The Official Log Splitter thread

[Bob95065]

I had a ek308 for 20 years still have lots of new parts for it

What parts do you have?

Listed on cl.

Lickity log splitter - $1200
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/for/5894340543.html

I used to live in New Jersey near Princeton. This would be a great excuse to visit but a really long way to drag the splitter back.

 

[Big_6]

What parts do you have?



I used to live in New Jersey near Princeton. This would be a great excuse to visit but a really long way to drag the splitter back.

"Used to live in Jersey," might not be a bad thing!
NY City slickers coming over the river at an alarming rate.

 

[tomtrees58]

What parts do you have?

back of hydro cylinder return cable spring shoes return pulley

I used to live in New Jersey near Princeton. This would be a great excuse to visit but a really long way to drag the splitter back.

 

[Bob95065]

I left nearly 20 years ago due to a plant closure. They moved us to California near San Jose. I have been back many times and miss the east coast.

 

[leadfarmer]

Minor league video of my SS clone. I have the RPM down to save on noise. Pretty sure this is elm? Kind of stringy and had a tough knot. Higher rpm would have blown the knot apart in one hit. I just can't take the racket ; ) This thing uses about 4 oz. fuel per hour, if that...

tell me about this splitter Duane

 

[USMC615]

Just piddling and killing time today fellas...re-splitting some big splits that one of my brothers dropped off here last year. His big ol' hurking fireplace can handle them, I need mine a tad smaller. Red oak, hickory and some Dogwood.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

tell me about this splitter Duane

It's an amish made clone of the super split. They are made by flack hill machine somewhere in Ohio. There are some subtle differences, most optional stuff on the SS is std. equipment on the clone.

I would have bought either one, as they are essentially the same. Shipping from SS was going to kick my a$$, and I bought this one from a dealer (an hours drive away) and picked it up on a trailer. Pretty long way to tow any splitter, and I didn't want to wreck it...

Chuck has the electric SS and I would love to convert mine... Amish don't offer that! I hate noise of small engines, mowers and splitters in particular, but I love the sound of a hot two stroke. My problem is that I pretty much despise everything about the whole firewood gig I have going on EXCEPT the bucking with a ported saw and square ground chain. The work starts when the bucking ends! lol

 

[leadfarmer]

It's an amish made clone of the super split. They are made by flack hill machine somewhere in Ohio. There are some subtle differences, most optional stuff on the SS is std. equipment on the clone.

I would have bought either one, as they are essentially the same. Shipping from SS was going to kick my a$$, and I bought this one from a dealer (an hours drive away) and picked it up on a trailer. Pretty long way to tow any splitter, and I didn't want to wreck it...

Chuck has the electric SS and I would love to convert mine... Amish don't offer that! I hate noise of small engines, mowers and splitters in particular, but I love the sound of a hot two stroke. My problem is that I pretty much despise everything about the whole firewood gig I have going on EXCEPT the bucking with a ported saw and square ground chain. The work starts when the bucking ends! lol

I know exactly what you're saying. Which is why I'm looking for an kinetic splitter I just don't like the $2,900 price tag

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I know exactly what you're saying. Which is why I'm looking for an kinetic splitter I just don't like the $2,900 price tag

I ended up paying sales tax, but the price was still lower than SS with freight. I work alone, on the side, so speed is important to me. I usually split right on to the trailer and rank it in as I go. (Like the vid) Then hustle home late for supper, again!

 

[USMC615]

...and I got my little firewood rack under the carport reloaded. Kindling splits on the left end, splits on the right hand side. Beats the hell outta going in the back yard under my shed roof to get splits out of the rows, back inside and burning.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Nice rack! I like the simple design with the functional shelf...

 

[srb08]

Old 34 ton Brave, that I bought well used.

 

[USMC615]

Old 34 ton Brave, that I bought well used.
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Nice brother. Brave makes a helluva splitter.

 

[fearofpavement]

So today a guy calls and asks how much two cords of wood is picked up? (I don't/won't deliver). I told him $140 per cord. He acted like that was just a ridiculous price. I asked him what he was expecting and he said $175 for two cords. Told him he had called the wrong place. I'll push it in a pile and burn it before I sell it that cheap. Too much work and time invested. (this is for split and seasoned hardwood)

 

[dall]

herman sounds like the guy was a tightwad and doesnt understand the real world and how much work is involved in a cord of wood

 

[USMC615]

So today a guy calls and asks how much two cords of wood is picked up? (I don't/won't deliver). I told him $140 per cord. He acted like that was just a ridiculous price. I asked him what he was expecting and he said $175 for two cords. Told him he had called the wrong place. I'll push it in a pile and burn it before I sell it that cheap. Too much work and time invested. (this is for split and seasoned hardwood)

$175 for two cords...lmao. I'd a told him to get *f-worded just like you did. Folks wantin' something for absolutely nothin'. I'd burn it in a pile as well before I ever sold two cords of good hardwood for that piddling ass money.

 

[dall]

140 for a cord is cheap price if you ask me

 

[srb08]

So today a guy calls and asks how much two cords of wood is picked up? (I don't/won't deliver). I told him $140 per cord. He acted like that was just a ridiculous price. I asked him what he was expecting and he said $175 for two cords. Told him he had called the wrong place. I'll push it in a pile and burn it before I sell it that cheap. Too much work and time invested. (this is for split and seasoned hardwood)

$175 for two cords sounds about right, if he wants to cut it, split it and haul it.
I'd supply the logs and a place to process it, for $87.50 a cord.

 

[wildroamer]

The DHT 22-ton showed up a couple days ago. Assembled it in short order. Hemmed and hawed over AW46 or AW32 hydraulic oil. Went with the 46w. Although I have splitting to do this frigid winter, mostly I'll be using it Summer and Fall. I ordered a Kat's 300w magnetic block heater to slap under the hydraulic reservoir. We'll see of that cuts it.



I also bought the 4-way wedge for it. It's pretty slick, came with a 2-way also, for quick changes.



Here's a pic of the original wedge on the right, and the quick-release on the left.

 

[USMC615]

View attachment 49715

The DHT 22-ton showed up a couple days ago. Assembled it in short order. Hemmed and hawed over AW46 or AW32 hydraulic oil. Went with the 46w. Although I have splitting to do this frigid winter, mostly I'll be using it Summer and Fall. I ordered a Kat's 300w magnetic block heater to slap under the hydraulic reservoir. We'll see of that cuts it.

View attachment 49716

I also bought the 4-way wedge for it. It's pretty slick, came with a 2-way also, for quick changes.

View attachment 49717

Here's a pic of the original wedge on the right, and the quick-release on the left.

Nice...!!