Eastonmade 12-22 log splitter with Box & 6-Way wedges -
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- Опубліковано 22 січ 2022
- Testing out the Box & 6-Way wedges on the Eastonmade 12-22 log splitter.
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Looks great. Loved the beaver hat!!! thanks for all the support guys.
Thanks Andrew! You need a beaver hat!
Tony's leg lift comment definitely makes the Husqvarna hats the winners.
HA!
I wonder if Tony crapped himself. That was hilarious! Lol
this vid was well worth the wait!! glad to see you guys having fun in the woodpile!
Thanks for watching William, more 12-22 to come!
Great Splitting!! Looks like Harry will have a Good machine. Have a Safe Day
Yup!
Nice. Good seeing a box on the channel rather than just Chris taking big dumps.
Looking cold but picturesque in the woodyard.
I like the big dumps myself! Thanks Alan!
Thanks for the demostration Chris.. I am stepping up to a commercial level this year and I am having fun watching others on to learn there machines
Fantastic! What color machine are you considering?
@@InTheWoodyard : already put the deposit down.. Sapphire blue.. 35ton SHO Wolfe Ridge..
Daniel, congratulations on growing to the point where you need a better splitter!
@@thefirewooddoctor : I think so too.. Plus I got it for towability.. Plus I wont need to spend as much time splitting..
Good morning Chris!!😀😀
That thing is a tank for sure.
I think Tony had the best hat on. Also I really liked the long handled tongs he was using. I need to get me a set of those.
Take care my friends!!😀😀👍👍
Logger Al
Good morning Al, yes those tongs are awesome!
My 12-22 is being delivered soon. After watching this video I’m glad I ordered a conveyor to help clear the wood. I work by myself so I’ll probably have a hard time keeping up.
I work by myself too but I have a small splitter to start out with
Smart, start small and grow as you can afford it!
A conveyor would be nice!
@@InTheWoodyard what would u recommend starting out with on a chainsaw
My vote is definitely for the husky hats!! Wow might we see a new 12-22 in the wood yard later on down the road?? That machine is definitely a beast and takes the work out of it!! Stay safe my friend!!
Over the next week you will see a bunch of the 12-22 in the wood yard!
I find people complaining about the “waste” or slash of the box wedge… I love that stuff to a point. It makes great kindling and material for our huge homemade shop stove.
The other thing is that the box wedge accommodates and returns all sizes of butts. The six wedge is great for up to 18” or so but then you are resplitting pieces you have to manually return. With the box wedge it seems like most of everything gets returned with the recycle, big or small, until it’s gone. This is a huge time and energy saver in my eyes. I don’t mind there being some small splintery stuff in there if that’s the trade off.
Yup, if you have a waste disposal stove you can burn it all!
the double Husky hats for sure. your friend has a nice Wood buster. Great video
Thanks 👍
Greetings from New Zealand. First of all,minus seventeen ! Crikey you fellas were splitting ice! Fairer tes will probably come next autumn. Great to see the conditions real men work in though. Great vid. The box wedge will be great next autumn I'm picking. Cheers
Thanks for watching!!!
Chris, I always enjoy your vids. Thanks for posting.
I think it would be a positive thing if Andrew Easton made a quick vid on the ideal direction to place logs in a box splitter. When possible, it is always better to have the largest diameter of a log in the front and the small end at the push plate. This keeps the grain direction lower in the rear and higher in the front, helping to keep the the wedge from needing to cut across the grain from front to back. Less force needed to split as well, which makes it all go a little faster.
That my friend is a very good tip! Thanks!
Yesterday I finally got a good sharpening on my 572xp. Burned through 3/4 tank of fuel to drop 7 or 8 pine trees. Gave it a nice grind on with the Dremel. Oh my Loed, that saw cut like a son of a buck after that! I never did such a good job sharpening before that. Was unreal how good it cut.
Yup, nothing like a sharp chain!
I agree, all Eastonmade splitters are good and have their on niche in the firewood business. I ordered the Axis from Gerry two days ago...only 392 days before its delivered. Keep up the great videos, very entertaining.
Not that you're marking the days off on a calendar. LOL The Axis is another great Eastonmade splitter.
Nice , are you getting the elevator?
Yup!
@@InTheWoodyard We are not getting the elevator at this time. I have 40 more ibc totes coming and the plan is to split off the end of the table and stack into the totes.
Hey Chris thanks for the video. You three guys are a trip! Had fun watching you fellas. And Toney please be careful, you were making me nervous holding those logs in front of the push plate to get a single split. My choice is Husqvarna. That 12-22 machine is awesome! Perfect in combination with a conveyor Making mounds of firewood with peaks. Not sure how great it would be if you are going to continue the operation by stacking.
Glad you enjoyed it, we had fun breaking it in!
Whew, proper splitter makes all the difference.
Woulda went Eastonmade when we got our last commercial grade splitter, but I had not heard of them then...
Sure make great lookin stuff!
Ours, is built pretty much as tough.
The greatest help on a splitter if you wanna split fast in our ( son and I ) opinions are/is:
Must have log lift. For lift and "table" use when level with splitter beam.
Keeps wood up off ground and easy to grab to keep splittin.
A split end table that your split stuff can pile up on.
Ours is just the right height to have our big wheel barrow at the end of table, push wood into the barrow and run it off to be stacked or piled.
We do both, stack in face cords and haystack too...
Just for our home woodstove and firepit and camp wood use.
We usually go through about 5 to 6 cords a heat season, another 2 for firepits...
All Northeastern hardwoods, blow downs and tree service yard drops...
The 4 and 6 way wedges are also a must have. Make quick work!
Make a huge pile of scraps under the machine, but it all gets burned..
Auto-cycle hyd. is another must have. Ours auto returns, we have to hold it to split...
Big thing too is the machine needs to be high enough so there is no bending over while in use. Our work surface heights of splitter, lift and table are all waist high.
Makes a big difference!
Stay strong!!
Yup, that all sounds like a good operation! Thanks for watching Cat Daddy!
Definitely a nice machine. I like the thought of the box wedge but the 6way out performed it with less slash.
Yes, I agree!
I have a 22-28 coming in September I ordered it last April also got the folding 16 foot conveyor with it can’t wait !!
WOW! That sounds great!
That splitter along with a conveyor into the dump trailer would be a killer combo.😳 -Dave
Yes it would!
Love that Eastonmade 12-22-. WOW !!!!
Me too!
When splitting an assortment of wood the ultra allows you the choice to throw dry wood to the side for quick sales.
And like many already mentioned, much cleaner. But the 6 way is nice. Need the lift and the hydraulic wedge.
I agree with that Ed!
You need to volunteer to take delivery on more peoples Eastonmade splitters! You got free help and a cord-1/2 split that your splitter didn’t have to do😂 Nice crew you had there! I think Tony might want to get his leg checked out. When he lifted it it made a funny sound😳😳👍🏻👍🏻GNI
Yes and yes!
That eastonmade is a beast. You put her through its paces with the gnarly wood. I was going to vote for the eastonmade hat, but didnt see one. I'll vote for the Stihl hat, sorry Chris.
No worries, Stihl makes great stuff, and the Eastonmade is a tank!
i like the sthil hats. I have had sthil saws for 12 years now and never had a problem with them. Also i cut a 40 inch round log with my ms290 with a 20 inch bar that gave it a work out forsure
Still running my MS290 i bout the same time as you. I have used and abused it…still runs and cuts like a champ. Upgraded to 500i last summer.
@@mmaiorano3 i have been thinking about upgrading but i was given a homeolite xl12 sax and it runs great so for now thats what i am going to run
They make good stuff!
Nice!
nice job boys 👍
Thanks 👍
I agree with a lot of the comments on here. Nice splitter but it sure does create a lot of kindling and waste when using the box blade.
The problem with easton made is getting one .I cant wait 14 plus months for a machine for a business .I need a new unit for my operation. I will have to go with another brand due to time !
Yes, I used it for a week and the 6 way is great!
Yup, that is an issue, time does matter.
With 2 people and a conveyor the 22 28 will do 2 cord an hour with the right size wood and the 6 way wedge. The 12 22 cycles faster but struggles with gnarly stuff so in my eyes it evens out to the same between the 2 machines. Happy splitting enjoy the machine. Youl wish you got a conveyor haha
Yes sir Husqvarna 👏 Thanks for sharing Chris 👍
Good choice Frank!
I 'M FOR THE STIHL HATS
They make good stuff!
G’morning Chris ! Awesome machine. Lots of debris, great kindling for some, nuisance for some (wink wink, nudge, nudge). Nice to get a bunch split up! HUSQVARNA ALL THE WAY ! GoodNightIrene
Thanks Corey!
Gotta lift the leg to the Husqvarna hat! Good crew here, and good to see ole Tony back in the fold. Well Chris, when’s the new 12-20 arriving? Sold some wood this year, so you go to unload a few ‘Benny’s. Take care, and keep that ‘wind’ up. Len (Devon 🇬🇧)
I like the leg and the wind references!
Great synergy between the three of you and very interesting to see the 12-22 put through its paces. My first impression though is for the money and maneuverability, I’d pick your Ultra over it. And maybe a new mic filter for screening Tony’s embellishments.
The machine got a lot better one I used it for a week, my wedge adjustments got nice size stuff. Tony can't help it, it was windy out!
That's a nice splitter! I think I preferred the 6-way to the box wedge. The box wedge seems to make a lot of waste scrap.
I agree with that!
Nice splitter. I mean really nice. And of course the Husky hat!
Thanks Keith!
They are all awesome machines I do really like the Axis though
Yup, they are and the axis is awesome!
👍 What a crew!!! I wear a Stihl hat.😉
Thanks Tony! Stihl makes great stuff!
Yeah it looks like a lot of crushed wood .... but then most of us are not selling 200 cords per year. Looking at time and labor savings that is an awesome machine. Us average guys would never keep up with it for sure . Great video!!!
I use the 6 way over the next week and it really shines then! Stay tuned!
Chris what’s your thoughts on the “trash” produced? Do you think it’s excessive with the box and 6 way? You did one cord…now spread that out over a log truck load. My opinion the 4way is still the most versatile, least trash generating wedge. Pieces don’t “fan” out as much which in turn not causing pieces to fall on the ground. Nothing worse in my book than picking a resplit piece off the ground again and again. Poor Tony…only guy not making money off commitube and gets worked like a dog while the other 2 run around with cameras like a 5 year olds mom at first chunky cheese birthday party!
lmao
The 6 way is great, I used it for a week and did a whole truck load with it, that is the way I would use it. I want a birthday party at chunky cheese!!!
Regarding the waste factor, This Box wedge system is made to produce very pretty wood. And at a consistent size. Which it does really well. Particularly for pizza Ovens and bundling
Yup.
Nice video Chris. My hat is blue with white letters, but I only wear one. Splitter looks to be a fine machine, but even with the 6-way and adjustable height still creates more kindling and scrap than I would like. But that's just me, I'm not trying to do "production" firewood. I agree with your freeze-dried firewood theory also. GNI
Thanks Larry, I agree!
what a way to start the day, watch a woodchuck.
Yup!
As beautiful as it is it sure does leave a lot of kindling. But a very nice splitter just the same.
Yes and yes!
Stihl for sure. If you had an adjustable wedge I believe you could go almost as fast Chris. But that machine is definitely a great one. Great video Chris 👍
Chris's wedge is manually adjustable. Hydraulic adjustable feature would be sweet on the Ultra but make it cost a lot more.
Thanks Turk!
Yup!
I have to go with the Husqvarna hat. The Easton Made splitter is built in Perth Ontario. I bought my Cord King (which is the best machine ever) right next door to them. Might get an Eastonmade splitter one day.
Nice, I did not know Cord King was from there! Cool!
Sthil 👍looked like Tony had fun running that 12-22 wondering if you had the chance to buy Tony’s machine or maybe now you regret not buying it Thanks for the video’s I truly enjoy every day 👍👍👍🇺🇸
No, I am fine with mine .....for now, but I would like a bigger one some day.
Thats my dream splitter right there!!
Stop dreaming and wake up.... get one!
Good vid talking about the features and benifits. Nebraska WoodSTR
thanks for watching!
That is one strong splitter. Truck loads wood you get the ultra I think is faster. The adjustable wedge is definitely nice.If nasty tree service wood all the time the log lift would be a must. I like that bever hat you had on yesterday best. If had to chose husky all the way. Does Tony miss his big machine? Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Dan, no, Tony has a AXIS, and he loves it!
hi there what a nice splitter but when all said and done i think your better off with the one you have . i went back to my signal split but fast . not as much stuff to work around . fewer decisions wedge up or down . better choice in size of wood and a lot less trash . then you have the cost . thanks for the demo john
Yes, a single wedge does a great job of clean splits!
My neighbor had one of these, WASTE MAKER is what he called it. Had it for one season then sold it to get the AXIS.
The 6 way wedge is much better in my opinion.
Great video thanks! After running the 12 22 and Tony’s Axis, what one do you prefer for a one person firewood operation?
The ULTRA! HA! They are all nice just different.
The hat with the white H for me!! I'm not really sold on the box wedge. The 6 way looked like it worked really well. GNI
I prefer the 6 way myself after using it for a week. HHHHHHHHH
Great video Chris. Now that you have ran that 3 different machines and had some time on them what machine would you pick Now out of the Ultra, 12-22, or the Axis and not using price as the main factor more based on production and quality of end product? Then based upon 1 man versus 2 man production team what one would you pick and why? Last but just as important box wedge versus a standard wedge design how much more uniform end product and is there that much more waste that would make it undesirable to get a box wedge. Thanks Chris for all your feedback.
If price did not matter and now that I have a tractor to move it.... the 12-22 with the 6 way or the 4 way wedge. I used it for a week, you will see the videos this week....awesome production. I love the auto return and the adjustable wedge and the log lift. BUT for the price the ULTRA IS THE BEST. But I love the AXIS for beautiful wood and the huge working area and the foot control......so ....one of each please!
Very nice machine. That box wedge did a good job eating up that gnarly wood. I’m curious, what is the cutout set at for the auto cycle? I run a Wolfe Ridge and mine drops out at about 14 ton.
I would guess about the same, not sure.
I've seen a couple other guys running those box splitters on the Eastonmades and it just seems like there's a lot of wood tearing and less splitting than one would expect. Also seems like a lot more small debris coming from that box splitter than some of the other wedges.
Yup, I agree, it dose shred the wood a lot!
My impression of the new splitter was that there is a learning curve to it. While very good for production, there appeared to be more waste than when you split on your older machine.
Yup, this week we got it figured out, you will see soon!
Could you put the bucket of the Kaboto under the end so that the split would drops straight into it,great machine great video
Yes I could but it is a KIOTI!
Another great machine! I’m still partial, I think, to your Ultra! -Brad
Just wait! Once I got the 6 way wedge figured out the wood flies off that machine! More this week!
Great video Chris with Tony and Harry. If you got the 12-22 would you just go with the 6 way? You get pretty good quality straight grain wood. Looking forward to see the splitter on Harry's channel Driftless Homestead! Stihl hats looked nice, but i really like the beaver Hsts you made. GNI
I will have Harrys splitter on my channel for about a week , then it goes down the road to Harrys!
Was wondering what the Hydraulic specs are on this machine vs your other splitter? The Ash and the box wedge was sure grunting hard.
Is there a relief valve system on the cylinder?
For hats, I am partial to the one you had yesterday, the Beaver pelt.
GNI, and you, too Tony.
That dry ash with all the knots and crotches was bad demmo stuff! The 6 wat=y is awesome, I used it for a week, you will see. Beavers are better!
I could see where the box wedge can be handy for large rounds. It sure makes a lot of debris.
Yes and yes!
Looks like splitter makes a high amount of chips/kindling , & jams up somewhat on lower shelf. Mabey that is price you pay w/6 way splitter. Like the wood lift for the unit . Good video
Yes, box wedges do that, they force wood to do unnatural things!
Well Chris it was a good day but I believe I like your splitter better. Goodnight lrene
I think so too! But the 12-22 is great, you will see over the next week as I get better with it!
Husqvarna! and Eastonmade 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
Nice!
The blue H cap is best looking. The Stihl hats look crooked.
Cheers. 🇨🇦
They are crooked because they cut crooked! HA! THANKS!
4 way with the 2 way extention like the one Surviving County Life has is the best... I had box wedge.. 4 and 6 way... I used the 4 way the most cause it cut the cleanest of the three..
That is what I have heard too.
Chris, maybe you only need a big staging table beside the ultra. Especially working with out additional help
Yup, that is a good idea!
i like all the hats
Thanks!!
I would recommend that the person handling the hydraulics be the same person adjusting the wood for the next pass. That way you don't accidentally get someone's hands caught up in between the splitter and the wood. It looked like the valve kept resetting when you were starting a new pass. Is that because the splitter wasn't warmed up yet?
Great point! Probably so.
Good night Irene
Thanks for watching Frankie!
Stihl hat!! I am partial to my eastonmade hat personally.
I do not have an Eastonmade hat...sadness!
I watched an EastonMade video recently of the new shop they have! Andrew said their production is likely to be 5x that it was so that will help a lot towardsdelays. Great to see the 12-22 in action on anothe channel :)
Yes, the new shop is much bigger! Production will pick up I am sure!
The blue husky hat!
Good choice!
From a safety standpoint although slower it is safer due to your hands being away from pinch point s also no broken thumbs. The box part.
Yup, maybe so!
Good morning from Piqua Ohio
hello Stanley!
this is cool, my only thing is it seems to have a lot of crumble that could have otherwise been intact twith your ultra
After a week with it I got much better with adjusting the wedge for great splits.
Nice lunch. Half a taco is a filling meal.
HA! Not hardly! I need 5-6!
@@InTheWoodyard, the half a taco is plenty of food for the helpers!
Cycle times definitely fall with a box wedge, still love the machine. Customers love kindling, and when it’s bundled it’s worth $$$$$$. What size is the box wedge? Didn’t get to go with eastonmade but I do have a box wedge machine coming next month. I can’t wait. Maybe next year I can get one from Andrew. I do like the way his works off of the ram, so you still can adjust the 4 & 6 way. 👍
HUSQVARNA 👍
I used the 6 way all week and it is awesome, keep watching!
Both are good but I love Husqvarna!
Thanks Josh, I agree!
Super maszyna👍
Thanks for watching!
Where those deer tracks where you dump the pieces with the tractor?
Yup, we have lots of deer!
I’m not sold on the box wedge. It seems to shred the wood and leave a lot of debris. I’ll take Chris’s Splitter with the fast cycle any day! Thanks for the Demo🪵👍
Yep, lot of waste. But it cranks out the firewood to size in a hurry. Is all about speed of production on bigger rounds.
it is for big ugly wood you would not want to split any way makes salable split wood out of junk!my gripe with easton made is getting one i did not order one last wood season due to the wait now it is even longer i wish some usa made companies would make a copy i would pay 3k more to get it in 3to4 mo.
@@andrewslagle1974, Wolfe Ridge has a wait time of 24wks if a dealer near you doesn't have one in stock. Always that brand to consider.
I used it for a week with the 6 way, it was awesome! You will see.
Yes it is a work horse!
For what you do, would you go with a 4-way, 6-way, box wedge, or combination of which wedges to get the size splits your customers prefer?
I used the 6 way for a week and I loved it, I/ we did a whole truck load with it!
@@InTheWoodyard, now you know which model to upgrade to. How soon is your 12-22 going to get here?
That6way works nice
Yes it does!
I would recommend easten to make a 5 way wedge
There 4 way with the extended top single is awesome!
From up in Merrill Wi had -36 at my house the other morning
Nice, that will curl your toe a bit!
I like my 49ers hat lol
For me just starting up my wood business and up grading from my old splitter that is just a lowes single wedge splitter should I get one with 4 way,6way or the box wedge what would be better for me I live in Pennsylvania so we have a lot of Oak hickory walnut and applewood
If you are just starting I would recommend an AXIS OR A 12-22 WITH A 4 WAY.
Nice splitter
Thanks Larry!
Have you ever cut wood for wood boilers ? Is there a big demand for people buying boiler wood , or do they pretty much cut it them selves ? Just asking
A little, my market is for fire place firewood. Mostly.
That thing is suuweeeet!! Is it running a two stage pump?
Yes it sure works great! Go to Eastonmades web site for all the specs.
Is that my man Tony, camouflaged to look like an ordinary man??
No here here I thought you bought it of your buddy moving you two demo that was for sale but they are a beast
It sold the next day.
Balderson Cheese and an Eastonmade splitter. Only someone who has lived in the Ottawa Valley would understand the connection..
Okay Blair!
Did you sharpen the blade edges? You get a lot less waste and better looking logs, as well as reducing stress on the machine if you do
I did not and thought that they are supposed to be NOT sharp.
@@InTheWoodyard I run the box wedge, I get less waste, less flying timber, less shock on the machine and generally a better product with sharp blades and advise all my customers who buy Eastonmade from to sharpen the blades. Try it, it makes a difference.
Wher did you find those big rounds?
HA! On the side of the road!
In an operation like yours, do you see the box wedge as a good choice or a waste as it makes it difficult to separate ready to burn and wet oak? Since I sell mostly to campers, am debating on if a box wedge would be a good way to go for me. I get the same size logs as you do.
I don't split wood, but I don't like this machine. The wood gets bound up underneath it, it bends while going into the box, it seems suited for big hefty rounds rather than smallies. It seems awkward all the way around.
@@dethmaul, the box wedge is for the bigger tree service wood. Need stuff in the 16in and bigger range seems to be ideal. I agree with Chris, the 6-way wedge seems to be the best choice for the size of wood he normally gets in the logs.
I liked the 6 way, way better myself.
I am not a big fan of box wedges myself. I liked the 6 way a lot!
YUP!
The blue Husqvarna hat is best.
Thanks Rick!
What jumped out at me was the box wedge generates a lot of what I call hairy wood (looks like your splitting elm). You'd definitely want you gloves on for handling it and I wonder if a lot it would stack as well. Both wedges generated a lot more waste and kindling than yours. You'd probably figure out how to minimize it with experience. One thing for sure is no one will ever accuse Andrew of not putting enough steel in his splitters.
Yes, after a week with it I learned how to adjust it better for each size or round.
Well done...now I just need 10 grand!
Yes, it is a great machine, you will se more of it over the next week!
It does alright just slow,, the Japa 405 with the identical perfect splitter run three times as fast when splitting wood and automatically. It doesn’t struggle to split the wood like this does. Don’t flip the wood over after it’s halfway through the log just hit the hydraulic lever to continue splitting this will save you time by just letting it do it’s job. Also the Japa has an elevator to load the split wood into a trailer or truck.
The primary advantage of the Japa 405 is it only requires one man to operate at peak efficiency.
Sounds like you are selling them??? How much???