Supersplit log lift coming soon???

[sirbuildalot]

After seeing the Split Second log lift that would direct fit a Supersplit, I wondered if Paul had plans to make his own version. After talking with Conor at Supersplit, they are aware that the need/want is there and he said they are currently designing one. He also said there version will be not only simpler, but also cheaper than the Split Second version. He didn't have an exact price, or a definite timeline.

 

[sirbuildalot]

I forgot to mention, he said it would fit all the Supersplit models from the J, the HD, the SE, the older models, etc. Also stabilizer legs would be available as well.

 

[sunfish]

Thanks for the info. Good for those that need a log lift.

 

[USMC615]

When I purchased my SS HD the beginning of this year, I hinted at a log lift concept to Paul and he said something like that might be in the makings...never committed one way or the other, but I see it may now just happen. Good deal.

 

[sirbuildalot]

I think a lot of guys are thinking either:

*I'll hump the wood up

*I'll halve or quarter it with a large saw

*I'll use a machine to lift the piece in place

While I have done all of these myself as well, I still think there is market for a log lift for these machines. Even if it is manual and can only do a 180-200 lb log. It also doubles as a holding rack. If Paul can make one and sell it for $300-$350, I would buy one. I'd much prefer give the small guys the business. Especially where they are in my state, and I could pick it up. $300 doesn't buy much nowadays, maybe a small homeowner grade saw.

 

[USMC615]

I think a lot of guys are thinking either:

*I'll hump the wood up

*I'll halve or quarter it with a large saw

*I'll use a machine to lift the piece in place

While I have done all of these myself as well, I still think there is market for a log lift for these machines. Even if it is manual and can only do a 180-200 lb log. It also doubles as a holding rack. If Paul can make one and sell it for $300-$350, I would buy one. I'd much prefer give the small guys the business. Especially where they are in my state, and I could pick it up. $300 doesn't buy much nowadays, maybe a small homeowner grade saw.

Yep...those are the only three options...I'm simply relegated to options 1 and 2. If a round gets too heavy, I've got a couple of two-man log lifts as well, as long as another set of hands and some backbone are around.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

After seeing the Split Second log lift that would direct fit a Supersplit,

I guess it doesn't sit too well for SS, to see the competition building accessories for their machines! lol

SR

 

[sirbuildalot]

When I picked up my SS about 5 years ago. The DR and TSC copies were just coming out. I had an interesting conversation with Paul that day. After asking him what he thought of all these copy cat machines, he said he actually was excited about them because it would open up these kinetic type splitters to a wider audience and many of them would venture over to his company and ultimately he would sell more machines.

I agree, he probably feels a little "awkward" that he didn't come out with a lift a long time ago.

 

[KiwiBro]

Having more easily lifted the big round to the table, you still have to manually handle it during the splitting. However if the lift can be designed to cradle a big round while user noodles it then it serves a greater purpose. Still not as good as a hydraulic with lift and four way wedge parked upstream of the ss.

 

[HarvestMan]

He didn't have an exact price, or a definite timeline.

I was told about their plans for a lift when I ordered mine in June. I'm fine with noodling the big ones into halves or quarters, but would like to see what they come up with. Just not holding my breath ... they seemed pretty busy in June just filling orders.

 

[sunfish]

I guess it doesn't sit too well for SS, to see the competition building accessories for their machines! lol

SR

From talking to Paul at Super Split a few times, I can say he does not care much what the competition does.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

From talking to Paul at Super Split a few times, I can say he does not care much what the competition does.

That's exactly what I would say...

It must, just be a big coincidence then...

SR

 

[USMC615]

SS's reputation and sales speaks for itself...log lift or no log lift. Simple.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

With the set up I'm using, which is a cut table or non-live log deck, and a staging table, I sometimes cut rounds that I could not lift off the ground. I can however lift them at waist height, turn and set them on the staging table. Like wise from the staging table to the SuperSplit. When they are that big it is more often than not more work and a waist of time splitting them in half, of which one half is placed back on the staging table. Now I simply noodle large rounds on the cut table, or when I can, set larger logs aside for a hydraulic splitter. I can see a log lift on an SS if you have back issues or want to use it to stage multiple smaller rounds. From a practical working stand point noodling the bigger stuff is easier. The SS does not have a very wide stance to begin with for side loading.

 

[sirbuildalot]

I guess it doesn't sit too well for SS, to see the competition building accessories for their machines! lol

SR

Lets not forget who copied who in the first place, or does Paul not have a right to make a log lift for his own machine!!!

lol

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Lets not forget who copied who in the first place, or does Paul not have a right to make a log lift for his own machine!!!
lol

Wow, you SS guys are pretty thin skinned! lol

As for "who copied who in the first place", You do know that SS wasn't first with that idea either, don't you? They just moved it a step further along...

Anyway, I like Split Second being in competition with SS! It get's SS off their butt and making new things for their splitters...

SR

 

[sirbuildalot]

I believe the original inventor sold the rights to Paul's father who was more business oriented. That's what I was told anyways. Once the patents ran out all the copycats came out like the DR, Speeco, Split Second, etc.

Why don't you educate us and unveil the whole story

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I believe the original inventor sold the rights to Paul's father who was more business oriented. That's what I was told anyways. Once the patents ran out all the copycats came out like the DR, Speeco, Split Second, etc.

Why don't you educate us and unveil the whole story

It's all been talked about here before... IF, you weren't paying attention, don't expect me to go do your homework for you... lol

SR

 

[sirbuildalot]

Instead of a roundabout BS answer like this

It's all been talked about here before... IF, you weren't paying attention, don't expect me to go do your homework for you... lol

SR

You should have just said "Gee, I don't know, I was talking out my *** here. Hopefully someone with REAL knowledge can clue me in

Wow, you SS guys are pretty thin skinned! lol

As for "who copied who in the first place", You do know that SS wasn't first with that idea either, don't you? They just moved it a step further along...

Anyway, I like Split Second being in competition with SS! It get's SS off their butt and making new things for their splitters...

SR

PS: I never made a habit of asking the dumbest kid in class to do my homework!!!

lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

 

[Hinerman]

SS's reputation and sales speaks for itself...log lift or no log lift. Simple.

What were their sales last year? Any idea?