Screwfix Titan TTB762LSP Log Splitter 1.5KW 4 Ton Review

[@olm6513]

They're very capable little machines. I modified mine so the motor switches on using a foot pedal instead of that little push button. It massively increases ease of use and throughput

[@fiveminuteman]

That's a great idea, i really don't want to smash my knee again with sycamore popping off. 😉👍

[@lardy70s]

Isn't the whole point of using a 2 handed operation for safety purposes?.

[@funkyprepper]

​@@lardy70sisn't "SAFETY" for scared people 😅

[@lardy70s]

​@@funkyprepper better to be scared and safe than be a one handed hero!😅

[@JonAitch]

I put a 3ft length of 3/4 copper pipe on to the operating leaver, it holds up when up and stays down while using the machine freeing up your left hand safely holding any odd shaped logs from sliding upwards.

[@funkyprepper]

Nice video, how's it after 7 months? I'm seriously thinking of buying one of these. Being under 2kw I can use it on the solar powerbank I have. As long as there well made and strong that's all I need to know. Thanks

[@fiveminuteman]

I split the load i did in the video again as my ecodesign woodburner only likes small logs. All working perfectly still. No regrets, just be careful with logs pinging off. I got hit hard in the knee and had trouble walking for a day. Its very heavy so when you collect from screwfix get close to the warehouse entrance as possible.

[@funkyprepper]

Brilliant, cheers

[@polisheverything1970]

I'm considering buying one of these to modify into a hydraulic press for my knife making, nice review mate, all the best from here in Yorkshire.

[@fiveminuteman]

They are v good👍

[@funkyprepper]

Knife making, nice. From the UK too 👍🏻

[@kipperbassbox]

I've been and bought one today off the back of this video Because of arthritis and sciatica I can't use an axe/maul anymore. I've just split a dumpy bag of green ash no problem 😊

[@fiveminuteman]

Love mine👍

[@nubnubs2840]

I'm thinking of getting one too because of sciatica. I used to be able to split with an axe for hours but cant now. I'm stubborn but this looks the way forwards

[@kipperbassbox]

I bought a stand for it too, makes a big difference 👍

[@ntreehouse]

Great review. Looked for one on KZbin and this was perfect. Thanks.

[@fiveminuteman]

Great bit of kit.

[@simonjarvis7362]

You need a short (10mm) bolt-on/rivetted spike in the middle of the pusher plate dome that will stop your uneven logs form sliding out sideways.

[@fiveminuteman]

Sounds like a plan👍

[@andrewskinner6176]

Any suggestions where you can buy one of these spikes for the pusher plate?

[@trwilkinson4623]

Suggest that the slant angle is put against the splitting wedge & keep the other end parallel, flat against the pusher. Experience, you learn to " read " the log. Occasional surprise !

[@craigd6137]

Does this do green wood?

[@fiveminuteman]

Yep

[@performtraynor9058]

These are all quite small logs. What size can it handle??

[@fiveminuteman]

Take a look at my other video where i split 40cm diameter logs👍👍🇬🇧

[@performtraynor9058]

@@fiveminuteman hadn’t spotted the other video. That’s great, thanks!

[@dalejenkins8151]

Thanks for the video. Does it come with oil or do I need to buy oil separately

[@fiveminuteman]

Oil is already in it.

[@chriswinter2725]

My ram doesn't return as fast as yours any ideas

[@fiveminuteman]

You release the air valve screw when in use?

[@chriswinter2725]

@@fiveminuteman thank you I will try that.

[@iulianoctavian3467]

Hello, I hope I am not disturbing You, I have a question regarding a similar log splitter McAlister 4T ît looks exactly the same like yours only name îs diffrrent. I used it for few hours and now suddenly the cylinder wont move anymore. I am pressing the lever and the button but nothing . May I ask If You know any possible way to fix this?

[@fiveminuteman]

Hi, did you open up the butterfly screw to allow air in and out on the splitter? If the cylinder is seized solid take it back to where you purchased it or try warranty. These things dont really go wrong from new so unless its a previously abused machine it should be fine.

[@alanroll9341]

Great video Do you think it will cut beechwood that has been seasoned The beech is very hard

[@fiveminuteman]

It will split anything, i had a go at a load of oak and boy was that tough. Watch your knees if you dont use the safety cage. Wear ppe as well.

[@alanroll9341]

@@fiveminuteman thank you so much for replying

[@georgelizsl5682]

What sort of hydraulic oil do you need, and does the bleed screw need to be loosened a few turns before using?

[@fiveminuteman]

No idea on the hydraulic fluid as you dont need to touch that. On the bleed screw that needs to be loosened when operating and tightened up afterwards👍

[@PainterD54]

Two things you should do before splitting wood is to sharpen the point on the wedge (they painted and dull) You need to cut into the wood before it will start to split. And I suggest welding some kind of points or grips on the ram to keep the wood from slipping off as it splits and hitting you in the face. Unless the wood is completely square to the wedge, it can fly off the ram when it's so smooth like that.

[@fiveminuteman]

Splitting axes are typically blunt and sharpening it would make the split harder on thr ram. Wouldnt recommend welding as screwfix would probably wet themselves if you had to return it🤣

[@PainterD54]

@@fiveminuteman Who in their right mind would return something after they modified it? WTF? Any kind of splitting tools should be sharp on the cutting end to CUT int the wood, then separate it. That is why the wedge is shaped like that. Sharp is key.

[@fiveminuteman]

@@PainterD54 you're wrong, modifying is not only dangerous but could end injuring yourself badly. Just don't do it.

[@PainterD54]

@@fiveminuteman OK, well you keep on thinking like that and I'll keep my tools nice and sharp, like I always did for the past 70 years or so. I like my splitting devices sharp like they should be. Not dull like alot of the stuff comes from the factory. Sharp is key!

[@fiveminuteman]

@@PainterD54 Better stayin alive than dead my friend👍

[@sepppileggi9206]

Who's your wood supplier?

[@fiveminuteman]

Myself.

[@shed.projects5150]

Good vid, thanks for sharing.

[@fiveminuteman]

Thanks👍

[@pauldugdale1529]

Good video, I agree the instructions are poor. Unnecessarily fiddly to assemble. Mounted mine on a workmate to make it more comfortable to use. Can't believe I've been splitting logs by hand all these years! Well worth the money.

[@fiveminuteman]

They are fantastic bits of it👍

[@psisky]

I'm going to order one of these this week. Sick of His Nibs banging logs in the drive all weekend. I'm sure the house is going to crack from the vibrations.

[@fiveminuteman]

Love mine👍

[@psisky]

@@fiveminuteman Cheers, that's reassuring. Buying it today. He's only half protesting, which means he'd secretly like one,lol.

[@psisky]

Bought it. He loves it - but it's time to put some oil in there and can't find a decent instruction manual for this model . Do we really have to remove the handle to do put oil in or are we looking in the wrong place?

[@ianbeauchamp9944]

I just bought one n the instructions are shite. Any trouble with the ram returning?

[@fiveminuteman]

Took me ages to work out the covers and didnt bother with the cage. No problems with ram returning, but make sure you undo the air screw slightly when using the ram. I was splitting more sycamore and one ring popped and a bit hit me hard in the knee. Immense inital pain then trouble walking on it for two days. I wore knee pads the next time. 😉👍

[@ianbeauchamp9944]

@@fiveminuteman I've not bothered with the cage either. Been undoing the air screw.......wonder if it's low on hydraulic oil. Bit annoyed about it really. Trip to Screwfix tomorrow. Yeah I've had some hard wood lumps flying

[@fiveminuteman]

@@ianbeauchamp9944 The whole thing weighs a ton so shame you gotta take it back. I think its a great bit of kit and i was qlso splitting oak rings no problem.

[@ianbeauchamp9944]

@@fiveminuteman Yes I was shocked how heavy it was. It's a good quality bit of kit but I was jealous watching the ram on yours return with ease. Mine just stays at the bottom of its movement a lot. Sometimes it'll go back. Got to be hydraulic oil

[@fiveminuteman]

@@ianbeauchamp9944 find out what grade of hydraulic flud is in it. Not sure where you fill it, but think its in the instructions.

[@mickyas1000]

I was going to buy one, but after seeing that there's NO CHANCE I'm quicker with a maul looks pretty useless and slooooooow, looks like I'll either have to cough up a bit more and buy a kinetic splitter or just make my own.

[@fiveminuteman]

I love mine, means you can split with minimal effort. Never looked back and beats redneck splitting anyday!

[@goldielocks2621]

This is a straight forward build, check you are full with hydraulic oil, don't expect it to be full and always tighten back up the air screw when not in use. I have spilt everything with this, up to 20" rings but had to let the stumps dry out first, it was just too much but a knife through butter when dried. It's been my saving grace!

[@fiveminuteman]

It's a really good bit of kit and treated right will last years.

[@johndickinson542]

Nice video. Cheers.

[@fiveminuteman]

No problem👍

[@kelvinsparks4651]

Small straight grained poplar , you can almost split that with a picket knife 😂 , try some knotty oak or Holly, that'll put it to the test.

[@fiveminuteman]

Not seen my update popping 40cm diameter sycamore? kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5u8g6GtjMiBa5Y 😂

[@kelvinsparks4651]

@fiveminuteman not yet lol , I'll have a look 😊

[@dailystruggle2762]

You cut the pieces in to short lengt

[@fiveminuteman]

All depends on how big your woodburner is and small bits can be as good as kindling!

[@deus-sued-autark]

The tabel is nice

[@fiveminuteman]

Thanks👍

[@graylingtaversham5615]

Doesn't show the controls or say that you need to check the oil level... Doesn't say what type of oil needs to be used. Does not use chainsaw oil. Just shows the machine cutting logs...

[@fiveminuteman]

Controls were shown, it was a review not a look at what oil the machine takes and why on earth would it take chain oiil! Come on!

[@somewhereuk1957]

Shouldn't use evergreen wood in your burner... just saying!@!!

[@fiveminuteman]

It's not evergreen it's sycamore!!!!!!!

[@jbradbury2]

With an axe its quicker, better for you..cheaper and safe! I have used one for nearly 40 years and I look 14 years younger than my true age..no joke! take it or leave it..

[@fiveminuteman]

Nah splitter is way easier and safer.

[@goldielocks2621]

I'm sure you look 14 years younger , I bought this wonderful machine because from surgery I have metal in my spine, shoulder, knee and hand and this wonderful piece of kit makes me feel 40 years younger, beat that!

[@fiveminuteman]

@@goldielocks2621 👍👍 Getting older by the day. I gotta load more sycamore to split and only think i need to be careful of is hitting my knee when the sycamore goes pop👍👍

[@kipperbassbox]

I've been and bought one today off the back of this video. because of arthritis and sciatica I can't use an axe/maul anymore. I've just split a dumpy bag of green ash no problem. Very happy with it. 😁

[@funkyprepper]

Wait till your older and have a shoulder injury. I can smell your ego from here 😅

[@pinefreshflash7881]

😂 the two worst possible types of wood to burn.. hope your not putting that in a wood burning stove….?

[@fiveminuteman]

To be honest the Sycamore is really good to get the woodburner going then top up with oak👍

[@funkyprepper]

I've heard this too, always check your stove liner and hope you don't get a chimney fire