Hansenj11
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I burn firewood because it saves me money. I then sell the extra. It’s not going to make you rich but it keeps me in shape.
How many of you are running Eastonmade wood splitters?
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Stay away from Eastonmade unless you want endless problems. Than Andrew will ignore you and not back up his work!
Just your opinion with no facts to back it up - Not worth much.
Also have the 12-22 . Exactly same experience as kevinlar
What is this about? Inquiring minds would like to know...
I have one piece of equipment that I love, but have been disappointed with the company response several times, and had very good results other times. So I don't want to bash the company as the equipment is good, more an attitude thing, but moody, hit and miss. Irritating at times is all. I bought this item used, so not a priority for them.
Edit: In a way it is a good experience, because it raises my awareness on how I treat my customers. There is a lot of email and phone time selling firewood. Communication is top of the list.
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Woodfire78
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I just got my 37D, I used to have a 12-22 and upgraded to 22-28 w/ the Kubota D 902 Diesel, gonna run the heck out of it this weekend First maiden voyage with the Wolferidge 24’ conveyorcan’t wait it’s supposed to split 2+ cord an hour
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sirbuildalot
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Are you the guy who popped up awhile back and bad mouthed Andrew saying you used the splitter for “light homeowner use” for yourself, then was proven a liar and it was found out you used it as a rental unit allowing customers to trash the splitter and you expected Andrew to give you the splitter for free and we all laughed?
Wood Hound
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I just did a search, to bring up that thread and can`t find it-i had a lot to say in that thread, was very PRO Eastonmade, because i owned a 22-28, that has all changed with me, got ride of it, took a loss...
I got rid of my TW-6.
Not because it wasn't well built.
Mainly because my supplier of large logs got a bit greedy, and I preferred not to work with him any longer.
Also the design, in my opinion, was old school.
I think the Eastonmade design has addressed several things the TW lacked.
Owned it two and a half years, and also took about a $2k loss.
Wood needing re-split falling on the ground on both sides, or behind a huge fat wedge, making more work than necessary. I modified the wedge early on to address that part. Worked very well.
I went back to buying 20 cord loads of smaller logs, and using a SuperSplit.
Photo: Shortly before selling; and clearing a spot for the present wood lot.
Not because it wasn't well built.
Mainly because my supplier of large logs got a bit greedy, and I preferred not to work with him any longer.
Also the design, in my opinion, was old school.
I think the Eastonmade design has addressed several things the TW lacked.
Owned it two and a half years, and also took about a $2k loss.
Wood needing re-split falling on the ground on both sides, or behind a huge fat wedge, making more work than necessary. I modified the wedge early on to address that part. Worked very well.
I went back to buying 20 cord loads of smaller logs, and using a SuperSplit.
Photo: Shortly before selling; and clearing a spot for the present wood lot.
mbro223
New Member
Hello! New to site but not to the wood/lumber business. Anyhow, I bought a 12-22 a few years back and must say it is a beast! The service from Andrew has been top-notch. That of course has changed since he acquired Bells'. Now I get a phone menu with no option for tech-advice. I guess this is expected. But to my question: Has anyone else had the problem of a log getting caught BEHIND the ram and destroying the valve platform? First time it happened a round fell off the log lift behind the ram and the second time it happened a large round fell backwards after being split. Cost me about $300 for a new valve platform the first time. Second time I was able to save it with a come-along and some welding. Lessons learned-Don't activate the log lift during a cycle and don't use the auto cycle on large rounds! Thinking of putting some sort of switch on platform to shut down motor if hit with something. Am I the only one that experienced this?
Wood Hound
ArboristSite Operative
Same here: My 22-28 would have splits ride the rod back on return, but was able to hit lever and stop it..I have had other splitters do the same thing, no big deal...
On occasion large splits on the TW-6 would catch the front of the extension table, which was a series of tubes.
It's why I never added an auto cycle valve. When I purchased mine new Timberwolf had stopped the auto cycle valve option.
It's why I never added an auto cycle valve. When I purchased mine new Timberwolf had stopped the auto cycle valve option.
Fresh off the truck today.....
panolo
Seldom right...Always opinionated!
Will be waiting for the full report. Looks sharp!
What engine did you get, and how long did you wait for it?
Looks to be worth the wait, however long it was.
Looks to be worth the wait, however long it was.
This came with the Briggs. It is not obnoxiously loud as I expected of a Briggs. Likely near equal to a Honda of the same size.
I ordered it in late September of last year. At the time I was quoted delivery in April, maybe May. Missed that by a bit but honestly with all that is going on in the world it would not be right to hold that against them. As well, they were in the process of moving shops to Bells. Life happens, we all have to adjust.
This thing is heavy...real heavy. The Case 1845 will barely get it off the ground. You can steer it around but thats it. Likely better off using the hitch less you are tucking it in a corner.
Notable feature....the tank is good sized. 40 gallon or better? I don't recall the exact volume. Come winter it is going to be awesome snuggling up to it as you work to stay warm. In August....well, not so much. It does put off some heat. No surprise, thats what hydraulics do.
I saw a youtube recently on it. Was quite thorough. Torsion hubs; adjustable foot peddle; two speed winch on conveyor; conveyor chain is super heavy duty.
A dislike was unpinning the log lift for road travel, and hard to re-pin. Pretty minor all in all.
He did about bean himself with the conveyor, forgetting to set the lock on the winch handle. It spun wildly as the conveyor dropped. I've done the same with my log arch winch handle. You do it once, lesson learned.
The fork pockets are a plus.
I bought a fork attachment and extra ball to move the conveyor. Very handy moving the dump trailer and RV trailer as well.
Long wait, nice splitter.
A dislike was unpinning the log lift for road travel, and hard to re-pin. Pretty minor all in all.
He did about bean himself with the conveyor, forgetting to set the lock on the winch handle. It spun wildly as the conveyor dropped. I've done the same with my log arch winch handle. You do it once, lesson learned.
The fork pockets are a plus.
I bought a fork attachment and extra ball to move the conveyor. Very handy moving the dump trailer and RV trailer as well.
Long wait, nice splitter.
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