this is what i imagine when i hear "canadian." raspy voice, but doesn't smoke. cut sleeve flannel jacket, and always looking a bit confused or excited. says stuff as it is. calls everyone a friend. splits wood. a good canadian man.
Your definition of a canadian is far from being the norm. You probably just assume we're all lumberjacks but my love for it is often used to tease me because we don't see too many people even in canada that love processing wood like I do.
If I’m ever feeling down I always know a Buckin Billy video with his zest for life and happy spirit will bring a smile to my face. You are a treasure, Billy.
Hey hey Billy Ray, you’re one of my favorite channels. I’m an old man now, but supervised in several machine shops, and also took a few folks to emergency rooms for cut off fingers and other hand damage. Please be safer with that splitter and don’t get into a rhythm with it, if it gets the chance it’ll bite ya. We love ya, so cool it a little. Mike from Michigan
"To each their own" While Billy's log splitter is clearly the the best in his part of the world, I much prefer the horizontal type like the Morgans have. IMHO it's at least "One fingernail safer"
Hey Buckin, I've got a suggestion for you, spray the lift, wedge and table surfaces on the chipper with silicone spray before you start your next splitting job. You'll notice a big difference but you may have to spray them a few times before the wood really starts sliding on them. Spray them again when the logs start sticking to them, and when you get home from a job. You'll notice a huge difference in sliding large pieces on the table and the wedge will go through the wood much easier. Silicone is inexpencive and I use it on items like that all the time. It makes a huge difference in how much effort it takes to slide items on metal surfaces and prevents them from rusting. Do yourself a favor and give it a try. Like the old saying says, WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER. - Later Bud
i spray silicone on everything now, its great. ima try spraying it on a gravel shovel when i deal with a pile of gravel I have. does not last too long but it seems to help when you really dont wanna do something but you have to
i think its good on sawzalls too if you are doing light work with them (like it for ornamental tree trim, i.e. over grown garden hose faucet), and I put it on the hedge trimmer also.. hopefully keeps it going for longer. Oh and the lawn mower when im done hosing it down after i mow the lawn. Kinda expenisve but dont do those things too often
just be careful don't use it on relays and switches and stuff that sparks alot because it makes a layer of glass on it, supposedly. use normal oils for that
What a way to split wood. That would be nice to have with my spine broken in 2 places. Wow! That log splitter was a fine piece of equipment. Notice how he used his wood splitting machine, that he received for free, to go do a wood splitting job (For a guy that needed the help) for free! THE FATHERS LOVE ALWAYS WINS. May The Most High Bless you Brother.
Man I wish I still had to go you do bad this is the 3 tours in Iraq isn’t what took it out was a dang semi accident last year was rear ended by another semi as traffic was stopped because of a wreck blocking both lanes and for some reason the guy couldn’t see my over sized load and bright strobes brake lights on a 2 mile straight and hit me going 75+ mph the trooper said but it’s slowed me down and it sucks but man your energy is priceless. And love that splitter.
Hi Billy!!😀😀 Andrew Easton is a great person!! He makes a lot of different models of log splitters. That one is a really nice setup. But if you are not in the business of selling firewood for a living. I don't know if you could afford to have that model just sitting around. Now your axes are going to get dust covered. LOL!! Now our conversation we had the other night makes sense. LOL!! Take care my friend and enjoy that splitter!! Logger Al
@@sanityfade :) I don't care much for the ultra. The pusher plate on it is way too short and the bigger blocks like to flip backwards instead of going through. The pusher plate needs to be the same height as the wedge so it doesn't do that. I said something to Andrew about it but he didn't want to hear it. Too bad!! Otherwise it's a good splitter.
The pusher should be only tall enough to be mid point of hydraulic ram. If its higher you put it in a bind much easier. If it slips weld some spots or something to add traction. Or cut straighter! A tall pusher needs a longer base plate for the pusher or you'll wear the beam much faster.
@@sanityfade :) Everything you said is true. So either the either the wedge needs to be shorter or the cylinder needs to be raised up to accommodate a taller push plate . I watch Joe from Joe's firewood struggle with blocks flipping backwards and actually the pusher got stuck in a block and when he returned it the block hit the control valve and broke the fitting that it is mounted on. It's just a bad design and I would never buy it.
Thank you to Andrew and all the kind people at Eastonmade, . Truly a example that being kind makes a huge difference and that kindness is passed on to many others. Like a small ripple can lead to waves, a small act of kindness to lead to massive amounts of kindness. Be safe Buckin’
That Eastonmade splitter is awesome ! I like the configuration, it's different from most. Having a hitch on the front of the truck helps getting into tight spots! Have a great week everyone! 😁🧡🌲
That splitter is amazing!!! Also you teased us by making us wait almost 14 and a half minutes into the video before we saw it operate. That splitter will save your back and bless a lot of people in your area. Thank you Billy and Eastonmade!
I'm a woman and love doing things outside also, like splitting wood. Grew up that way. I may not be able to do it as well as a man because of strength. But I love the woods and do the best I can. I think if some of these people would use their energy splitting wood they wouldn't have time to riot. and would be much happier people. Blessings to All. Be Peace.
My Grandfather has A Smaller unit But Way Smaller. He has the + design. Makes 4 qtrs out of each log.. But the Single Head Gives You The Ability to Precise Splits.... It Pays For Itself Just For The Lift Feature 🙂 Im 36 and Destroyed my Back..Work Smarter not Harder
Buckin' I have watched and enjoyed your videos for years! PLEASE DO NOT GET IN THE HABIT of keeping your hands on the wood and operating the ram at the SAME time! SLOW AND STEADY will win EVERYTIME. At best PINCED fingers hurt !!! But smashed or cutoff fingers will be LIFE CHANGING! Set the wood, remove hands then hit pedal, if the hydraulic ram will not hold the wood in place your hands sure will not. I am NOT a safety NAZI, just my observation.
Same with the return path on the chain flight, conveyor, watch the left leg. Often the return chain path has a safety shield see Bevco conveyors Surrey. Ship loaders or bale stackerrsgenerally shield the return. Make it light weight and super fast to remove if added. The guards if present can fill up with stuff. Hmm don't you need a trailer plate on that? Looks good though.
Keep your hands on the side of the log, but never on top. The blade needs to be tapered more for easier penetration. We want to cut those fingers off not just smash them off. Cut ones are easier to put back on.
Hi Billy Come over to the land of the Kangaroo and look at our Redgum,Ironback Gidgee They wil take the edge off your Eastonmade Your Timber is Cotton Wool compared to Ours
receives a machine that is made for the work at had, still puts in 90% of the work. it is not the machine it is the operator, hand tossing wood that could be slid and pulling apart wood by hand where it could have been spun around. Billy let the machine do it's job, you don't pull on the chain by hand of a power-saw to cut down a tree.. just a little razzin' - when you get use to what it can do for you it will get easier
I feel that a healthy fear of loosing a hand or fingers is a good thing....in my opinion ( and it’s just that...an opinion) it helps you respect the machine you are running. Log splitters don’t care if it’s wood or your hand. It will cut it clean off. Smart man for keeping the foot clear when rotating or handling rounds on the table. I love your videos and look forward to seeing much more. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!! Love wins!! Peace be with you
I don't chop trees or split wood very often, but I stumbled across your channel a few days ago at random. You've got such an enthusiasm and a great attitude that makes your videos a joy to watch, and I think I'd like to watch more of em so I subscribed. That's a pretty fancy wood splitter you've got there. They've come a long way from the one I used 20 or 30 years ago. Have a good day, friend.
Andrew makes by far the best wood splitters out there. Congratulations Buckin on a very sweet price of equipment. A lot of people will benefit from this.
You should throw on a pair of safety glasses if you get a big splinter or knot fly at you, which sometimes happens especially under all that force it ain't gonna be too fun then....👍
Way cool for EASTONMADE to do this! I just got a commercial splitter and wow are they a game changer over a "homestore" type splitter. You will be able to do a CRAZY amount of wood with that thing!!!
I came over from outdoors with Morgan's back before buckin stock 2019, I'm really glad u decided to get the splitter. u'll be able to help a lot of people with that, a lot them tree jobs u and Ganges does puts a lot wood on the ground quick. That will be beneficial to a lot of people you deserve it. Keep up the good work.
4:15 I sit and study and do homework and feel so depressed. I spend 3 hours clearing an over grown driveway, I’m on cloud nine and can’t stop. I swing at the drums, ride my bicycle, and paint after the deed is done I can’t stop. I can trick myself into thinking I’m okay with a beer or two but nothing comes close to sweating and waking up a little sore.
I watch a fair few firewood related channels and I have to say that the Eastonmade splitters are much better designed, built and capable than pretty well anything else I've seen. Andrew gets out and gets dirty and puts the machines through their paces so he knows what works. His machine have power, speed and simplicity. Most other machines out there struggle to have 1 of those 3 features.
Cannot find retail price been splitting wood since I was 10 years old I am 30 now need something to save my back and that looks great usually only split oak Black Walnut locust no pine though will it still do the same
In my experience on the north eastern seaboard of the U.S. I feel very confident about this machine. I mostly get oak, cherry, locust, hickory and maple. The pines I sometimes get prove more of a pain in the ass than any hardwood.
Too much physical work when you have a machine there that should be doing it for you! Billy has great enthusiasm but he'll be a broken down old man like me in a few years
A lot of older folks now gonna have a warmer winter, due to the generosity of Easton made and you and your friends Billy! Just found your channel, you are a blessing to your community, thanks for being a working man!!!
Grandpa would call Them After An Hour.."It Needs another Year, Back to the Pile it Goes" an An awl Axe With A Sledge Just Nailing it 40 times just to Get Bound Up...I Don Not Miss them. Peace
That splitter woud probably work good on the big garden sitka we have here in the Lofoten Norway. Happy for you new machine and be cereful with the hands
his ex wife must be after him,,,,,why is he in such a hurry. Why split in such large pieces,,,my fireplace insert takes smaller pieces,,good video, thanks
You may be impressed by the splitter....I'm impressed by the ball on the front of your truck. That's handier than pockets in your underwear. Really appreciate you giving us the opportunity to work with you buckin. Means the world to us. I really hope you can help a lot of people out with it and make life easier and less stressful for the people in the community.
Another thing with with a signal cylinder engine, leave it on the compression stroke,(TDC) an Irish man told me this with my outboard years ago, it makes a good difference when damp air is about.:)
I am a wood guy for 60 yrs like u. blew out a retina 60% detachment splitting old fir about 300 yrs old laying in creek. That splitter looks like it is fast and safe. Thanks for demo how much do they cost? I am 75 yrs old. Been cutting slices and chunkies very large old growth maple. Burns longer have large stove burns 12 hrs 1 load. Cut slices 4 to 6 inches thick split easily into chunkier. Burns longer this way but hard to stack/ store.Cut more split less
Ohh My! Has 'Stand Up & Buck' just turned into 'Stand Up & Split'....lol. One of the many things I appreciate most about you Buckin is the 'Just Do It' attitude when it comes to getting the job done. No over thinking, just get out there & do the work! Not every task has a "work smarter, not harder" approach, sometimes you need to just work hard. That's the bottom line! Well done my friend! I'm still trying to figure out if the footage of you running that machine is real time or at 2x speed....hahahaha....what brand of coffee you drink?? 😀👍🍻
My two favorite channels coming together. Andrew, that was very Canadian of you to give Buckn that awesome axis splitter, and a good business decision as well. Two good Canadian boys doing what they do, Fkn awesome!!!!!
Good evening folks. What a cracking splitter some axes in for early retirement lol. Hello new friends joining the buckin army. Hello true blues. Great video Billy. Have a great week and stay safe. Best wishes from across the pond
Really splitting that wood. Behind the back shots, good eyeeee. Not breaking a sweat. Your hands must be like leather. Slivers just bounce off. Are twisted fir butts common there?
