Putting some wood through the Eastonmade 37D with the 5 way box wedge. This is a firewood machine! More of everything Back 40 Firewood here: withkoji.com/@... #back40firewood #woodhound #firewood
Does the 37D use the same wedges as the 22-28 and/or the 12-22? Are they a bit interchangeable between models or does the 37D have its own heavy duty grade of wedges?
It seems like it produces a lot of "shred" which is what I call those 1/8th - 1inch thick end cuts when the log is just slightly too big. I get it with my single wedge busting down big stuff but usually only end up with a handful over a cord. It looks like you're losing a small slice off almost every log. I'd be curious to see if it adds up to several bags of firewood over a season or two and if theres any plan to utilize it. Mine usually ends up in my fire pit. Even green as can be it'll dry out to where its burnable in a week or two of direct sun exposure.
I noticed the same thing. I'd be interested to know if the lower amount of effort using the box wedge is a good tradeoff with the increased amount of slash/shred.
Looks like a good machine Dan. I like the facts that it doesn't need a tractor because it has its own engine and you can run it from one side, you don't have to move around it to fill the log lift and then come back again to get to the controls.
Yeah I hate walking around to fill the log lift. In fact I only use the log lift when I have a helper to help load it. If the round is too heavy I have an old craftsman splitter in the vertical position to quarter the round first.
possibly slow that conveyor down to reduce premature wear. i've seen guys running their conveyor at a snails pace and it still keeps the wood moving. Great content, great equipment. Love the channel, subscriber.
I literally thought at the beginning of video he had added a drum roll as background sound!😂 It sure doesn't need to be running near this fast and possibly needs some lube!👍
@@brandonhoad9033 well, he has answered the same question 38 times on this video (so far). Evidently NO ONE reads anyone else's comments. If Dan gets $5.00 for each time he answers this same question, he could buy a hydraulic adjustable flow control valve, all the hydraulic hoses and fittings he needs, pay to have a hydraulic expert install it all, and have enough money to buy a case of Captain Morgan.
I have the same unit and I'll let you know. I take all the shavings and put them in a bag and sell them as fire. Starter works very well and I do get quite a few bags of it sold
That's an awesome machine Dan! You might want the pizza wedge like Schieb has because they look a littls big for bundles. But that rack at the end of the video ilooks awesome! Dan, did you even break a sweat? lol
Sweet machine there shif-tee! You may want to look at slowing the conveyor. There should be a flow control adjustment knob. SpeKing if the conveyor looks like the paddles are redesigned again?
Be interesting to see it side by side with the wolfe ridge and actual differences between them. What’s the major improvement of the eastonmade other than the conveyor?
Maybe you can start buying firewood by the rounds. I’ve seen facecords priced reasonably well that way. That splitter is so efficient that you might be able to recoup in volume what you lose in buying pre bucked logs.
Any thoughts on how wobbly that entire engine is on every stroke, especially the return? It's shown really clearly at various times but look starting the 3 minute mark to 4 minute. Seems concerning.
The radiator is mounted with 2 thick rubber washers on the mount to allow for some flex when the ram returns. I'm thinking that is done by design but not 100% sure.
Having watched every eastonmade video out there I haven't seen that flex with other 37d units. Never seen any at all with the 23hp gas engines. Appreciate all your vids
QQQ Dan with this type of wood splitter will you start selling small pieces of wood as kindling to take advantage of the entire piece of wood? $10.00 Bags of Kindling!
My plan right now for all the slash is to just use it in my fire pit. Then I don't need to burn other wood....the slash burns great after a week or so drying out...give great flame!
Yeah a few of those pieces had multiple knots and the pushing through cross grains of wood with multiple angles of iron it's gonna slow anything down...lol
I wish Dan would indicate what type of wood is being split while it’s happening. It’s interesting how some species go through like butter, while others are very difficult.
This was all Oak. What makes some pieces split better than others is some have knots and branch unions so inside the piece the grain of the wood is crossed or going in various direction. The wings of the wedge then have to split through this cross grain instead of with it so just takes a bit longer to push through.
I'm not sure what max diameter would be, however once you get too wide then the outside splits need to be re-split and can be a pain trying to handle the top split when it's being pulled back.
Is there an option to slow down the conveyor speed? Seems to be running way faster then it needs to be. It’s loud too, you must be filtering out the noise from the diesel engine.
I was thinking..."Wonder what he will do with himself since not being able to hand push the splits off the end of table like on his Wolfridge?" Yep...wasnt 5 minutes and you already were getting your dirty paws in underneath to help push it out! How will the otherside ever clear itself without you there to push each piece off the table??.😂😅😂😅😅
Sure Dan....😂😂 You just can't handle standing there doing nothing while the machine does all the work! Really going be tough once Ms.Amanda starts pushing the levers!
