What's faster... Horizontal splitter, Vertical splitter, or Horizontal splitter with box wedge? #93 

Great comparison video Dick. When I make a change it will be to the 17VS for all of the stated reasons on the video and comments. Nice to see Clifford in the woodyard!

I love the video, this is a great comparison and I think you’re spot on! There are a lot of great machines out there and no one is perfect for everyone.

Pros and Cons for both!! Thanks for the comparison video!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

I’d say the box wedge puts itself in the category of easiest to use. The pizza wedge makes nice bundle wood for sure. Now if you’re making stove wood or boiler wood with the right sized rounds I’d say a multi split wedge would be a bit faster. I guess I need to add a box wedge to my collection to have the perfect set up.

The box wedge not only makes alot of scrap, but the wood in the basket is all shredded. I don’t want firewood that’s full of smalls and slivers.

I have been struggling with what I want to upgrade to. Vertical is what fits my operation the best but storage and maneuvering it is not so easy🤷‍♂️ The most important thing to me is precision splits for bundles and ease of storage and moving. So an Ultra or WR 17Rs makes more sense for me. I do say the pizza wedge is the way to go on the box wedges. Nice video Dick👊🏻

I agree with your analysis of the different splitter types. I think another consideration is how nice is the wood you usually get. Verticals look dangerous to me when they hit knots and/or unevenly cut wood. I think the best you can get from 1 splitter is the box wedge for straight grain and then switching to a traditional wedge for gnarly stuff.

Great video Dick and thanks for the shoutout. One thing I would like to add because I feel it’s worth mentioning. A horizontal splitter with a 4 way/ 6way will be faster than a box wedge or vertical splitter in smaller wood. I would say 14 inches and smaller. The other thing I want to mention is the 12-28 is in a higher class than both the 28c and 17vs. 23hp vs 13hp machines. With that being said the times would be a little closer on a machine in the same class ie 12-22. I think like you said each splitter has its pros and cons and it’s really up to the person and their operation.

Great insight any analysis of the options! Love the box wedge but really like the control of the vertical splitter. The big game changer is really the conveyor! Saves 1/2 the handling! Also really like making square pieces vs triangles. So much better for stacking in the woodstove box.

Good video Dick! I use the standard 7 way & it’s good but like you say you get a lot of scrap . Although I have found that I like some of the smalls & slivers in my wood to start fires . The 4 ways is much more work but you need it for the big knots . All of the commercial splitters can get the job done it’s all in what each person wants .

Good job comparing. The box wedge is least amount of physical work and a good pick for big rounds 😂

hi there real good show . up at Brads i saw over 1/3 cord loss per 2 cords split . that was based from what i saw in the end of the day there from Dons and dude ranch , then there are a lot of great pieces but a lot of oddball ones as well , as you menchened and so many over look clean up time and desposel time , i think i still like a signal split with a fast cycle time , the verticals are more that way and with a few minor changes could be a lot faster , good show ,best to all john

The commercial horizontal splitters practically need 2 people to operate it, especially if using regular wedges. Even with the box wedge, if you get those really big rounds, you still need to man handle the round to rotate it. I think the commercial vertical splitters are the way to go for a solo operation. You get complete control over the size of splits (small to large) and there is next to no scrap to deal with.

well done great value analysis

Great job Dick! I think the vertical splitter is the way to go!👍👍

Good video Dick! and yes the box wedges do produce alot of trash you have to deal with, some of can be used for kindling but then alot can't.

Great comparison video Dick…you’re right…just need to have all 3. Haha Some day I’ll decide between the 12-22 or the Ultra…though the Axis seems awesome as well. 🤷‍♂️

I like the box wedge but don’t forget the tall 4 way for some precise splits if you have some knottier wood slower than the axis but good compromise if you have a horizontal splitter like the 12-32 or the 22-28

Liked your video and happy with my order for a 22-28. No intentions to sell bundle wood so going with regular 7 way box, tall 4 way and 6 way..

😂 thanks man now I need another splitter

The vertical makes the nicest wood. I think say 12 inch smaller single push throw 6 way and small stuff 4 way produce the most wood.

Great advice Dick.

I very much agree with your analysis Dick. After much careful consideration and watching every video I could find on the Axis and the box wedge machines, I determined that the Axis was the first purchase I needed in my situation. One of the biggest factors is that there will be times when I will be working alone, where the vertical machines shine. The other is the belief that eventually I will be able to work into the bundle/campfire/cooking markets where the profit margins are the greatest. Finally, I chose the Axis because for any pile of rounds, I can be producing bundle grade, bulk firewood, boiler wood and even kindling simultaneously into separate IBC totes placed strategically around the machine. I can see also having a box wedge machine like the 22-28 or a small processor like the Japa 405 in the yard as well. That would be the ultimate setup for me ala www.youtube.com/@ohiowoodburner

Hi Dick. Have you ever figured out how many cords of firewood you are producing now after the Eastonmade came into your stable of tools?

Hey Dick. You say half and half. Personal firewood and a little sales on the side? Do you recommend the vertical?

Hey Great video, very informative. I’ve been around wood stoves all my life . And I can honestly say I enjoy all aspects of wood burning. Felling tree to bucking up .love stacking . lol I’m 72 ….. you mind sayin your age ? Thanks for sharing. Craig Pa.

Good talk thanks Dick like your videos stay well

That was fast but speed is low on the list not burning yourself out and getting hurt I’d still go with the box hello Clifford tell him saftey first lol stay safe my friend

Hello Dick, Good comparison my friend 🤘🏻🪵🇺🇸

You have a good point if your doing Bundle Wood Boiler Wood or Tree Service Wood or Working on your own the Axis is the way to go it produces better wood then the 22-28 if you doing production and you have a second person helping you splitting face cords of wood per hour with the conveyer the 22-28 is the way to go,

Your a 99% on your splitter Dick & Clifford.

Hey Mr Dick , very nice comparison . There are some super nice splitters out there and like for me . I do more bundle wood so I would do better with a vertical splitter !!👍🏻🪵🔥