Thanks for doing that. Note: it takes two hands on two switches to make it work. No freehand to hold the wood and keep it from popping up into your face as others have mentioned it happening.
When I was a kid, Dad and I would unload the truck, he'd hand me an axe, a sledge hammer and a couple of splitting wedges and tell me to "have at it!", while he went in the house. The round you just split are the type I would look forward to splitting. After most of a day swingin' an axe, the sight of a piece popping off like the ones did in this video would almost make you jump for joy. =)
I loved that you put your face right next to the log so a log splinter goes right into your eye. That is why we have such high medical insurance in this country. Good video.
That’s the problem with these small units. You have to depress 2 buttons to actuate the motor. That puts your face right beside the log. Not a good design in my book.
I posted this video when I first purchased the splitter. I have used it extensively since then and it has never faltered. I can split anything anytime without worrying about the reliability or ability of this little splitter. I spent hundreds of dollars on rented splitters over the past couple years. This splitter has already paid it's self off just from saving rental fees.
How does it do on wood that is actually difficult to split? Stuff like ash, sycamore, or other gnarly twisted grains or heavily knotted wood? That round had absolutely perfectly straight grain.
I have had some knotty oak and for the most part it goes fine. I have had a few times where I had to reset the piece because I went into the side of a knot.
for the multiple comments about depressing the switch, just use a clap to keep the button pressed and a HF foot activated switched to turn it off and on.
You guys work great together!! Btw powerfull splitter! I gonna get one soon. Im a arborist, and i take the whood from the jobs i do. And my stephdad is sick and has nothing to do in the corona days. So i would love to see him using this machine haha!
I went yesterday and bought the homelite 5 ton... came home and put it to the test.. have to say I'm impressed. had some forks and elbows to start with and it got it done. my cost at home depot was. 244.00 + tax they were on clearance..
I find a lot of lumber jack wannabees who make fun of this splitter and ask if it will split a 6 foot redwood. Hell NO! But mine cost $200 bucs and it just gobbles up reasonable size logs all day long. It's 4 years old now and I just check the fluid and hit the switch. NOTE: I spent money on a 100ft 12 gauge extension cord before I saw a UA-cam video of a guy running it off of a Coleman generator out in the woods. Just sayin'
Lol!!! This shows our age. This morning I was talking with a group of workers. One had on blue and white striped coveralls. The Forman said “you look like the fonz”. The worker said… who?
I have a similar splitter and find it's easier to just hit anything too big to pick up with a maul. It's one of those rare occasions when "working smarter" means not using the power tool.
there are posts that show they can handle anything a maul can with the right techniques....but do whatever makes feel like your "working smarter"....Whatever floats ur boat...
Wow, that was BIG round. How long would you guess that had been drying? I'm thinking about one of these. I had a tree come down and kept some of the wood but is proving to be more than I can handle with a maul. My rounds aren't THAT big but are pretty big. and greeeen.
I'm not sure how long these had been down. Less then one year. I have also split quite a bit of oak with this. Even knotty wood this splitter goes right through it. Only one piece so far stopped it. I worked it a bit and it split. The nice thing is that I can sit on the porch and split what I need for a couple days.
The worst design ever ONLY if you're going to have it shipped UPS or FedEx. One drop of the package breaks the motor off the unit. Other than that it's a great log splitter!
@@richardray9373 It probably is the hardest wood hence the fact that it used to be used for road paving and railway sleepers. Bottom line is that no domestic wood splitter will handle it. Not sure about blue gum but our woodyard only stocks Jarrah.
Buying one tomorrow I'm so excited I can't sleep. This is what being a adult is all about I'm basically living the dream.
Only man I've ever seen that splits wood in a leather jacket. Splitting in style. Nice video
Thanks for doing that. Note: it takes two hands on two switches to make it work. No freehand to hold the wood and keep it from popping up into your face as others have mentioned it happening.
When I was a kid, Dad and I would unload the truck, he'd hand me an axe, a sledge hammer and a couple of splitting wedges and tell me to "have at it!", while he went in the house. The round you just split are the type I would look forward to splitting. After most of a day swingin' an axe, the sight of a piece popping off like the ones did in this video would almost make you jump for joy. =)
I loved that you put your face right next to the log so a log splinter goes right into your eye. That is why we have such high medical insurance in this country. Good video.
LMFAO
That’s the problem with these small units. You have to depress 2 buttons to actuate the motor. That puts your face right beside the log. Not a good design in my book.
Never mind about that splitter that leather jacket looks top quality
Just got one, already split about 1.5 cord of wood with it, the tool already paid for itself! Love this thing.
what is power consuption( how much wats it uses?)
what was the cost?
it looks great.
That little thing does pretty good
I posted this video when I first purchased the splitter. I have used it extensively since then and it has never faltered. I can split anything anytime without worrying about the reliability or ability of this little splitter. I spent hundreds of dollars on rented splitters over the past couple years. This splitter has already paid it's self off just from saving rental fees.
How does it do on wood that is actually difficult to split? Stuff like ash, sycamore, or other gnarly twisted grains or heavily knotted wood? That round had absolutely perfectly straight grain.
I have had some knotty oak and for the most part it goes fine. I have had a few times where I had to reset the piece because I went into the side of a knot.
what is the cost of the unit
www.homedepot.com/p/Homelite-5-Ton-Electric-Log-Splitter-UT49103/202019865
I have a WEN 6.5 ton log splitter cost was only $229 Plus tax. The one you have starts at $299 Plus tax and my gives you more power and works great.
Favourite log splitters song is by the Beach Boys, "Round round get a round I get a round "
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for the multiple comments about depressing the switch, just use a clap to keep the button pressed and a HF foot activated switched to turn it off and on.
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You guys work great together!! Btw powerfull splitter! I gonna get one soon.
Im a arborist, and i take the whood from the jobs i do. And my stephdad is sick and has nothing to do in the corona days. So i would love to see him using this machine haha!
Watched your video enjoyed it went and found one on Facebook's marketplace for $100 and it does a great job
Dang, that little puppy got some power.
Awesome! I would recommend some safety glasses, especially when that close but cool video
I went yesterday and bought the homelite 5 ton...
came home and put it to the test..
have to say I'm impressed.
had some forks and elbows to start with and it got it done.
my cost at home depot was. 244.00 + tax
they were on clearance..
Never thought it would do it , great
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Who needs a 25 ton splitter when this smaller one can handle large diameter rounds, especially if your not splitting logs in great numbers.
I love your safety glasses. Next time wear them ..
I think im sold on one of these now
I find a lot of lumber jack wannabees who make fun of this splitter and ask if it will split a 6 foot redwood. Hell NO! But mine cost $200 bucs and it just gobbles up reasonable size logs all day long. It's 4 years old now and I just check the fluid and hit the switch. NOTE: I spent money on a 100ft 12 gauge extension cord before I saw a UA-cam video of a guy running it off of a Coleman generator out in the woods. Just sayin'
This is a beast
good 2 person splitter. You needed help to load it...that should tell you something! And do not get too excited! Presently out of stock at Home Depot!
Nice video. That first split almost whacked you in the head though. Stay out of the red zone :)
Gracias por compartir este video pero ese método lo veo muy lento saludos desde el Tigre Argentina
Thanks fonzie
Lol!!! This shows our age. This morning I was talking with a group of workers. One had on blue and white striped coveralls. The Forman said “you look like the fonz”. The worker said… who?
I have a similar splitter and find it's easier to just hit anything too big to pick up with a maul. It's one of those rare occasions when "working smarter" means not using the power tool.
there are posts that show they can handle anything a maul can with the right techniques....but do whatever makes feel like your "working smarter"....Whatever floats ur boat...
Who splits wood in a leather jacket?????????????? New Jersey maybe?
Okay ,it goes okay on soft wood ,But what about on hard wood,does it measure up or crack up.
I had some knotty valley oak it did just fine on
Good job
Nice video. Just a question how did you find the splitter working on rounds with more knots in it and a harder type of wood?
SWEET!!!!! Thanks for the vid
Safety glasses. 😮
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Won't that thing stay running unless you hold the power button? What a pain! I have one, almost identical but I can process wood by myself.
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Wonder if it will do green pecan about 2 foot across about 15 inches long
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thanks for sharing. I just picked up the same model and hoping it does the job. How long between when the wood was cut and when it was split?
About a year
I should do is have a inerchangable three star or four star spliter at end make the job faster and effective
Wow, that was BIG round. How long would you guess that had been drying? I'm thinking about one of these. I had a tree come down and kept some of the wood but is proving to be more than I can handle with a maul. My rounds aren't THAT big but are pretty big. and greeeen.
I'm not sure how long these had been down. Less then one year. I have also split quite a bit of oak with this. Even knotty wood this splitter goes right through it. Only one piece so far stopped it. I worked it a bit and it split. The nice thing is that I can sit on the porch and split what I need for a couple days.
Wood we'll split a lot easier when it's dried
Nice Video. That's pine right? Does it work as well on oak?
I have split some valley oak and the only time I need to back off and come back through is if I hit a big knot.
Pour little machine. How long it'll last after such abuse?
Nice! Can this machine cut a strong wood?
Strong wood? Works great on Oak.
Never stand that close to one or it will split your forehead open.
Not a hope of doing this in the Southern Hemisphere aka Australia. Would have crushed the frame before it even got a chance to motor up.
what kind of hydraulic fluid do you use for that?
It came full of fluid and I have not had to change it yet.
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Was that a green log?
I'm pretty sure the rounds were less than one year. Still really wet and sappy.
What are you splitting?...Balsa wood?
Preço,,
Idiots, splitting logs (as long as they don't get hurt)...
The worst design ever ONLY if you're going to have it shipped UPS or FedEx. One drop of the package breaks the motor off the unit. Other than that it's a great log splitter!
Poor plastic wheels, please don't I am only ikkle..
Get an axe girls.
No good on Australian Jarrah. Had to return mine to Bunnings for a refund.
Isn't that the hardest wood in Australia ? How much harder is it than standard blue gum ?
@@richardray9373 It probably is the hardest wood hence the fact that it used to be used for road paving and railway sleepers. Bottom line is that no domestic wood splitter will handle it. Not sure about blue gum but our woodyard only stocks Jarrah.
The placement of the switch is bad. I'd locate it in the rear away from the face. Somebody's going to get mamed.
You just bypass it.
Rotten wood
Why not try it on a piece of wood that's not half rotten
Larry Clare I split a lot of oak as well with it. It is still splitting wood