One of a kind SLIDING TRAY. Log Splitter completion PART 4

The final fabrication and a never seen before sliding tray on my 25+ year old log splitter.
‪@EastonmadeWoodSplitters‬ ‪@Back40Firewood‬ ‪@DudeRanchDIY‬ ‪@SpicerDesignsLLC‬ ‪@IndyFarmLife‬
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[@carlwhite8225]

Neighbor Doug, this is pretty cool. We folks from the south refer to that as Yankee Ingenuity and you sir can wear it as a badge of honor. thanks for sharing this project.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

I’ll wear that badge proudly! Thank you!

[@fcsturningwoodcraft2933]

I’m 70 now and I’ve been a custom fabricator all my working career and well this just makes me smile. Nicely done 👍

[@OneEyeCustoms]

That is awesome!

[@TheTorkerman]

Without fail, my favourite log splitter video ever! Amazing what is possible it’s patience and considered thought, just outstanding Doug!!

[@Patriot-up2td]

The umbrella idea is something that has run through my head for mine at least a third times! The only difference is that you did it buddy!

[@widereb2886]

I like the height but I love the split wood return!!! Well done!

[@nmancini]

Crazy to see how some small modifications can make such a drastic improvement in efficiency and enjoyment using this old unit.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Clever design. Returning the once-split wood back to the wedge is brilliant. The other changes are also very well thought out. I can't believe the number of people that use a splitter that is a foot or more too low. They will have back problems in later life. Think thrice, measure twice, and build once.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@lakrfan4980]

Wow! I'm continually amazed with the custom designs and workmanship that you provide. Can't get enough of this Doug. Well done.

[@mikeadams2339]

I would not have thought about wiggle room for the return. Good idea. I wondered bout the trash dropping from that cool tray. Awwsome work and prethoght.

[@TheTorkerman]

Great ideas and great execution as always Doug!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you

[@2andiandy]

That sliding table is a great idea!

[@trevormegson7583]

Lubricity. I think that's a Doug term and a great one. The Umbrella and drink store is genius.

[@davidp4350]

You are one impressive guy, super intelligent design ideas and great job at fabricating it all. Probably no one has seen many of these ideas before, but once a wood splitter manufacturer see your designs they will be used by many people I suspect.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you

[@mikelskelley]

You have way too much time on your hands Doug!!!!!, all jokes aside I’m a bit jealous that you have all the toys, looking forward to seeing what needs a possible upgrade, 😂😂😂😂take care

[@jimmerrithew453]

Hi Doug. This was a brilliant design. I am surprised that you didn't install a burger griller on the heat shield. 😂

[@stephenrickettsNL]

Great work as usual Doug. The return cradle is ideal. Well done.

[@daveharper5655]

You may have lost your eyesight but you did not lose your vision. Very creative and useful upgrades on all that you do, but this splitter in particular. I will enjoy watching your videos for the years to come. Be blessed.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Oh thank you!

[@bioniclife]

The moving table is a great idea. I also love the umbrella holder. Great to see you keeping an heirloom in service with some more practical features.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

Amazing project! I want to see many more of that style of videos. Extremely impressive transformation from an old, ugly, inefficient splitter to a beautiful efficient comfortable splitter for homeowners.

[@Tim4111]

Absolutely awesome Old guy ingenuity !!!👴🏼💪

[@botabob]

There is a fella up in Canada with a log splitter with a moving tray - Knott Wood Working is the name of his channel. Great build, thanks for sharing. Enjoy the journey - cheers

[@samkaplitz9036]

Nice shop,great splitter after all your mods!

[@timothywalker6320]

You are unbelievable the way you customized that splitter. The sliding tray is beautiful.

[@johnneylin831]

thats one mighty job Doug.

[@mongobailey]

Love all your designs to make things better. I would buy that thing in a heartbeat.

[@bobbrown6682]

Great ideas as always Doug!! Nice job!!!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks for watching

[@jonmoulton3438]

That is a great idea - There was a gentleman in Spooner WI that made these in the early 80s with a sliding log rack on both sides - Built more heavy duty than any splitter I have ever seen in 40 years - My dad purchased one in 1980 - I own and use it yet to this day, in fact just fabricated a hydraulic log lift that moves with the ram and cut one side of the rack off to accommodate. Your work looks very well fabricated.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@fernandj.michaud7454]

Very ingenuous modification of your old log splitter. Spectacular!

[@kenrolfsmeyer1484]

I love the new wheels neighbor Doug!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks!!

[@larrysmith2481]

Easton Made come on get Doug an Axis and the target audience would be that casual wood yard guy that don't have a lot of time to use a slow splitter then Doug can put his project in the Log Splitter Hall of Fame.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Hahahahaha, thanks for the comment!!

[@bobhover3863]

Couldn’t wait to see the final product after you one eyed this machine. You didn’t disappoint. Great job as always.

[@Camping814]

This is like a useful Colin Furze. Really useful additions! I'd buy one.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Glad you like it!

[@markpowell4701]

That was a very well thought out FAB. Cool wheels and all. 🤠

[@donlatimer5114]

I think you have a great concept for your log splitter , one thing I would suggest is to take two foot high bottom half of the bladder from the IC tote to put under your splitter to catch all the debris’s so you do not have to rake it up later…

[@Salmomlox]

I love what you have done and the fabrication work. It appears to split a little faster than before. You can even use your heat shield to fry up some eggs. 😄 I am really loving those golf cart wheels. 👍🏻

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@user-scooter1965]

Very cool. Love that moving tray, you should patent that. You are creative and very talente Doug. 👏 keep the great videos coming.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks 👍

[@markknister6272]

Pubricity- love learning new words. Nice rig. Way over engineered for use and semi-comfort!! A basket to catch the trash .

[@danhohenstein5083]

You sir, are a genius. Brilliant ideas that I didn't see coming. Might want to patent that sliding that though!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@danielbowser130]

You're a creative genious. Enjoy watching you create your imagination.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Hello Doug, 👏 Good Job, Slick setup! 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks 👍

[@jimjensen1414]

very cool upgrades, Doug !!!

[@nickjurmann8266]

Oh yeah Doug. U might want to get a patent on the fabrication parts. Love the Wheels too...

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Nice idea on the traveling tray - great idea (you should patent it before someone takes the concept and sells it to the big companies). Don't care for a 4way wedge but to each their own. Hopefully you didn't spend a lot of money on the renovation and will be able to enjoy the splitter. Stay safe.

[@ta3355]

Well done Doug! Excellent thought process, innovation and fabrication!

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Awesome mod's Doug👍🏻👍🏻 I would keep a close eye on that void in the sliding tray, making sure nothing gets lodged in there on the return stroke 🤔

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks 👍

[@mpoulin]

That thing is super cool Doug!

[@michaelsnell4034]

One consideration is to add some small cleats to the push plate so logs that aren't cut square and/ or have twisted grain don't kick up out at you under pressure.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there you do a great job coming up with good ideas ,and then making them , well done john

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks John!

[@bigbird8617]

More great ideas, always thinking ahead. Great job keep up the great work

[@GrantWil1]

Outstanding concept and fabrication job.

[@joeystork57]

Aweesome Doug!! You are something the way you think these things out and they work!! Stay safe!!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks, you too!

[@craigsudman4556]

Oh that is sweet Dough, great video thumbs up.

[@GerardM37]

That’s a great idea with the sliding table.

[@l.j.b9863]

Thats absolutely awesome Doug. Ive genuinely been checking youtube every 40 mins this morning here in N. Ireland waiting on this video. I love your ideas and creativity. Glad the stickers are on too ! I guarantee theres not another log splitter on the planet with Chrome wheels. I really hope your channel grows and you reap the rewards, i really enjoyed this one. Your living my dream- honestly. Take care, good to see Adam helping out Liam 👍

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cattigereyes1]

Great restore and upgrades!

[@D70340]

OEC, i`ve watched your build on this... my friend, you are on a different level. LOVE what you did here with this log splitter!!!!! I`m an old skool machinist, tool & die maker, (long before CNC technology was ever known) i can surely appreciate what you`ve done here. Best MODS i`ve seen to date! The only thing i can suggest is, put some wood gripping teeth on that push plate before a log jumps out of the split and hits you or someone standing near it while splitting. EDIT: I HAD to sub and like your channel. So much good stuff here! Thank youuuuuu, for what you do!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for subscribing!

[@eldonnorris7425]

Back to the drawing board for my splitter thanks for the great ideas

[@earlzathome]

Great mods Doug! I think you might need an extension on the lever to bring it closer to the slitting wedge. I noticed that you were always having to reach back a ways to engage the retract stroke....

[@user-bu5vx2nq2g]

Great job Doug I’m modifying my splitter Giving me some great ideas!!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Have fun!

[@Schnueffel]

Eine wirklich großartige Arbeit mit Herz und Verstand !!

[@georgesalamon8128]

Very nice Doug!

[@bobsethbroc]

What a great vision, great video. Awesome

[@precisioncomponentllc1820]

nice job! Really like your sliding tray concept!

[@fnasum8658]

YES!!! I like it, good work and great design!

[@2020Tundra]

Brilliant… fantastic job as always!!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you so much 😀

[@davidmcgennity3182]

I added a bump stop on my splitter , it saves seconds per stroke, but you'll find a big difference by the end of the day. Like the shelf great idea.

[@rottiejakeluke]

Not much to say other than: BRILLIANT!!!

[@woodxj]

What a transformation! Nice work!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you!

[@mitchz.6234]

Hey Doug....nice job, only thing I would add to the push plate would be 5-6 sharp welded grippers. When you get into knotty wood the end of the round will want to fly left or right off the plate.....just my thought......other wise you are ready for production!!!!

[@czwick4018]

Excellant ideas. Sir. Clickity click, always thinking. keep moving

[@carlfondelheitiii2742]

Doug, Great job! Really cool video. You do great work, the fabrication work is very impressive . Carl FONDEROSA FARMS MD

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@rickvaughan8993]

Extremely impressive!!!!!!

[@shannonphillips3869]

So much awesomeness! Your brain works like no other I’ve seen.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thank you!!!!

[@SKFirewood]

I think you've done a wicked job, you're good at your job

[@markbrockelman316]

Awesome alterations.

[@jimmacdonald1602]

Good job! I like watching you improve machines I built a wood splitter a couple years ago as well and incorporated the sliding table as well. The difference between your machine and mine is that I set mine to split both ways, so there is not much wasted motion. I can figure out how to upload a photo so you will have to take my word for it. Keep up the good work!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@wesleyhuckabay5968]

Very nice job Doug..

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks 👍

[@rexhavoc2982]

Good job, Now replace the pump and engine, Find a 16 HP riding lawnmower for 100 bucks and you will have elect. start, battery charging then junk the rest. mount a big pump under it and off you go. A infeed table would be nice.

[@lindsayburrows9272]

Man thank you so much for the idea on the return stopper! Im going to make something like this for my splitter now.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

You bet!

[@darz3]

Brilliant Doug

[@kirbyholton1082]

Doug you are amazing. I love what you have transformed this splitter into. I'm 75 years old and have been watching your channel since you started. You remind me of my Dad who could build anything. I did not get that trait. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your creations.

[@richardmain8059]

Amazing just when we think Dougifications couldn’t get any better you outdo yourself again. You must have some pretty interesting and productive dreams at night, you must keep a notebook near by, LOL. That sliding tray is just next level icing on the cake. 😊✨🪵✨👍👍👍

[@ShrimpOutdoors]

I love the log holder rack you made. I will look at my Country Line Log splitter and see if I can add something like that. Great videos, I enjoy your channel.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Cool, thanks!

[@markmckeen262]

This has been my favorite mini series you’ve done so far Doug. Thanks for sharing all the good ideas and simple things that can make a big difference. It’s also good to see neighbor Adam helping out ha!

[@andrewhastings3339]

If you weld a plate on the end of the slide tray and wedge on the opposite side you can split wood on the return stroke

[@jjbiggmann5576]

THANK YOU, IM IN IRELAND, BUILDING MY SPLITTER, ATM.....GREAT IDEA OF THE SLIDING RACK...

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas

[@richmondshipton7079]

Great job I’m impressed with your skills

[@dereksellars]

Nice Job!! Great ideas.

[@ericallen1045]

Doug you may want to reconsider those black mailable firings, they are only rated for 150 psi. They do seem to out perform their rated value but one day they may not. Steel hydraulic fittings are generally used. Nice work on all those mods!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

I will look into new fittings, thank you!

[@corey6393]

Nice fab work and a good looking, very functional machine. I tend to split everything in the vertical position since a high percentage of my firewood comes in very large rounds (20" to 36" diameter). I'm not too interested in lifting those up to the splitter at waist height, so I choose to roll them from the pile to split 'em, then toss the split pieces into my truck or trailer for hauling to the woodsheds.

[@jason01095]

Such great improvements!

[@57Dalv]

Awesome job Doug, you're a craftsman.

[@bwillan]

That sliding tray is quite the innovative feature. This restoration/rebuild on the log splitter has been a great series.

[@jeffpeters1014]

Nice! I’m going to add the umbrella holder to my rig!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Good choice!

[@barryshisler3720]

That is a sweet piece of machinery i need to get you to build one for me Great job

[@renem6441]

And this is “how” you PIMP my log splitter!!!😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing

[@bruceludwick8200]

I keep saying this. Doug, "You're the man!" That moving tray is really something. Seriously, you should look into getting a patent for it. Another great video!

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

DOUG, (or is it... Freddy Fabricator?!) , Best transformation of the old Frankenstein splitter I have ever seen! The modifications are definitely 'custom' Doug!

[@mikefromwv1010]

Looks good and seemed to run great.

[@randyeling5662]

thank you for the thinking ahead...