Thank You arboristste.com SS owners/users!

[HarvestMan]

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you here that have made posts regarding Super Split wood splitters. I have always split by hand but knew I was getting to the point where I needed to get some help for my aging shoulders. I started my search a few months ago and was hoping to get something that was dependable and as quiet as possible. The electric versions I looked at were either too small or they really were not very quiet as they often had that annoying high pitched whine sound.

Somehow, I managed to find a post from this site talking about an SS. After finding out what SS meant, and searching all the threads here for SS posts, I was on my way. Read everything I could find about this unconventional tool and watched every YouTube I could find. Ended up calling and speaking to both Paul and Conner from Super Split and ended up ordering the SS J Model Electric 110v.

I had quite a few rounds of elm and twisted cherry and silver maple that had resisted the x27. Was very pleased to see the SS take care of them quite nicely and most importantly very quietly. I have attached a few pictures and a video that shows my new SS in action (yes, it is a bit boring, but shows it handling a few different sizes of logs and you can hear how quiet it is when operating ).

Thanks again everyone! I likely won't post much, but I do enjoy reading and benefiting from others that post here.

 

[tntblaster14]

I'm hoping to buy the HD model next year... i do like how quiet that electric is.. but I need to be more portable.

 

[unclemoustache]

I've got both - an electric and gas motor on my SS. I installed a 220 outlet at my shop and another at my home, and a heavy-duty 50' cord on the splitter. I use electric most of the time since it's so quiet. It's an awesome machine!

 

[Rudedog]

I love my SS!!

 

[mesupra]

That's awesome I actually have two kinetic splitters one home made and one ss. The ss is awaiting a electric motor conversion. I just got out the homemade one out the other day and did up 3/4 of a chord with it. Gotta love em! I'll try to get a video the home made one is a beast

 

[sam-tip]

I've got both - an electric and gas motor on my SS. I installed a 220 outlet at my shop and another at my home, and a heavy-duty 50' cord on the splitter. I use electric most of the time since it's so quiet. It's an awesome machine!

I also have gas and electric mounts for SS. Put the electric on in the garage in winter.

 

[USMC615]

Congrats on your SS purchase. I have the SS HD with the 6.5HP Honda GX200...has split everything I've thrown at it. Wouldn't part ways with it for nothing.

 

[sunfish]

Congrats! 5 years on a J model here and love it!

 

[Rudedog]

I also have gas and electric mounts for SS. Put the electric on in the garage in winter.

Don't you have the Special Edition? How does the electric option stand up to that big Honda??

 

[HarvestMan]

I took the time to read every SS post on this site prior to making my decision. What was clear from doing this was that SS owners loved their machines and also that many had either converted their gas based SS to electric (or ability to have both) or had a desire to. I think many people would really like the quiet operation of the electric SS, but in their circumstances, they need the portability that gas affords. As many had pointed out, Paul at SS suggests getting gas if you are on the fence regarding electric (and converting later if needed). In my case, I will either split from my garage, just outside the garage, or at my stacks (~100 feet from power); all my wood is within garden tractor hauling distance, so portability was not an issue for me.

I also like that the SS is a fine looking machine (love the clean lines and that red color is sharp).

Yep, I'm a proud new member of the SS fan club.

 

[USMC615]

I took the time to read every SS post on this site prior to making my decision. What was clear from doing this was that SS owners loved their machines and also that many had either converted their gas based SS to electric (or ability to have both) or had a desire to. I think many people would really like the quiet operation of the electric SS, but in their circumstances, they need the portability that gas affords. As many had pointed out, Paul at SS suggests getting gas if you are on the fence regarding electric (and converting later if needed). In my case, I will either split from my garage, just outside the garage, or at my stacks (~100 feet from power); all my wood is within garden tractor hauling distance, so portability was not an issue for me.

I also like that the SS is a fine looking machine (love the clean lines and that red color is sharp).

Yep, I'm a proud new member of the SS fan club.

Yep, yep...welcome to the club. You'll enjoy years I'm sure, of splitting with the SS.

 

[sam-tip]

Don't you have the Special Edition? How does the electric option stand up to that big Honda??

I yes I do have a SE. Love the SE. But I do the electric on the HD. I have also put a 9 hp on the HD. Thought about calling and asking how much for the 100 lb fly wheels for HD. Been splitting to much elm. Or how to add 10 lbs to current wheels and keeping it balanced. I have lots of plate and a circle jig for plasm.

Fellow engineer says they could be rebalanced if I bolt plate to outside of current flywheels.

The electric I use is week compare to gas motor. Just use electric to make starter.

 

[Circle B MN]

Sure is nice splitting indoors if it's raining out or just too cold. With the SS electric you can work and still carry on a conversation without having to raise your voice.

 

[KiwiBro]

Sure is nice splitting indoors if it's raining out or just too cold. With the SS electric you can work and still carry on a conversation without having to raise your voice.

You're far more evolved than this knuckle dragger, because maintaining both a conversation and all my fingers is a multitasking bridge too far.

 

[Circle B MN]

You're far more evolved than this knuckle dragger, because maintaining both a conversation and all my fingers is a multitasking bridge too far.

I started with chewing gum and walking at the same time and worked my way up from there...

 

[USMC615]

I started with chewing gum and walking at the same time and worked my way up from there...

You got you some talent there Jarhead...Lol. Keep'a bustin wood.

 

[3fordasho]

Do your self a favor and rewire that motor for 220V. Mine was like a different machine once I changed mine over to 220V.

ended up ordering the SS J Model Electric 110v.


Thanks again everyone! I likely won't post much, but I do enjoy reading and benefiting from others that post here.
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[HarvestMan]

Do your self a favor and rewire that motor for 220V. Mine was like a different machine once I changed mine over to 220V.

I assume this is for added torque to reduce the number of multiple hit splits. Any other benefits?
Curious, how many cords to you push through your electric each year?

Thanks.

 

[3fordasho]

On 110v I'd be constantly tripping the 20amp breaker in my breaker box. - all wiring was 12 ga including the extension cord. Have not blown a breaker since changing over to 220v. Pretty sure the motor is happier at 220v and there is more torque available. I will on occasion trip the thermal overload on the motor if there are repeated stalls into some nasty elm. Lately about 90% of what I get is elm.

I estimate about 10-20 cords per year, I do have a hydraulic splitter but that only sees about 5% or less of it.

 

[unclemoustache]

Yup - go 220 or go home.