Seacoast Splitting Session

[Ironwolffarmer]

While the snow continues to fall on the seacoast of New Hampshire, though mud season is upon us, perhaps this video of a splitting session from last summer would be of interest. My son is doing most of the work while I enjoy well deserved hammock time. The home-built splitter is borrowed from a friend, so I don't have all of the specs, but fail it did not. Enjoy.

 

[Dogsout]

Nice vidio and a great homebuilt splitter. If I tried to split that wood without gloves on I would be pulling splinters out of my hands for a week.

 

[cat10ken]

The control handle works just the opposite of the way I would want it.

 

[Ironwolffarmer]

Yes, the control handle was plumbed in backwards, and it takes a while and you still don't get used to it. If I owned it I would change it. The less variables, the better, when you are working with such energy. However, even with the reversed handle, thanks to the slow motion and predictability of the hydraulics, the mission was accomplished safe and sound.

My son also does a lot of metalworking, in particular blacksmithing, and the question of gloves vs. no-gloves comes up continually. Safety vs. dexterity vs. other factors that steer young minds.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[Hddnis]

Looks like nice weather.



Mr. HE

 

[pennsywoodburnr]

I like how the Go-Pro went for a ride on your pusher plate there.

 

[James Stern]

Nice vidio and a great homebuilt splitter.

 

[Ironwolffarmer]

This session also offered a great opportunity for thought on the type of splitter. I don't think the X27 would have gotten too far on that hickory, but neither would have a kinetic splitter. Horizontal vs. vertical - I still prefer the horizontal with a log lift ( or roll up a ramp) approach. Wedge on the beam for sure, to help keep the wood moving along. Different strokes for different folks, but most would agree - splitting time is fun time.