Free Easy Fix To Make Hydraulic Log Splitter Split Faster! 

Good job on this video Heath. That adjustment is the unloading valve. Trying to run too much flow at high pressure kills the engine. Unloading that high volume gear set allows it to build pressure without stalling. Wolfe Ridge machines have the adjustment in the same location as the EM, and they are fully tightened and then set 1.5 turns out CCW at my shop... Just so you Wolfe Ridge guys have a good base line. Just make sure not to set this adjustment too high as it can cause damage to the engine long term.

Hi Heath, I see you finally stopped # numbering your videos (which was very smart) but what I was wondering is did you do the same thing on this video that you did on video #80 to speed up the ram?

Those adjustments must only be on expensive log splitters. I have a $1000 Huskee 20 Ton log splitter from Tractor Supply and there are no adjustments. It doesn't even have auto return, it's manual.

Great information and demo Heath and nice job on the camera work Rachel. Keep going with the fabulous content!!

Omg! I knew I had a problem, my 2nd stage was starting way to early, l had no idea it was adjustable was thinking that my pump was going bad. I love your videos. Thank you so much

🎧🤪🎙️🫶 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 I wishing you a beautiful day to you and all your viewers. Much Love Thierry ❤️˘◡˘❤️

Good info! A lot of people don’t understand hydraulics and you made it simple

Heath I have to give you and all these content creators props for doing videos to keep us entertained , theres no way I could do it this time of year. Big reason why not yesterday it got up to 115° and it's supposed to be even hotter today , think i'll fill my bathtub , add a fan and just soak all day😂

Terve Suomesta, täällä on paljon kätevämpiä pilkekoneita kun teillä siellä Amerikassa.Ei täällä tarvitse käsin kannella pölkkyjä eikä valmiita pilkkeitä tarvitse käsin liikutella. Hihna kuljettaa pilkkeet auton lavalle.🌍🌎

Nice work Heath. My splitter has a two stage pumps also. I should check. That All Wood splitter is impressive.

Hey Heath and Rachel , great video . Thanks for the info !!!!

Did you make any video about the laser you have on your chainsaw? Any link also where I can buy one laser? Thank you so much in advance ❤️˘◡˘❤️

Standing under the hydraulics?? Scary 😮

I'm confused about why you put the tip of the bar against the piece of the wood you had just cut before you cut the next piece?

Can you tell me what the thing is behind touching the tip of the saw blade after each time you make a cut? I have never seen this done before and i watch "a lot" of bucking billy ray, lol.

Can this be done on a box store splitter pump?

that allwood looks to be a beast! do they make a vert. like the axis?

that's like us, I can grab 3/4 pound or 1/2 lb of ham, turkey, RB, every time. I bet your logs are 14". Kinda a dumb comment.. but. The tool that burns twice as fast, burns half as long! Taken from 'Blade Runner' 1982 film. That's cool, adjusting your equipment!

hi there good show , thats what makes mine so fast .it only has one stage , but not very strong . could up grade the pump but after 50 years i think i will be fine . john

I'm probably one of few people that know about it. As it was part of my hydraulics class in diesel tec school. . But otherwise yes, very good example of how to adjust it.

That's a tip that I have told lots of people to do when they are after faster cycle times.

How do you like that pro sizer

Something new, I’m going to try to adjust my Iron and Oak the same way. I’ve had my machine 20 years without knowing how to adjust. This should really make a difference.

Good job 👍

With the Allwood splitter it would be a good idea to make a steel cover over the ram so no firewood can get behind it on the return

Nice, good info, Heath, thanks for sharing. That Andrew is a good man.

nice saw I have the twin. 10mm 044 I got it late 80s early 90s I do have a ms400 both are great. I have had many people try to buy 044 when they see a one owner sweetheart only used to trim rose bushes at the local church! lol

I just have a regular "Ma and Pa" Speeco splitter. My wife and I (if we're together) can split a full (3 stoves) cord in about 3-4 hours. Usually all gnarly Oak and Elm. LOL. Always knew the valves could be adjusted but never had it explained. I've got a hell of a lot of hours on it but it seems to "shift gears" appropriately. But still nice to know. The cycle rates on my kind of machine are painfully slow particularly after watching all of these challenge videos and seeing the "pricey" machines you all run. Its a lot more work and time with my machine but I'm getting older and only "process" wood for myself. I wear out so fast these days, I think I'm finally catching up to the speed of my machine.....meaning, I slowed down enough for us to work in simpatico together. LOL, Love the videos and the challenges particularly. It's great to see good 'ol family content of couples working together to accomplish a shared goal. Its so much better than the lives most of us lead.......going our separate ways to work each day to meet up at the end of the day, too tired, ornery, or busy to show each other appreciation. It's wonderful to see the two of you literally and figuratively working together and enjoying each other. Give Thanks, because (yes ya gotta work at it, but) it's a Gift. Thanks.

Well my old Huskee 22ton was in need of a new engine after 20yrs the old B.Stratton 650 was falling apart.. upgrade to a Harbor Freight 212cc Predator engine and a 16gpm pump and 3/4 NPT fittings and we should be splitting alot faster once I get everything mounted in

Really helpful. Thanks for sharing. Now is there away to actually know if your getting the correct tonnage of pressure according to your cylinder size. Or what that sticker is actually advertising. That wood be a interesting video to watch.

It's good to know, after 50 yrs, that some 2stage pumps are adjustable! The universe makes a lot more sense now!! Thanks!

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot why too many macho You Tubes cut without any PPE. If you're a vet you'll understand why we used Kevlar. JMNSHO Thimk how much an ER visit will take out.

Gear pumps like 1200 rpm, engines like 3600 rpm. The new splitters us double pumps with a crossover valve set at ?. The small pump can run for a short time at 4000 psi (would you believe it?) a GEAR PUMP with a directional valve and cylinder is a very efficient system. Often in the past a single gear pump was connected by V belt to a jack shaft with a 3;1 ratio. Oil does not like to move fast especially when cold. The new splitters have a double pump that is much smaller and can be rated at 4000 psi for a short time. However it still must slow down when the jaws close on the wood or hit a knot. My 30 year old splitter has a jack shaft and a 2 inch gear pump (probably of a Case Back Hoe) It also has a 5"x 36" CAT cylinder. i have re plumbed to add a filter get rid of the water pipe fittings. It has a Ford solid axle with 15 inch tires. It tows good, if you remember to extend the cylinder and put weight on the tongue. For 3 foot rounds I can put the tongue on the ground and roll the rounds into the jaws. I sit on a padded round and use my shoulders and knees for the work. I roll the rounds or put them in a double wheeled wheelbarrow downhill into the barn. As I split I have shelves on either side of the wedge so I can just throw the keepers into a loose pile in the corner. Right now the corner is 12x 20x 4 feet high. If I had a lot of money, I still would not have a tractor or side by side or pickup involved. I got a new Duromax with electric start and I really like it. At 88 I need my exercise but do not want to over tire myself. I was a Sales Engineer for Vickers and TRW ROSS. My territory was Rocky Mountains West, I travelled with my skis in winter in flyrod in summer. Its been a good life. Iguana Ps Get Smart, Get Trump

Great informative video. I have just purchased a used 12-22 as well and will be paying a closer attention this to see if I need to make an adjustment or not

good video years ago my dad had me turn up the pressure on a industial tractor loader and hoses started blowing out so i had to turn it back down i think it only had single stage pump. just be careful turning up pressure. Rachel yous good in saw dust. take care, be safe and well.

ok so your saving 3 or 4 sec per round if you split 100 rounds in a session, you saved 400 sec 6 1/2 min no big deal

Thank you for the info H,W.M and you guys have a good day.Greetings from Canada

Great video. They work good. That’s a great way to cut up a tree. 👍🏻

Good info 👍🏻 Like that saw also 👍🏻

Can u not judging the length of your nxt cut without holding your bar at the end of the log.

Man that All Wood has a killer Cycle Time. I need a faster Cycle Time.

Making a pressure adjustment on ANY hydraulic system without using pressure gauges and adhering to manufacturers recommended pressure ranges is foolhardy to say the least.

Camera woman make him sleep on the couch and he will call both the same and remain consistent.😅

This is Jon edwards. Not sure why it doesn’t show the right name. It’s the low pressure transfer pressure. I sent you an email about this the other week with pictures and a link to a flow diagram I have basically a county line 25-ton box store like you do. For me, I wanted a pressure gauge on my high pressure hose. My transfer pressure is rated for 400-900 psi. The pump setting is at 800 psi. I got a similar benefit just by changing the high pressure hose from 1/2” to 3/4” between the pump and the directional control valve. When you look at the flow chart, 1/2” is at the edge for being too small. It would be much better with at least a 5/8” hose. So there are several items that could contribute to this

I like uniform wood too , when I put up a stack , "it looks good" and stays up .

I kicked my axe into stage 2 this afternoon, hahaha. If I ever get a nice splitter like you have, I'll use this information wisely. Kenny❤

I liked how you used triangulation when cutting logs into 16" sections

Good info. I didn't know about this. Happy splitting!!

Man, that wood was a “Beech" to split 😂. I’ll be here all day… Good tip though. I was going to say that you’ll have to change the channel to Harder Working Man now, but we know who does the real work 😂😂😂😂😂

Very useful information Heath. Thanks for sharing.👍

Thanks for sharing this information!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

Lil off topic question if you don’t mind. Have you noticed a difference in rpm of all your splitters you have tested. Not splitting rpm just at operation rpm not splitting. And do you have idea how high the norm is?

You really need to get some PPE and learn how to run a saw properly. Nice kit though 👍

How much times does it really save, 2 seconds per cycle? 30 cycles would be only 1 min.

Hmmm, might try this on my box store splatter

You are sharing all my slippery secrets.

I’m sure glad to see you’re taking good care of our saw Heath❤

What happen if i turn to much i think my log splitter need adjustment but im afraid turn the thing lol

thanks for the video. i also like your idea with the laser. i normally use a measuring stick(takes time marking). are you using a gun mount laser? i tried amaOn for chainsaw lasers but to no avail

Great information thanks keep up the good work.

Great day! It took you over 9 minutes to get the point of your title. SMH.

It's a jam nut

Shes a trooper no complaints.

Very informative!👍👍

This was new for me thanks a bunch

Laser! Brilliant!

Going to try that on my power pack for the disc cleaner

Love ALL your videos !

Excellent video!

Great video. If I only had a big commercial unit like the ones you have lol. Still very good info to know. Thanks heath 👍

Great video Heath! Good information to share.

Nice video Heath. I’ve adjusted kick out pressures on my valves, but have never adjusted pressure on the pump. I’m going to check my Wolfe Ridge 28C to see if the pump is going into 2nd stage too soon. Great information!

Great channel xx

Cut closer to your saw

Nice top rachel and and you 2 have nice day❤❤❤❤🙂🙂🙂🙂

Im here watching you from Australia, and then you pulled out an Australian chainsaw product! Hope it works like a dream, and your property is amazing. Beautiful countryside. Wood splitting can be mesmerising to watch for some reason.

Thanks for the good info Heath. I'll have to adjust mine and see what it does. 🔥🪵🇺🇸

Hello Heath, Good explanation, Common issue with 2 stage pumps, definitely have yours adjusted correctly 👏🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

Excellent advice and video Heath ❤🪵👍😮