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- Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2018
- Need to find some seasoned hardwood and the forecast is calling for snow! I hook up the GRIPO Kinetic Log Splitter to my Kubota B2601 Compact Tractor and head off into the forest on my quest! This time I test out the GRIPO on some 2-3 year old dry maple wood. Come along to see how well it splits firewood here in the outdoors and to see if I make it back to the cottage before the snowfall! Cheers!
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Note: This video is intended for entertainment purposes only. It is not an instructional video.
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Yeah, I'm really liking that splitter it's so fast for one way! Thanks GP, have a great weekend and as always keep the coffee hot my friend!
Always a cup in there for you LA! All the best to you too!
Another great video GP.
I've said it before and will again a lot of other youtube
uploaders could lean from your regular add on safety content.
Even got a walk on by the pup.
Only thing missing was the cup of coffee.
Good morning GP... Glade to see you and Guy made to the finals in the Woodstack 2018 contest... You guys have our vote...Chief{NYS/ADK}... Well Done...
Hey good morning Chief! Thanks so much. It was a fun few months alright and a good feeling to have it finished. Thanks again and all the best!
I voted 4c also. Enjoying your videos with my morning coffee.
Good morning and thanks so much Gaylon! Cheers!
G P fun watching you and the splitter
God Bless
PaK
Thanks Peter! All the best!!
nice video, and I did grab some coffee !
that table needs a gull wing. bend it down so the logs move away from the path
then add winglets going up to keep them close enough to move, but out of the way of new wood.
Thanks Dave! Some good design change ideas for sure. Have a good one!
That splitter is pretty handy and I love the bed and the chainsaw caddy.
Good day Thalles! The Carry All is a pretty helpful attachment. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Cheers!
Good looking wood and a nice load for the Father-in-law. And it's important to keep him happy right!!! Have a greats week!!!
LOL!! It sure is Grampie! Getting my gold star this week. :)) All the best!
I like how that is a one handle pull up and split, fast work
Hi GP - just voted for you in Woodstack 2018. Good luck! You have a great channel, always enjoyable to grab a coffee and see you are up to! :)
Thanks very much Heide! I appreciate it very much! Have a great week !
That splitter looks pretty cool. I agree with what others have said that the front stand looks kind of wobbly. I like the idea of leaving it hooked up to the hitch for stability. I think the side racks should be a little larger and maybe angled up a bit so the split wood doesn’t fall off of them.
I love your carry all. It looks very handy:)!
Hey good morning Mick. Some good ideas there. The front end could use some changes for sure. I am going to try leaving it hooked up next time to see how that works out. Cheers and have a good one!
Good video.Keep up the good work
Thanks so much!
It looks like you are getting used to it you are much smoother using it. It seems nice that it automatically returns, no need to move the lever for return. Nice job.
Thanks AK!! Stay warm up there!
Looking good up there. That splitter is a brute, anxious to see how it holds up for the amount of splitting you all do. The hauler is doing good for you too. Sure like how it’s turning out. Thanks for sharing.
Good morning ODD! It is fast! I have more to do before the snow flies so will try it out on some elm soon, and any other cleanup to do. The more I use it, the more comfortable I get with it. Have a great week!
I have a play list I save vids to just for traktor stuff. I have hella vids of yours saved to it. Lol. I love your rig man. It is the perfekt set up. I keep telling my boss he needs a traktor. But he has trouble understanding why I tell him something smaller would be best. Your videos absolutely demonstrate why. Makes it easier to get between the trees you don't wanna fell. So that karry all bakned up to the splitter with sides-
Beautiful. Great job man. Keep it up.
P.S.\
The traktor we are konsidering is a 16HP Kubota B7100. Plan to put a graphle on it like yours. Merry Khristmass.
Hey thanks Subix! Hope you get just the right one for the job. Have a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2019 too! And thanks for the support !
Just voted for you in Woodstack 2018. Good luck.
Thanks SH! Just jumping in there now. Cheers!
Good evening Gp, very good close up on the engine start up procedure ! Nice to see how the Kinetic wood splitter is working. Love you engine sound and the music ! GP you forgot a piece of wood on the ground !!! And yes on the Shefford Montaine everything is snow white. Cheers !
Hey good morning Dave! LOL- good eye on you - Yup, I stopped and ran back to pick it up.:)) Thanks for the feedback on the video - always helpful to know. Hope you and your family are keeping warm. Time to dig out the mittens and hats - have a great weekend together! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Good Morning GP, i just received my backhoe on my Emax20 and yes i will dig out with it and mittens and hats ! Lubber season will start soon for my burning wood next year. Best Regards stay sound safe !
Nice! Congrats on the BH! Enjoy and safe tractoring!
Good job GP. Definitely a quick action splitter. Wished I had a Son n law like you. Haha. Just kidding, we do have a good one. He has always come to my aid anytime i called and asked him. A helping hand is always good. Thanks buddy.
LOL!! That was a good one Dean. Good recovery - I know what you meant though and thanks! She is quick for sure - ave to be alert for sure. Have great week - Cheers!
Hey Dean If you get this , can you email me at gordpotter55@gmail.com. Thanks !
GP you have a good back man to lift all thoses log on the Kinetic wood splitter .Gob Bless .
Thanks Leo! Have a great weekend!
Every time I see you using the carry all I tell myself I need to make one! Still counting down on the 3week ownership of the gripo😃
Good morning Paul! Hey, making a Carry All would be a good winter project to do.:) - 3 week ownership? my three weeks or did you buy one?
LOL! Sorry - too early and not enough coffee yet - got you on the 3 weeks - LOL. Thanks Paul ! Have a great weekend!
GP Outdoors. No mine goes behind my tractor and runs off the hydraulics of the tractor. I do like the quickness of the One you are trying out and how easy it is to move around.
Looks this might be nice for my Dad
Hey good evening Courtney! It is pretty fast. Only had it for a couple of uses so far, but it makes short work of the pile. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! Cheers!
Looks like it would be nice if the tray would come back a bit further. That Carry-All sure comes in handy in the woods. Is that about the maximum weight the rear hydraulics can carry?
Michael from Alberta
Hey good day Michael! Great to hear from you. Yes, I find the tables could go back a bit more and would be helpful if they were sloped or had a rail around them. Really happy with the carry all - great practical implement. The 3 point can carry a lot more weight than that but I was trying to get some splitting done and out before the snow so I stopped after those two timbers. LOL. Just made it too as you could see at the end of the video! Cheers - have a great weekend!
I'm a little slow but we have to vote for the 4C woodstack 2018 finalist!!!!!
Hey thanks for the reminder Paul. Cheers!
Hi GP. Funny that you made these video's I was just looking at the Kinetic splitters. I need one with a hydraulic lift for the logs. Hope you find enough wood to keep your father-in-law warm. Stay safe stay warm. Later
Hey good day Mech!! Hope you are doing great. I dropped off the first load to him this past week and working on the rest. Be well and good luck looking for the new splitter - a hydraulic lift will be really helpful - you have huge trees on your property. Cheers!
making a lot of kindling there!
LOL! A few folks mentioned that. Yup, kind of small but my in-laws are pretty elderly so I cut them smaller so it is easier for them to carry into the house. Have a good one! Cheers!
Wouldn't the splitter be more stable if you left it connected to the hitch? Seems like it wobbles a lot on that front support.
I totally agree with you!
Hey 4x4 - I never thought of that - not a bad thought. Maybe I'll give it a try soon and see how it goes. Thanks! Have a great weekend!
After using this and the splitfire, which style do you like better?
Morning Johnny. Hands down - the Split-Fire. Very different machines - in quality and design. Cheers!
Hey GP....you must really like to use that splitter, cause you split your father in laws wood into kindling....lmao.......anyways have a great weekend GP and stay safe......luv the video...... :)
LOL Don! Yup, I split them extra small so it's easier for them to carry in but it's funny cause sometimes I split and throw in the carry all and other times I stop and do an extra split on the same size wood. Not used to splitting them so little. Cheers and enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Is it necessary to seat each piece against the wedge? That is a fast unit; definitely want to be paying attention!
Good evening CP!. I found it is best to seat it and then I can remove my hand without worrying if the round will move before the ram hits it. And you bet - it is fast so need to stay alert. Cheers and enjoy the weekend!
@@GPOutdoors whats with the small wood as I would of made them a bit bigger
Good day N! Good question. They were for my in-laws. I cut them smaller so they are easier for them to carry. Cheers!
What happens of course is that most users will probably hold the wood in place as the ram travels toward and then into the piece being split and try to get their hand out of the way just before contact. Or hold the piece in place where they think their hands are safe. But of course he didn't show that. The danger would be too obvious.
Say you want to split a piece of oak with a knot on the end of it. Do you think you'll be able to impale it on that wedge? Probably not. An oak knot is about as hard as iron. What you're going to end up of doing is holding it in place while the ram travels and smashes into it. And you'll try to get your hand out of the way before it gets between the wedge and the ram. Your timing better be perfect so don't get tired or distracted for even a split second.
Hydrualic splitters require the activation lever be held during the power stroke of the ram. At least mine does. Slower but much safer in my opinion. Smash your hand and turn it into mush and you'll be even slower - maybe for the rest of your life.
Very good points Raven. I didn't show it because I wouldn't do it. The danger is clear as you point out above. No question that you don't want to play with fate with any splitter. I am sure you would agree that the safety guidelines that come with any splitter will tell you to remove your hand before the piston is in motion - whether it is a 3 or 11 second cycle time. The two other hydraulic splitters I used on the channel did. Like any tool, it is important to use common sense and be alert. I don't argue for a minute that it can be very dangerous if not operated properly. Just like any other tool. But your point about what some people might end up trying to do, is a good one. And a real one, I think. The hydraulic design is still my favourite overall because I also take comfort in the slower speed, however that kinetic was fast. Thanks for your thoughts. Cheers!
Good work keeping your FIL warm! I'm curious if those trays on the splitter ever hit the bottom of your carry-all when you're turning sharply? A simple fix would be a hitch bar with a small rise (or drop). This old retired guy sure enjoys watching someone else work for a change ;^)
Hey good evening Ron! And congrats on being retired. I am counting down the years but there are still too many. LOL. Funny thing. I thought when I was hooking it up, that I was going to have to take the tables off but surprisingly, the tables don't reach the back of the carry-all at all. Including when I turn. They rest several inches above the carry all height. So I was pleasantly surprised. All good! Thanks for watching and enjoy the good years. Hope I can fill a little of them with some good entertainment. Cheers!
Yea I would make the table bigger , nice Carry all
You bet Todd. And thanks. Love that Carryall. Super helpful and handy. Cheers and all the best!
I would add a log support off the bottom of the lower part of the main H beam so I could just trow logs up there and cut them!
Morning GL. Not a bad idea. It would helpful for any splitter I think. Gets a little heavy for me after a while when we have those bigger rounds to split. Thanks!
I know you had all kinds of splitters including the 1228 and now the 511 but I honestly think a good fast man could keep up with the 511 with the four-way with the grippo kinetic except for maybe the big naughty stuff
Morning Kenneth. I think that sounds about right. I would agree with you. One and done with the 5-11 and no need to keep re-handling the rounds several times. Thanks!
@@GPOutdoors my reasoning is I am not a fire with supplier but I heat with firewood for over 20 years I've been splitting with a mall I'm getting older but I'd like to control my peace sizes and with the four way you get a lot of slivers and the single wedge of hydraulic machine is way too slow for me.... But don't get me wrong iif Andrew was the shiip me any of his splitters I would gladly accept
Thanks Kenneth. I have not tried Andrew's Ultra yet but neighbour Guy has been heating with wood for 30 years +. The 4 way gives him the chunky splits he wants for the boiler. It is a tough process through to decide, I know. Good luck with your research my friend, and I hope you will find the right splitter for you. Cheers!
I use a DR K10 electric kinetic.
The little thing is greased lightning
LOL! I'll bet. They are fast for sure Tom. Have a good one!!
i have one also. I split 20 inch dia. rounds of eucalyptus, oak, silver maple, ash and what ever else i can get from the tree cutters. i have mounted it on a trailer frame to make it tow-able and am building an out-feed table so i don't have to bend down to pick up the splits. i carry a 2200 watt generator and good chainsaw to handle any big rounds. that little kinetic really has paid for itself.
Do you have a video on making that carry all?
You bet . Video #21 and it was three consecutive videos. Hope it is helpful. Cheers and welcome!
@@GPOutdoors Great thanks
I'd have set up my splitter at a right angle to the end of the wood box & stacked the wood as I split it. The splitter's work table appeared to be nearly level with the box, which would make it handy.
Good morning Rick! Excellent idea and would have been more efficient. Always appreciate new ideas so thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!
Nice little machine. Why don't you get the 4way axe head for it and make yourself a bit of a work platform,,preferably removable for easier transport,,but ready to slide on and lock when you reach the jobsite. Sure does work better than the DR which seems to choke a lot at the larger diameter trees we have in upstate NY.
Hey Frank - thanks for the comments. I don't have it anymore as I was testing it to see how it worked but if I had kept it, these are AWESOME suggestions to make it more effective - thanks! Great, creative ideas. Keep them coming!! Cheers and have a great New Years!
It is a good splitter, but all the wood was dry, straight and no knots. Run some hickory with knots and if it can handle that it is a winner.
Why do you keep slamming the split back against the wedge?
Hey good day Skeets. I keep slamming the wood into the wedge to lodge it into position. That way it won't move before the ram comes out. Thanks for the Q and all the best!
I'd like to see a much bigger sign on there!!!!
LOL. Cheers peanut.:))
Put a lift kit on that bad boy so you don't have to bend over so much. Fast splitter 😀
O Boy, what does your back say after 3 hours of this work?
LOL BZ! Yup, it needs a little attention for sure. But I love being out there. Cheers and thanks for watching!
How much fuel does the splitter consume per hour?
Hey good evening. I am not sure of the answer to that but I used the unit numerous times and never filled the tank. So I would guess that you can probably get about 4 hours out of a tank of gas. I was pretty surprised as a couple of times I assumed I needed to fill it and grabbed a gas can and when I opened the cap then saw that I didn't need to add any fuel. Sorry I could not be more exact. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Thank you for the answer. It seems quite effective. Cheers
Maybe weld on a couple side trays to the splitter to catch the wood as it comes off so your not picking each piece off the ground so much..
Good day Frank! Thanks - a good idea. Also got a couple others to perhaps put side rails on it. Thanks for the suggestion. My back likes it.:)) Have a great weekend!
geeezzz..everytime I see this designed rebranded.. it goes up a $1000!!
LOL Richard!! Cheers and have a great weekend!
With the carryall, we can no longer see your flashing lights from behind.
Good catch Matthew!. I will probably wire up a beacon over the winter. I travel down the concession road between forests and you are right, the law requires the amber lights to be visible at all times. So I will be extra alert till then. Thanks for watching and all the best!
Got it done before the snow.... That machine seems to work good and fast too !!!!. I wonder how it would handle elm ... Sometimes it can be pretty tough . Are these machines expensive?
Good morning LoggerJohn! Yes just in time.LOL. I am going to use it on some elm we are cutting up soon so we will see. Not sure how much they cost as I haven't looked but I am pretty sure the price at Farmer Equipment Sales is on their website. They usually list their prices. Stay warm and safe!
Safety Nanny here, I would stop putting my hand in front of the ram these machines do go off sometimes without the handle being pulled I hope you are not the other guy.
Good morning gunlover and thanks for the great tip! I didn't know that. And safety advice is always welcome here.:) Cheers and all the best!
That flat beam design is seriously crazy....this is not supposed to be a balancing act to split wood...why not put a V shape so the rounds don't roll off!
That's a very good idea BF! A v- channel would make a lot of sense, I think. Thanks!
Fun fact: GRIPO in Tagalog/Filipino means "Faucet".
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@Kameron Bryant Definitely, have been using instaflixxer for years myself :)
I see comments can be useful. No need to push the rounds up against the wedge ;protect your hand in the long run a small chance of some thing happening I.e. your hand being in the wrong place,may become a certainty.
Otherwise this machine is safer than the hydraulic versions in that you engage it manually so your hands are safe
Thanks for your thoughts Oscar! Cheers!
what the hell is a face cord? in California the wood sellers are not allowed to use that term since there is no clear definition of what it is.
Good evening Jimmy. Thanks for watching and for the question.That's interesting. It is a common and well used measure here. And it is clearly defined. It is 1/3 of a Bush Cord, or Cord of wood. Usually cut at 16", which is also very common here, it is a pile that is 8 feet by 4 feet, with 16" length. (1/3 of a cord). People here purchase face cords or cords. Both are readily available for sale here. Hope that helps. Have a great weekend!
works fine on good, straight wood, but throw in a piece of Mississippi red oak with a knot or fork, all new ball game
I am going to use it on some elm up here next week. Hard wood and super stringy. Stay tuned. Cheers!
Chain looks very blunt
Hey good evening STIHL 38. Good eye! LOL. I had to get out quick and didn't sharpen it. How did you see that? It looked like chips to me. LOL. Busted. But I know - i should be cleaning and sharpening after each use - not before each use. You got me. Thanks and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors the saw should've ate through that wood faster. And the way you kept rocking the saw to get a bite.
Cheers CB!
Find some more wood???,,Cut maple up and store it...
LOL Dan. Thats what I am doing now. So I should always have some seasoned on hand for him from now on when he needs it. Cheers and thanks!
I'm at 2228
Me thinks all that jammin' the logs into the wedge really isn't necessary and seriously, who are you warning with those flashers yourself, lol?
Good questions Jimmy: the ram comes out hard and fast and I found that if I don't set the block into the wedge, that it will often get pushed on impact into a different position. This way it stays where I want it. A few folks have asked about the flashers - up here you are required by law to have them on when travelling on a road , which I have to travel on between properties. Also, there are several other folks who travel through my mile long driveway to get to their places, so generally I just put them on before I start driving so I don't forget to put them on when I get to the roads/driveway. Hope that explains it. Take care!
It pains me to watch you jamb the wood into the splitter wedge, its moving slow enough to just hold it with your hand on top of the wood until it passes you by.
Good morning Rodney. LOL. Me too. But I was pretty new at it and that ram moves awfully fast for me so I wanted to keep the old hands out. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. Have a great weekend!
Why do people like to split wood into small pieces?
A fire holds longer when pieces are left big/unsplit.
[Been heating with wood 40+ years]
Hey good morning Papa. It is a good question. I split them small or larger depending on who I am collecting the wood for. Most of my neighbours are older, one is in his '80s now and so I kind of decide how small or large I split them to make it easier to be carried etc. Thanks for the question and for watching. Have a great week!
You’re handling pieces to many times and a larger deck is needed as you’re having to pick up pieces 2x
Morning Reuben. Thanks for the great advice. I agree. Getting better over time. Have a good weekend and thanks again!
You lost me when you started measuring
These are expensive 3000 dollars plus.
Hey good evening Teresa. They certainly are not cheap. So definitely need to do our homework and diligence before deciding on what type is best for our needs. Thanks for watching. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
yes..DR sit a bunch cheaper, but i don't know if they ship to Canada
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