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I just got my first splitter. It was built by an old timer and his widowed wife had a hard time selling it to me. It has a great home now and I plan to take very good care of it. Something very satisfying about watching these vids. Stay safe!

Amen, Mike! I had my splitter for 15 years before I put two small wings on it this season. It's sped up my splitting time by at least 4X! HIGHLY recommended!

Nice! I also never would have thought about adding a table. So simple but works awesome.

Really doing well Mike. Congrats my friend. I’ll pick up your old splitter so you have room for the new one. Say when and where! Be safe. Matt

Couldn't agree more. I had the same splitter for a year before I finally had enough of walking around the other side. Ordered the same catcher and what a difference!

I love the smell of freshly-split Red Oak in the morning!!

So it took me about 10 minutes to realise I needed a table when I first started making my own firewood. However, after watching lots of videos on this subject, I'd thought I'd share this as well; Most people throw the split wood on the ground... which not only creates one more labor intense step in the process, but also create unnecessary strain on your back and take more time. I made a side table next to the splitter where a stack the newly splitted wood. This way I can easily grab what I can carry and move it to its stack in the wood shed or onto a trailer without ever bending my back

hey Mike, Just purchased a new 30 ton Black Diamond log splitter here in Canada, and they included the log catcher now. Great channel, keep up the great work.

My splitter came from Tractor supply bought the side table for it and love it!

had mine for 10 yrs now and didn't even think about it...thanks for the tip...

I totally agree with you on getting or making one of those especially if you have back and knee problems have a great day y´all

I have an upright logspliter that go's on my Kubota, and that could do with a bigger base so you've got me thinking now!

Great idea - and cool vid.Thanks, tomorrow I am building a bold on table for my splitter

I loaned out my splitter about 20 yrs ago, to an old friend and coworker, it was brand new. It was returned with a table/wings on each side the he had fabricated and installed, best loaner deal I ever got, I didn't need to loan it out to him again.....he liked mine so much he went out and bought his own.

Great idea! I'm getting a table, thanks for the video and great tip.

Love your videos Mike! All the way from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ! I purchased the same unit from Peavy Mart which is Rural King in US. Great unit. Built my own 20" log shelf and love the tilt ram feature. A real back saver! Split 6 cords since spring and my wife loves it! I do the hard work and she splits! Mine came with the Kohler engine and 1 pull to start! For tractor have a JD and hunting cart to haul and stack. often hard work, but great escape from city living! Gotta Love country living!

Hey Mike, I have a 22 ton Dirty Hands splitter. With a 4 way wedge works great on my Doug Fir and alder up here in Oregon I use it to split the big rounds,so that I can lift what's left and split by hand it's great exercise. I thought about getting a table but I'm splitting by hand since last year. Keep up the great videos!✌🏻️

Totally agree my new splitter came with one it’s very hand. Saves your back!!!

Mike, your Wolfe Ridge log splitter is a major upgrade from this splitter. Kind of neat to see this older video and the changes you have made over time...... good video. Thanks.

100%. Must have a table. So much easier and quicker with one. Your back will thank you. Cheers Mike! Thanks for posting. And for letting me know the weather that is coming my way...:))

Nice to see a fellow RK junky. We frequent the Niles, MI location. Slow day on the farm..."let's go to Rural King!"

Just picked up a 40 ton County line log splitter with a 9.5 second cycle time and 25gpm pump. It came with the table so that was a big plus! Wouldn't change anything about it!

Thank you Sir!! Going back looking at some of ya'lls older videos!!

I just bought that same table for my Countyline 25ton Splitter. Much heavier than the older style table. Local TSC had it for $49. If I had a RK closer Id probably have went there to get one. I need to head downstate to check the place out. Great tip with the wood chips for traction. Another great video Mike!!

I just bought a box store splitter and it has the table it's very helpful. This is a big upgrade for me.

Mike we love you and need you around for many years......NEVER NEVER jerk pull start a chain saw. Always set a chainsaw on the ground when starting.......Number one reason for injury of chainsaw users is knee cap injury during jerk pull starting. Love your videos. God bless.

I went picked one up for my log splitter after seeing your video and it was worth every bit of the $50 made it so much nicer not having walk around and picking up the piece that falls or trying to hold up one piece while trying to split the other

Just bought this splitter on your recommendation! Thank you for your work. I am getting the table and I found a four way for it. I am waiting for them now I let you know how it goes!

Hey Mike, love the wood splitter, Gotta love Rural King! I may have to take another trip there. Some of the comments to your post definitely help with the decision process. Another great video, keep it up. OH! and I do believe my dads version of a log splitter typically involved myself and my brother, definitely no hydraulics around :)

Just picked up a Yardmax 25 Ton with Briggs engine for $1K...couldn't be happier with the build quality. Highly recommend.

I agree totally. The other characteristic i use to judge splitters is how high the stand when horizontal. I've used a low one for years and it requires a lot more bending than i like. Used my car ramps and the 3pt hitch to raise it. Both yours are nice and tall.

Mighty fine looking wood ,have a table on both sides and in front of wedge

You are absolutely right in that every splitter needs a table. I made my own table out of scrap steel I had laying around. Word of advice for others who make their own: DON'T FORGET TO ADD OFFSET! (To accommodate for the tire when in vertical position). Fortunately, I always use my spitter in horizontal position; otherwise I would have to take table off as it hits tire. (Notice Mikes' at the 3:50 mark how the 2 main frames offset upwards).

So glad I found your channel Mike....I've been binge watching, since you cover so many things I'm interested in. Glad your channel is way more about content, instead of parading your lovely wife around in her bikini and using click bate to attract some viewers, like some other channels do. I think you're going to do well, just doing what you're doing and the way you present it.

Boy what a good price on that splitter, here in Northern California a 25 ton splitter would have been 400-500 dollars more in 2018 when that video was made! A long time ago, 10-15 years ago I bought a used "Northern tool" 20 ton splitter for $750.00 and thought it was a good deal. The 5.5 HP Briggs wore out on it so I put on a Honda knock off 6.5 HP motor from Harbor Freight and it worked great. it started first or second pull and just sipped gas. Unlike the newer motors this one I had control of the throttle and usually ran it at a fast idle. I sure could have used a table like that! Thanks for the great video. I knew what you were doing on the first cut putting wood chips on the ice.

That saw dust trick was a cool idea so that you would not fall. With that bigger tractor and grapple loader you should set up splitting station to help with productivity. The less you handle it the better, but I know you like stacking it also!

Great job as always Mike! I revisited this video since I think I'm finally going to breakdown and pick this one up...FYI, my Rural King is throwing the side table in with the purchase. Thank you sir!

oh and for traction i use ashes from my woodstove , a coffee can full goes a very long way. gets traction great for feet and for wheels even on pure ice.

Nice log splitter looks like it works slick!! 👊

I put one on each side. Great for larger logs. Split in half, hold one side close while you split the far piece again or twice more. Saves the back.

I made my own but made it longer so it also protects the motor from logs falling down and destroying components on it.

Very nice Black Diamond wood splitter Mike our first wood splitter came from Allis chalmers it was a bachtold 3hp round 35 or 40 years ago and 3 family used to to split wood it still works great but the valve leaks but and no one makes them no more but we have had 3 to 4 foot wide stuff on it but the down side it was like 6 " off the ground but was nice doing big pieces you could just roll them on ! looked at Black Diamond around 2 years ago they are nice but when i went to buy the 35 ton they could not make up there mind if it was with or without the oil so sad to say i got a 35 ton dirty hand tools log splitter with oil but they are all good splitters and yes it is nice to have the table so you dont have to keep picking up the wood and i think it helps to protect the engine too ! take care Curt :-)

Thanks for the video. I didn't really know that I needed one. Going to have to build one now for the Whopper Chopper!

That is a good log splitter. The Wolf Ridge is a step up for sure. Have a fantastic day. Jake and Vernice Minnesota.

Hey Mike Like the table idea, definitely like the saw chip antigrit good idea, Here's a trite back saver, try putting splinter on top car ramps so it raises it up, to waist level, be well be safe ROB here South central pa

Good to see another video mike.thats beautiful red oak.

i new you were going two say table... it truly makes it so much easier no joke..just having the log right there makes it so much faster and easier..

I completely agree with having a table.

Man that Red oak makes some really nice looking firewood! Nice splitter too!

Very cool channel. Just found you,binge watching. Like the music! Keep up the good work.

About two years ago, I bought a 'Dirty Hand Tools' 28 ton splitter...best investment I've ever made! I did get the side table with it.

Mike, I think your channel is great! You are doing what we do only you have many more toys especially since your connection with RK. That being said your practical descriptions are great. I enjoy watching. Keep clapping your hands! I would recommend that you wear a set of chaps while using your chain saw! Safety first and you are a model for alot of us landowners with woodlots. BTW your video editing is awesome, I especially liked the tractor baliet! Keep up the good work!

Good video. Compelled to share. For the money, someone supplying themselves ( & a few families as I do ) the Harbor Frieght splitter is the best. Comes with removal rack shelves both sides & is a 2 way split. I recently added a drop on 4 way adapter that is designed for 2 way splitters. I'm breaking knotty White Oak the size of a Silverado tire no problem. It least as a 20ton.. but it acts like a 30 ton. The only piece I have seen cause it problems. A piece of twisted cedar, turns out a hefty dog chain had been wrapped around it and the tree engulfed it as it grew. After several tries, I went to shaving the sides off and that's when I found the chain.

I definitely need a table. I may have to build one since my 3 point splitter doesn't seem to have one made for it. One of the best things I bought was a 4 way wedge. It significantly cuts down on splitting time.

Thanks Mike. Once again I'm late to the party here. By sheer coincidence I purchased a pair of these tables, ( Made In China ) through TSC ( Tractor Supply Co ) over in Littleton, NH just yesterday, ( 3/6/19 ). The tables are built to fit the CountyLine 25 ton, 2018 & newer splitters. I have a 2003 Brave, Iron & Oak 20 ton traditional splitter that did not come with tables or wedge pads. My I-beam is not pre drilled for these absolutely necessary units. I had them put my name on them & put them aside for me to have a look at them 1st. I will drill my own 1/2 " holes at 11 1/8" on center, sandwich them together with longer shoulder bolts, flats, locks & nuts, done... Your table looks identical to mine. I paid a tad more at $59.99 ea. as I did see the Black Diamonds at $39.99 ea. through the Rural King website, but I really wanted to put my hands on them first, TSC stocked them, so I made the purchase, ( no sales tax or shipping ). I was pleasantly surprised on the gauge of the steel ( heavy duty ) & painted an oil based black. My units are SKU # 1291697 or part # YTL - 008-122... Once the weather warms up a bit here in the highlands of VT, I will drill holes & permanently mount these tables. Bill on the Hill... :~)

I've got a timber wolf , has a log lift 4 way wedge table great and log cradle. The grate filters out all the bark and junk perfect hight for wheelbarrow.

I've got a poly wagon that I pull up beside my splitter that serves just fine for the same purpose. I can't split off the same side all the time and might change positions and have to move the shelf. Glad to see you have the valve handle on the top instead of the side. That way you can split off either side too. And I can haul my splitter and wagon in one trip and save a trip with an extra hitch on the back of the splitter. I'd rather have a hydraulic job over a so-called fast one. It runs longer than I do anyway.

Just bought the tray from Tractor Supply for my log splitter I bought from L&M bolted right on most definitely yes you need one

That table is pretty sweet something else that is good having around when popin blocks is a small hatchet cut the stringy fibers on top of those pieces

My partner bought our hydraulic log splitter used like new from Lowes or Home Depot. They often sell the ones they rent out cheap. We decided to start our own Firewood/BBQ Wood side hustle & it's a ton of work but great for getting outdoors & definitely getting your exercise! Most sell for $1 a stick, we sell for .60c a stick & we split 18" length & wide splits for our customers. We just advertised on FB & in our area there's really no one else selling good seasoned Oak or Pecan. I am looking into a 4 way splitter wedge for our 25 ton splitter.. Our splitter came with a catch type table on each side of the i-beam, so when ya split the 2 1/2's just fall over & stay in place instead of on the ground or on your feet! lol. I would say it's a hell of way to make extra cash & it's almost too much hard work for such little return. However, were South of Houston & not much firewood is needed here

Thanks for sharing 😊

Great vid, Nice Splitter ,i have a few splitters 25 ton country line with 11 sec cycle , i do 75-80 cords a yr by myself and the Bobcat 863 with a grapple attachment, Grant it i get my wood for free from a few tree company's that need a place to drop the wood ;) But i concur on the side table ,what a back saver it is a must have at 48 ys of age , i wish i had one 10 yrs ago !!

All my years growing up in central MN, I don't think I ever recall intentionally making sawdust for traction purposes (or even seeing other do it)..... It's actually not a bad idea, might need to remember it if I ever have to deal with working on snow & ice again. Especially since I'm not sure that I'd be quite as sure-footed, and cautious about walking as I used to be (growing up having to work on snow and ice definitely results in a different perspective/behavior on a lot of things)

Besides the shelf you should defiantly try a 4way wedge on that splitter. You can find a quick attachment for it. Save you some time. Keep the videos coming 👍

Nice saw. I run a 660 magnum. Dual port muffler 5/16 skip chain, beast

I love the coloring in that wood. Here in Idaho we cut up a lot of lodge pole pine and every once in a while you will get a blue coloring in the wood and when you do it has the best smell. For me fresh cut wood is one of my favorite smells .

Great video! I would get a bottle of some type of oil, It can even be waste oil from an oil change and oil the top of the splitter that the ram slides on. it helps keep the metal on metal friction down and unneccesary wear! I do that to mine and have no issues! You dont have to drown it, just enough every so often to coat!

Mighty fine work there, Mike! (Jim here, from Olympia, WA)

That side table is great and all until you have to tilt the splitter up and split a 24 inch wet elm LOL! Love the vids. Keep them coming.

Hello, the Brest for me it's a Split Fire log splitter with dual split on a mini excavator. The work is more efficient and quiet 😀👌. But felicitation for your job !

must be nice to have all kinds of shiny new equipment to do all kinds of chores

Had my splitter for 10-12 years before I made a table. I’d like to kick myself for not building it sooner. Looks like the wedge is a little taller than on my Huskee brand. Sense you’ve got the connections with the big wigs at Rural King we could use a store in SW Wisconsin. Thumbs up

It's good one Mike and now you need dump trailer .

Rural King moved in a little of a year ago here and I have to go there at least once a week!

MIke try using your splitter in the vertical configuration. I take one block and use it as my seat then take all the remaining blocks and stage them along the side. No need for the table and no sore back. Try it ! I really enjoy your channel. Thanks

I have the same splitter except it's Lumberjack branded with Kohler engine. I don't think it has anything to do with being new, it just has a faster cycle time. It's just the right height for me also to trap the round between one hand and my hip and rotate and split certain sized full rounds or larger half rounds that further improves my efficiency. I split at least 80 cords in a year with it and it keeps me hopping, no issues except the Kohler is a bear to start in the cold (under 20 degrees). I don't have a table but since I almost always split in the same spot, I have the back of the Gator or trailer right there to set a half round on while taking care of the other one, so I am definitely using something which serves the same purpose.

good video, thanks man!

This popped up so I thought I would watch it. The log splitter surely has been upgraded since this video.

very cool

Doe your log splitter have a support underneath? When I split heavy pieces, it tips backwards. You might think about pallet forks for your tractor -- gerry-rig up sides on your pallets. I stack/pile (not as neatly as you do) right on the pallet and then set them into place for storage. During the winter, I use the forks to retrieve a pallet and set it next to my outdoor wood burning furnace.

Oh my gosh. My family and I have been splitting wood for at least 10 years and even I have no idea how many times we split a log in half only to pick a side up off the ground. That table really looks like a back saver and we also need a taller log splitter.

That is a nice log spliter. Made quick work out of those logs.

I been thinking about getting one of those black diamond splitters.

I have the same one! It's very good and very fast

you sold me! thanks man! why have i been picking it up twice?!?!?!!!

I rented one today that the wedge was mounted above the ram that it could cut forward and backwards because the ram was under the table and the wedge sat above splitting right and left with 2 stoppers. It was amazing. Sorry about the pic thats the wifes idea of a practical joke. Good burn honey got me. Jokes on her im buying a spliter tomorrow. Lol

I love cutting firewood and the smell of fresh red oak.

good choice of the fiskars axe in the back of the truck

Nice saw dust trick!

Gotta love splitting red oak...it's about all I split...by hand...Also, seems like there should be a way to put hinges on that shelf so you don't have to keep installing and taking apart...just flip over for travel and flip out for usage...

Good stuff

I made a table a few years ago using scrap angle iron from bed frame.

Mike, I split and stack as I go in the same spot. It eliminates a big step in picking it up again and then moving it to your stacks. Just wondering why you do it your way. I'm still using my 25 ton MTD splitter that I bought 17? years ago. Like you, it took me a few years to realize that a table/tray was the way to go. Keep em coming Mike.

Wow that link u pointed at worked great lmao

A GAS TANK!! WOOT! Great IDEA!!!

I put a 5 gallon bucket next to my 35 ton husky when splitting. I put those little slivers that come off during splitting in the bucket. They make excellent kindling and I have less to clean up after.

I have the same exact splitter. You will need to swab the gibs on the slide with a heavy coat of HP grease. With the cylinder retracted, you have a few inches of the gibs on the slide exposed. Dap a heavy dose ever use or it will start galling badly. Enjoy!

For whatever reason, i didnt like or comment to this video. I do remember watching it because i went and bought a table for my splitter. Its not a WOLF RIDGE but it does the job. Thanks for the info.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

16 cord a year?? My dad and I use to run 16-20 cord a day thru ours. Did 500 face cord a year for some 30 years. our first splitter was an American Wood Splitter. It lasted close to 20,000 cord. It just plain wore out. It’s in my barn yet. I have 2 others, a 3pt hitch horizontal pushing 30 ton pressure and a 30 ton horizontal/vertical, both are showing ware. Nice video Mike And nice looking wood. Those blocks I would have split just once in half. Guess I’m the lucky one for once😃

Mine came with a small tray type holder but I added to it so I could put more pcs on it at once I also put mine up on car ramps to get it taller as I’m over 6ft tall