Commercial Splitter Regret? Should I have kept the 12-22?

Dont know if I could have said it better myself adam. Really appreciate all you do for us!!!

After owning the 12-22 for 2 years I'd say your assessment of both splitters is spot on. I would consider an Axis for my next splitter. I like the stake pockets on the Axis. Would be easier to move with a set of forks. Also would think the Axis would be a little better on fuel as well having the smaller engine. I already have a 24' Conveyor so I wouldn't bother with the short conveyor.

Very interesting comparison Adam. Either splitter is better than my current one, the only problem it would reduce my splitting time to much and my wife would try and drag me off to the shops, I need a slow splitter.

You need to get some firewood bag and sack up that kindling and throw a sack or two in with each delivery. It’s a win, win wood yard is clean your giving them a bonus they’ll appreciate the smaller pieces for fire starter. Good video.

Your making me appreciate my vertical single wedge log splitter more and more throughout the video lol.

Hi Adam, looking at the axis but I'm thinking of going without conveyor or log lift. Your observation that the conveyor reduces flow to the splitter supports that decision. The reason is that I will be feeding my table with a tractor (forks) and elevating my splitter on a platform so that the totes are just below the table (so just slide off the table and fall in the tote). I also want to try moving the wood from left to right if I find that easier or switch back and forth. Thanks for the info.

I was thinking about this the other day while editing my next video. They both have their pros and cons. One con for me with the Axis is that it can't do 24" rounds that I know of. My boiler can take up to 30" sticks, so the longer the better for me. I do like the precision it has though. If the stroke was longer, it would be almost perfect. But as for a commercial splitter, I just don't think my firewood usage requires a commercial splitter. I'm only using 6-8 cord a year. I can easily do that and enjoy it with my cheap homeowner splitter. Good video, Adam!

Good discussion. I like your term "Firewood OCD" with getting the perfect 6 splits on the 16-inch diameter pieces. haha I do the same on my residential Troy-Bilt splitter. It's so satisfying to get 2 nice splits on the log, roll the whole thing 90 degrees, get 2 more splits, and then throw the entire "chunk" of 9 split pieces into the woodshed!!! I feel like a freaking BOSS! haha

Appreciate your videos your comments your thought processes you’re very direct and to the point thank you

Hey Adam, Al here from my Hemlock Homestead. Once again a "great" no nonsense video. You bring up points I never thought of but make perfect sense. I would go with the Axis all the way. The higher work station is a game changer and will keep you splitting wood for many years to come. Congrats on the youtube recognition also. It is well deserved my friend.

What a great video on the pros & cons of each machine. In reality, they are as different as chalk and cheese and both could be used side by side for the different types of firewood you need to process, if you had the manpower on hand of course. Good one Adam.

Adam, great commentary, love the professionalism that you take to present your videos. I don't split a lot, but you sold me on both!

That was very informative Adam!! Very interesting on the comparison of both!! Iam looking at getting a new splitter in the near future so I had some of my own questions answered. Stay safe my friend!!

Adam, thanks for the very thorough review of both of these machines. I have appreciated the information you have shared in your views. Right now for me any machine with a log lift would be an improvement.

Really like your channel. You and back 40 are the best. If you’re loading a ibc tote and you know you’re going to stack it. Why not split wood into it till you get enough in it to straighten out then split more and just keep doing that until it’s filled. Thanks for your channel.

Good video ! Very informative as usual. I like the axis for your application, plus the fact of you being so tall leaning over a machine will definitely take a toll on your back. It’s all hard work , I don’t care how you do it.thanks for sharing ! Be careful and stay safe!

Thanks, Adam. This was an outstanding comparison. I've wondered about your thoughts having had both. Thinking about the horizontal setup, I've always seen the ONLY benefit of most box-store units is that the wedge is on the cylinder. So if a piece does get stuck, like you say, you can use the cylinder return to help dislodge the wedge from the wood. But, in all the box-store units I've seen, this is a single wedge, and cycle times are s. . . l. . . o. . .w.

Very thorough review! Thank you very much! This will help me in the future if I decide to upgrade!

Great video Adam. Well thought out and explained. I couldn’t agree more. For your needs the Axis is exactly what you need. Once production ramps up I can see you with a 16’ extension conveyor to extend out the time you need to stack the wood in the containers. My former neighbour had one that would also pivot on its axis and the mound of firewood that could be piled without moving the splitter was incredible. Stay safe

Another great video 👍 Have you ever considered an inexpensive double car port? Mounted on some skids so as it's weighted down to aid against wind lift but ridged enough to drag around. It will protect you and the splitter. Keep the videos coming. Your doing great! Love the content.