This is one of the best splitters I have ever seen!!! Very efficient. For one person, your production is excellent. Looks professionally made. Really good job on a nice piece of equipment.
@davidp83057 жыл бұрын
David P well said brother!
@hockeyslade4 жыл бұрын
This is the coolest wood splitter I have ever seen. Excellent job and incredible design. Bravo!
@eCitizen13 жыл бұрын
If that machine is "home made" you are an exceptional example of home-builders. That is one sweet machine!
@thomasnelson24636 жыл бұрын
Thomas Nelson my father (in the video) build it with pieces of a forcklift.
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
The fork lift has gone to a better place!
@thomasnelson24636 жыл бұрын
It's an awesome knock off of the Tempest (now Wood-Mizer) log splitter! Just wondering how the main cylinder works in both directions? A normal splitter retracts on it's own once it finished the stroke. I would love to see the inner workings of the machine and possibly the valve and how you have it automated. Any chance on a follow up video?
@travisf11404 жыл бұрын
Great work. That looks as professional as any factory would make.
@kevinashby37847 жыл бұрын
The best splitter on the net by far. Absolutely awesome!!.
@matthewwakefield2280 Жыл бұрын
A log sack and holders either side would be good, as would the retrieving fence as mentioned elsewhere here.
@freeforester17174 жыл бұрын
Best splitter I have seen yet
@bobby1thumb6 жыл бұрын
Really smart using both directions!!! Now use a Peavey to roll the logs and save your back.
@traceyosterlind147 жыл бұрын
That's a nice log SplitterI like that I'll be watching more of your videos Stay safe have a good day🎉🎉
@hillbillyfranks Жыл бұрын
Double the fun. Very nicely done!👍🏼👌🏽😊
@ronaldhiler74494 жыл бұрын
love the automated function of the unit fast and easy.
@Tiersmoke925557 жыл бұрын
Sehr schlaue maschine! ich würde noch einen Bügel machen der die Stämme selber zurück zieht, somit muss nur noch das neue Holz beschaffen werden
@kevineggimann1408 Жыл бұрын
Excellent Job!! Have any pictures of how the push plate is mounted to the cylinder?
@LogWizzard5 жыл бұрын
Beauty. That's some good production.
@thomaswalz35157 жыл бұрын
That splitter is awesome, i need to buy it from you
@cherisullivan28824 жыл бұрын
Probably the best yolk iv ever seen to be honest, awesome
@ivanogilby61744 жыл бұрын
I like this design, what kind of wood was that .. very stringy!
@klmccune4 жыл бұрын
Awesome splitter!
@nickhammer64084 жыл бұрын
man! that splitter is slicker than snot on a glass doorknob great design you should put it on the market
@bowlweevil41616 жыл бұрын
Amazing ! If you would weld on a log retriever on top of the blue moving part in both directions, you would have almost a fully automated system. Just put the log on and wait for it to be completely gone automatically :D I would love to have that auto cycle, but since it's Arduino based it's not in my range of expertise unfortunately.
@catchmeifyoucan28156 жыл бұрын
This is the dad of my friend. Very proud of them both.
@grauwder2 жыл бұрын
Very nicely made and well thought out.
@Alan_Hans__7 жыл бұрын
i love your old tractor grate job
@raelenebartlett52946 жыл бұрын
That look like it was factory built; Great Job. Very Nice easy working unit too
@kevinashby37846 жыл бұрын
The only thing we are planning to add is a knee ESTOP. (For other comments). But a "drag back" could be added so the log comes back itself so you have more time to set up the next cut. I could split enough firewood in one day for an entire season with a machine like this!!. Was the rod used on the main ram a fork lift double actuated rod or a longer telescoping rod design? I have CAT excavator rods laying around, longer single stage. This design is very compact, bonus, bonus, bonus. Also adding the connecting points to the outside is an excellent idea. Also two smaller cylinder could be utilized and mounted on each end, giving support to both ends of the splitting block. Some of my 300 ton machines use two smaller rods, others use one large rod.
@davidnelson75505 жыл бұрын
This is similar to mine. I watched very closely when I built liggetty split. This machine is sweet!
@Thetreefella4 жыл бұрын
Nice machine!
@huckbeduck3 жыл бұрын
Mooie machine, ik heb een gelijkaardig systeem. Heb je al is beuk en eik geprobeerd?
@zarckx7 жыл бұрын
You need to add two moving fences to pull the log back for you.
@donaldasayers6 жыл бұрын
And a gravity feed magazine
@borghed3841 Жыл бұрын
And automated movement
@blackdaan Жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to get an updated video with the modifications and also film on the underside to see the construction?
@lofman5 жыл бұрын
Now that's impressive.
@knowsbetter17 жыл бұрын
Don’t get me wrong.... what a fantastic machine!!!!
@41forfreedom94 жыл бұрын
This is a Beast! Damn nice 👍
@elricofarmer15614 жыл бұрын
well done sir well done efficent best ever
@harryburford66294 жыл бұрын
Very good design making it fast without much more effort, but I feel it needs a L-bracket to pull the unfinished logs back into the splitter until finished, which will make it even easier and faster. Great design though.
@jimbojambo40085 жыл бұрын
do you have some plans about this wood splitter... i want to know how you have done it with the hydrolic cylinder. I see the you have a Belgium number plate on you tractor. maybe it is better to conversate in dutch. Thank you very much.
@jopauwels74454 жыл бұрын
This is nice I guess if you like predictable dimension splits....Ahhh who am I kidding? Awesome! and provides built in kindling and some garden mulch as a bonus.
@iamthatguy11697 жыл бұрын
This is the champ!!!!!
@nicholascremato6 жыл бұрын
think smart not hard good engineering idea
@danielm59607 жыл бұрын
dam great job really cool
@charlescarrico85607 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video of how you engineered it and what you would’ve done different if anything? I plan on building one very similar and would certainly appreciate any help thank you. Robert
@robertbartolomie82386 жыл бұрын
Robert Bartolomie it is difficult to make an engeneering video, but my father used differeng parts of a forklift. He recently changed the block that is pushing from side to side. Instead of the connection in the center of the block he changed it to two connections more to the outside of the block. Tis beacause when the wood lays not in the center, the pushing block bended a little. This is now solved by using 2 connection points more to the outside of the pushing block. He used an hydrolic pump driven by the tracktor to pump oil to the main piston. To move the piston electronic valves were used. Hope this helps you a bit
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I appreciate the reply thank you very much Robert
@robertbartolomie82386 жыл бұрын
That is just awesome. I want one
@kevinrichter43844 жыл бұрын
That guy should get a job at NASA.......WOW ...thats a splitter
@loadi2865 Жыл бұрын
The auto cycle makes this very efficient. What type of switch system do you use to get the auto cycle? It looks like it has a two or three second delay before it reverses the cycle. That is the best setup I've seen.
@michaeldose20416 жыл бұрын
It is a home made controller based on arduino.
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, out of my league but thanks.
@michaeldose20416 жыл бұрын
yes it is custom made, the end-switches and valves are connected with the controller. The controller has 3 modes. 1: manual, as long as you push on the left or right button the ram moves. 2: if you push left (once), the ram goes left until the end and vica versa. 3: Automatic left and right with adjustable delay.
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
How did you make it fully auto ? You should mass sell these I'd buy 1 forsure
@chrismoss875 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Ingenious!
@user-cl7jw7td5q3 ай бұрын
Excellent machine. Now, the only thing lacking: how to get the split pieces neatly organised (automatically) into a retaining device of some kind (bucket, pallet etc)
@LitoGeorge4 жыл бұрын
So efficient. No wasted movement.
@mikefay4323 Жыл бұрын
Love your splitter. What kind of tractor is that?
@blairwise33396 жыл бұрын
Mercedes-Benz MB Trac 800 ... 1976
@marinjules5 жыл бұрын
I like the fact that it splits both directions. Less work and more wood split.
@littleblitz82397 жыл бұрын
Do you ever have problems with cross grain wood getting stuck in the box wedge?
@chasingchains6 жыл бұрын
Yes, but we made a tool that attaches to the moving part of the splitter to push/pull out wood that is stuck in the splitter.
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
what kind of ram are you using. is that pump a single stage pump or a 2 stage pump.
@gmorse84406 жыл бұрын
Two stage pump.
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
Really nice efficient machine for single handed splitting, the only thing i would add would be an emegency kick bar/plate to stop should something go wrong. I see the emergency button but its out of reach depending on where your standing, a kick pad or bar reachable from any position would be better and give peace of mind too. hope you never need to use it.
@incubatork5 жыл бұрын
#684 is a real ball busting productive unit. Something like this would work well for many years for many family members. Oh yeah forgot to mention this is Alaska USA baby!😘
@ronaldhiler74494 жыл бұрын
I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. kzhead.infoUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it
@loveniacannon33029 ай бұрын
Nicely made and well thought out however, I must comment on the safety issue at hand. With this machine in automatic mode it would not take but an instant to remove a finger or two. Have you thought about installing a KILL SWITCH near your knees so if it does catch a finger and/or hand you have some means in which to reverse the process before complete amputation? Just a idea!
@RLNTEX7 жыл бұрын
It needs a kill switch
@lancehenthorn176 жыл бұрын
It has ;)
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
You came see in video, Big Red button on control panel, E-STOP
@bobarvey79155 жыл бұрын
That's efficient!!!!
@5ghostshadow4 жыл бұрын
holy shit this was so smart! build one to, have film on my cchannel! :D
@EnduroJSSwe8 жыл бұрын
How does one get in contact with you?
@bobritter10894 жыл бұрын
I am trying to understand whats with the 58 dislikes? The only thing i can see is not have a return bar to pull the log back automatically. Other then that, its awesome
@codybrucewilliams3 жыл бұрын
Valt me nu pas op dat dit in Belgie is .... vanwaar (welke regio) bent u in Belgie ?
@lowlandwoodsman71805 жыл бұрын
Lowland Woodsman kanten van Leuven
@acdriec5 жыл бұрын
Genius
@vtwinironhorse4 жыл бұрын
Hope you are wearing ear protection........I had to just to watch the video 😂
@41forfreedom94 жыл бұрын
kool..if it was really long..you could make your own 2X4's..
@thatsMYbeef3 жыл бұрын
Nice Splitter, just subscribed, 🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷
@outdoorswithlarryrobin2 жыл бұрын
Clever
@ScottishNSRailFan8 жыл бұрын
That is the balls!
@blauschuh7 жыл бұрын
I will sell this in the US start making them for me.
@nagazinafireworks75944 жыл бұрын
nice !
@JK-nq2tu4 жыл бұрын
Sure is faster than my maul and wedge...
@leowaisanen16724 жыл бұрын
awesome.
@lennyb3337 жыл бұрын
Productive. But makes one hell of a mess!
@stephenfox51338 ай бұрын
why do these box wedge splitters make the wood so ugly splintery?
@montanaelkwhisperer1744 Жыл бұрын
very very good
@seanielonergan4567 жыл бұрын
👍
@alleycatcapone61634 жыл бұрын
home made ? this sure looks like a tempest log splitter to me.
@bosdad77 жыл бұрын
bos dad well its homemade so thanks
@acdriec7 жыл бұрын
very nice
@getonlygotonly Жыл бұрын
Only perfekte 👍
@viliammakuka16234 жыл бұрын
if u can put a 2 sided pull back on hinges that would b it!
@kev3604 Жыл бұрын
And here it is, dumping the split wood onto the ground. I will never understand as to why , they do not have a wheel barrel at each end.
@mbm8875 жыл бұрын
It is not dumped ;) we collect it in bags as wood to start the fire !
@acdriec5 жыл бұрын
Nice idea, but makes to much waste.
@firewoodprovidersnorthwest3 жыл бұрын
We use the waste to start the fire ;)
@acdriec3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a copy of the Tempest splitter.
@lowercherty6 жыл бұрын
It's far better then a Tempest :)
@catchmeifyoucan28156 жыл бұрын
good design and all....but you design it so you don't have to pick up logs from the ground.....and then allow the split wood to pile up on the ground....how about putting a trailer or bin at each end to catch the split wood?......
@darrylt10315 жыл бұрын
see kzhead.info/sun/mZ2dmZWFZ3Shh6c/bejne.html :)
@piethulens41325 жыл бұрын
I like it in one way, but it makes allot of splinters.
@jackass4566 жыл бұрын
Spliters that can be used to start the fire ;)
@acdriec6 жыл бұрын
Homemade?! Unless the company you bought this thing from is named "Homemade Log Splitters LLC" 😏
@tekknorat Жыл бұрын
Do you want to sell the plans to build this?
@jimauger90497 жыл бұрын
jim auger we dont have a plan ☺
@acdriec7 жыл бұрын
We all love kindlin wood, but this splinter creates to much of it.....
@yourneck23 жыл бұрын
I know of a wood ministry which provides free firewood to the truly needy who depend on wood for heat, I'm SURE they could use a machine like this.
@tooge477 жыл бұрын
Veeeeeeeeeryyyyyyyyyyssssslooooooooowwwwwww.... Were's second gear?
@Cougar12124 жыл бұрын
die Technik ist ok aber gibt Viel Abfall
@dieterklaiber97604 жыл бұрын
Too slow, need more flow, better off split one way and pull ring back on retract with an arm, more efficient and less manual handling of rings.
@peterranger72762 жыл бұрын
bravo pour la fendeuse is top
@f8gayttg7 жыл бұрын
Сколько грязи от калуна от бензопилы меньше телега чурок и утонул в шелухе.
@user-sy1wq7ls4b Жыл бұрын
viens nous rejoindre sur notre forum sechaufferaubois il y a plein de constructions personnelles
@f8gayttg7 жыл бұрын
Total carbon copy of a Tempest. At least give credit where credit is due.
@Arborista00077 жыл бұрын
No matter if it's a copy, it's the man's performance that counts ;-)
@julmarin78816 жыл бұрын
All that work... just split the whole damned round at the same time jeepers. Not difficult with hydraulics.
@w8stral4 жыл бұрын
Много мусора.
@user-cv2he4wb7s2 жыл бұрын
Langsam und uneffektiv... Da gibt's deutlich besseres!
This is one of the best splitters I have ever seen!!! Very efficient. For one person, your production is excellent. Looks professionally made. Really good job on a nice piece of equipment.
David P well said brother!
This is the coolest wood splitter I have ever seen. Excellent job and incredible design. Bravo!
If that machine is "home made" you are an exceptional example of home-builders. That is one sweet machine!
Thomas Nelson my father (in the video) build it with pieces of a forcklift.
The fork lift has gone to a better place!
It's an awesome knock off of the Tempest (now Wood-Mizer) log splitter! Just wondering how the main cylinder works in both directions? A normal splitter retracts on it's own once it finished the stroke. I would love to see the inner workings of the machine and possibly the valve and how you have it automated. Any chance on a follow up video?
Great work. That looks as professional as any factory would make.
The best splitter on the net by far. Absolutely awesome!!.
A log sack and holders either side would be good, as would the retrieving fence as mentioned elsewhere here.
Best splitter I have seen yet
Really smart using both directions!!! Now use a Peavey to roll the logs and save your back.
That's a nice log SplitterI like that I'll be watching more of your videos Stay safe have a good day🎉🎉
Double the fun. Very nicely done!👍🏼👌🏽😊
love the automated function of the unit fast and easy.
Sehr schlaue maschine! ich würde noch einen Bügel machen der die Stämme selber zurück zieht, somit muss nur noch das neue Holz beschaffen werden
Excellent Job!! Have any pictures of how the push plate is mounted to the cylinder?
Beauty. That's some good production.
That splitter is awesome, i need to buy it from you
Probably the best yolk iv ever seen to be honest, awesome
I like this design, what kind of wood was that .. very stringy!
Awesome splitter!
man! that splitter is slicker than snot on a glass doorknob great design you should put it on the market
Amazing ! If you would weld on a log retriever on top of the blue moving part in both directions, you would have almost a fully automated system. Just put the log on and wait for it to be completely gone automatically :D I would love to have that auto cycle, but since it's Arduino based it's not in my range of expertise unfortunately.
This is the dad of my friend. Very proud of them both.
Very nicely made and well thought out.
i love your old tractor grate job
That look like it was factory built; Great Job. Very Nice easy working unit too
The only thing we are planning to add is a knee ESTOP. (For other comments). But a "drag back" could be added so the log comes back itself so you have more time to set up the next cut. I could split enough firewood in one day for an entire season with a machine like this!!. Was the rod used on the main ram a fork lift double actuated rod or a longer telescoping rod design? I have CAT excavator rods laying around, longer single stage. This design is very compact, bonus, bonus, bonus. Also adding the connecting points to the outside is an excellent idea. Also two smaller cylinder could be utilized and mounted on each end, giving support to both ends of the splitting block. Some of my 300 ton machines use two smaller rods, others use one large rod.
This is similar to mine. I watched very closely when I built liggetty split. This machine is sweet!
Nice machine!
Mooie machine, ik heb een gelijkaardig systeem. Heb je al is beuk en eik geprobeerd?
You need to add two moving fences to pull the log back for you.
And a gravity feed magazine
And automated movement
Would it be possible to get an updated video with the modifications and also film on the underside to see the construction?
Now that's impressive.
Don’t get me wrong.... what a fantastic machine!!!!
This is a Beast! Damn nice 👍
well done sir well done efficent best ever
Very good design making it fast without much more effort, but I feel it needs a L-bracket to pull the unfinished logs back into the splitter until finished, which will make it even easier and faster. Great design though.
do you have some plans about this wood splitter... i want to know how you have done it with the hydrolic cylinder. I see the you have a Belgium number plate on you tractor. maybe it is better to conversate in dutch. Thank you very much.
This is nice I guess if you like predictable dimension splits....Ahhh who am I kidding? Awesome! and provides built in kindling and some garden mulch as a bonus.
This is the champ!!!!!
think smart not hard good engineering idea
dam great job really cool
Can you make a video of how you engineered it and what you would’ve done different if anything? I plan on building one very similar and would certainly appreciate any help thank you. Robert
Robert Bartolomie it is difficult to make an engeneering video, but my father used differeng parts of a forklift. He recently changed the block that is pushing from side to side. Instead of the connection in the center of the block he changed it to two connections more to the outside of the block. Tis beacause when the wood lays not in the center, the pushing block bended a little. This is now solved by using 2 connection points more to the outside of the pushing block. He used an hydrolic pump driven by the tracktor to pump oil to the main piston. To move the piston electronic valves were used. Hope this helps you a bit
Fantastic! I appreciate the reply thank you very much Robert
That is just awesome. I want one
That guy should get a job at NASA.......WOW ...thats a splitter
The auto cycle makes this very efficient. What type of switch system do you use to get the auto cycle? It looks like it has a two or three second delay before it reverses the cycle. That is the best setup I've seen.
It is a home made controller based on arduino.
Thanks, out of my league but thanks.
yes it is custom made, the end-switches and valves are connected with the controller. The controller has 3 modes. 1: manual, as long as you push on the left or right button the ram moves. 2: if you push left (once), the ram goes left until the end and vica versa. 3: Automatic left and right with adjustable delay.
How did you make it fully auto ? You should mass sell these I'd buy 1 forsure
Wow! Ingenious!
Excellent machine. Now, the only thing lacking: how to get the split pieces neatly organised (automatically) into a retaining device of some kind (bucket, pallet etc)
So efficient. No wasted movement.
Love your splitter. What kind of tractor is that?
Mercedes-Benz MB Trac 800 ... 1976
I like the fact that it splits both directions. Less work and more wood split.
Do you ever have problems with cross grain wood getting stuck in the box wedge?
Yes, but we made a tool that attaches to the moving part of the splitter to push/pull out wood that is stuck in the splitter.
what kind of ram are you using. is that pump a single stage pump or a 2 stage pump.
Two stage pump.
Really nice efficient machine for single handed splitting, the only thing i would add would be an emegency kick bar/plate to stop should something go wrong. I see the emergency button but its out of reach depending on where your standing, a kick pad or bar reachable from any position would be better and give peace of mind too. hope you never need to use it.
#684 is a real ball busting productive unit. Something like this would work well for many years for many family members. Oh yeah forgot to mention this is Alaska USA baby!😘
I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. kzhead.infoUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it
Nicely made and well thought out however, I must comment on the safety issue at hand. With this machine in automatic mode it would not take but an instant to remove a finger or two. Have you thought about installing a KILL SWITCH near your knees so if it does catch a finger and/or hand you have some means in which to reverse the process before complete amputation? Just a idea!
It needs a kill switch
It has ;)
You came see in video, Big Red button on control panel, E-STOP
That's efficient!!!!
holy shit this was so smart! build one to, have film on my cchannel! :D
How does one get in contact with you?
I am trying to understand whats with the 58 dislikes? The only thing i can see is not have a return bar to pull the log back automatically. Other then that, its awesome
Valt me nu pas op dat dit in Belgie is .... vanwaar (welke regio) bent u in Belgie ?
Lowland Woodsman kanten van Leuven
Genius
Hope you are wearing ear protection........I had to just to watch the video 😂
kool..if it was really long..you could make your own 2X4's..
Nice Splitter, just subscribed, 🚜🪵👍🏼🇱🇷
Clever
That is the balls!
I will sell this in the US start making them for me.
nice !
Sure is faster than my maul and wedge...
awesome.
Productive. But makes one hell of a mess!
why do these box wedge splitters make the wood so ugly splintery?
very very good
👍
home made ? this sure looks like a tempest log splitter to me.
bos dad well its homemade so thanks
very nice
Only perfekte 👍
if u can put a 2 sided pull back on hinges that would b it!
And here it is, dumping the split wood onto the ground. I will never understand as to why , they do not have a wheel barrel at each end.
It is not dumped ;) we collect it in bags as wood to start the fire !
Nice idea, but makes to much waste.
We use the waste to start the fire ;)
Looks like a copy of the Tempest splitter.
It's far better then a Tempest :)
good design and all....but you design it so you don't have to pick up logs from the ground.....and then allow the split wood to pile up on the ground....how about putting a trailer or bin at each end to catch the split wood?......
see kzhead.info/sun/mZ2dmZWFZ3Shh6c/bejne.html :)
I like it in one way, but it makes allot of splinters.
Spliters that can be used to start the fire ;)
Homemade?! Unless the company you bought this thing from is named "Homemade Log Splitters LLC" 😏
Do you want to sell the plans to build this?
jim auger we dont have a plan ☺
We all love kindlin wood, but this splinter creates to much of it.....
I know of a wood ministry which provides free firewood to the truly needy who depend on wood for heat, I'm SURE they could use a machine like this.
Veeeeeeeeeryyyyyyyyyyssssslooooooooowwwwwww.... Were's second gear?
die Technik ist ok aber gibt Viel Abfall
Too slow, need more flow, better off split one way and pull ring back on retract with an arm, more efficient and less manual handling of rings.
bravo pour la fendeuse is top
Сколько грязи от калуна от бензопилы меньше телега чурок и утонул в шелухе.
viens nous rejoindre sur notre forum sechaufferaubois il y a plein de constructions personnelles
Total carbon copy of a Tempest. At least give credit where credit is due.
No matter if it's a copy, it's the man's performance that counts ;-)
All that work... just split the whole damned round at the same time jeepers. Not difficult with hydraulics.
Много мусора.
Langsam und uneffektiv... Da gibt's deutlich besseres!