Wood Splitting Drill Bit Review

[@MikeBrown-g4r]

Great review, and thank you so much! I was about to order one of those things and you just saved me the time, trouble, and expense! Keep up the good work.

[@FozzyZ28]

These drill bits are awesome, try using it from the side, that's how they were designed to be used. Use a mains powered drill if your cordless is lacking. 100's of videos showing how to use it correctly. 👍

[@gloriaoverstreet3260]

Thanks for this video! I was about to buy me one, but you had save me some some drama and money . Thank you!! 😊

[@bryancounts9036]

Don't make excuses for this product. It's junk and don't do what it promises. Don't waste your time and money.

[@FozzyZ28]

@@bryancounts9036 lmao 🤣 have you ever tried this product with the appropriate drill? Obviously not, just as the KZbinr hasn't. This product is the dogs bollox, its a fantastic tool, I bought it for my mate last year and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Battery powered drills don't have the power, try a mains electric 500W + drill and it will mince any log/tree. Or stop giving shitty advice!!🤦

[@TexasISPDude]

@@FozzyZ28 Yeah, I bet the Milwaukee can handle it granted, corded drills like my Hilti are much better and easier. that thing makes drilling through anything a cakewalk, but I'm here thinking its a skill issue with him. I would attach the PROVIDED BAR GRIP ATTACHMENT that comes with that specific drill, and put a little muscle into it. He's drilling way too fast making the wood into powder and is stopping as soon as it catches and goes to work, the way he gives up so easily is disheartening.

[@travish.6025]

More apt title for this video: "Clown Wears Slides With Socks While Attempting To Use Power Tool Accessories On Power Tools He Does Not Know How To Operate In The First Place".

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Lol yeah perhaps. Might have secured a few more views too 😅

[@wildmuscle9206]

Yep. Too funny. Good way to sprain/break a wrist. That drill is not designed for that purpose.

[@jerrymander1492]

Are those the latest clown slides?😮

[@ihor3539]

😁 оригинальный способ колки дров. Мужик купи топор, не мучай инструмент.

[@gojiraforbreakfast]

Says the clown with zero content. How about giving some tips. Mr. Zero subs and zero content

[@escapefromny2012]

Disabled 65 year old woman here. Even I know you're supposed to lay the log on it's side and never wear sandles or flip flops when using power tools.

[@brucebouck6152]

You might be but your mind is sharp as a tack. God bless you.

[@jonboyer4058]

I’m an arborist, you are suppose to split from the cut side. Unless it’s instructions of the drill bit for what ever reason. But you’re totally right flip flops aren’t safe!

[@MindControlledSheepie]

home boy has no idea what he's doing haha

[@nefflz]

I've seen a demo, and they drilled from the side. Am I right I wonder?

[@Nate_HarietteYouTube_Adventure]

Use a hammer drill or impact and turn the wood on its side like it's meant to be used and it works

[@toddjohnson5111]

Just got one today and nothing, did it in the side, just kept locking up

[@dennishough2654]

I have just received one from Amazon and tried with a corded drill and had the same result as in this video.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

That is unfortunate. Thanks for the feedback though. Be sure to Subscribe!

[@vornamenachname7572]

Drill the wood from the side and it will work

[@Mixwell1983]

You need an impact WRENCH for this . Not a driver. This shit takes mad force . Look at one of my OG comments and click the video i did using said tools. It's still hard and i fucked up a few times but yah . A splitting axe is way better

[@rudolphblair8577]

They are all junk all of them..

[@OverlandOne]

You need to drill and split from the side, not the ends, then they work fine.

[@davefuzzforrow6627]

I use a cordless tool to split my logs,have done since before this 'amazing' invention😉 It's called a sledge hammer and wedges👍has never failed, doesn't need charging and save me going to the gym😉👍😎

[@sunriseboy4837]

Exactly!

[@Butzy621]

Putting the drill in 2 increases the speed and decreases the torque. Put it in 1 and you'll go much further a little slower

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Great feedback and tip, thanks! I should have tried that first and worked my way up. Be sure to Subscribe! **SK**

[@DD-uf2uo]

I was also wondering why you didn't start with number 1 on the drill. Slower spend but More torque. I'm having the same problem with mine getting Stuck. I borrowed some different drills but same problem (Stuck). For now, back to the AXE. .

[@joeking433]

Bullshit.

[@markgood2318]

Put it on 1. Will work great

[@joeking433]

@@markgood2318 Hahahahaha! Shills and con men everywhere!

[@bigdframingd6820]

Impact or corded drill for this bit.

[@aegisman2003]

Really Enjoyed this! I was about to purchase the splitter and now I'm saving my money for a real one. Thank you.

[@buckscountyautospa6008]

Get yourself a Harbor Freight 5 ton electric splitter. Trust me.

[@cowboy_curt]

You're doing it 100% incorrectly, and you need to be using a corded Hammer Drill. You aren't supposed to drill from the ends.

[@Mixwell1983]

Nah bro not even a hammer drill, you need an impact wrench. A hammer drills up and down motion isn't the way. You want the rotational hammering of an impact driver/wrench and even then it's still a bitch to split

[@cowboy_curt]

@Mixwell1983 I agree 100% I picked a Hercules up from Harbor Freight. It does the job with accurate precision and basically effort less. That's my go to but the corded HD did work, but not as well. Good info.

[@cowboy_curt]

@@Mixwell1983 Now I'm going to have to make a video! Thanks for the reminder

[@Actias1974]

Is this video showing how the drill bit works if you use the wrong drill?

[@MrRutabager]

Is there a reason you have to go in reverse? Thanks

[@Thom893]

Thanks for the review, saved me money.

[@PETERS-s5l]

You're supposed to do it on the side of the log (horizontally) not on the top of the log (vertical). So, you haven't shown me anything yet.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Lol fair enough. I will be doing a full test with a corded drill as well soon, and various angles and speeds of seasoned wood as well. Be sure to Subscribe to catch it when I release it! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

[@janlochman1985]

It seems to me you are testing it on hardwood. What about softwood, like a spruce?

[@blancaherrera1958]

Great review, thanks so much. saved me money because I was tempted to get it

[@jeffreyMagnum460]

How long did you let that wood dry, needs too dry for at least a year. If it was a live tree.

[@daVinciRobotSurgeon]

is it threaded in reverse? Would it work better in reverse?

[@SKLIFEstyle]

@daVinciRobotSurgeon I believe it is and I did try that but it didn't seem to make a difference. I also though since it was so sharp that high speed would help it drill in first before starting to Crack but that was not the case either. I am set to do a new test soon with a real corded drill and some better wood so stay tuned and subscribe!

[@foofness]

Thank you sir... You just saved me some money...

[@Rutterbush74]

Rename this video: My first day using a power drill.

[@craigstevens8098]

That's more like it 😂😂😂

[@michaelbrawner4754]

Do you have a license to hold that drill?

[@lynnallen7325]

I am so glad you posted this because we were about to buy one of these with such high hopes. Thank you. Thank you..

[@SKLIFEstyle]

People have given good feedback, like lay the log on its side and adjust torque settings, but I think the result is still very lackluster. I figured many others would be similar to me in how I hoped this would turn out. Glad you found this useful & I appreciate your feedback. Be sure to Subscribe!

[@prissie]

I saw another one and they reversed the thread and it did it.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

That's interesting. Maybe once summer is done I will grab another and go for a round 2. We shall see.

[@bronzestar3557]

Is it just the camera effect or is the bit turning in reverse?

[@actiondisplays]

Great review! Don't let the know-it-all naysayers bother you. I wanted to find a review doing just as you did, working with common household tools. I didn't want to have to fire up the generator while camping to power my electric hammer drill! And your review confirmed what I thought, and saw on other channels, so great job! I'll stick to my 4 lb sledge and axe. With that combo, I can split almost anything! But suffering with this stupid arthritis, it takes me a couple hours to be able to function so I had some real hopes that the drill thingy would work. So I appreciate you exposing that drill bit for what it is. While it may work in "some" instances, overall, I'm not wasting my money on it. Thank you again for your fine review. All the best, -Mike

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Thanks for that feedback and support! I have a manual foot press log splitter that I use. Really only good for the quarter pieces, or up to 8 inches round, but it makes quick work of them with minimal effort. I have a video of that on my channel too, you should check it out. Be sure to Subscribe too!

[@ricamihalache6616]

Cred ca faceți reclama la ceva ce nu este bunpentru a crapă lemne dați ceva mai bun nu cumpar nu este bun😅

[@ricamihalache6616]

Da am sa ma uiți sa vad cum funcționează Dar cred ca tot toporul este mai bun

[@gliderchick1]

I watched a couple videos on adds for a wood splitting drill bit like this one, maybe just not the same brand. They didn’t begin on the end of the log, but they went in from the side near the end and worked down toward the other end. It looked like they kind of wiggled the drill back and forth from side to side as the drilled to help the splitting action along. You might want to try it that way. I see this was from 7 months ago and so may be already a case closed. Thanks for your helpful videos!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Thank you for the tips. I have been planning a retest, with better equipment and using many of the suggestions given. Hope you Subscribe and catch it when I release the update. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

[@georgesmith84]

If you look close .The piece they cut is short and very dry you could split with a hatchet.If you try a 10 inch piece of green oak it won't split but get stuck.

[@cpududester]

This style of wood splitting drill bit is designed to use on the edge of the log (through the bark), not the end of the log.

[@MindaugasLT-]

exactly

[@vonmurd3r]

I have one, and it's very useful for splitting smaller chunks of wood. It's really not meant for such large pieces.

[@joeking433]

I call bullshit. My guess is there is some kind of financial incentive for you to lie here.

[@1g1d1w]

I didn't think those things would work and never bought one. Great review.

[@D.Brasco-12322]

Seriously?? Great review?? Those things do work 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@joeking433]

Yeah, the physics of them is a joke.

[@aufbrechen]

haha it is funny. But what is more iumportant: It is honest!!! Thanks

[@Boycott_Youtube]

Was the wood dried or green?

[@SKLIFEstyle]

More green than seasoned..maybe 6 months old.

[@edgarg.731]

Did you try on the bark side, using on #1 setting and applying rotation that favors the thread?? I’m surprised you didn’t even try splitting them resting the log sideways. Please let me know is that works.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

I did not, somewhat poorly executed testing I'd admit in some respects. But I also wanted it to split logs that hadn't been split in some way, I already have a log splitter than makes quick work of fire logs into kindling. Some have said that yields some.resukts...although I just had someone tell.me even with the corded drill it wasn't working so it's a mixed bag. My take is even with the best results it's not nearly what you would truly hope it would be. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be sure to Subscribe!

[@710dorina]

Es funktioniert nicht 💪👎👎👎

[@Marcelatom1]

Eram pe punctul de a cumpăra acest spărgător de lemne ... mulțumesc că m-ai oprit la timp.

[@450promaui2]

I wonder if it would work on setting #1 on the gear box. It would provide more torque to split the wood.

[@philipkay4200]

Thanks for the demo, I was thinking about getting one of these bits, "was" is the operative word. BTW, your drill is definitely competent enough, the problem is the bit! Cheers

[@ExcentricDragon]

Okay - what happens if you use an electric cable powered that is designed to have more horsepower and torque than battery operated drills that are more designed for lighter weight construction work?

[@SKLIFEstyle]

I think you may actually get some splitting, but still under certain conditions. I think most are going to attempt as I did and it won't be the results they are hoping for. I think even a couple tweaks I may have got a log to Crack, but regardless it wouldn't have been close to what I was hoping for.

[@offgridliving4128]

They do work on small stuff. I live in a tiny home with a tiny stove that accepts 10 inch wood. It will split that if it’s seasoned and I set my drill to setting 1. But you really need to hold on because it will twist your wrists if not.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Yea, I hear that. That's for the feedback and adding your experience with it. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas. Stay warm out there and be sure to Subscribe!

[@BillJonesJr-h4i]

Almost bought one 😒 Thank you for saving me 💲

[@robertjprince1]

Thanks - was thinking of buying one because of shoulder problems ... but probably not

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Yeah, I almost tweaked my wrist. Sounds like some people had slightly better results, but overall, it seems like something best for small kindling to be broken down even smaller. Happy the content was useful. Be sure to Subscribe! **SK**

[@davidporter1039]

Was that wood seasoned or recently cut? I believe those splitters are intended to split dry, seasoned wood. That wood looks fresh cut.

[@Badhands55]

Boy howdy- that thing is impressive!

[@oldasdihrt5993]

Thanx for answering that question.

[@johnokon9680]

It seems to me the problem is that you don't have an additional 90° handle on that drill to control the torque. It sounded like the drill could've kept going but when it was about to break your wrist you (quite understandably) released the trigger. Maybe try it again with the right drill like the guy in the sales video is using.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Not a bad suggestion and I'm sure could only serve to help, especially with the cordless. Thanks, be sure yo Subscribe!

[@jeromestcharles7680]

I bought a wood splitter. It works great

[@danielburns7519]

I have 2 powerful 1/2 inch drills and I get the same results as you I am keeping my maul and wedges

[@russellkeeling4387]

My home is heated by wood and solar. I tried one of those and would never waste my money again on one of those.

[@tonyaveazeyrealtor2004]

Thank you for saving me the trouble of ordering one!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

That was the goal, to help avg buyers like myself and you. I was hoping it would work, I had no clue prior to the test. It's unfortunate, but I'm glad I could save you the trouble. Thanks for the feedback. Be sure to subscribe!

[@pwolfpapaw8474]

Man. I was disappointed. I wanted it to work. Glad I w watched this. You saved my 20 bucks. I'll stick to the maul. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Welcome! I had high hopes for a quick little tool too.

[@Eric-xf3hd]

Thanks for saving my money.

[@Jack_Move]

I know this is 5 months old now, But if you havnt figured it out yet Those are Normally Reverse Threaded which means u NEED the Drill in Reverse for it to work properly .

[@SKLIFEstyle]

I am tempted to give the test another go. I will have to purchase another one though so I appreciate all the tips. Thanks for watching, be sure to Subscribe!

[@diannabrooks]

Im a 71 year old grandma. I have limbs to split. I'm on a budget. Wood is the way I heat my house in the winter. Any suggestions on how I go about this please? Im pretty good cutting the limbs with my electric chain saw. A gas one would be too heavy for me to use. Now I need to split and stack. Thanks.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

If that is the case and you want to use this be sure to have a powerful corded drill. Honestly though, I like our manually foot splitter from Ocean State for like $50. You just use your weight to press down. I have a video of that on my channel, you should check it out. But otherwise I would buy a small electric splitter if manual work isn't an option. Just about any can do fireplace size logs. Of course it will be like 6x the price of the manual but it will certainly do the job. Hope that helps, be sure to Subscribe!

[@jackejr74]

First only try this with seasoned (wood cut into 12 inch to 13 inch logs and drying for one year or more)… the wood pieces in this video look green in my humble opinion and need to dry for at least another 6 months before attempting to split).

[@corrosioncrawler5706]

Those bits are incredible when used properly on the material they were designed for. These are great for splitting kindling sized pieces with a cordless drill. Trying to split a big log with it would be like trying to use a hatchet to split it, then claim that the hatchet wouldn’t do the job. They make much bigger ones that bolt up to a truck axle. You Jack up a wheel, remove the tire, and fit the base over the lug bolts and bolt up w lug nuts. This is the size you need to split logs. Or the ones that fit a tractor PTO.

[@frankallen2513]

The advertisements for these bits show it being used on the sides of the wood, instead of straight down from the ends. It might have a different effect from the sides. I haven’t tried one of these bits though.

[@STBRetired1]

This gives me a lot to think about. Now I have a 1/2" corded drill that could move a house. BUT, with that much power, can I hang on to the drill or will it break my wrists? And I sure would be tempted to drill from the side of the log as shown in some videos where this drill bit seems to work quite successfully. At any point, I've got to try this inexpensive drill bit before going out and buying an electric or hydraulic log splitter. UPDATE - I just saw another video and this "tool" didn't even work with a 1/2" corded drill. At 80, I was hoping not to have to do some log splitting the old fashioned way - with sledge hammer and maul.

[@vincecotton127]

I dig your Safety Shoes Mate!😃

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Lol, I ordered a new bit and will be trying with a much better set, method and test so be surento Subscribe and stay tuned. I hope to shoot that video this weekend.

[@tashasalyer4873]

Why did you not place the wood on its side and drill into the bark part of the log? I know I often have to do this when using my old fashioned axe on harder wood logs for my winter heat. Show me the attempt using your cordless power tool with that drill bit.

[@johnbommarito6887]

Why are you in the high speed setting

[@sbahiru]

U realy saved my time I almost ordering this fake tool because of fake advertising thank u so much

[@joeking433]

Why are you running it in reverse???

[@brianballman7644]

First time using a drill?

[@jefftennant]

Thx bro you did this exactly as I would've done, I need something to split stuff down the middle, not put on their sides etc, just not for me, moving on...VERY helpful!

[@johnmcclanahan2272]

It would be interesting to see what it would do chucked in ny Hole Hawg.

[@bigoldgrizzly]

just a tip - if this is no good at splitting wood , try using it in your drill and slip on a polishing mop - pretty much the same as a pigtail designed for the purpose - you might as well get some use out of it. I have axes for splitting wood - powered by my son - effortless ;

[@JeniCalab]

finally, a real demonstration review thank you

[@colinellison762]

I bought one years ago to try, and even with my biggest electric core drill, it didnt work very well, especially with bigger rounds.

[@Vidsurfer555]

Get the fuel version. What you have is regular consumer grade drills. The fuel is what contractors use. Also safety tip, if you are using a drill for that application; put on the handle that came with the kit. It will save your wrists.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

You mean a hammer drill

[@joeking433]

Hahahahaha! The "fuel version". Hahahaha! The physics of this item is a JOKE! There is no way it can do anything but break bones!

[@craigstevens8098]

Come on, man, you for real 😂😂😂 hahaha

[@SKLIFEstyle]

@@craigstevens8098 new video with the corded drill is up, link in the description

[@zachariasbrink9540]

This guy didn't even have on the low setting that's 6 minutes I'll never get back

[@jazepsjazeps]

Great video! Thanks

[@chrismiddles2135]

Well, I see the first problem you have, wearing socks with sandals.

[@coretmanus4688]

Wear boots to split wood. Gransfors Bruks Lg. Splitting Axe. Been doing it with this tool for years and much quicker than a hydraulic “splitter”.

[@miamcarlisle432]

Well, crud! I am looking for a cheap way to split my logs than swinging a sled into wedge.

[@happyhermit476]

Thanks for the review. I was wondering if they were a gimmick. Glad to not waste my money

[@randymaylowski2485]

Thanks for sharing, I saw some video clips of them using something like that before seemed to split the wood just fine. But I think they were drilling through cedar? Or other soft woods. Otherwise the reality would show "hah ain't buying that if it can't drill/ split through any type of wood a person would have" lol. Which that always gets me, when they advertise something, they only show what they want people to see, not what they need to see smh. Inerways again thanks for sharing.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Yeah, it's better if it's already fireplace size, you do it on its side, high torque, some suggest in reverse even due to the drill pattern, and really what you get is kindling. I have a manual foot press that is faster and easier than all that. It certainly didn't perform as I had hoped either. Thanks for commenting, be sure to Subscribe!

[@wtcmedic911]

Why would you use 2?!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

My mistake, but I think the video overall still helps people get a feel for what to expect.

[@Never-mind1960]

The only way this concept works is with large stationary machines. The best tool for home-owners is one of those electric-hydraulic splitters for about $300

[@magazinstarscafetv5320]

useful video thanks

[@phbrinsden]

I thought the drill was supposed to go in the side of the log. It won’t grab properly in end grain.

[@jamesmays4658]

This tool works look at a video at someone to show you how to use the tool with splitting wood!

[@Do_not_assume]

What are you reviewing, the drill driver or the splitting tool? Btw, those splitting tools don't work. They'll only end up causing wrist injuries.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

The wood tool. I could have e put it on a slightly better setting, but I think it was a good representation of what most people would find if they tried using one. And I agree, I almost tweaked my wrist just doing the review 😬. Thanks for watching & the feedback. Be sure to Subscribe! **SK**

[@jimmieking8196]

You are using the wrong drill. Its not powerfull enough. You need a 1500 w corded hammer drill with a handle@@SKLIFEstyle

[@williamnicklaus2203]

I will save my money - thanks

[@ceegee4494]

I noticed in another video these are reverse threaded

[@reggie42c]

Put the wood on it side. The way you’re doing it is like holding an egg on the outside of it trying to squeeze it and wonder why it won’t break. That’s the strongest part of the wood at the top 🔝

[@diyzona]

It's all about power. You can't do that with battery drill with 150w of power. You need at least 1500W

[@DirectorSweden-yh1rv]

Thanks from Sweden!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@felixfunhouse1414]

Thank you! You saved me from buying this!

[@colinmccann7123]

I bought one of those dadgum drill heads and it didn't work for crap

[@Mike-ch9ln]

Just get a wood splitter from Harbor Freight! It actually splits wood 🪵 easily. Thanks for the video!

[@roaddog1m]

Was I the only one screaming, "Put it in 1st gear!"?

[@h.mandelene3279]

This is why I say I will pay to learn how they make the commercials than to believe the product works.

[@ghettostricken]

All the other videos show them drilling from the sides, thru the bark.

[@cmdv-tv]

The drill was spinning anti clockwise by the looks of the settings on the drill and the kickback direction when it was sticking. Probably wont make a difference to be fair as those tool bits are shocking but it might give it the slightest of chances 😂

[@bopitbull3957]

You have to have a big hammer drill to use this thing those things are for Putnam drywall screws get a bigger drill the thing will rip through that wood. Or the one you order is a piece of garbage but I don't use a little tiny drills like that for this new wood splitter I already tried to put on a big plug-in hammer drill and it ripped through 15 inch long and cut up the three paces I put an extension on it to. No slouch that's your everyday wake power drill for inexperienced laborers.

[@JoeRinalb]

I just bought one of those and the best thing to do is lay it on its side to lock. That is if you go from the top that son of a gun is going to bind up on you. Good way to bust the wrist. My suggestion. Try it on inside to log on inside. Good luck!

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Appreciate the tips and feedback!

[@cahg3871]

Depends on how dry and what type of tree the wood is.Pine is knotty and heavily sapped and a soft wood,then that type of tree needs to dry for a while then that tool should work fine.But if it’s a hardwood tree like Oak and certain Maples,then most likely not.

[@TravelBossYP]

Thanks for the review. I'm not taking my chances on buying this one. Goodluck

[@johnpriestley9782]

Sandles, battery drill, at what point did he go to hospital 😢

[@harryjames7675]

These are designed to be used into the side of the log not the end like you are attempting, which is impossible.

[@SKLIFEstyle]

Very good call out. I should have tested that angle too.

[@maciejgorski6981]

@@SKLIFEstyle It doesnt work well on the side either. Just get a splitting axe. That does work.

[@harrygmarshall5157]

Thanks for a warning 👍🏻👍🏻