I bought the same splitter under another name 3-4 yrs ago on Amazon and it came with the type of push button that you push once and it is on and push again to turn it off. I have found that it is a good idea to keep one hand on the log to help guide it and also to use as your first line of defense if the log pops and a piece comes flying at you. The idea of the foot switch is great since the type of push button that mine came with doesn't come on the current splitters.

That’s the exact setup I was looking for. I’ll be going to HF tomorrow to buy the splitter and pedal. Thank you sir!

Thanks to your post, I just got back from Harbor Freight with my 5 Ton splitter. Checked it out and cut up a few pieces that my ax had just bounced off. Split them no problem. Got the two step foot pedal too. Will make a plan for a stand and get it all set up tomorrow. Getting a chord of rounds coming and now I'm ready. Thanks for your post!

Good idea! I'd just open up the switch housing and bypass the switch with a toggle switch instead. Turning the motor off and on will just shorten the life of the motor. working the splitter with two hands is for the birds.

Great idea. I have one of those 'clamps' sitting out in my shop. Any excuse to go to Harbor Freight is a good excuse - ha. I love the log splitter but this idea is a gift from heaven.

Just saw your video. Great idea and no wiring needed. I’m looking forward to doing the same with my electric splitter. Thanks!

The button you have to push with one finger is called a "momentary contact" pushbutton - it makes the circuit as long as one holds it depressed. The two-step foot switch you've purchased is called a "maintained contact" device - push it once to make the circuit, and push it again to break the circuit. I'd recommend the similar device, also sold by Harbor Freight, called a "momentary contact" - the hydraulic pump motor will run as long as you keep it depressed with your foot. I disconnected the leads to the existing momentary pushbutton, and reconnected the momentary version of the foot switch. Works like a charm. Only 2 leads - can't get it wrong.

Thanks! This is the exact switch I was looking for. Not the one that needs to be stepped on all the time. Thanks for showing the box with model number 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

Thanks for showing how you did it. Going to purchase the splitter and switch while they are still in stock. If you do future videos you might consider horizontal position for the phone otherwise it is exactly the information I needed!

I did the same thing , I drilled 2 holes and slide a 16 penny nail in front of switch to keep swith on

Genius. I hate having to use two hands on that log splitter too. Saved!

Now, that's using your head/foot. Thanks for posting... good job for your first video. :-)

Very nice. Thanks for getting this to us.

Drill two holes in the plastic that covers the switch and drop a carter pin down from the top to hold the switch in, you can lose the clamp.

Cool. As they say, “necessity is the mother of invention”

Thanks boss! Going to HF to buy a foot pedal today. The two handed operation on this splitter just isn’t safe in my opinion. I’ve had wood fly off before. Luckily I wasn’t hit but now with this modification I won’t have to worry!!

This is fucking genius!!! Thank you! I had the clamp but I was still being slowed down by having to release the clamp to get the wedge to back up. This will save so much time!!!!

Thank you that was cool

That’s freaking genius 👍🏽

How are you plugging in the splitter to the power source AND plugging it in to the foot pedal? Does the pedal plug into the power source? splitter plugged to pedal, pedal to power?

Brilliant.

Wish there was a way for the ram to retract while the motor is running.

I wanna build a hydraulic press for my knife making will it work standing straight up and how much pressure could it press

Nice man. They must have changed the design on that switch. Mine looks identical but doesnt require the power to be depressed. Just turn it on and operate the lever as needed. 2 handed operation requirement is insane. I have actually been hoping to find a foot actuated solution for the lever itself.

Genius!

What size clamp did you use...6"?

Hell yeah genius

Harold - Does the power to the splitter have to be turned off by the foot pedal for the Ram to retract after a split ? Thnx…

I have to say I feel like the foot pedal is pointless considering you can just leave the machine running. Just take off your clamp when you're done using it. That's what I do

can you show how you hooked it up???

How long have you had this splitter?

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I bought the foot pedal it didn't work

Why don't you just let it run constantly?

RS

Cool what you did with the splitter but let me get this straight. You BUY your wood ALREADY SPLIT and you need a machine to split it more? I could make kindling out of that wood with a hatchet. He'll even a hammer would work. But smart idea with the foot pedal

When you make a video, you need to turn your phone to landscape....

So instead of using your hand on the ram lever you use your foot. 😂😂😂

That's a slow a$$ spliter. :) The winter will pass untill you finish your wood for the winter with that workflow. :))

Lol!!! How to burn your motor up without telling me How to Burn your motor up!! 😅 Those foot pedal contacts aren't rated for that. Your handyman extension cord is screaming Nooo. ! C'mon sheeple. It's a great concept. But provide it with wiring and a footswitch that supplies the current that this little beast demands. SMH 😮

Do you think that foot switch would work as well??? Thank you in advance! Mark

Genius!