownAcreswhack the chaff shorter and sell for solo type stoves. Come up with a skill saw, or miter saw set up and make it so you can sit down and use it. (I'm 65 and lazy, I think of the easy way right off the bat).😊

[@rogerl8488]

Looks like it struggles.. seems slow...

[@TheCalWillden]

You need to crank up the RPM. You are making the machine work way to hard at that low RPM. That Kubota diesel will only sip the fuel so don't be too stingy with it.

[@HometownAcres]

Great point!

[@robertjerome1889]

Looks like your chain in dull.

[@bobrumpf2576]

Hi Adam,I watched a few of your video's a few years ago,didn't you run a 12/22?

[@HometownAcres]

I used to have a 12-22 yes. Then we traded that for the Eastonmade axis about 3 years ago

[@olefredrikrandgaard3254]

Nice machine 👍🇧🇻

[@Back40Firewood]

Don't you think that's too much of a machine for just a hobbyist?!?

[@HometownAcres]

Hahaha some people could make that argument… and those people would be wrong

[@craigkay7891]

CordKing firewood processor

[@tokencivilian8507]

Nice looking piece of equipment. Really looks like a pair of people could keep this humming along to the maximum capability of the machine - one sawing and helping to position the rounds, the other running the splitter. The safety Sam in me cringed, badly, on a couple of things I saw though: Having your hand in the mechanism stabilizing a log while the ram is going. The potential for crushing a hand to pulp from a momentary lapse of attention is over the top. Second - chaps when chain sawing.