WOLFE RIDGE 17VS WOOD SPLITTER... IN THE WOODYARD!

[@TonysCoolTools]

Variety is the spice of life. We need to try all the different brands of splitters out there!👍TCT

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right my old most best good used friend!!

[@crazyman3157]

Great video Chris, I respect your videos because you are no brand loyal as you have said multiple times, you show them all in a fair and un-biased way. The big players all have this or that differences that fit the end customer to what works for them. Definitely neat to see Wolf Ridge and EastonMade in your Woodyard. Much like you, I use what works for me but it may not work for the next guy, hence why it is great to have competition who,offer different variants of products. 👍🏻👍🏻 Good Night Irene

[@InTheWoodyard]

They do both make great stuff for sure....at this point it mostly becomes personal preference.

[@joeahopelto8032]

And price.

[@LogCabinFirewood]

The 17vs is nothing short of a great machine. I enjoyed running Matt's up at lillys farm and firewood when I went and visited him earlier this year. There's definitely a place for vertical splitters in the firewood world. Are they as productive as a box wedge or even a 4 way on a horizontal splitter, absolutely not. They are however more comfortable to run since the working height of the table is literally right in front of you, eliminating back fatigue over a long period of time. Great video Chris!!!! ✌️

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Horizontal one-and-done splitting smokes the vertical machines. For me the vertical splitters are more fun to use and work better for me ergonomically.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they are nice for sure!

[@InTheWoodyard]

They are different for sure!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris ! As a former Press Brake Operator this format for splitting GREAT ! Perfect for making bundle wood. I will 1000% be getting a unit like this for retirement. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Get to it and retire so you can get one now!

[@coreyriley7160]

June, 2046 !!!

[@toddpacheco4748]

Chris,doing a great job on cleaning up the wood yard because before you know it that white stuff will be coming down 😮😊❤

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it could snow tomorrow!

[@savagefirewood]

Good morning Chris! Eastonmade & Wolfe Ridge make awesome equipment. Cheers my friend 🤙🔥🇨🇦

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes they do that!

[@haroldanderson2781]

How awesome to have two professional grade pieces of equipment in one place and the manufacturers are cool with it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Couldn't agree more, lots of equipment testing is how you all know what you will want to buy...more is the right number!

[@FireStartersPremiumFirewood]

Hey Chris, sorry for the long comment but it might save you a lot more time than it'll take to read. It's fun to watch you work through the learning curve of the VS. I have actually found on my Axis that I prefer to keep anything under about 32" in diameter whole and use the log lift to do the heavy lifting. When I'm bringing something that big home in my dump trailer, I just use my ramps and roll them up. It's not too bad even with one person. Once they are dumped onto the ground, it is a LOT easier to roll a 32" round onto the log lift than to lift even the quarters, especially if you have a whole trailer full of them from a large tree. I know that big 592 likes to eat, even when noodling but, if you compare making 3 noodling cuts to 3 splits on the VS, I think you'll see that the time difference is pretty significant. One other tip for the vertical splitters... if you lower the jacks so that the workbench is just ever so slightly tilted down away from the operator, the rounds will be much less likely to fall off the lift or vibrate off the bench. Hope you enjoy it, they are a lot of fun to run and the accuracy and reduction in waste is a big plus. All that being said, horizontal splitters have their place and cannot be beat for pure production especially if you have 2 or more people. Oh yeah, the new shades make you look 10 years younger. 😁 GNI...

[@jburch1544]

That machine has some "provenance" now, as they say in the antique world. That adds $$ to the price. 😊

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tips!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so!

[@grantsinclair4278]

Love my Axis.

[@earlzathome]

Love the vertical splitter. I only use the log lift for the ones I cant lift. Rolling them to the lift is waay easier than noodling. With smaller stuff i put the lift flat and fill it with rounds going ving me a giant work table. Love not having to pick up a piece of wood over and over again to split it into finished product, and I'm always standing up straight. So much less fatigue too, can split for hours.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup, it is nice!

[@larryvankirk7423]

Nice video Chris. Fueling the splitter wars. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

You know it! Thanks!

[@roncaron-l1r]

Good morning everyone have a good day nice splitter love it ( Ty Ron

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@johnsandell4501]

Nice review! Irene says get to an Audiologist as you have symptoms of needing hearing aids. I fought it for decades and now I enjoy mine. Double plugging protection 👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I need a bunch of upgrades to the old carcass!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

If he gets hearing aids, then he won't be able to use hearing loss as an excuse to not know what his wife said. LOL!

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Good video 👍 I've never ran a vertical, but I like what I've seen. Years ago I did use a three point hitch hydraulic splitter that my uncle had, but that is a whole other animal.

[@InTheWoodyard]

They are nice...just get one!

[@obxkoastie8170]

Chris...Just added at least $500 to the sale price with that "In The Woodyard" sticker. Amazing how little debris the wide single wedge produces. Sort of reminds me of your brother's glacier splitter in that regard!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! It is a nice machine!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Very nice splitter!👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sure is! So is yours!!!

[@bobbysoza3798]

Good Saturday morning Chris!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hellooooo BOBBY!

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Cool shades, cool splitter 😊

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, yup!

[@jessejones9830]

I been seeing other oeople dem splitters,honestly i figured since your you tube ,firewood royalty its bout time you get too, companies probly know you and bert are blunt and honest though,lol so they probably wanted to work the kinks out,thanks for always showing good ,bad,litle problems and all, it makes me trust a machine better.lol knowing there sending you what they sale to public,aporiciate you

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, we try to call it as we see it, good bad, ugly, nasty, purdy!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

What a nice color. My SHO is the same color, and it definitely stands out.😉👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Right on! She is real purdy!

[@CraigArndt]

Very nice splitter, can really produce a lot of firewood fast.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It sure is!

[@jameschandler2776]

Have you seen the conveyor bin that Phi Allen is using with his vertical splitter. That really sped up his production. I think the vertical splitters are nice but are better for people doing bundles because every piece is custom split to your needs. For firewood production I think they slow you down. Phil makes the prettiest wood I have ever seen. I like that you can stand up straight while using the vertical splitter. Should be less tiring. Watch where you put your fingers.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they make some real perdy wood!

[@fricknjeep]

good show , all these splitters need a table not a log lift , how much valve did the sticker add , best to all john

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, more table please!

[@obiorah1]

CHRIS OF WOLFE RIDGE DID A GOOD JOB PUTTING THE 17VS ON THE MARKET IN DIFFERENT COLOURS SUCH AS RED BLUE GREEN ORANGE GREY, THE SINGLE WDGE PRODUCES BETTER WOOD THEN 4 6 8 BOX WEDGES, IF YOU YOUR WORKING ON YOUR OWN THE 17VS IS THE WAY TO GO IF YOUR NOT DOING PRODUCTION,

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, nice machines!

[@timrydman-mr5hp]

That lift looks real handy.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is nice!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Huh….😂 I can’t hear either! You will get use to that pedal the more ya run it. I did that slow return a lot when I first ran the vertical. It will also get better overtime when the machine gets more hours on it. Kinda breaks in. You’re gonna love it once you get more comfortable with it!! See ya tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have ran it for a bunch now and it is nice.

[@SeorkMaxx]

5.05 you almost split your conscious there, poor Jiminy Cricket 😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching!

[@Jessicayang-kc6ii]

Good morning!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Morning!

[@jeffpeters1014]

That’ll add $500 to the price, Woodyard approved!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha!!! Maybe so!

[@richcooke9241]

Great splitter!

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a nice one!

[@TheFirewoodHut]

Tell Burt to do some leg exercises - lol. Tighten up that spring! - or there is some type of friction / binding going on. Just got my 17vs on Friday & no trouble on return.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a harder peddle than the Axis, we just did a side by side video with one that you will see soon here!

[@grantsinclair4278]

The 2 features I like the most about Wolfe Ridge splitter are the starter key is in the front and the log loader is at a tlit and angle to the table. Now if they could just add the swinging conveyor.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good points!

[@davidedwards3734]

This machine is Chris approved!!! Means its value has risen!! Thanks for your honest opinion!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

It is a real nice splitter!

[@briannelson4493]

Looks like it’s fun splitting with a vertical splitter, and the VS has no problem splitting ether. Have a great weekend everyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they work very well!

[@TheRussellStover]

I think a black/red line where the splitter would be coming down would be helpful on the shelf below the splitter.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good idea, one could be put there real easy!

[@redink71]

from where I sit. If you are a bundle wood business a vertical splitter is the best way to get that premium bundle look.

[@BGWenterprises]

The Thursday thru short Saturday. Is generally how most western shows are planned. Or the ones I've been to. Very few out west are still open on Sundays. Lots of vendors selling small consumables. And many millions in equipment outside. Some singel items are approaching 1 million now days.

[@BGWenterprises]

I've experimented with a muffler ment for a suitcase generator, and have had good luck at quite-ing down the little engine. Im finding them to be available as replacements on the net now. Probably 1 db drop from the propane over gas as well. . I did a test video with a db meter app. Was around 85db at full 3,600 Definitely better then 100 whatever..

[@InTheWoodyard]

okay?

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Chris!!😀😀 Witch do you like better? The 17vs or Tony's Eastonmade Axis. Take care buddy!!😀😀💚💚 Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

I will find out TOMORROW! I am going there with the 17vs to do a side by side comparison!

[@jbking6376]

Good morning! I have the same issues with the foot pedal on my vs 17 as you’re experiencing so I’m thinking they just need to be broke in so that things are a loser, I also noticed that my knee is at the perfect height too engage the knob, I guess great minds think alike 😉

[@InTheWoodyard]

The more I use it the better it gets...that whole pile of oak there is done now!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

A few months ago, after this year's Frenzy, I wanted the attached conveyor model so bad. Just wasn't the right time to get one and couldn't make a deal happen. Until my splitter is paid off and save up a small fortune, will have to make due with the horizontal Wolfe Ridge 28C. Finally found the right splitter for me and can't do the swap. Oh well. Just need life to stop happening so can make the wood to sell to pay for one!

[@InTheWoodyard]

All nice machines!

[@mikehauser9385]

Would you purchase another wood splitter for the wood yard? To add to the arsenal of tools?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so???

[@jandblawncare8570]

Can't go wrong with anything they make, take care of it and it will be the first and last. splitter you buy. I have an idea Im going to pitch to Chris next week (if I can catch him or Andrew in between shows).

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, they make good stuff!

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Good morning all!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good morning!

[@barryschwienteck5412]

Personally, I can see where that could help aid someone with back trouble lifting larger rounds. Ii is an good unit, but to me you are faster with the ultra IMO.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice splitter

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

Haven't cometted in a while bundles or I should say bags are flying out 350 in 4 days at the store next to fish creek campsite crazy bringing 300 every 5 days in August

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome!

[@grantsinclair4278]

Better watch it Chris. Andrew may come and get his processor.😮

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so! I hope not we have lots of wood to run through it now!

[@Tom-fd3dx]

That splitter puts your hands in danger way more

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, my hands are on the side, not a problem for me.

[@obiorah1]

THE WOLFE RIDGE 17VS IS AN EXCELLENT VERTICAL SPLITTER IF YOUR WORKING ON YOUR OWN, WHICH OF THE VERTICAL SPLITTERS YOU CHOOSE THE 17VS OR THE EASTON MADE AXIS WHERE YOU ADAM AND BERT USED AT TONYS PLACE,

[@InTheWoodyard]

They both work great.

[@TheOverlookMaine-cl7gf]

Have same machine pedal loosens up eventually just kept spraying WD 40 on it I leave front panel off to put axe gloves etc under table makes beautiful wood customers pay more $$$ for top shelf

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nice!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Was told by Wolfe Ridge that once the powder coat wears a little, foot pedal return is much smoother and doesn't stick much.

[@cv1919]

I have had 2 rounds grenade on me in my life. 1 nailed me between the eyes and I ended up with a nasty head wound. That was on a horizontal. Can't imagine having my face in front of a round

[@InTheWoodyard]

It must be respected for sure!

[@bekaerttrio2231]

👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!!!

[@LeBlancfirewood]

My axis should be done soon

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome, I here the new ones are very nice!

[@popandnanao]

Good morning Chris, just wondering how sharp the wedge is .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Not like a razor blade but it is sharp enough to cut well.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

The 4-way wedge on my Wolfe Ridge sharpened itself over time. No idea how they did it, but it self-sharpened.

[@rickthelian2215]

Tony would love to play with it I’m sure 👍 Hello to Pussycats ❤

[@InTheWoodyard]

We are going to do a side by side with his Axis soon!

[@rickthelian2215]

@@InTheWoodyard that would be nice😀🇦🇺

[@amandadavis9726]

At 11:38 you can tell that this splitter is quicker than a horizontal splitter with a single wedge.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It has just over a 4 second cycle time, my Eastonmade Ultra (horizontal) is 4 seconds.

[@amandadavis9726]

@@InTheWoodyard yes, but most guys who use a single wedge on a horizontal will make three passes to quarter up a round instead of two with a vertical. Even if you make two passes on a horizontal, you’ll have to grab the two halves and stack them to make the quarters.

[@tpctrash]

Seems like the peddle design needs improvement or better adjustment at factory . Shouldn’t have to fuss with it like what you had to do.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It works great now after a little more use.

[@danelionheart5881]

I still think Easton Made is a better choice even though I am sure an Easton Made cost a bit more I believe they are worth it in the long run. The wolf ridge seems to be more for personal home use not for a business . Not so sure I would want to kick the handle with my knee 6 8 or 10 hours a day. Don't misunderstand me please it is nice and it will do the job and the price is not bad it isn't great but lets be honest nothing is cheap anymore. I just feel you get a better quality and effective machine with Easton Made. Again it is the same with people's choice on what is the best saw everyone has a choice but it all boils down to it does the job.

[@OTGAuGres]

I respectfully disagree. Obviously they are both fine machines, but feature wise, the WR wins. I actually had a deposit on an Axis w/convveyor, and forfeited my deposit once the 17VS-C was introduced. Competition breeds improvement and certainly EM tried to copy some of the WR features once the 17VS was introduced. The pivoting conveyor of the WR that EM has now copied is just a much better design. Hydraulic powered conveyor lift versus the EM boat winch is a no brainer. 4-Post stabilization makes it much easier to level and rock solid during operation…no bouncing on the tires I’ve witnessed with the Axis. Folding hitch is very convenient. The log lift is much more ergonomically positioned on the WR. All front mounted controls, engine start/stop, throttle, conveyor start/stop, conveyor up/down/, log lift. Mine has got the 22hp Honda EFI with large custom made aluminum fuel tank, digital controls on the front. Large custom made hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil cooler with fan and thermostat. I concede that the foot pedal may be a better design on the Axis. Mine was a little sticky when I first got it, but a minor adjustment of the return spring cured that. Now that it’s broken in, it works flawlessly. I’ve been running mine for almost 5 months with no issues. The Axis is a fine machine as well, i just think all things considered, the WR is better all around for less $$$.

[@InTheWoodyard]

They both are great machines. Different but mostly it is features. I want to do a side by side with them soon.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good points....I plan on doing a side by side test soon.

[@danelionheart5881]

@@OTGAuGres With all due respect watching the difference between the two companies one would say a fool and his money will soon be parted. But let's remember with anything made there will be flaws and with flaws they need to work them out. A company makes shoes. They sell them shoes and now a new company is making shoes they want to make them better and much cheaper. They will do so but have flaws until they master what they wish to accomplish . Everything comes with a price. A spaceship headed for the moon and explodes killing all on board came with a price. Cars made with a chance of catching on fire all came with a price. Just like saw's that jump chain or break down all the time they all come with a price. Remember back in the day you could buy socks and underwear that would last 20 years and not you are lucky if they last 20 days ? Remember when you bought a car and that car would last for ever with out breaking down and needing to be fixed? Today's world things are not meant to last because then they would not be making money off the product they sell. Easton made does something most don't. Easton made will go to any state to fix the problem to make sure you are happy with what they sold you and if you did by chance do something wrong they brush that off and tell you well this is why it happen so it don't happen again. NO!! I do not work for Easton Made and NO!!! I don't own anything Easton Made. I do watch many videos and everyone of them are happy they made their choice. With all due respect.

[@OTGAuGres]

@@danelionheart5881Huh?

[@stevepatch1809]

You’re going to get spoiled with the log lift

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, I do not think so, what I like best is the bigger work area. I personally think that is you cannot lift a round to move it ...ripping it is easier because you still have to get it to the lift and that alone is the hardest part.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

If the rounds are easy to lift, I use my log lift as a staging table. On a horizontal splitter, might be easier to make one pass to bust the rounds open and then go back through the pile to resplit on a horizontal machine. If I could, I'd switch to a vertical splitter.

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Pedal was lubed, and spring tension backed off before you ran it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

yup

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Bert, once the powder coat wears, the pedal will work a lot smoother. If is nice and smooth now, probably broke it in or yiu hit the adjustment just right.

[@rickdesrochers7787]

How does one acquire an In The Woodward decal?

[@InTheWoodyard]

I will be at the Paul Bunyan show in Ohio in October and I will have a few!

[@johnpeake4931]

How you get a in the woodyard sticker

[@InTheWoodyard]

I bought them....If you are asking how you can get one I will have them at the Paul Bunyan show in Ohio!

[@billobermeyer660]

Selective hearing/listening sometimes pays off. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

What? Haaaa!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Hello everyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Stanley!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I still want you to show me that you can exchange bars in chains on the husqvarna's and echoes

[@nickanthony9467]

Good morning Chris !! I think you’re flirting with danger promoting that Wolfe Ridge splitter. With that Eastonmade processor deal you have worked out with Andrew, you shouldn’t be advertising for his competitor. You’re liable to end up with neither.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am a free man in the USA... no one owns me. I will try most any equipment manufactures want me to try, I am non-denominational....all brands are welcome here. It would be boring for me and you if all I used was an axe.

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

That thing works as fast as you can reposition the round and step on the pedal!! You can really split a bunch of quality pieces fast with that one.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup!

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Traitor! I thought you were team #OrangeAndBlue? #Eastonmade!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have always said I would use any brand to test it out... they both make great stuff. Competition is good and variety is more fun and interesting. If I only used one tool for firewood production like an axe and nothing else... ever ...it would be boring and not much fun for me OR the viewers. I also like more than one kind of food and drink is that okay or no?

[@JoesFirewoodVideos]

Yes they make a very good product, and with them being located in Wisconsin I’m actually shocked that you went with Eastonmade instead in the first place….

[@GregPrince-io1cb]

Good Morning Woodhounds (--:

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Greg! Thanks!!

[@jackpinesavageadventures3142]

👏👍🏻👏🪵🪓

[@InTheWoodyard]

thanks!!

[@nathanchambers1006]

To each their own. I really didn't care for it that much. I think it's too slow on the return cycle. I know it has a return Lever but if you need a lever, why bother it a pedal? Maybe it's a learning curve. It's definitely an improvement over my 1976 Troybilt which splits at the speed of smell. That being said, nice video man.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It does cycle up faster now that it is getting broke in and the peddle is "softer"