Splitting Maple Firewood - What other things can you do with wood?

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

A Squirrel running a Turtle splitter!🤣 cool heirloom, good for You, Prepare for Rods Revenge! 😂Take Care and be Safe 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@WSTMike]

Hey Hottles! I think a turtle is faster 🤣 If I wanted to spend money I could upgrade it to the hare version 🤣 Always prepared. I would be silly not to be. Thanks for watching as always!

[@AxeInTheKerf]

Mr. WST we love the humor, I hope those it was directed toward love you. Great vid sir...

[@WSTMike]

Well, I guess we are going to find out 🤣 If you watch Firewood Midwest and Back 40 Firewood, they are pretty good at returning shots. Let’s call it playful vengeance. We are processing firewood, anything I can do to make it a little more enjoyable for the viewer, I’ll find a way. Glad you enjoyed the vid. I appreciate the support! WST

[@TheDriftlessHomestead]

Nice job on the splitter!! The popsicle stick figures are pretty funny.

[@WSTMike]

Hi Harry P! That’s the best I was going to do with zero budget. Glad you enjoyed the playful humor. Getting ready for the shot to come back now 🤣 Have a great week in Northern WI! WST

[@willdavidsonakawd3062]

love the splitter even for being old. wonderful job again Mike and Trey!!! WD30 out

[@WSTMike]

Hey WD30!!! I’m glad you have adapted to your new name. I like giving names to people. In may personal and professional life, I bestow the names. That splitter is getting makeover as we speak. First vid out on Wednesday. Maybe by then you will have caught up 🤣 Thanks for watching! WST

[@willdavidsonakawd3062]

@@WSTMike im gonna try and get caught up by monday to tuesday night

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Nice ol splitter! And fun popsicle stickmen

[@WSTMike]

Nothing like an old splitter and art class on a Saturday morning!!! Appreciate you stopping by and watching!!

[@Lifeinthe906]

Great old splitter Mike. The new one sounds like it's gonna be awesome.

[@WSTMike]

Hey Mike, hope all is well. The old one is slow, but durable. The new one is up in the air. Parts are $$$ right now and hard to get. We will see. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

That splitter is awesome . Very nice job on the table and all the upgrades . Hope you saved the original engine . Y’all crack me up with the popsicle stick figures . Can’t wait to see the one splitter you are building !! Have a great one . Del

[@WSTMike]

Hi Del! Hope all is well on the home front. Thank you for your kind words in the splitter. We absolutely saved the engine. Just not able to run it right now. The parts are ridiculously expensive. Glad you enjoyed the action figures. Just trying to have some fun over here. Again, all the best to you and the wife. Thanks for watching. WST

[@inthebackyardwithdel438]

Thank you , they are looking up here .

[@dmalloy96]

Great job on the splitter and the popsicle sticks lol that was great hope ya have a great weekend

[@WSTMike]

Hey David! Hope all is well. Appreciate you watching and commenting. We do what we can here. Take care

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

That splitter looks like it was built tough. Love your new wood (popsicle sticks) hobby.

[@WSTMike]

Hey MSOH!! Hope all is well. That’s splitter is built like a battleship!! It weighs a ton! The hobby is a joke, but I sure enjoyed it 🤣 I was a kid again! Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

@@WSTMike Yeah, i knew it was a joke, lol, some jokes get past me, but not all, lol

[@WSTMike]

LOL!! I figured, just making sure.

[@fricknjeep]

hi again just checking the splitter out john

[@gerryspang5917]

Nice job on the splitter, first one I’ve seen with hub caps. Cheers

[@WSTMike]

Hey Gerry, it’s a real beaut. Nothing like a a little bling when you’re splitting wood 🤣 Appreciate you watching. Take care my friend! WST

[@outdoorswiththisguy1950]

😂😂😂 OMG yup you just went there LMAO. Nice fun video Take Care !!!

[@WSTMike]

Yep!! I went there. Just having some fun. We process firewood, not super models 🤣 Thanks for watching and enjoying the video. Take care! WST

[@fricknjeep]

hi there real nice job nice dump valve also john

[@WSTMike]

Hey John! Thanks for the complement. It’s an old girl, but I’m making her work. The dump valve makes a difference for sure. Appreciate you watching. I enjoy your sawmill videos. WST

[@Aaronzap15]

Nice job mike! Looks like she splits good! That was funny a Popsicle project! lol

[@WSTMike]

Hey Aaron! She splits and will get me through…. For now. Glad you enjoyed art class 🤣 Hope you are not floating away on the east coast. Take care my friend!

[@healyfamily4]

Great job keeping the old splitter going and making some awesome improvements.

[@WSTMike]

Hi Richard! Hope all is well. I appreciate the kind words. It’s not and EastonMade or a Wolfe Ridge, but it’s grandpa’s. That means something. Thanks for watching and please take care! WST

[@kevinmason3086]

I Didn't realized they made log splitters that old. Growing up we split by hand.

[@WSTMike]

Hi Kevin! They didn’t make splitters back then. This splitter was made from scratch. The I-beam you see was a cut off from a beam they used to build the local hospital I was born in. The axle was from a car and shortened. The engine was a 1947 Wisconsin. I had to change it out because it was just wore out and parts are $$$. That is why I have decided to keep it. It is one of a kind and part of the family. I appreciate you watching and commenting as always! WST

[@larrywarren2431]

Good job 👍

[@WSTMike]

Hi Larry! Thanks for the kind comment. It’s nothing special performance wise, but is a family artifact. That’s worth something. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated! WST

[@nelsonridgefarm]

Awesome splitter, I'm a sucker for heirlooms! Loved it. Those action figures were something special! Looking forward to the marathon woodyard working vids! thanks for sharing! Brad

[@WSTMike]

Hey Brad! Thanks for watching and loving the heirloom 🤣 Glad you are looking forward to the marathon. I can’t wait!! Best work in the world. Y’all take care now! WST

[@OGAOutdoors]

Mike looks like the splitter is doing well. Nice job on the upgrade. Take care, Ben.

[@WSTMike]

Hey Ben! Thanks for the kind complement. It’s not even close to a top notch Super Split like you have, but it will suffice for now. I love building things. Take care my friend. Hope you are staying cool. WST

[@OGAOutdoors]

@@WSTMike I’m glad you like building things not me not the builder. I think this is twice you’ve referred to my Splitters by the wrong name. I have Split-Fire log splitters just had to correct you. Take care enjoy your weekend.

[@WSTMike]

Sorry!! Split Fire!! I just got their brochure too. Sorry about that. Have great weekend also.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Nice Job on the splitter Mike! Looks like a well built machine that has split lots of wood for the family. Just needed a little pick me up! Also nice job on the Shifty figurine! Looks just like him! Those spindly popsicle stick arms!!🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻🔧🐿

[@WSTMike]

Hey Todd! That splitter doesn’t owe anyone anything. It needed a facelift and it got it with the parts I had. I think Shifty was impressed I could glue popsicle sticks together, so that’s something. Thanks for watching my friend. I have to go an start repairing another comment you left minutes ago 🤣

[@toddsoutsideagain]

🤣🤣🤣

[@richysoutdoors2591]

Awesome vid WST, always good to have a few guest appearance props on 🤣🤣🤣🤣🍺. Nice job on the splitter.

[@WSTMike]

Hey Cherry 🍒 Man!! Hope all is well in PA my friend. It was nice to get a few prop guests on WST. I didn’t even have to pay them, although I’m sure I will pay later. That’s how this works. Appreciate the comment on the splitter. It’s nothing special performance wise, but it will suffice for now. Thanks for watching as always. WST

[@richysoutdoors2591]

@@WSTMike YES….Yes you will . Have a great weekend Mike & family.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Terrific job on the splitter. It hardly grunted on the big tough rounds. The table was a big plus.

[@WSTMike]

Hi Clint! I appreciate your comment. Put a lot of work into it to freshen it up. The table is HUGE from an ergonomic standpoint. Take care my friend!

[@cajun3197]

Nice work!

[@WSTMike]

Bro, that’s not great work. That’s a patch 🤣 Thanks anyway

[@cajun3197]

@@WSTMike well it gets the job done

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hello from Piqua Ohio.

[@WSTMike]

Hello Stanley! Hope all is well in Piqua, OH. Thanks for stopping by and watching.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

Man, didn’t realize you were so talented Mike!Figured Trey got all his talent from Mrs Tears. Who knew?!😆 Didn’t realize I looked so good either!💪🏻 Only way Shifty could have looked better was if he had his adult film star cowboy hat and shades on!🤣🤣🤣 Oh, and great job on the classic Splitter!👍🏻 Are those Volvo rims? FM OUT!!

[@WSTMike]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have no talent. There, I said it. You should have seen the eyes roll in my house when I came out of my office with stick figures and laminated photos 🤣 I wanted to use that pic of Shifty, but I couldn’t find a good one. That would have been classic! You are way too kind on the splitter. That thing is turtle x10. As for the hub caps, I have no clue, but they add $1500 to the price of the splitter 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching and actually enjoying the video. WST OUT!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

No wonder it is so slow, has a small pump. That's the only thing holding it back. Can't wait to see the splitter you are building.

[@WSTMike]

The splitter had a 4 gallon pump before and now an 8. I am going to have to spend money to make it any better. I’m on the fence. It would definitely sell better if I did? The new splitter project is going on a year. Doing everything as methodically as possible to make it a nice machine for a lot less money than new. We will see if I can achieve that. Thanks for watching! WST

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@WSTMike, a faster pump will definitely help it sell! The motor probably can't handle much more than an 11 or 12gpm pump. The Eastonmade 5-11 uses a 6 or 6.5hp engine with an 11gpm pump with a full-cycle time of 10sec out and back. Not a hydraulic systems expert, but the size of the cylinder and pump combo determines the cycle-time.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@WSTMike, an 11gpm 2-stage pump will cost $110-150. Talk to a hydraulic specialist to determine if an 11gpm pump will speed up the cycle time.

[@WSTMike]

I’ve been thinking a bit on this splitter since I launched the video. I have a plan and you just may see something verrrrry soon. Stay tuned!

[@matthewsfirewood89]

🤣 nice new hobby I think Dan neads that for his 🎄 that's if you let him borrow your Husky to cut it down and you do split wood

[@WSTMike]

Hey Jeff! That’s pretty funny! 🤣 Maybe I will send it to Dan for his Xmas tree or maybe I will just hang it on the wall of my shop and constantly remind him? I wouldn’t want him to use any of my Husky saws to cut his tree with. I would be blamed for the needles falling off prematurely from all that power! Appreciate you watching and enjoying the video. Take care my friend! WST

[@matthewsfirewood89]

@@WSTMike nice🤣

[@KNLFirewood]

Shots fired! Shots fired! Lol

[@WSTMike]

Where!!! Where!!! 🤣 Thanks for watching, Mike. The return shots are upcoming I’m sure. WST

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Wow for being 40 plus years old that's a nice splitters. I may have missed it but would a bigger pump make that move a little faster??. The action figures too..🤣🤣

[@WSTMike]

Hi Daniel, for what I had in my supply. That is the biggest pump I had that would fit the motor bolt pattern. It would need twice the motor and twice the pump to get it up to a decent standard. I had no budget to get it up to today’s standards. I may tell a little bit of the history of the homemade splitter in future videos. The action figures were a playful attempt to take people’s minds from the turtle speed splitter. 🤣 Thanks for watching as always!

[@maddymaefarm5502]

This community is great. Looks like a thorough nut cracking going on there in the shop. Got my popcorn so I’ll wait for the return fire. Lol. Nice splitter too.

[@WSTMike]

Hi Scott! Just some good natured fun and a marketing plug for popsicle sticks. The community is great and there will no doubt be return fire. It’s inevitable! Thanks for watching! WST

[@tombarnes1871]

Miss New videos from you Mike!!

[@WSTMike]

Hi Tom, miss them as much as you do. Since COVID and things opening up again, my business went nuts! Still riding that roller coaster now. Once I get things under control, I hope to make a return. Until then, one job is enough for now. Thanks for dropping a comment. It means a lot to me. WST

[@logginlogan6796]

Cool splitter, good thing you only need to split boiler wood otherwise with that slow cycle time it would take pretty long to split campfire wood.

[@WSTMike]

Logan, this splitter is not the splitter. It’s just a 50 year old relic that has been in the family. I made it the best I could at no cost. I would die of old age doing campfire wood 🤣 The other splitter I’m building will be the splitter. Thanks for watching and all the best to you and your channel. You are doing great! WST

[@Back40Firewood]

Believe it or not you're not the 1st to custom build their own Shifty action figure. LOL Here as I watched and listened to how you rebuilt that splitter I thought, jeez maybe he could use a wrench by his name. Then you put that saw as an accessory for lil Shifty....tsk, tsk, tsk. 1 step forward, 2 steps back! Hahahahahahahaha.....good stuff! 👍 😀 🍻

[@WSTMike]

Well, I didn’t think you would show this early, but I’m glad you did. I have plenty of wrenches, so you can keep the blue one. That’s just Todd Lacy getting me in trouble. I thought that 592 suited you, but that was just wishful thinking. I am disappointed that I’m not the first with an action figure 😞 Thanks for watching, Shifty.

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Shifty WST Is a natural with a wrench!! He runs Huskies!!🎤

[@WSTMike]

That’s funny!!! I am going to be skowering Whackin’s channel today for a Todd pic. Wish me luck!

[@FirewoodMidwest]

🤣🤣🤣

[@toddsoutsideagain]

@@WSTMike 🤣🤣 Go for it Mike! I’m not a celebrity tuber so no one will know who the he!! my sticks with a head is!!🤣🤣

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I just bought a old log splitter myself. It's got a eight horse Wisconsin motor on it. It's chain driven. The hydraulic pump only holds about 2 gallons of hydraulic fluid.

[@WSTMike]

That’s a great find!! Those 8 horse Wisconsin engines are torquey motors and built very well. Very interesting that it is chain driven. Appreciate you sharing that with me. WST

[@woodruffwoods]

I gotta tell you that this made my wife laugh out loud. She knows shifty is sensitive about his Stihl. What Bluetooth mic are you using?

[@WSTMike]

Woody, glad the wife laughed. That’s a good thing where I’m from. Here are the details on my wireless mic. Keep in mind, I went bargain basement. There are much better out there. aax-us-iad.amazon.com/x/c/QloXWWsXJznl7uBCAvBRwAcAAAF81HQQswEAAAGQAVztrkg/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B094XJ4NWS/ref=syn_sd_onsite_mobileweb_4?ie=UTF8&adId=200094645831811&qualifier=1635651948&id=4929461585070274&widget=sd_onsite_mobileweb&spPl=1&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=

[@johnlegge572]

Nice to see you passing the art of “woodworking” down to the next generation. 😂

[@WSTMike]

Hey John! I appreciate you seeing the the craftsmanship in my woodworking. That kid is going far…….. in art class. 🤣 Thanks for watching and enjoying some good natured fun. Take care my friend. WST

[@woodruffwoods]

Someday shifty will try a Husky and not be so cocky about his 500i blol

[@WSTMike]

Hey Woody! Cold day in 🔥We are the minority and we must accept it. Thanks for watching. All the best my friend.

[@woodruffwoods]

@@WSTMike I don’t believe we are in the minority. Knowing people at Stihl, they have a team focused solely on catching up with Husqvarna

[@WSTMike]

@@woodruffwoods Brother, I hope you are in marketing, because you are selling me!!

[@woodruffwoods]

@@WSTMike I am working on a tour of the Stihl production facility. To be fair, they make a great product but no one likes to be number 2 among professional users.

[@WSTMike]

@@woodruffwoods I agree with that. Where is their closest facility? VA Beach? FYI - I will be in PA in December. Hoping to look you up on that business trip. Email me and we can chat ahead of time. [e-mail]

[@kennyp507]

Time for a stroke limiter

[@WSTMike]

I would agree, but I’m just going to spend the money and make the splitter the right way. I appreciate the comment and the advice. WST

[@cajun3197]

Y’all some goobers lol

[@WSTMike]

Of course we are. We both did well in art class 🤣🤣

[@stannelson2582]

What did Homer Simpson once say?

[@WSTMike]

Hey Stan! You have to tell me. Homer said a lot of things.

[@stannelson2582]

@@WSTMike dote

[@WSTMike]

@@stannelson2582 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ How did I miss that one. Thanks for watching Stan. If you want an action figure. Just need a pic! 🤣🤣

[@toddcaskey9984]

Lol

[@WSTMike]

Hi Todd, glad you enjoyed the video. WST

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@WSTMike just found ya today, I'll watch them all . Where do u guys live ? I'm in western NY . I love your splitter. Great job.

[@WSTMike]

@@toddcaskey9984 Hi Todd, nice to have you aboard. We appreciate it. We are in the northern part of the lower peninsula of Michigan. You live in a very nice area also. I do a lot of business in western NY. I don’t travel as much since COVID. Our earlier videos were trial and error. I think we final found our groove in the last several months. We’ve been around since February this year. We love chainsaws, wood and keeping things fun. Life is stressful enough. Hope you enjoy the videos. We appreciate you. Mike @ WST

[@ralphkanagy4602]

Good job buddy you do good work I don't know what your name is but I call you buddy text me back buddy

[@WSTMike]

Hello Ralph! Hope all is well. My name is Mike or you can just call me WST. Either way gets the job done. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Take care my friend! WST