CHRIS OF WOLFE RIDGE DID A GOOD JOB PUTTING THE 17VS ON THE MARKET IN DIFFERENT COLOURS SUCH AS RED BLUE GREEN ORANGE GREY, THE SINGLE WDGE PRODUCES BETTER WOOD THEN 4 6 8 BOX WEDGES, IF YOU YOUR WORKING ON YOUR OWN THE 17VS IS THE WAY TO GO IF YOUR NOT DOING PRODUCTION,
Great video Chris, I respect your videos because you are no brand loyal as you have said multiple times, you show them all in a fair and un-biased way. The big players all have this or that differences that fit the end customer to what works for them. Definitely neat to see Wolf Ridge and EastonMade in your Woodyard. Much like you, I use what works for me but it may not work for the next guy, hence why it is great to have competition who,offer different variants of products. 👍🏻👍🏻 Good Night Irene
G’morning Chris ! As a former Press Brake Operator this format for splitting GREAT ! Perfect for making bundle wood. I will 1000% be getting a unit like this for retirement. GoodNightIrene
Hey Chris, sorry for the long comment but it might save you a lot more time than it'll take to read. It's fun to watch you work through the learning curve of the VS. I have actually found on my Axis that I prefer to keep anything under about 32" in diameter whole and use the log lift to do the heavy lifting. When I'm bringing something that big home in my dump trailer, I just use my ramps and roll them up. It's not too bad even with one person. Once they are dumped onto the ground, it is a LOT easier to roll a 32" round onto the log lift than to lift even the quarters, especially if you have a whole trailer full of them from a large tree. I know that big 592 likes to eat, even when noodling but, if you compare making 3 noodling cuts to 3 splits on the VS, I think you'll see that the time difference is pretty significant. One other tip for the vertical splitters... if you lower the jacks so that the workbench is just ever so slightly tilted down away from the operator, the rounds will be much less likely to fall off the lift or vibrate off the bench. Hope you enjoy it, they are a lot of fun to run and the accuracy and reduction in waste is a big plus. All that being said, horizontal splitters have their place and cannot be beat for pure production especially if you have 2 or more people. Oh yeah, the new shades make you look 10 years younger. 😁 GNI...
Love the vertical splitter. I only use the log lift for the ones I cant lift. Rolling them to the lift is waay easier than noodling. With smaller stuff i put the lift flat and fill it with rounds going ving me a giant work table. Love not having to pick up a piece of wood over and over again to split it into finished product, and I'm always standing up straight. So much less fatigue too, can split for hours.
Chris...Just added at least $500 to the sale price with that "In The Woodyard" sticker. Amazing how little debris the wide single wedge produces. Sort of reminds me of your brother's glacier splitter in that regard!
The 17vs is nothing short of a great machine. I enjoyed running Matt's up at lillys farm and firewood when I went and visited him earlier this year. There's definitely a place for vertical splitters in the firewood world. Are they as productive as a box wedge or even a 4 way on a horizontal splitter, absolutely not. They are however more comfortable to run since the working height of the table is literally right in front of you, eliminating back fatigue over a long period of time. Great video Chris!!!! ✌️
Horizontal one-and-done splitting smokes the vertical machines. For me the vertical splitters are more fun to use and work better for me ergonomically.
I been seeing other oeople dem splitters,honestly i figured since your you tube ,firewood royalty its bout time you get too, companies probly know you and bert are blunt and honest though,lol so they probably wanted to work the kinks out,thanks for always showing good ,bad,litle problems and all, it makes me trust a machine better.lol knowing there sending you what they sale to public,aporiciate you
Good video 👍 I've never ran a vertical, but I like what I've seen. Years ago I did use a three point hitch hydraulic splitter that my uncle had, but that is a whole other animal.
The Thursday thru short Saturday. Is generally how most western shows are planned. Or the ones I've been to. Very few out west are still open on Sundays. Lots of vendors selling small consumables. And many millions in equipment outside. Some singel items are approaching 1 million now days.
I've experimented with a muffler ment for a suitcase generator, and have had good luck at quite-ing down the little engine. Im finding them to be available as replacements on the net now. Probably 1 db drop from the propane over gas as well. . I did a test video with a db meter app. Was around 85db at full 3,600 Definitely better then 100 whatever..
Nice review! Irene says get to an Audiologist as you have symptoms of needing hearing aids. I fought it for decades and now I enjoy mine. Double plugging protection 👍👍👍
Tell Burt to do some leg exercises - lol. Tighten up that spring! - or there is some type of friction / binding going on. Just got my 17vs on Friday & no trouble on return.
The 2 features I like the most about Wolfe Ridge splitter are the starter key is in the front and the log loader is at a tlit and angle to the table. Now if they could just add the swinging conveyor.
Huh….😂 I can’t hear either! You will get use to that pedal the more ya run it. I did that slow return a lot when I first ran the vertical. It will also get better overtime when the machine gets more hours on it. Kinda breaks in. You’re gonna love it once you get more comfortable with it!! See ya tomorrow 👍🏻👍🏻GNI
Have you seen the conveyor bin that Phi Allen is using with his vertical splitter. That really sped up his production. I think the vertical splitters are nice but are better for people doing bundles because every piece is custom split to your needs. For firewood production I think they slow you down. Phil makes the prettiest wood I have ever seen. I like that you can stand up straight while using the vertical splitter. Should be less tiring. Watch where you put your fingers.
Personally, I can see where that could help aid someone with back trouble lifting larger rounds. Ii is an good unit, but to me you are faster with the ultra IMO.
Can't go wrong with anything they make, take care of it and it will be the first and last. splitter you buy. I have an idea Im going to pitch to Chris next week (if I can catch him or Andrew in between shows).
A few months ago, after this year's Frenzy, I wanted the attached conveyor model so bad. Just wasn't the right time to get one and couldn't make a deal happen. Until my splitter is paid off and save up a small fortune, will have to make due with the horizontal Wolfe Ridge 28C. Finally found the right splitter for me and can't do the swap. Oh well. Just need life to stop happening so can make the wood to sell to pay for one!
Good morning! I have the same issues with the foot pedal on my vs 17 as you’re experiencing so I’m thinking they just need to be broke in so that things are a loser, I also noticed that my knee is at the perfect height too engage the knob, I guess great minds think alike 😉
@@InTheWoodyard yes, but most guys who use a single wedge on a horizontal will make three passes to quarter up a round instead of two with a vertical. Even if you make two passes on a horizontal, you’ll have to grab the two halves and stack them to make the quarters.
THE WOLFE RIDGE 17VS IS AN EXCELLENT VERTICAL SPLITTER IF YOUR WORKING ON YOUR OWN, WHICH OF THE VERTICAL SPLITTERS YOU CHOOSE THE 17VS OR THE EASTON MADE AXIS WHERE YOU ADAM AND BERT USED AT TONYS PLACE,
Haven't cometted in a while bundles or I should say bags are flying out 350 in 4 days at the store next to fish creek campsite crazy bringing 300 every 5 days in August
I still think Easton Made is a better choice even though I am sure an Easton Made cost a bit more I believe they are worth it in the long run. The wolf ridge seems to be more for personal home use not for a business . Not so sure I would want to kick the handle with my knee 6 8 or 10 hours a day. Don't misunderstand me please it is nice and it will do the job and the price is not bad it isn't great but lets be honest nothing is cheap anymore. I just feel you get a better quality and effective machine with Easton Made. Again it is the same with people's choice on what is the best saw everyone has a choice but it all boils down to it does the job.
I respectfully disagree. Obviously they are both fine machines, but feature wise, the WR wins. I actually had a deposit on an Axis w/convveyor, and forfeited my deposit once the 17VS-C was introduced. Competition breeds improvement and certainly EM tried to copy some of the WR features once the 17VS was introduced. The pivoting conveyor of the WR that EM has now copied is just a much better design. Hydraulic powered conveyor lift versus the EM boat winch is a no brainer. 4-Post stabilization makes it much easier to level and rock solid during operation…no bouncing on the tires I’ve witnessed with the Axis. Folding hitch is very convenient. The log lift is much more ergonomically positioned on the WR. All front mounted controls, engine start/stop, throttle, conveyor start/stop, conveyor up/down/, log lift. Mine has got the 22hp Honda EFI with large custom made aluminum fuel tank, digital controls on the front. Large custom made hydraulic tank with hydraulic oil cooler with fan and thermostat. I concede that the foot pedal may be a better design on the Axis. Mine was a little sticky when I first got it, but a minor adjustment of the return spring cured that. Now that it’s broken in, it works flawlessly. I’ve been running mine for almost 5 months with no issues. The Axis is a fine machine as well, i just think all things considered, the WR is better all around for less $$$.
@@OTGAuGres With all due respect watching the difference between the two companies one would say a fool and his money will soon be parted. But let's remember with anything made there will be flaws and with flaws they need to work them out. A company makes shoes. They sell them shoes and now a new company is making shoes they want to make them better and much cheaper. They will do so but have flaws until they master what they wish to accomplish . Everything comes with a price. A spaceship headed for the moon and explodes killing all on board came with a price. Cars made with a chance of catching on fire all came with a price. Just like saw's that jump chain or break down all the time they all come with a price. Remember back in the day you could buy socks and underwear that would last 20 years and not you are lucky if they last 20 days ? Remember when you bought a car and that car would last for ever with out breaking down and needing to be fixed? Today's world things are not meant to last because then they would not be making money off the product they sell. Easton made does something most don't. Easton made will go to any state to fix the problem to make sure you are happy with what they sold you and if you did by chance do something wrong they brush that off and tell you well this is why it happen so it don't happen again. NO!! I do not work for Easton Made and NO!!! I don't own anything Easton Made. I do watch many videos and everyone of them are happy they made their choice. With all due respect.
Have same machine pedal loosens up eventually just kept spraying WD 40 on it I leave front panel off to put axe gloves etc under table makes beautiful wood customers pay more $$$ for top shelf
I have had 2 rounds grenade on me in my life. 1 nailed me between the eyes and I ended up with a nasty head wound. That was on a horizontal. Can't imagine having my face in front of a round
No, I do not think so, what I like best is the bigger work area. I personally think that is you cannot lift a round to move it ...ripping it is easier because you still have to get it to the lift and that alone is the hardest part.
If the rounds are easy to lift, I use my log lift as a staging table. On a horizontal splitter, might be easier to make one pass to bust the rounds open and then go back through the pile to resplit on a horizontal machine. If I could, I'd switch to a vertical splitter.
Good morning Chris !! I think you’re flirting with danger promoting that Wolfe Ridge splitter. With that Eastonmade processor deal you have worked out with Andrew, you shouldn’t be advertising for his competitor. You’re liable to end up with neither.
I am a free man in the USA... no one owns me. I will try most any equipment manufactures want me to try, I am non-denominational....all brands are welcome here. It would be boring for me and you if all I used was an axe.
Bert, once the powder coat wears, the pedal will work a lot smoother. If is nice and smooth now, probably broke it in or yiu hit the adjustment just right.
I have always said I would use any brand to test it out... they both make great stuff. Competition is good and variety is more fun and interesting. If I only used one tool for firewood production like an axe and nothing else... ever ...it would be boring and not much fun for me OR the viewers. I also like more than one kind of food and drink is that okay or no?
Yes they make a very good product, and with them being located in Wisconsin I’m actually shocked that you went with Eastonmade instead in the first place….
To each their own. I really didn't care for it that much. I think it's too slow on the return cycle. I know it has a return Lever but if you need a lever, why bother it a pedal? Maybe it's a learning curve. It's definitely an improvement over my 1976 Troybilt which splits at the speed of smell. That being said, nice video man.
