I agree splitting wood is good exercise until you get older and it starts tearing up your joints. When the time comes - a log splitter like this is a blessing!
Excellent, Glad you got the gas model vs electric. Given your there year round and heat only with wood this will make your life that much easier. Once you get to know the subtlety of how it works you will move faster through the piles
Funny I just split some wood yesterday. One of the things that I would recommend is NOT using the 4 way splitter thing (personal preference) because you will have more control over the size of your splits when you don't use it. Also when you run your ram out hold and steady the round being split it will keep it from riding up the base on you. I'll have a video out of me using the spitter within the week and you can see what I mean.
10:48 "Oh yea, look at the knots on that guy." That thing's a tank, I tell ya. Great choice of log splitters, Russell. Glad to see you got this time saver.
I am a faithful follower. My Huskee log splitter has been splitting Hickory knots for years and I found my weakest link is between the motor and the hydraulic pump. It has a rubber gear that gets replaced every year. I've heard good things about Wallenstein.
The most likely cause of you having to replace the coupling cushion is due to engine to pump mis-alignment causing it to constantly shift as it revolves. The engine is either too high or too low and offset to one side or the other, you will have to do several measurements to find where it is offset and use shims on the engine or oblong the mounting holes of engine base to correct the problem, if engine is already too high either have the bottom of the mounting machined to make it sit lower on the mounting base. also, you can test the spacing between the two coupling halves WITHOUT using the spider cushion by measuring the distance between them, and also use a tiny square all around those two halves to see if they are parallel to each other that will give you a fairly close idea as how thick of shim to use on engine base of how much to oblong the mounting holes if it needs to be offset to one side. Hope this doesn't sound too complicated but once corrected, you will never have to replace a spider cushion again.
@@Nortekj That sounds right, the last coupling I had to drill out to make it fit and I was slightly off center and that one failed after several days of use. This info is very useful Thanks...
My neighbour loaned me his Wallenstien a few years ago, I loved splitting wood with it. I have a cheap Canadian tire one now and it works fine but it isn't as fun as the gas powered giant. Thanks for sharing.
They didn't skimp on the metal. Nice to see. Your new purchase will serve you well for many years. I hope you were planning to stay off grid for a long time. You have a well built log splitter.
Hi Russel Friggin beautiful..love it ..wish I’d had one of these back in my cabin days ..lol but you do realize your now gonna have oodles of time in the winter to be doing all sorts of “ things”NOT pertaining to wood splitting..even if you spend a hour a day or so splitting wood you’ll have the pile done in no time ..👍👍👍
Hi Russel Hey just catching your last video ..nice to see the momma bear and cubs ..as far as your cordroy bridge is concernedi think your doing great with it ..just a few places to tweak and it will be fine..is that the only swampy ( wet ) area on your new trail ?
A tip when using the 4 way wedge; if you notice a taper or bulge on one end of the round, put the larger end toward the wedge or the bulge up away from the bottom. This will help prevent the firewood from getting wedged tighter and tighter on the bottom as the wedge progresses through the round of wood. Not always because the grain can be all squiggly inside and have unseen knots, but, more often than not.
Oh, and cut yer rounds square or they can load up at an angle and if there's a knot hanging tough, when it pops, a piece of firewood can snap off the top like a rocket!
Can't wait for your videos! You are just a typical guy in the forest, who don't care how you look, or what you wear! Your original,unique, and funny as hell. Wish I could come out that way and help ya! Thanks for everything you do and allowing us to view it. Peace Oooouuuutttt!
It is cool machine Russel. I think is much better this one then electric. We have also 21 ton log splitter, look same only red color. made Cal Yard machine by MTD. Also horizontal and vertical use. In Canada is very expensive, we paid only $ 999.99 whit free shipping, but is 18 years. We use this machine every year, never had problem. Now cost about $300 more. 37 ton cost 1599.99 with shipping. It is very god investment.You will be happy with it.
Loved watching you split that gnarled chunk that you gave up on with the axe. Looks like the machine did it with ease and your nemesis was defeated. You could do a video in fast forward with Benny Hill music and I reckon a year's worth of split wood would be processed in minutes.
thats going to make it a lot easier for you. Back in the day we used to hire one for a weekend and split the wood for the year, mind you we didnt burn nearly as much as you
YEEEEHAW!!!! I was cheering that splitter on your toughest pieces. Nice. When you change to vertical splitting- extend the ram....it will feel lighter.
I see a an opportunity of improvement, the ram stop is made rather smooth, smoother than what I have seen on a lot of other log splitters. If it had some teeth to bite into the end the logs would not be sliding up like they are. Still very impressive.
hello russell wow i really love your new log splitter and i really enjoyed you showing how it really works and i must say wow it does the job very very excellent and i know it will be so so easyiar for you and yes mostly alot better for your body to and to see that it stands up like that thats simply amazing and awesome to so thankyou very very much for this videos and take care until your next video from Randy.ontario.canada p.s stay safe out there and enjoy this crazy summer weather we are getting .
Hello Russell, great log splitter. Your beast costs 3223€ in Germany. A very good tool. No matter if vertical or horizontal, with 20000 Kg power, there are 196 KN. For such a small machine, a brutal power. Also very safe, the hydraulic stroke, is limited by the length of the hydraulic rod about 15 - 20 mm before the end. Saves limit switches, which often break down. Good simple concept, very well manufactured. You have bought something very good. Enjoy it. Greetings from Frankfurt and stay healthy.
great choice in machines,keep your darn hands out off the movement when it's returning to start location,also try keeping the pieces flat when you have split it
Way to go Russell, nice machine, great to see you finally have it, no more frustrations with the axe, now you can get all your wood done before winter!
Russ, turn the gas off when not using. My Honda pressure sprayer tend to leak gas into the oil. Probably since the tank is on top and the float gets stuck. Nice video.
Hey Russell, great video, loved the new wood splitter. Missed seeing a video on Tuesday, always look forward to them. New pants, tags and all. Lol. Enjoy your toy!
I use an electic splitter on the wood I get. I can buy a trailer full of wood that is the outside cutoffs. It works well for me but your correct take care of your body and get your wood supply up there. Cut in the winter and split in the spring or fall. Take care...be safe.
Congratulations Russel, that seems to be a great machine, and it will make the wood cutting job much easier. I always were gloves to avoid splinters in my hands, and a few times the glove fastened, but not my finger inside.. be mindful about logs closing up again.... :-) Also we have a rule that the one person who puts logs on, also operates the lever, so as no misunderstanding and hurt to the other... who will only pick up logs. We chuck them into our hanger and put it in the stack when the hanger is full. Best of luck Russel! Thank you for sharing!
We are heating only with wood. We get all the rounds in a pile and the wife operates the splitter valve while i position the wood. Works pretty good and she hasn't gotten my finger yet.
Grab a milk crate to toss the slivers of wood into to save as kindling. You will have tons saved up quickly to the point you are trying to give it away and end up just burning it. With the splitter making firewood easier it sounds like you need a project that would take advantage of it and the easy one to do is a wood fired oven for things like pizza and breads. This is the perfect build for an exercise ball dome pizza oven but would depend on what you want to haul in vs have local on the final look of it.
I don't usually watch on laptop, but had to come in to 'thumbs up you' for mentioning how good it is to buy Made In Canada! I always like you, but can't thumbs up ya from the TV, sorry. Have a good time at the cabin - hugs to wife and doggies, too.
The Surgemaster 20 ton, also made by Walenstien , is a very good splitter single bit only, they don't make a 4 bit splitter for the 20 ton. It runs around $2200.00 Can, at Home Depot. Oh and the manual holder is really for a bottle of Canadian whiskey.
Russ....if you have a welde or can get one...add a bunch of tackwelds to the end. If not u can always drill some holes and bolt in some short bolts/nuts. This will stop the logs from slipping off. I noticed the beast slips a lot. Btw i am on my 3rd log splitter. Love the 4 way maul. I have always wanted one but never bothered.
Good morning Russel, nice machine, $3000 ouch, lol. When I bought my log splitter, I had the same problem with the rounds sliding up. I took a full sheet of heavy grit sandpaper and glued it to the flat surface and the chunks didn't slide up and it lasted quite awhile. Anyway, no matter what, it does save you time and spent energy, you will get enough of a workout lifting the rounds.
I'm in love with "THE BEAST".....I wish I had something like that when I lived in my other house in the prairies... You can do all the logs you need in winter in one week... your body wil notice that.... your hands...your back...your bones...no more accidents...I had 10 or more...too much for me We can wish nothing bad would happen to us...but sometimes shit happens... You can put it vertical ---- NEAR THE SHED----- not walk too much split and stack the big pieces all in one..... and make a second split with the ones that need to do so... One thing I saw thats important when you cut the losg you have to do it straight if they are crooked th splitter spits them out
If You split to max. 4 inches You'll get a more clean burn in the stove (saving firewood). The 4-splitter can quickly make kindling, and some of it You can get 'free' while You split normally. Only split wet wood, it's the safest and easyest. And now You maybe can increase the length of the woodpieces? Or stop the piston on halfway?
Love it!! So excited for you Russ! Please be very careful though you said something about sitting in chair next to that don't get too close because sometimes the wood will pop and fly and I'd hate you to get hit and get hurt so take care of Russ!
Great video. In my limited experience using one I’ve found when splitting the log the 2nd time keep the flat side of the piece down and it tends to not pop up.
Your beast is awesome. Like I wrote a month or so back get a 20 ton gas, get city girl and you and you can split and stack a bunch of wood real quick. A little trick to keep logs from potentially sliding up is to put the flat side always against the back stop. I split oak most of the time, then mesquite also. Get a good chair and sit down and get in a rhythm, she will probably split and you stack lol. Love your films always looking forward to the next one. It is 1107 hrs CST here in Central Texas, 91F here with a heat index of 101F. Going outside and get this 73 year old body busy again. I cannot stand to be inside lol. Have a wonderful day.
A couple of things, I think we need to call that splitter the "Shawn James" because it is going to make fast work of that chore(and all tanks need names). The price, 3100 sounds like a great deal but besides the wear and tear on your body you can now do a chore that would have taken weeks to accomplish in the past in just hours allowing you ENJOY being off grid more. Finally, take the size sticker off the back of your pants hahahahahaha.....Great video, I have a splitter on my personal wish list (so there is more time for grilling)
That looks like a lot of fun. If splitting a second time, put the flat side down it might stabilize better for you that way. Good investment. You’re going to have some spare time on your hands now.
Try taking off the 4 way on smaller pieces. I push down with my hand when the piece starts to rise up. Looks like a nice machine. I like how you can adjust the stroke length of the ram
Well done video, a great review Russell of an impressive machine! No excuses now for getting firewood cut for the winter (well except for the deer flys I guess.) You can get your exercise by rowing around the lake in summer and hiking through snow in winter. Perhaps build a nice wooden shed with floor for extra protection during rain and winter months so it will last a lifetime.
Hydraulic hoses will start wearing out probably first. If you can keep it out of the sun they will last longer. Keep everything well greased and clean also. The 4-way is awesome.
Don't stand it up for storage all the oil will go in the head then when you go to use it will smoke for awhile. Keep standing flat you will be better off. Very quality machine.
That's an awesome splitter bro wish I had one when I was a young man my dad made me do it the old-fashioned way LOL, not complaining, it's kept me healthy and I still do it the old-fashioned way yet today💪🤠👍
There's no question I could chop it all, but this body isn't getting any younger. The harder I am on it now, the less time I'll be able to live out here.
Not that I was looking at your bottom area..but.. think your tags are still there...lol..man what a great investment! I can see happier days with this tank!. Sweet!
I am so happy for you, this must have been a dang good investment. Saving time and energy, and never again feeling that you don't have enough firewood, or don't have enough time until winter is up on you. Great studd Russell! :)
Nice video. I suggest loading your first log before transitioning to the vertical use. This will help with the weight. It’s only one time lifting, but saved energy is saved energy. Might be a good idea to teach the dogs to drag split wood away from the splitter!
Fantastic! I expect it will outlast you! Perhaps you can clear a space directly in front of the woodshed so the logs are on one side and the split wood on the other. Then it should be more efficient to load into the shed. One way or another it's a great machine.
That's not too bad of a log splitter the only thing I don't like is the handle mechanism for forward and reverse. The one that I use as soon as you let go of the handle it automatically returns back to home position instead of having to push it back and put it in that locked position that's going to be a pain in the ass lose the 4 way split also single will work way better
I have the same unit, mine is older and says Surgmaster on it. I have yet to put a log in it that it didn't split. I like the 4 way Wedge, I should get one of those.
If you want equal pieces take that for way bit off and use the single. I would never use that for way bit with a 20-ton on oak you will wear that machine out. My dad had a 37 tunner with a two-stage cylinder and was certain hardwoods he would still blow hydraulic lines. One other thing sometimes wood will explode if it's super dry and and make sure you're prepared to catch wood headed towards your body LOL
BTW, you might check your manual to see if the cylinder will atomaticaly cycle through when you are splitting your wood. AND, after a few days you still have all your fingers!!!
Looks like a good machine but I see a couple of things I dont like. #1 the splitting wedge should have a removable cross wedge for splitting smaller pieces. #2 I don't see anything to remove a piece of wood if the wedge gets stuck.
I love wood splitters, yours is a great one, new pants Russel? Did you miss the sticker on the back leg?:around the waist? The back pocket? I'm glad you got some new pants they look nice. Much love from So.Cal.💟
That one piece came up on you cause you put the angled end towards the block instead of the cutter, always put any angled ends towards the cutting blade.
Glad you didn't buy one from Cambodian tire or princess auto and got Power-fisted. Not many companies take pride in their products anymore , wallenstein products are a bit pricey but I'd rather pay more for quality and reliability.
