#50 This Log Splitter Pays For Itself in 2 Days

Today we finally get the Eastonmade 12-22 commercial grade log splitter running and split a bunch of wood. We also talk about the purchase price, who it’s made for and whether or not it’s worth the price.

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[robertdoell]

Finally a logsplitter that makes sense. It does all the splitting in one action saving huge amounts of time compared to all other Logsplitters

[Physicsnerd]

That is some fast accounting at the end there. Reminds me of the old adage, 'figures don't lie, but liars figure'.

[jordanseeley]

It'd probably be better to do a breakeven estimation based on the time/efficiency it will save you rather than on the raw materials themselves. This is because 50 cords @ $200/cord is $10, 000 of product no matter which way you split it.


So... let's say that without the splitter it takes you 2 hours and 20 minutes to do a cord and with the splitter it takes 20 minutes; this means you save 2 hours of your time for every cord you split. Let's say you value your time at $50/hr; this means that, in order for the splitter to "pay for itself", you need to save yourself ~200 hours of splitting (10, 000 hours / $50). To save yourself ~200 hours of splitting, you would need to split 100 cords (since we established we save 2 hours of time for every cord you split). If you did 100 cords, the total amount of time splitting with the machine would be ~2000 minutes (33 hours). Still a great value and very short breakeven period for anyone who splits a lot of wood.


I have no connection to wood splitting, and I'm not sure why I just made this calculation on a Saturday morning, but damn this was a satisfying video to watch.

[pensnut]

Every man needs one of these... Just because it's cool.

[johnmitchell]

One of my guilty pleasures is watching log splitting on youtube, this has to be the best piece of machinery I have seen, adjustable height and interchangeable blades is a game changer and amazing.

[thinkcivil]

A well thought out design that saves time at every step in the process. Very impressed!

[hart]

Best log splitter I have seen with the complete log breakdown wedge. Excellent video

[CraigArndt]

That's sweet. I built my own splitter 7-8 years ago, it works fantastic. But to have a log lift and adjustable height wedge, that is pretty cool to have. Good job.

[ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

you have done me really calm and great music = relaxing = HARD WORK - i can watch it all day long = and THANK YOU !

[mhrepoman]

I gotta get one of these! The way I do it is I run perfectly parallel with my stack so its right next to it and can easily take it from the pile and stack it up. Kinda like you did but closer to it. That looks like some really nice firewood! Nice work

[quinntheeskimooutdoors]

That is one great log splitter. Thanks for showing us. Take care.

[Crazystuffyousee]

This could be categorized as one of those oddly satisfying videos

[polarbear]

Now that's what you call a wood splitter!!!! Awesome!!! I was giggling :)

[tractorman]

That sure has a wicked cycle time !! Awesome machine. Its really cool to see the evolution of log splitters from back in the 70's when we built the one out of mostly recycled parts that I still use. This machine optimizes your labor for sure. Totally impressive machine and I love it.

[EfieldHfield_]

I have no idea why, but I could watch this all day - ultra cool and I have never chopped fire wood in my life. Thx for sharing.

[GerraldFarms]

That’s a nice log splitter. It makes quick work of splitting wood. Have a good weekend

[alexandergarcia]

I've been thinking about using my everlast to weld a log splitter. I really like this design.

[healyfamily]

That disappearing 4 way wedge is genius! Awesome 👏 machine

[NoKingsintheUSA]

Having the hitch on the opposite end of the wedge is brilliant. That alone was worth the time watching the video.
I'm going to fab something just like it on my old Lafont.

[NutmegThumper]

This is the machine I’ve dreamed of. Too much for me to buy for my use but would love to rent it for a day! Love the lift and the height adjustment. Great vid / thanks!