@@hardworkingmanoutdoors and they're sharp, back in January I was splitting some wood, glanced off a knot, no steel, E.R., 4 stitches, next day got steel toe boots. Cut right thru boot.
Next time set the rounds on the stump. Will probably split easier, the ground gives a little and you'll get more out of your swing. Other than that it's great to find things that bring back memories.
I live in Canada and have both those axes. Depending on the wood, the old chopper one sometimes just pops it like no other. But it is heavy. I am definitely a huge fiskers fan now. They are an amazing axe. Beach is one of the best woods for firewood where i grew up. We had beach, sugar maple cherry, and yellow birth were our main firewood logs.
I was really happy to find this thing in such good condition. Wish my dad still had his. He very well may but not remember. He is a bit of a collector of things.
Try sitting the rounds on the tree stump it won’t bounce as much as sitting on the ground. Great demonstration though. Try steel wedges and. 16 # sledge 😅 that’s how my dad and I did it when I was twelve years old! Thanks for the video and making me smile from Nortwest Pa. Be safe happy thanksgiving.🦌
Tried one of those axes with the pawls, too much energy was lost on contact with the wood and I (5'7" 130lbs)+ found it to be too heavy for me. The best splitter I found on NZ pinus radiata was a 3.5 pound Kelly Dandenong on a 32" handle. Easy to swing, didn't stick and faster than a hydraulic splitter. I did 6 unit loads (180 tonnes ) of chip logs each winter for sale the next winter, for most of my 20s. Do something for money and you'll find the best way. But a nice childhood memory, I treasure my time working with my Father and you sharing your memories brought a smile to my face. Thank you.
Two observations, take advantage of the stump to split, your losing splitting force on the ground also on larger rounds split off to the side not directly in the middle.
John, I tried that while making a short and it kept bouncing off the stump! I k we o was running out of daylight so figured I’d try it like this. Definitely not east splitting!
Good story Heath. Thanks for sharing. I passed on one of those chopper 1's last year at a flea market. Regret doing that. I'm sure someone else has probably made this comment but anyway...aim for the side of the round closest to you. You'll save your handle that way. As it splits aim more to the center but don't reach across to the far side. Spin the round around to you or if you have the space, you simply move to the other side. That beech was tough!
I have a chopper 1 with a black composite handle. It was my grandfather’s and he died in 1985. It must have me fairly new back then. (Early 80’s?) Don’t see many with composite handles. I busted it out yesterday and it made quick work of 12” birch. Brings back memories. Thanks for the video. ❤
My son split some firewood but not small enough. I thought of going out there and splitting them smaller with a maul but then came to my senses. Starting the hydraulic splitter is easier.
Heath,take a break, grab a cold one. Stop before you hurt yourself. Grab the splitter. Take care of yourself. See you on the next one. Sounds like some great memories with your dad.
Wow…great job Heath! That was exhausting just watching you. That beech is a beech for sure…tough stuff! Great memories from your childhood, love that chopper 1 axe! Oh, nice shirt! Lol
Thanks Karen, I’m definitely glad I have hydraulic splitters! Glad you liked the shirt. Have you recovered from your splitting marathon yet? That was a long day.
I’ve done it that way too. But then it constantly falls off and seems to take more time. I was racing the setting son to get this video shot! These days are far too short this time of year.
Being a old guy the chopping block is a joke. Half the energy is quite a stretch, a chopping block takes away the best part of your swing. As for how I know I’ve tried both ways and I was splitting 100 full cord every winter. The block also takes more time to get wood split.
No need to go to the gym after that workout. Those beech rounds are no joke. I remember loading rounds in an old chevy pickup all the time as a kid with my dad.
Jay, for sure! That one definitely didn’t want to be split! It would be a long day breaking all of these rounds down to firewood size with an axe. We’re definitely spoiled these days.
I did one like that in a short. It kept falling off the stump and since I was out recording myself trying to get done before dark I figured this method would be better for filming. Definitely lost some energy to the ground though.
We had one of them at camp and one at the house growing up but it always seemed like the maul did a better job of getting it done. Nice hat an shirt today Heath .
Holy crap Heath you had me out of breathe watching you. That was a work out bud. I can tell you have had experience swinging an axe. You’re pretty good at hitting the same spot on the round. Cheers Woody !!!
Strike on the edge of the round, not the middle my friend or you will wear yourself out. Thanks for giving the old Chopper No 1. a chance. I still have my dad's old Gilpin 4lb axe with the custom made Mohogany Handle. Thanks for the video!
I just got an original chopper1!!! EXACTLY the same story as you!!! I grew up using the axe with my dad, just found one outta the blue for $40 canadian
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors f250 pick up , John deer 450c track loader , dad and I. Plus my favorite treat as taught by my dad on such days , eatmore or cherry blossom chocolate treats. Great memories.
I love the videos some guys post of them whipping through rounds quick and easy, showing off, but they’re splitting the easiest woods out there, dry ash, fir or something. Let’s see them do that with beech, white oak, red oak, all those gnarly trees that stick together throughout the whole split.
Dont make them anymore? I was just on a website selling the "original Chopper1 Axe, since 1975", which was listed for $139.99. They sell replacement hickory axe handles and a few different part kits there, too. It said that it's manufactured through an outfit called Kchop, now, though. I was there looking because I got a lot of wood to chop, but I need a new axe. Idk if I could go $140 plus replacement parts sometimes, while there are plenty of good axes for a lot less. I hear they work well, though.
I have one of those old ax in my collection. Hangs on the wall in my shop next to the wood stove. My dad used to bring home this old stringey elm and cottonwood for my brother and I to split with wedges and a sledgehammer. Sure broke a lot of handles. Then the neighbor let my dad use this big cone shaped screw that you bolt on your rear axle of your car where the wheel would go. It's a wonder nobody got a broken arm with that thing. Need to find one of those and make a video.
Great video. I remember those splitting axes. And there were commercials about them. What is the weight of each axe. I’m guessing the Seventies, maybe eighties those came out. Nice find. 👍🏻 Have a great day. 🪵🪓🔥
Noel I believe the Fiskars is 6.3lbs and the Chopper is about a pound heavier. Apparently they do still make the Chopper1. I was told they didn’t. They aren’t cheap though. I was really glad to find this one on marketplace.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors great that you got one. I could tell you were excited about it and the memories. Neat that they still are made. They obviously work. Have a great day 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋
I am 75 years old and used a chopper One in Oregon. I don’t know how the attorney that I did not know found out that I had one, perhaps from tracking down people that had been given a receipt or something. Anyway, he borrowed it for some type of a lawsuit and returned it to me a year and a half or so later. I don’t know the details, but I think the suit was when one of the little ears with the springs on them, broke off and injured somebody. Don’t know for sure, but I wonder if that’s why the company went out of business?
Hey heath, the ground you’re splitting that wood on his absorbing all of your force lol. You should’ve had those long rounds up on the stump. That stump would transfer more of the force directly through that log round.
I put one on the stump to film a short and they were so hard and slippery they kept sliding and falling off. I spent more time setting them back up so I figured I’d try it this way to beat the fading light. I agree though it does help with energy transfer.
Need to go buy a fiskars Maul Axe I use the one you're using for small pieces of. The Maul fiskars makes 1-2 hits on that size on average. The fisker your using is for smaller logs. You have not bothered use an axe for a long lol. Love your channel I hate to be critical but it really wasn't a good comparison. If you use the maul axes you would have split through that with two hits. I own that acts and the 8 lb maul it's my favorite used to cut small pieces of wood.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I'm using one today buddy it's amazing I had my doubts when I first bought it because of the shape little bit different than my other one but it just busts things open like nothing it is worth the money. I could do a commercial about how much I love this axe it's heavy but lot less strikes. I recommend you go buy one immediately just so you have one. I put it against two other mauls it out performed every one of them. I borrowed a couple other axes from some friends just to see what I thought. The mall that I've ended up buying sits next to the acts that you were using but the majority of the swings the mauls in my hand.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors they did quit for a number of years, but they are back. I thought maybe they quit again. Several reviews said they were still waiting on their axe. Their customer service answered my question in a little over a day's time.
I had one when I was about 20 didn’t like it much I’ve had a 6 pound maul since and a splitter the last 4 years hope you and Rachel have a great Thanksgiving
I've watched several demos of this tool, including tests against different splitting mauls, and the general conclusion I've reached is that the Chopper One is great against soft woods, but loses some ground against harder woods. Its main advantage (aside from the mechanical advantage) is that it is lighter than a maul, and so is less fatiguing. Its main disadvantage is that, even against soft woods, the "kickers," while they perform their function, create a lot of stress on the user through feedback of the force of the blow, leading to potential discomfort. The Chopper One is still a great tool, obviously works well, and has some nostalgia value for those of us who remember it, but, like all tools, it has its place, and isn't the best for everything. =^[.]^=
Cool video . My dad had a chopper also & im pretty sure it’s still in the barn , I will have to look now . Maybe you need to do a face cord challenge with an axe to build up that breathing lol .
Way to go, Heath 👍 the chopper 1 is really a good tool. I have three other mechanical axes. I think the chopper 1 is the best built out of the four. Woodmaster double bit …split master & the great divider. i’m going to do a video on all four very soon.🪓 I remember them being for sale when I was a kid at Kmart and the local hardware stores.
Thanks Michael, I tried that but it seemed to take longer as they kept slipping off and I had to re set them a lot. I was racing sunset to get the video shot so I figured I’d try it like this.
You would of done better but that ground had alot of give. I'd of put those rounds on a big nasty oak round or that stump next to you would of been better.
Yes I would have. But sometimes for filming purposes we have to do thinks that make less production sense to make a more entertaining video. I do my best!
Bending over way too far in your swing*, set the piece on the stump , you want the top of the piece "about' thigh high. plus the log won't sink into the ground absorbing some of your hitting force or bounce, fall over, if you set in on hard/flat backstop That low to the ground might be why your aim is off . too. You were wasting/losing a quarter of your energy, with that log on the ground. IMO It's all in the "Ergonomics" and the "Motion Study" 😎 * your back will be happier in the future too
Ha, your Daddy was a Yuper, you told me! OK, I see how that hammer works. thanks. I knew you don't put a video up w/o . Like the other commentator said that's actual HARD wood. Beachwood. sorry, you said it's beach wood. You don't have to prove anything to us we like you just the way you are.
I just got a Fiskars 8lb splitting maul for Christmas that's been working great, but I see these Chopper1 axes on Facebook marketplace all the time around here in Pennsylvania and was wondering if they were just a gimmick axe.
Heath beech is about all I cut and split on my land in the adk. All the wood I can use cleaning up the blow downs. It can be unpredictable. But a good workout.have a great thanksgiving with h in he family 🦃🪓👍
I’ve been cutting and splitting firewood for 50 years, and the X 27 is the best splitting mall I’ve ever used.
It is a nice tool. Definitely a work out though.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors and they're sharp, back in January I was splitting some wood, glanced off a knot, no steel, E.R., 4 stitches, next day got steel toe boots. Cut right thru boot.
@@allanulen3809 oh, that sucks you got hurt, glad you got the steel toe boots though.
@@allanulen3809 ouch!
What happens when the head comes loose from the handle ?
It's done ?
Next time set the rounds on the stump. Will probably split easier, the ground gives a little and you'll get more out of your swing. Other than that it's great to find things that bring back memories.
Thanks Tim, I was pretty pumped when I saw it pop up on marketplace.
That's how I did it
That’s what I was thinking. Less bounce off the ground
I live in Canada and have both those axes. Depending on the wood, the old chopper one sometimes just pops it like no other. But it is heavy. I am definitely a huge fiskers fan now. They are an amazing axe. Beach is one of the best woods for firewood where i grew up. We had beach, sugar maple cherry, and yellow birth were our main firewood logs.
I was really happy to find this thing in such good condition. Wish my dad still had his. He very well may but not remember. He is a bit of a collector of things.
Try sitting the rounds on the tree stump it won’t bounce as much as sitting on the ground. Great demonstration though. Try steel wedges and. 16 # sledge 😅 that’s how my dad and I did it when I was twelve years old! Thanks for the video and making me smile from Nortwest Pa. Be safe happy thanksgiving.🦌
Thanks Kenneth! I did one on the stump and it kept bouncing off. This Beech is no joke. Definitely makes me grated for my hydraulic splitters.
Tried one of those axes with the pawls, too much energy was lost on contact with the wood and I (5'7" 130lbs)+ found it to be too heavy for me. The best splitter I found on NZ pinus radiata was a 3.5 pound Kelly Dandenong on a 32" handle. Easy to swing, didn't stick and faster than a hydraulic splitter. I did 6 unit loads (180 tonnes ) of chip logs each winter for sale the next winter, for most of my 20s. Do something for money and you'll find the best way. But a nice childhood memory, I treasure my time working with my Father and you sharing your memories brought a smile to my face. Thank you.
Appreciate the feedback. This one was all about the memories! Thanks for watching!
Two observations, take advantage of the stump to split, your losing splitting force on the ground also on larger rounds split off to the side not directly in the middle.
yeah. Concrete on concrete, let the weaker material lose.
John, I tried that while making a short and it kept bouncing off the stump! I k we o was running out of daylight so figured I’d try it like this. Definitely not east splitting!
Good story Heath. Thanks for sharing. I passed on one of those chopper 1's last year at a flea market. Regret doing that. I'm sure someone else has probably made this comment but anyway...aim for the side of the round closest to you. You'll save your handle that way. As it splits aim more to the center but don't reach across to the far side. Spin the round around to you or if you have the space, you simply move to the other side. That beech was tough!
Thank you, I’m definitely no expert at hand splitting but those are some good tips! I was super happy to find this one.
Heath I was always told that no one can ever take away memories from you and if they are trying to it’s because they don’t have great memories 😮😊❤
For sure Todd. Thanks!
I have of those chopper 1 and yes I'm in Canada
Got it from my father in law.
Duane, I was so happy to find one this close to me! I jumped on it.
I have a chopper 1 with a black composite handle. It was my grandfather’s and he died in 1985. It must have me fairly new back then. (Early 80’s?) Don’t see many with composite handles.
I busted it out yesterday and it made quick work of 12” birch. Brings back memories.
Thanks for the video. ❤
You’re welcome, I haven’t seen one with a composite handle. They are a cool axe.
My son split some firewood but not small enough. I thought of going out there and splitting them smaller with a maul but then came to my senses. Starting the hydraulic splitter is easier.
Jimmy, that’s the truth!! I couldn’t imagine doing all of the wood we do with axes and buck saws.
Heath,take a break, grab a cold one. Stop before you hurt yourself. Grab the splitter. Take care of yourself. See you on the next one. Sounds like some great memories with your dad.
Thanks, definitely finishing this job with the splitters!
Wow…great job Heath! That was exhausting just watching you. That beech is a beech for sure…tough stuff! Great memories from your childhood, love that chopper 1 axe! Oh, nice shirt! Lol
Thanks Karen, I’m definitely glad I have hydraulic splitters! Glad you liked the shirt. Have you recovered from your splitting marathon yet? That was a long day.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors for sure! Can’t imagine chopping everything by hand. I recovered a lot quicker than I expected! lol
There is a reason all the old guys split wood on another block.. The ground is absorbing 'half your kinetic energy from your axe
I’ve done it that way too. But then it constantly falls off and seems to take more time. I was racing the setting son to get this video shot! These days are far too short this time of year.
Being a old guy the chopping block is a joke. Half the energy is quite a stretch, a chopping block takes away the best part of your swing. As for how I know I’ve tried both ways and I was splitting 100 full cord every winter. The block also takes more time to get wood split.
Glad that was you and not me on those beech rounds Health and I'll never go back to using an axe for any length of time!
Obie, all I have to say is thank God for splitters!
We started with a big red axe/maul. My brother and I used to split 15 face cords a year with it.
I have one of those too but it doesn’t have the history behind it. I really like the Chopper 1. But definitely glad I have my splitters!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors haha but it has history for me I know what you mean. I have some of my old tools from my grandfather. I cherish them.
No need to go to the gym after that workout. Those beech rounds are no joke. I remember loading rounds in an old chevy pickup all the time as a kid with my dad.
Jay, for sure! That one definitely didn’t want to be split! It would be a long day breaking all of these rounds down to firewood size with an axe. We’re definitely spoiled these days.
35 years ago I split all my wood by hand mostly beach and sugar maple my favorite was a 6 lb maul still have it
We are definitely spoiled these days with all of the readily available equipment.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoorsgot to split it when frozen
Time the “allwood” splitter. Makes me appreciate wood splitters. Great video, glad u did a comparison 👏🏻🇺🇸
Larry, the rest will definitely be finished on a splitter!
Awesome video, the old memories are gold!! Keep them close.
Thanks Doug and I agree!
I have always found setting block on stump or bigger block works better and faster to split. Less bounce on impact
I did one like that in a short. It kept falling off the stump and since I was out recording myself trying to get done before dark I figured this method would be better for filming. Definitely lost some energy to the ground though.
Nice video and great find on the Chopper 1! That’s a great looking belt!
My favorite belt ever!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoorsthat’s great!
We had one of them at camp and one at the house growing up but it always seemed like the maul did a better job of getting it done. Nice hat an shirt today Heath .
Thanks Phil, I bet right now you’d probably crack the handle on my vintage axe if you tried it lol. Thought you’d like the outfit.
Holy crap Heath you had me out of breathe watching you. That was a work out bud. I can tell you have had experience swinging an axe. You’re pretty good at hitting the same spot on the round.
Cheers Woody !!!
Thanks Woody, it was definitely tiring!
I feel ya Heath. I have my father's 15# monster maul we used when I was a kid. I still use it once in a while, but I really don't like to...lol.
For sure. I’ll use it once in a while but not much.
Good stuff, great memories
Thank you Chris.
Strike on the edge of the round, not the middle my friend or you will wear yourself out. Thanks for giving the old Chopper No 1. a chance. I still have my dad's old Gilpin 4lb axe with the custom made Mohogany Handle. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback.
Son of a beach that chopper one is one bad axe! Thanks for the shoutout I appreciate it!
That it is, but man am I glad they invented the hydraulic units! Thought you’d like the hat.
I just got an original chopper1!!! EXACTLY the same story as you!!! I grew up using the axe with my dad, just found one outta the blue for $40 canadian
That is awesome!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I was randomly scrolling marketplace when I saw it. Instant memories. Ran out and bought it.
@agreyf I got mine the exact same way!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors f250 pick up , John deer 450c track loader , dad and I. Plus my favorite treat as taught by my dad on such days , eatmore or cherry blossom chocolate treats. Great memories.
I love the videos some guys post of them whipping through rounds quick and easy, showing off, but they’re splitting the easiest woods out there, dry ash, fir or something. Let’s see them do that with beech, white oak, red oak, all those gnarly trees that stick together throughout the whole split.
For sure, there’s a huge difference in what type of wood is being split.
That was awesome
We never had a chopper just a 6 pound splitting maul. I am pretty good at putting in new handles LOL
Thanks, I’m glad I didn’t break the handle!
Fiskars x27 и x17 отлично работают в паре! 27 раскалывает пополам, x17 разбивает на мелкие поленья, можно одной рукой. Работа в удовольствие!😊
For sure. Thanks.
Dont make them anymore?
I was just on a website selling the "original Chopper1 Axe, since 1975", which was listed for $139.99.
They sell replacement hickory axe handles and a few different part kits there, too.
It said that it's manufactured through an outfit called Kchop, now, though.
I was there looking because I got a lot of wood to chop, but I need a new axe.
Idk if I could go $140 plus replacement parts sometimes, while there are plenty of good axes for a lot less.
I hear they work well, though.
Yeah, I was told they were no longer in production but that was some bad information.
Great video, I really liked the fiskars x27
Thanks, Fiskars make some nice tools.
I haven’t seen a chopper one in a long time !!!!
Del, I was pumped to find it.
I have one of those old ax in my collection. Hangs on the wall in my shop next to the wood stove. My dad used to bring home this old stringey elm and cottonwood for my brother and I to split with wedges and a sledgehammer. Sure broke a lot of handles. Then the neighbor let my dad use this big cone shaped screw that you bolt on your rear axle of your car where the wheel would go. It's a wonder nobody got a broken arm with that thing. Need to find one of those and make a video.
Love this axe by my fireplace. I’ve seen this big screws, definitely look dangerous!
the OLD ONE looks fantastic! even if there is a better splitter around, I would love to have a couple swings with that machine
I love that axe!
Great video. I remember those splitting axes. And there were commercials about them. What is the weight of each axe. I’m guessing the Seventies, maybe eighties those came out. Nice find. 👍🏻
Have a great day. 🪵🪓🔥
Noel I believe the Fiskars is 6.3lbs and the Chopper is about a pound heavier. Apparently they do still make the Chopper1. I was told they didn’t. They aren’t cheap though. I was really glad to find this one on marketplace.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors great that you got one. I could tell you were excited about it and the memories.
Neat that they still are made. They obviously work.
Have a great day 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋
I am 75 years old and used a chopper One in Oregon.
I don’t know how the attorney that I did not know found out that I had one, perhaps from tracking down people that had been given a receipt or something. Anyway, he borrowed it for some type of a lawsuit and returned it to me a year and a half or so later. I don’t know the details, but I think the suit was when one of the little ears with the springs on them, broke off and injured somebody.
Don’t know for sure, but I wonder if that’s why the company went out of business?
I was mis informed, they do still make them.
I didn't know Jason Sudakis chopped wood. That's great.
lol, now you know.
Hey heath, the ground you’re splitting that wood on his absorbing all of your force lol. You should’ve had those long rounds up on the stump. That stump would transfer more of the force directly through that log round.
I put one on the stump to film a short and they were so hard and slippery they kept sliding and falling off. I spent more time setting them back up so I figured I’d try it this way to beat the fading light. I agree though it does help with energy transfer.
Happy thanksgiving heath, Rachel and family! 🙂
@@lifeonmttammanyridge2565 thank you, happy Thanksgiving to you guys too!
Need to go buy a fiskars Maul Axe I use the one you're using for small pieces of. The Maul fiskars makes 1-2 hits on that size on average. The fisker your using is for smaller logs. You have not bothered use an axe for a long lol. Love your channel I hate to be critical but it really wasn't a good comparison. If you use the maul axes you would have split through that with two hits. I own that acts and the 8 lb maul it's my favorite used to cut small pieces of wood.
I’ve thought about trying one of the Fiskars mauls.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors I'm using one today buddy it's amazing I had my doubts when I first bought it because of the shape little bit different than my other one but it just busts things open like nothing it is worth the money. I could do a commercial about how much I love this axe it's heavy but lot less strikes. I recommend you go buy one immediately just so you have one. I put it against two other mauls it out performed every one of them. I borrowed a couple other axes from some friends just to see what I thought. The mall that I've ended up buying sits next to the acts that you were using but the majority of the swings the mauls in my hand.
@@bopitbull3957 appreciate the info. I’m sure I’ll add one to my arsenal.
Memories
For sure!!
Didn't seem like the splitting hooks actually engaged much to affect the outcome. Like they were landing at a steep angle and just bouncing off.
It definitely didn’t do great on the beech!
When did they quit making choppers? Their website still shows them for sale, $140 + $20 shipping. (USD)
Yeah, I was wrong I was told they no longer made them and later found out they still do.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors they did quit for a number of years, but they are back. I thought maybe they quit again. Several reviews said they were still waiting on their axe. Their customer service answered my question in a little over a day's time.
I had one when I was about 20 didn’t like it much I’ve had a 6 pound maul since and a splitter the last 4 years hope you and Rachel have a great Thanksgiving
Thank you David, you guys too!
I've watched several demos of this tool, including tests against different splitting mauls, and the general conclusion I've reached is that the Chopper One is great against soft woods, but loses some ground against harder woods. Its main advantage (aside from the mechanical advantage) is that it is lighter than a maul, and so is less fatiguing. Its main disadvantage is that, even against soft woods, the "kickers," while they perform their function, create a lot of stress on the user through feedback of the force of the blow, leading to potential discomfort. The Chopper One is still a great tool, obviously works well, and has some nostalgia value for those of us who remember it, but, like all tools, it has its place, and isn't the best for everything. =^[.]^=
I agree, you summed it up well!
Cool video . My dad had a chopper also & im pretty sure it’s still in the barn , I will have to look now . Maybe you need to do a face cord challenge with an axe to build up that breathing lol .
Lol, I’d have to have an ambulance on stand by if I tried to race through 1/3rd of a cord of this beech!!!
They’re still making the Chopper1 in New Jersey. I just spoke to them over the phone, they’re turning them out everyday.
Yes, I was misinformed about them no longer being made.
If u put the logs on the stump would have had better leverage
I tried that earlier and they kept bouncing off which ended up taking longer to keep setting them back up.
Watching you split this Beachwood is making me tired for you 😂. That stuff is like a Gumtree.
It was no joke!
I have a chopper one!
I’m glad I found this one.
Don't they still make something like the chopper 1 ?
They actually do, it’s available online. I was mistaken when I said it’s no longer made.
Beech is a son of a gun to hand split.... with any splitter
For sure Greg. The All Wood and Eastonmades make it look easy.
I'm glad I don't have any beech!
It’s great wood this stuff just split hard. It’s not always that tough though.
And now compare them to the Viking woodsplitter ;)
I think I’ll stick with the hydraulic u it’s for a bit lol. I’m out of shape.
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors
You don’t look too much like „out of shape“.
@@Holzplatz thanks, I’m not in bad shape just could be better.
One more, "... put the round on the stump!" The lack of a solid base is making your impact inefficient.
True but I didn’t have to keep re-placing the round. I was short on time and filming alone. For production that’d definitely be the way to go.
Nice video
Thanks Ralph!
I split like 50 m3 eacht year just x27 if you now how and wen to split beech no problems just let it dry
Yes most beech splits much easier than this
Chopper 1 still being made in New Jersey
Yeah, I found that out, I had bad information.
hi there HWM finally doing some hard work.DO you need us to call 911 for you ? great show , Have a GREAT THANKSGIVING and best to all John
Thanks John, you see I do work sometimes. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Way to go, Heath 👍 the chopper 1 is really a good tool. I have three other mechanical axes. I think the chopper 1 is the best built out of the four. Woodmaster double bit …split master & the great divider. i’m going to do a video on all four very soon.🪓 I remember them being for sale when I was a kid at Kmart and the local hardware stores.
Thanks Tim, I was super happy to find this one! Definitely brings back some memories.
Put the round on the stump..jersey shore 😊
Thanks Michael, I tried that but it seemed to take longer as they kept slipping off and I had to re set them a lot. I was racing sunset to get the video shot so I figured I’d try it like this.
You would of done better but that ground had alot of give. I'd of put those rounds on a big nasty oak round or that stump next to you would of been better.
Yes I would have. But sometimes for filming purposes we have to do thinks that make less production sense to make a more entertaining video. I do my best!
Ain't that a sum beech!!
Yes, it is. Lol.
Put the rounds on the stump . That will take the bounce out of your rounds.
I tried that and they seemed to move more.
Bending over way too far in your swing*, set the piece on the stump , you want the top of the piece "about' thigh high.
plus the log won't sink into the ground absorbing some of your hitting force or bounce, fall over, if you set in on hard/flat backstop
That low to the ground might be why your aim is off . too.
You were wasting/losing a quarter of your energy, with that log on the ground. IMO
It's all in the "Ergonomics" and the "Motion Study" 😎
* your back will be happier in the future too
Thanks, that was some soft springy ground too. Definitely not the best for splitting.
Next time purchase a used log splitter !! I’m an old farmer and been splitting for 50 years. Once your back goes, you’re finished!
We have a few splitters as well. Just wanted to do this for the nostalgia of it.
Chopper 1 works best on smaller pieces. It requires no effort and works incredibly well.
Thank you!
Ha, your Daddy was a Yuper, you told me! OK, I see how that hammer works. thanks. I knew you don't put a video up w/o . Like the other commentator said that's actual HARD wood. Beachwood. sorry, you said it's beach wood. You don't have to prove anything to us
we like you just the way you are.
Thanks, and yes he was a yooper! I love it up there!!
@@hardworkingmanoutdoors yeah, HWM,
yeah. So that's that,
It's your one chop stop
For sure.
It would hurt if that side pieces came off
Definitely could!
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Thanks Will.
50ton hydraulic splitter with a round lifter is easier
For sure! We run a few different splitters as well. I just always wanted one of these aces because it’s what my dad used when I was a kid.
I have 2 fiskas and they both suck. I use an old craftsman axe i got at a flee market works great I also have a council tool axe that is decent.
I’ve had good luck with most of my Fiskars tools. Just getting a little more into axes though.
Какое это дерево?
Beech
You can still buy a chopper 1
Yeah, I found that out, I was mis informed.
This too has been automated by machines.
Yes it has.
これは、硬そうな木ですね？
何故そこに良い切り株が有るのに薪台にしないのですか(⌒-⌒; )地面で割るより使った方が効率が良いと思いますよ。
Yes it is a hard tree! I did try splitting on the stump but the rounds kept bouncing off the stump.
No, never do this on soft earth, please; i work since 1990
😂😂😂
дядя, да поставь ты полено на пень! смотреть аж больно!
They kept bouncing off.
Bud you're overweight good 🪓 axe though
Cool thanks.
I just got a Fiskars 8lb splitting maul for Christmas that's been working great, but I see these Chopper1 axes on Facebook marketplace all the time around here in Pennsylvania and was wondering if they were just a gimmick axe.
I think they work okay on the proper wood, but definitely not for every type.
Heath beech is about all I cut and split on my land in the adk. All the wood I can use cleaning up the blow downs. It can be unpredictable. But a good workout.have a great thanksgiving with h in he family 🦃🪓👍
Thank you, have a great Thanksgiving too. If I had only beech and no log splitter I’d be in a lot better shape lol.