Subscriber Visits To Test Eastonmade Splitter

Today a subscriber visits the property to test drive the Eastonmade 12-22. I give my honest review of the splitter and answer his questions. We split some firewood for the business

[@alanj7306]

I love to see “older” people who are just in great shape and still getting at it and enjoying life. I’ve definitely seen the flip side as a nurse.

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

Thanks for helping us out Adam. It's very much appreciated

[@HometownAcres]

Just recommending a quality product. It’s easy when you let the equipment do the talking

[@triglarson1201]

I work for a log company out here in grantsville and I'm looking into when you're splitters

[@beebob1279]

I'm glad to see that you discuss the weight of the box wedge. People don't realize how heavy some things are.

[@blklbluvr]

Great video. You could see how Bill was getting comfortable with the controls and going quicker.

[@daveholmes123]

Adam, I'm pretty sure you made that young mans day! What a perfect video thanks for sharing 👍

[@HometownAcres]

Hey Dave, thanks for the comment. I really enjoy getting to meet and talk with you who watch the channel. It’s fun hearing how you all do things

[@robertfuchs2049]

Great to wat h someone my age trying it out for the 1st time. He was a little intimidated at first. Ut any time a use someone else's equipment I e transfer careful. Great questions.

[@trent3723]

Great video watching someone who never used it before operated.

[@Alan_Hans__]

It was good seeing the splitter being operated from the log lift side. In my opinion it's definitely the side to operate from at all time unless you have someone there at all times rolling on the next log.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

👍🏻

[@crazycoyote1738]

That’s an amazing machine!! My mother said that she can bring a crew from her nursing home to help you move things on the farm..😉

[@williamwilson6887]

Great video Adam. It’s nice seeing small businesses have their products in demand. I’m sure that “young gentleman” would give you a run for your money manning the splitter in his youth. I can only hope to be that agile and active at 74. Keep up with the great content and stay safe.

[@HometownAcres]

That’s what I thought when he was here. How cow this guy is in incredible shape for 74 haha

[@WanderLost]

That looks like a lot of fun... my daddy would love doing that! He runs a sawmill that he loves!

[@coreyriley7160]

That’s excellent he got the chance to get a Real World first hand experience with it !!

[@HometownAcres]

It was fun having him visit. He is a great guy. Very friendly

[@healyfamily4]

Can't go wrong with that Eastonmade! Great to see you helping out someone who is in the market for a commercial log splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

It’s easy to do nice things for nice people. Bill was no exception. He’s a great man

[@maxair420]

That's awesome! Been wanting to check out a splitter in person also. That was very cool of u. Plan on getting mine next yr.

[@HometownAcres]

You will love it

[@daveabercrombie3446]

Great video! Good to see a prospective buyer check out your splitter. It was nice to hear you honestly explain what you liked and didn't. As you said, "a Quality product speaks for itself". Let us know what Bill decides if you can.

[@HometownAcres]

I will keep you updated on bills decision

[@aaronsyard2522]

I want one too! Great vid on the splitter. Helpers are always the key to a great splitter.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

👍🏻

[@christhomas9837]

Adam it was great to see you take the time to show the splitter. I feel people are very reluctant to help strangers. Whether they're nervous there is a ulterior motive or what's in it for me.

[@HometownAcres]

I’ll admit I was a little nervous giving my address to a stranger but he couldn’t have been a nicer guy. I’m glad I got the chance to meet him

[@johnalbrecht7850]

What a great idea have people come test drive and you get free labor 😜awesome video thanks Adam

[@hart796]

Great evaluation video. Ty vm

[@JAEUFM]

Intriguing, what an interesting way to get some 'free' help to get the wood processed.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha it just happened to fall into my lap

[@stevedickerson7276]

I like the Meadville shirt! Been there many times visiting in laws! Really like your show!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks

[@Deutschehordenelite]

74 :o this guy is gonna outlive me and I basically finished college just a decade ago :o

[@HometownAcres]

Haha this one made me laugh. Yeah he was in really good shape. Didn’t look a day over 54

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video today you did a really good jop today

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day Adam. Really good and thorough walk-through of the 12-22 for him. I'm sure you made the trip worthwhile for Bill. I sure hope I am in that great of shape when I'm 74! Good stuff Bill! Good luck on your research and decision. Cheers!

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah me too. I think he could almost out split me and he’s got an extra 46 years of life under his belt. I certainly hope I can get around as well as he does when I’m that age

[@GPOutdoors]

"does"....:))

[@HometownAcres]

Haha fixed it thanks

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I like how he was getting ready to pull back on the lever to return the cylinder to get ready for another split. That would be me if I was using that splitter.

[@HometownAcres]

It does take a little getting used to it. But once you get the hang of it it’s very easy

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Adam, good video today👍👍. The young man seemed to enjoy the Easton splitter and might have some questions yet about changing the splitters? I think he will have it figured out and have one on order before this video airs ! Thanks for sharing with us and keep up the good work.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I think his only reason for getting something else would be timing if he needs something before the Spring

[@northgrayfirewoodco.442]

That's a nice unit. The box wedge makes nice consistent pieces.

[@HometownAcres]

Yes it does

[@brucebello2049]

What a great chap, tough one too!

[@1pointcalvinist]

Direction of splitting helps also. You want the top of the tree end of the piece of wood against the wedge. It splits easier and less splinters.

[@billncfirewood5292]

Great test Eastonmade 12-22 is one of the bash out their.

[@HometownAcres]

Absolutely

[@heathworsley8347]

A fine video Adam thank you for sharing your guest seems like a real nice guy. If I lived closer to you I think I would like to come hang out and split some wood with you!

[@HometownAcres]

I’m surprised how many people have said the same thing. A lot of people want to come split wood haha

[@toddpac1]

I have had mine for a few months have over 24 cords through it and love it

[@HometownAcres]

That’s impressive. How many do you think you’ll do in a year?

[@toddpac1]

@@HometownAcres this year hopefully 50 in total i burn about 8 a year it gave me a chance to get atl east 2 years ahead so now I can make wood for sale plus all the ash trees are dying so I have about 25 trees that need to come down or I would slow it down we shall see.i hope he liked the splitter its expensive but you get what you pay for and if he is just splitting for himself he just freed up weeks of time especially at that age

[@dougsmith9099]

Would have been nice for him to try mike Morgan's wolfridge splitter also after driving all that way. Test them both

[@FirewoodMidwest]

👍🏻

[@baxterbax5184]

I gave you a 👍 on the vidja, but price range not in our budget. Would like to have seen you split some knarly stuff as you can guess the tree's we get have unfavorable quality, not like that saw mill grade i seen in this vidja. We make use of all from kindling to compost, good point. Like i said good machine, nothings perfect, but price range i got it beat. Huntsville,Alabama checking in

[@stevepatrick5695]

God bless him! He will have a lot of fun running this, but at 5-7 cords a year? That would be like having Secrtariat pulling a haywagon! And I doubt a guy pulling up in a honda has a tractor or skid steer at home to lift that box wedge! I admire his spirit though to drive all the way across PA to live his passion!

[@Dan-oz4qb]

I got the feeling he could buy the tractor dealership with spare change if he wanted to. He's looking at a 12k splitter for less than 5 cords a year.

[@jasoncline4383]

Nice video and good info

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Jason

[@schultzzschultzzkopf2233]

Adam, I too am in the bundle firewood business. I wanted to point out a few things that may help you determine how much money is actually made when producing the bundles yourself. My first question is where do you get your wood? Unless you have a large tract of forested land most suppliers have to buy logs from a logger. What does that cost? Right now it is between $125- $150 per cord (128 cu ft) per cord delivered. Then you must buck or cut the wood. (2 stroke gas with oil) and chain oil. Then split the wood. Your box splitter can produce nice bundled size wood but the scrap waste is at least twice the amount of other processors. So you must figure that in too. (15-20% loss) If you kiln dry your own wood you can use this scrap but if you are just air drying, it is still a loss. The size of your bundles without a handle is awkward for some people to handle, plus the wrap you use can be expensive. I notice you use 90 to 100 feet of wrap per bundle. I know your wrap is thinner than most but depending on how much you pay per roll it could be costing about $.75 per bundle. How about the fuel for your splitter? And the fuel for your truck? And your time? If you do not figure this out you will not know whether you are making a profit or not. How about the initial cost of the equipment you use including the tote basket? I wholesale bundles too and I sell 800 a month. I only have one customer but they buy year round. I am semi-retired and don't want anymore business but my secret is buying a finished bundle of .75 cu ft hardwood, USDA kiln dried, wrapped, with a handle, from the Amish. All I do is haul the wood. It is loaded and unloaded for me (by hand). For my time and travel I average $55 per hour. I don't need to know what profit you make per hour but I would be willing to bet it is not that. The Amish I buy from produces 2000 finished bundles per week and sells them to wholesalers like me. You may be aware of these facts but I wanted other viewers to be aware too.

[@SuperV8driver]

to be honest, this olderly man does not look like 74! more like 60-65. nevertheless i realy like his attitude ! i am from Austria we do puilt high quality (and unfortunately highly priced stuff and one of us also managed it to "produce" Arnold Schwarzenegger ^^, i am an engineer in the heavy equipment branche an this looks like a realy durable massive peace of machinery! well done! i wish every American product would meet these standards!

[@ErnieHatmaker]

The 4 way is the main feature we would use.

[@FirewoodMidwest]

👍🏻

[@ThreeRiversOutdoors]

Love the Meadville Bulldogs shirt! Allegheny grad here!

[@HometownAcres]

My dad went to Allegheny

[@ThreeRiversOutdoors]

@@HometownAcres that’s awesome I love the channel. Let’s chat and collaborate. I need some tractor advice

[@Erhorn300]

The problem with the hose on the pump is also a problem with a friend of mines 12-22, except his leaks oil. Hopefully they update that on the newer models

[@HometownAcres]

Have you contacted Eastonmade about it. Their customer service is top notch. I bet they’d make it right

[@scottrivers6472]

What I liked about this video was you got to see someone unfamiliar with the splitter quickly pick up how to use it I know it’s not rocket science but fun to see how people start to tweak how they work Great videos Adam

[@InTheWoodyard]

Looks and sounds like you fellas had some fun!

[@HometownAcres]

Nothing like meeting new people and bonding over firewood

[@joesphrobinson4849]

Very interested in one how much do they run with the box wedge I own a tree service 99% of my wood is bigger stuff we chip almost everything 12 inches and under

[@Iowaflyboy1]

Interesting video Adam, thank you. I’m still waiting for my 12-22. Initial delivery date was September but the COVID thing may have slowed them down a bit. I’m waiting for Jerry to call me back and give me a solid date. Does the machine show up ready to go or do you have to assemble much? I believe I read it comes with the hydraulic fluid?

[@HometownAcres]

When I got mine it was ready to go

[@MOAONAABE]

i enjoy processing wood too

[@michaelroberts1342]

Adam I watch your videos and do enjoy the info you give. I have purchased a 12-22 and learning things about it. Would there be a way to reach you to ask a few questions? Thanks

[@HometownAcres]

Hi Michael, yes you can email me at [e-mail]

[@michaelroberts1342]

Hometown Acres thanks I will send something after we have church today if that’s ok. Thanks again.

[@tomstille3765]

I’ve seen the changing from 4 way to 6 way wedges could you show what is involved in changing to a box wedge?

[@HometownAcres]

I did in this video

[@tomstille3765]

@@HometownAcres Thnkyou

[@davegibb9525]

Eastonmade makes a great product but way too long of lead time. I contacted Eastonmade when I was in the market for a splitter, wait what $1,000 for shipping to my area no thanks went with Wolf Ridge manufacturing got it to me in 8 weeks with a shipping cost of $400. The decision was easy couldn't be happier USA made product by great people.🇺🇸

[@paullandry8301]

I see you are using a four way wedge. Do you prefer it to the six way. My wood averages 15 inches in diameter.

[@HometownAcres]

I do prefer it to the 6 way. It just makes a cleaner split in my opinion.

[@paullandry8301]

Thank you- I am awaiting my recent purchase and I am hesitant as too which one I should select. Also many stove owners do not like the wood to be split too small. Thanks again

[@S_man89]

After hearing the gentleman’s needs this machine is way too much for his needs. Especially at 10,000. It makes sense if you burn a lot or sell. But if you go through 5-7 cord there are much cheaper splitters with lifters out there. But in the end it’s his money. I’m thinking if I can secure a dump trailer and a good starter splitter this could be in my future if firewood business seems profitable in my neck of the woods western NY

[@Dan-oz4qb]

That's a lot of splitter for 3-4 cords a year. Seems like overkill but if he can afford it, it certainly will make the job easier and it will last a looooong time at that usage level.

[@kalebroberto2363]

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[@rayanbraydon53]

@Kaleb Roberto Definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :D

[@donniebargo964]

If you guys want a real test for your log splitters bring them down here to eastern Kentucky in these tough old Elms nodded as trees and producing firewood with me to sell. We'll find out if your machine is high or not

[@mosquitodaxj6885]

Te acompanhando me acompanha lá também sucesso aí pra vc Tmj família

[@dragansavic7066]

❤👍 Serbia

[@ottohonkala6861]

Why do you have to hit 2 levers to split?? - and only one has auto-return?

[@jamesford8315]

From the comments it seems you may end up as a representative for the Eastonmade Company. When you do, get them to redesign that hose near the tire. That's just negligent not having some sort of spacer or restrainer. Let us know what Bill ends up buying.

[@HometownAcres]

I’ll keep you updated on bills decision and I’ll let you know about the hose when I find out

[@omeroruk2529]

Bundan Türkiye de varmı varsa nasıl temin edebiliriz birtane lazım bize

[@jocjov]

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[@omeroruk2529]

Bana bu konuda yardımcı olurmusunus lütfen

[@fredericktownhomestead8094]

Very poor design It takes a $20,000 tractor with forks to change the knives. And two people. Just not workable. I rate this a FAILURE

[@dougsmith9099]

Would have been nice for him to try mike Morgan's wolfridge splitter also after driving all that way. Test them both

[@HometownAcres]

I don’t know if Mike takes visitors

[@mikeadams2339]

With the return to keep the labor at a minimum there is no comparison