#125 A MUST HAVE For Your Log Splitter!

I just got my first splitter. It was built by an old timer and his widowed wife had a hard time selling it to me. It has a great home now and I plan to take very good care of it. Something very satisfying about watching these vids. Stay safe!

So it took me about 10 minutes to realise I needed a table when I first started making my own firewood. However, after watching lots of videos on this subject, I'd thought I'd share this as well; Most people throw the split wood on the ground... which not only creates one more labor intense step in the process, but also create unnecessary strain on your back and take more time. I made a side table next to the splitter where a stack the newly splitted wood. This way I can easily grab what I can carry and move it to its stack in the wood shed or onto a trailer without ever bending my back

Amen, Mike! I had my splitter for 15 years before I put two small wings on it this season. It's sped up my splitting time by at least 4X! HIGHLY recommended!

hey Mike, Just purchased a new 30 ton Black Diamond log splitter here in Canada, and they included the log catcher now. Great channel, keep up the great work.

Really doing well Mike. Congrats my friend. I’ll pick up your old splitter so you have room for the new one. Say when and where! Be safe. Matt

Nice! I also never would have thought about adding a table. So simple but works awesome.

I loaned out my splitter about 20 yrs ago, to an old friend and coworker, it was brand new. It was returned with a table/wings on each side the he had fabricated and installed, best loaner deal I ever got, I didn't need to loan it out to him again.....he liked mine so much he went out and bought his own.

I love the smell of freshly-split Red Oak in the morning!!

My splitter came from Tractor supply bought the side table for it and love it!

I just bought a box store splitter and it has the table it's very helpful. This is a big upgrade for me.

Love your videos Mike! All the way from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada ! I purchased the same unit from Peavy Mart which is Rural King in US. Great unit. Built my own 20" log shelf and love the tilt ram feature. A real back saver! Split 6 cords since spring and my wife loves it! I do the hard work and she splits! Mine came with the Kohler engine and 1 pull to start! For tractor have a JD and hunting cart to haul and stack. often hard work, but great escape from city living! Gotta Love country living!

Couldn't agree more. I had the same splitter for a year before I finally had enough of walking around the other side. Ordered the same catcher and what a difference!

Great idea - and cool vid.Thanks, tomorrow I am building a bold on table for my splitter

I put one on each side. Great for larger logs. Split in half, hold one side close while you split the far piece again or twice more. Saves the back.

You are absolutely right in that every splitter needs a table. I made my own table out of scrap steel I had laying around. Word of advice for others who make their own: DON'T FORGET TO ADD OFFSET! (To accommodate for the tire when in vertical position). Fortunately, I always use my spitter in horizontal position; otherwise I would have to take table off as it hits tire. (Notice Mikes' at the 3:50 mark how the 2 main frames offset upwards).

Mike, I think your channel is great! You are doing what we do only you have many more toys especially since your connection with RK. That being said your practical descriptions are great. I enjoy watching. Keep clapping your hands! I would recommend that you wear a set of chaps while using your chain saw! Safety first and you are a model for alot of us landowners with woodlots. BTW your video editing is awesome, I especially liked the tractor baliet! Keep up the good work!

I totally agree with you on getting or making one of those especially if you have back and knee problems have a great day y´all

I have an upright logspliter that go's on my Kubota, and that could do with a bigger base so you've got me thinking now!

Hey Mike, I have a 22 ton Dirty Hands splitter. With a 4 way wedge works great on my Doug Fir and alder up here in Oregon I use it to split the big rounds,so that I can lift what's left and split by hand it's great exercise. I thought about getting a table but I'm splitting by hand since last year. Keep up the great videos!✌🏻️

Just picked up a 40 ton County line log splitter with a 9.5 second cycle time and 25gpm pump. It came with the table so that was a big plus! Wouldn't change anything about it!