I almost pulled the trigger on ordering one like 2 weeks ago but talked myself out of it…these videos are making me second guess my decision. Haha..keep up the great work bud. 👍
Very impressive for a homeowner grade splitter. It definitely fills a void in the market between what the average homeowner needs in a vertical splitter versus the industrial/commercial grade machines from companies like Wolfe Ridge and Eastonmade.
@dereksstuff8395 the WR 17VSC with the attached conveyor I was looking at is $16k. Then I thought about the interest payments adding up to the same as a good dump trailer or 6 loads of logs. Get those 6 loads of logs, sell the firewood, then pay cash for this little splitter to do the fine splits.
You need to convert it to foot pedal control. I find keeping two hands on the wood makes splitting for long periods of time more comfortable. Nice machine I like the travel speed.
Thanks bob! I actually have converted this machine to "knee control" I made a video about how I did it. It works very well now and Way easier to control
I like the cycle time, probably due to the small diameter cylinder. Perfect for what it is , but experience is essential due to distance from hands to blade so NO distractions or speaking with operator when working.
Thanks for posting these videos!! Making me rethink my long term plans/goal to get a 17VS (wolf ridge) If you ever get a chance to put some fresh cut Oak rounds, maybe 20-24" in diameter through it I'd be really interested to see how it does.
The 17VS is a commercial grade machine, while the 1165V is a homeowner grade machine. Can't use it for hours on end without the hydraulic oil getting too hot.
I disagree on that one. This splitter is a step faster and efficient than a kinetic splitter. The Axis and 17VS would blow a kinetic splitter out of the water because their knives are bigger and can consistently split three slabs at a time. It takes about 10 to 12 seconds to quarter up a round with a kinetic splitter as opposed to six or seven with this vertical splitter.
Impressive, looks like they really hit the mark with this machine.
I've contacted them and will be making some small mods. Great to deal with
Hard to believe how strong this splitter is.
Are you gonna make a foot feed for it?
@cutNdryfirewood I will! I hope to be able to build one before the weekend is up. Stupid regular job always gets in the way 🤣
I almost pulled the trigger on ordering one like 2 weeks ago but talked myself out of it…these videos are making me second guess my decision. Haha..keep up the great work bud. 👍
@@mikesherman2612 It works really well!
Very impressive for a homeowner grade splitter. It definitely fills a void in the market between what the average homeowner needs in a vertical splitter versus the industrial/commercial grade machines from companies like Wolfe Ridge and Eastonmade.
@@thefirewooddoctor I like the positivity! It costs less than 25% of either of those machines. So....
@dereksstuff8395 the WR 17VSC with the attached conveyor I was looking at is $16k. Then I thought about the interest payments adding up to the same as a good dump trailer or 6 loads of logs. Get those 6 loads of logs, sell the firewood, then pay cash for this little splitter to do the fine splits.
@@thefirewooddoctor That's a great idea. Then split with this until you save enough to get the 17vs
You need to convert it to foot pedal control. I find keeping two hands on the wood makes splitting for long periods of time more comfortable. Nice machine I like the travel speed.
Thanks bob! I actually have converted this machine to "knee control" I made a video about how I did it. It works very well now and Way easier to control
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Your new splitter would make kindling quicker you can imagine. Use the round squaring system for great results...
@@jamessanders4310 That would certainly make quick work of it! Thanks so much!
That splitter is awesome i just dont like how high the lever is. I wish they did a foot pedal or something
@Dorchwoods I thought I'd hate it, but it's working OK. I'll fabricate a foot pedal for it. I'll post when it's ready for showing
Took about 13min to fill that tote. If thats a face cord, yore looking at a full cord in 40ish mins. Thats pretty good...
Nice great splitter . Like to have one 😂
@@stephenniese2541 Thanks so much! In splitter world, these are affordable
I like the cycle time, probably due to the small diameter cylinder. Perfect for what it is , but experience is essential due to distance from hands to blade so NO distractions or speaking with operator when working.
@@olduhfguy It's a great design, with good speed. Pretty simple machine honestly
Keep your hands off the top of the rounds! Just ask Allan family fire wood!😳
@@BillHale-p9d Thanks!
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Thanks for posting these videos!! Making me rethink my long term plans/goal to get a 17VS (wolf ridge)
If you ever get a chance to put some fresh cut Oak rounds, maybe 20-24" in diameter through it I'd be really interested to see how it does.
@FirewoodInTheField I sure can. I have plenty of oak to run through it. If it'll run hickory, it'll run oak.
The log lift probably isn't strong enough to lift a 20-24in oak until you add stabilizer legs to it.
The 17VS is a commercial grade machine, while the 1165V is a homeowner grade machine. Can't use it for hours on end without the hydraulic oil getting too hot.
@@thefirewooddoctor Thanks for watching! Like I had said, I have made several modifications and more videos coming on this little machine
@@thefirewooddoctor Can't??
At first I was going to guess a little bit less than 15 minutes and 13 seconds 😁
Maybe with some help!
If you were looking for speed you should have got a kinetic spliter.
@@garryverniest5893 I get it.... they are fast. What do you have?
I disagree on that one. This splitter is a step faster and efficient than a kinetic splitter. The Axis and 17VS would blow a kinetic splitter out of the water because their knives are bigger and can consistently split three slabs at a time. It takes about 10 to 12 seconds to quarter up a round with a kinetic splitter as opposed to six or seven with this vertical splitter.