"Worlds fastest firewood splitter"

shaggs · 24th November 2007, 01:45 AM

Hi all, check this out, came across it on youtube.YouTube - WORLDS FASTEST LOGSPLITTER

Therrin · 24th November 2007, 02:39 AM

Gee... I wonder what that guy would have to say about one-handing the saw and single tie-in points, let alone some of our other PPE.

Tree Machine · 24th November 2007, 02:51 AM

Nice link!

Streyken and I have some ideas to share as this thread rolls along.

"Worlds fastest firewood splitter" is a great thread title. It can be taken a number of ways, making each way of "fastest" it's own, unique way of being fast

Then there are the 'fastest classes', hydraulic motorized, non-hydraulic motorized and the non-motorized altogether class.

I encourage everyone to share their 'fast' methods, as well as tricks not involving the splitter that make processing firewood faster or easier.

Here's part 2 of the 'firewood flywheel'.

newguy18 · 24th November 2007, 01:40 PM

the video was removed by the user.i don't know if i'd want my hands that close to that thing.lol then again unless I looked to see missing fingers I probabley wouldn't notice.

shaggs · 24th November 2007, 10:44 PM

Good thinking TM. Although I hope none of the ideas involve the "firewood flywheel"!!!

Possibly the fastest firewood pocessor would be the american CHOMPER. Nice n unique. Although I wonder about its use with seriuos hardwoods.

Tree Machine · 25th November 2007, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newguy18

the video was removed by the user.

You're right, new.

Searching for that piece, it is indeed gone..... Here is a pic from the video that opened this thread.

A big, spinning flywheel with a wedge welded onto it. Nice. Not especially safe, not portable, but in its own right an awesome idea. It's 'cycle time' is the amount of time it takes for that wheel to do one revolution, about one second? That is fast, and surprisingly is now our new industry standard to where the bar has been raised.

There are other ways of being fast, Though. There just are. Additionally, fast ain't everything, but is usually seen as an advantage.

Ace Master · 25th November 2007, 04:41 AM

Did he have missing fingers,''The Worlds fastest finger splitter"

Tree Machine · 25th November 2007, 04:54 AM

Yea, Ace. No on is going to defend the safeness factor of the big, rotating drum.

While fumbling around on youtube, looking for part two of the 'splitter wheel', I saw the titles of a number of other wood splitter videos, because if you watch one, it lines you up a bunch of other related ones.

I summon the readership to sift through those videos and copy and return here with their links.

Click on the icon, just above, to paste in the link and it is done.

Please , though, write an introduction to the splitter video you found, let us know what will be seen and your summary on it.

I'll start.

Here is a video of another splitter that ALSO claims to be the world's fastest splitter, and all things considred, just may very well be.

This splitter is designed on a dual-flywheel concept, really, really interesting. It may shock you out of your hydraulic ways.

I found two videos on this. The first one is three minutes, the second one, just under 7 minutes.

Here is ONE

Here is TWO

Streyken · 25th November 2007, 09:11 AM

Seems to have the power. Wonder how it would handle these attachments?

Streyken · 25th November 2007, 09:14 AM

Hey TM, this look familiar? With a few minor mods and vertical placement...

Tree Machine · 25th November 2007, 10:21 AM

Is that the legendary gravity wedge?

newguy18 · 25th November 2007, 10:31 AM

Portable Generators, Heaters + Wood Stoves, Snow Blowers, Pressure Washers | Northern Tool + Equipment they have wood spliters,4 way wedges and even a pair of gaffs.

Streyken · 25th November 2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tree Machine

Is that the legendary gravity wedge?

It's an addon like the ones above, but with a base plate and holder spikes added, this is fairly close to what I had in mind.

If we were to flip it over and go for top block placement, I think we'd need a series of grip-teeth on top instead of just a flat smooth surface.

Ekka · 25th November 2007, 11:08 PM

I've never ever split wood!

But turned on many air conditioners.

Ace Master · 26th November 2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tree Machine

Yea, Ace. No on is going to defend the safeness factor of the big, rotating drum.

While fumbling around on youtube, looking for part two of the 'splitter wheel', I saw the titles of a number of other wood splitter videos, because if you watch one, it lines you up a bunch of other related ones.

I summon the readership to sift through those videos and copy and return here with their links.

Click on the icon, just above, to paste in the link and it is done.

Please , though, write an introduction to the splitter video you found, let us know what will be seen and your summary on it.

I'll start.

Here is a video of another splitter that ALSO claims to be the world's fastest splitter, and all things considred, just may very well be.

This splitter is designed on a dual-flywheel concept, really, really interesting. It may shock you out of your hydraulic ways.

I found two videos on this. The first one is three minutes, the second one, just under 7 minutes.

Here is ONE

Here is TWO

Tree Machine
The World's Fastest Way Of Splitting Wood
YouTube - Splitting wood (with the help of tannerite)
This splits it very quick but into too many small pieces i think so.

24th November 2007, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	"Worlds fastest firewood splitter" Hi all, check this out, came across it on youtube.YouTube - WORLDS FASTEST LOGSPLITTER

24th November 2007, 02:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Therrin The Tree World Bandit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 1,113	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" Gee... I wonder what that guy would have to say about one-handing the saw and single tie-in points, let alone some of our other PPE. __________________ Ken Fessia I.T.S.A. Tree Service (661) 916-4703

24th November 2007, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,200	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" the video was removed by the user.i don't know if i'd want my hands that close to that thing.lol then again unless I looked to see missing fingers I probabley wouldn't notice. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

24th November 2007, 10:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" Good thinking TM. Although I hope none of the ideas involve the "firewood flywheel"!!! Possibly the fastest firewood pocessor would be the american CHOMPER. Nice n unique. Although I wonder about its use with seriuos hardwoods.

25th November 2007, 04:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ace Master Fly'n Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Vic, Melbourne Posts: 224	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" Did he have missing fingers,''The Worlds fastest finger splitter" __________________ The Mt Dandenong Ranges Tree Specialists

24th November 2007, 02:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tree Machine Astronaut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 567	Nice link! Streyken and I have some ideas to share as this thread rolls along. "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" is a great thread title. It can be taken a number of ways, making each way of "fastest" it's own, unique way of being fast Then there are the 'fastest classes', hydraulic motorized, non-hydraulic motorized and the non-motorized altogether class. I encourage everyone to share their 'fast' methods, as well as tricks not involving the splitter that make processing firewood faster or easier. Here's part 2 of the 'firewood flywheel'.

25th November 2007, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tree Machine Astronaut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 567	Is that the legendary gravity wedge?

25th November 2007, 10:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
newguy18 Tree World Icon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Live Oak Florida home of the crapiest trees you will ever see. Posts: 2,200	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" Portable Generators, Heaters + Wood Stoves, Snow Blowers, Pressure Washers \| Northern Tool + Equipment they have wood spliters,4 way wedges and even a pair of gaffs. __________________ Have your say join us today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkd_m4ivmc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzfzb...eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-OqK...eature=related

25th November 2007, 11:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Re: "Worlds fastest firewood splitter" I've never ever split wood! But turned on many air conditioners. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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