Hi John! Everyone that is someone seems to have started in their shop or garage. I am hoping to finish this build soon, so I don't end up moving into the shop permanently. Thanks for watching and for the support! WST

Hi mrsmel269! Hope all is well. Appreciate the nice comment. The house is warm and the shop is cooling off for the night. Glad you are toasty on that end! Thanks for watching and hope to see you in the comments again soon! Take care, WST

Hey Mike, slowly but surely. I’m a bit behind since I was called out of town. Hope to get back to it this week. Thanks for the comment! WST

Ummm, it's Pete again!!! I agree that safety is important. I have 13 year old son that will be using this. He has to have all his fingers or his mother will never forgive me. WST

Hi Del! Thanks you and, Dear Lord I hope it is! Thanks for watching my friend! WST

Hi Bill! Thanks for riding! I appreciate the support! WST

OWTG! Hope all is well. I cannot wait either. I type that every time I respond to comments. I can't wait either... again. Take care! WST

Hey 608! You are too kind. I appreciate it my friend. I will continue to try and make things interesting. Thanks for watching! WST

Hi David! Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope you were OK after that incident. I am going 2" and hope that I still have my fingers after this decision. Have a great weekend! WST

@@WSTMike I was good after 5 months my wife did a video after it happened of pictures my thumb was between the wood and pushed plate I run the lever my self now

Hey Cherry 🍒 Man! I appreciate you tagging along. Hope to bring a split to you sometime soon! Take care, brother! WST

Thanks, brother. Doing what I can with what I know and have. Not high end, but it will work. Thanks for the kind words! WST

Hi Tim! Glad you are enjoying it. I'll be safe, if you be safe! Take care! WST

Hi Doug! Thank you and I appreciate you watching. I've seen molasses move faster! Take care! WST

@@WSTMike 🤣 hey Spring is close, we can fix stuff then!

Hi John! Fabricator is a strong word, but I appreciate it. I have to engineer things a little overboard to make sure it lasts. I don't have 220 in my shop and a powerful welder. Therefore, I have to take measures to make things last. I'm glad you can relate. Thanks for watching as always. I really appreciate it! WST

Hi Clint! Thank you for watching. I have stared and think about this build every day. I know my wife has asked me questions and have never received an answer. Good and bad. Take care! WST

Hi Keith! The push plate to wedge distance will always be a matter of preference and a lot is based on the wood you split. Not saying I'm right, just have reasonings I explained. If you like over engineering, you are in the right place. Thanks for watching and commenting! WST

Hi Bryan! I am happy you’re enjoying the vids. It’s not easy putting these together and trying to get work done at the same time. I’m no expert, just showing that the average Joe with some initiative can make something that works. I’m really looking forward to splitting all night and day. I really appreciate you commenting. Whether you know it or not, your comments help push me. Thanks my friend! WST

Hi Larry! I like to share the wealth. I know this may be hard to believe, but I am super wealthy in the market of squirrels! Thanks for watching! WST

I am sorry to tell that your squirrel somehow got his paws onto my 410 shotgun and shot himself, I tried to talk him out of it, but he said that you cut his home down and then his wife and kids left so he nothing to live for

@@larrykluckoutdoors8227 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 He deserved everything he got.

Hey TOA, TOA, TOA! Yea, I'll have a splitting headache for that 30 spot. I sure as heck hope this splitter is all that and bag of fertilizer. Thanks as always for supporting the channel!! Take care, brother! WST

Hey Other Mike! Hope all is well. As for what the other manufactures do, I do not know. My wedge is completely different and that is what determines this in my eyes. I like your BUCKET analogy. That is spot on! We live in a world of CYA if you know what I mean. I'm having warning stickers made for the splitter. You have to have a IQ about 62.7 and have a masters in physics to run it. I will not be running my own splitter..... what a waste of time! Thanks for watching my friend! WST

Right on Bud!

Hey Woody! Happy you liked it. As a supporter of HR professionals and still pink slip free, I’m happy to do what’s right, even if it was for only 2.75 seconds. The 30 spot was an off the top thing that came out of my mouth, I will have to see if the 30 spot is worth the 30. Only editing will decide. Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Always appreciated on the cloud called, WST. Take my friend!

@@WSTMike I like the longer videos when information is being shared.

Hey Logger Al! Would you believe me if I told you that I still don't have 100% confidence in my decision? I think about the spacing everyday. I made this video over the weekend and I'm still waffling! Stay tuned! Thanks for watching my friend and for the support! WST

Hi Larry, I sure as heck hope so. It has to be better than that DR you are still cussing??? I appreciate the comment! WST

@@WSTMike Mike, The DR is running well, now that the Dumb in it has been redesigned. Take Care🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

Hi Craig! Appreciate the comment. I agree on the 2" and we will see how that decision pans out. Won't know until she is built and running. Hope to have a video out Saturday. My real job is getting in the way right now. Take care, brother! WST

@@WSTMike, it will be a great machine when completed! Cannot wait! My job is the same way! Interfers with a lot, but hoping once the rehabbing of the house is done, things will flow more smoothly!

Thanks, John. God bless x2

Hey TC!! That is the truth. If the tackle doesn't get sacked, it's a good day! I appreciate the watch and for the support! WST

Hi Phil! Hope all is well in the mountains. Things you never think of that will create a controversy... push plate to wedge distance. WOW! Lots of chatter about this topic. I hope it is just right or the big bad wolf is going to consume me! Thanks for watching! WST

Hey B&F! I’m not sure what is going on here, but everyone beats me to the best ideas ever. Self propelled splitter…. Freaking sweet! 🤣🤣 Thanks for watching my friends! WST

I appreciate the information. This is the first I’ve seen of the Welders Eraser! That is slick! Thanks for the comment and for watching! Take care. WST

Hello Daniel! I think I understand what you are saying. The push plate that I have been pushing around for demo purposes is not fully assembled. It has bolt on wings (so to speak) that grab underneath the beam so it tracks straight. If you meant anything else, you will have to email my lawyer, because I don't understand. As always, and i mean as always, thank you for watching and supporting, WST!

@@WSTMike the 1 eye bracket that is at the back of the ram is what I was asking about.. The push plate I know hiw that is held in place already..

Hi Simple Cooking! Thank you for stopping by and enjoying the video. Hope to see you again in the comments on future videos. WST

Hi Mike! I am aiming for 8-10 second cycle time. Aiming and hitting are two things. There are some variables and that is where my math figuring takes a back seat. All I know, is it be faster than the glacier I had before. Thanks for watching! WST

Good advice. I have the push plate coming right up to the wedge. If I were to leave a gap for my head, it would need to be 20 inches.

lol @@WSTMike

Hi Tedd, I appreciate the honest comment. When you start lying to me, I am going to call you out!!! In regards to the plug welds, you make a very, very good point. I should have went all the way through on those log stop pins. It would have been even better. The welds on the opposite side are decent, so I hope that is enough. I appreciate the lesson. I am a self taught welder that needs more taughting, if you know what I mean. Thanks for the comment and the learnin' WST

Thanks, John! How are things coming with getting parts for yours?

@@WSTMike hi there 3 months lead time . its ok i have so much going on anyway . thanks for stopping by john

Hi Leonard. Very good point with the wedge. I’m not doing anything with my wedge until I redo it completely. The plan is to have it up and running and then make little tweaks here and there. Thanks for watching and for the great comment. WST

Hi William! I have a plan for that. That is a whole other animal and will need some reengineering. That is why I am not dealing with that right now. Thanks for watching! WST

Hi Padraig! I am not sure on completion. It is all dependent on my work schedule. I travel for work a lot and I am not always home. I appreciate you watching. Hope to see you in the comments on future videos. WST

Hello!! Here is the link to where I bought the dump valve www.splitez.com/dump-valve.html The splitter is now up and running. I plan to release a video soon! Stay tuned. WST

I have a vanguard 35hp.. and the ram won't retract while I'm running the saw.. I'm trying to get the ram back before I can start the next cut or at least speed things up..

You can use the 30gpm dump valve. It is actually rated for UP TO 30gpm. Common misnomer. Are you using the circuit at all? Is that why it won’t return? I want to make sure I understand the question.

@WSTMike it's a one pump does everything kinda thing.. if I engage the saw the entire system shuts down so nothing moves while operating the saw.. very counter productive..

@@buckinfirewood that is easily fixed my friend. You need a control valve with a power beyond port. I can run my splitter and the lift table at the same time. That is because of the control valve I have. Prince makes the most affordable power beyond valve. I buy my hydraulics from Surplus Center on line. You can call them, tell them what your issue is and they will sell you the correct control valve. I promise your productivity will go up!

Hi Nicolas! Here is the info for the dump valve. m.splitez.com/dump-valve.html

@@WSTMike I've called both numbers multiple times today, busy tone on one and "you won a walmart gift card" on the other lol. Any other way to reach them? or can I buy a cartridge and housing separetly from a company like surplus center? Thanks.

@@tmooreandcrew If I recall, they are not open on Monday’s? There is no dump valve quite like this one. I do have an extra 30 GPM o could sell you if you don’t mind partially used. The cartridge is new, but the housing is used. I would sell for $150 and that includes shipping. Let me know if you are interested.

@@WSTMike I'll give them a try tomorrow and if I don't succeed I'll Definitely buy yours. Thank you.

Hi Mike, spoke with James today and he helped me out with a dump valve, nice guy, I really appreciate your help. You might want to hang on to your spare, he said he's 76 and thinking about retiring.

Gringo Pines! Lost to cover, so lets get started. Rodrigo already tried to hook me up with some 50's Crager Wheels. After my head stopped hurting in regards to how I would make that happen, we agreed to drop it. That mutha being PINK was something I told Rod the other day. No response. I must be pretty cool to be compared to a motorcycle rider that shoots your the ✌sign at 2am. I mean, that's pretty cool in my book. I do not ride. My insurance company would not allow it with my list of priors.... Rod and Shifty are in safe keeping and able to be called out at a moments notice. I do like your idea for you.... too funny and too easy to do. Thank you as always for making my day with your comment. I'm thinking about dropping a 10 second #short with my finger over the lens. That way you will be forced to comment again. Thanks as always! Take care, brother! WST

THE STAN! I grew up with that show. I was practically raised by the CBC. As for who Uncle Red looks like, I think we all know. The kicker is trying to find someone that looks and acts like Harold. Let me know when you get that figured out. Stay warm my friend! WST

@@WSTMike do you know lots about 550xps. Just saw one pretty cheap. Looking for what to look for issues.

@@stannelson2582 yessir. The 550XP is a good saw. I like the Mark II over the Mark I. The fixed the carburetor issues in Mark II. If it is a Mark I, I would understand why they are selling it cheap. That’s a $650 saw new

Hi Rudy, here is the website for the company I bought it from. m.splitez.com/log_splitter_parts.html

Hey CLM! Yea, the push plate distance to wedge was the controversy of controversies. My outro would be forever tarnished. WST out!!!…… of fingers. Thanks for watching and always enjoy your savy comments. WST

Hi Steven! You are the first to grace me with that awesome comment. I get it from my uncle who was a funeral director. Thanks for watching my friend! WST

@@WSTMike It's good to have uncles.

Dear FM, I am overwhelmed. Let me answer your questions in the order to which they were received. Pop some corn, because this is going to take awhile. I have an idea of the color(s) I have a friend that is going to turn me some custom handles from a rare wood from Indonesia. I need to wrap me head around anything that spins and how I would make that happen. There will be 102 episodes in this Log Splitter Build Series. 30 spots are intense, but great for the abs. I will be working on the log lift prep next episode and a teaser is a good idea. Honestly, I feel that these build videos are boring a good amount of people could care less... I get it. The assembly videos is what people want to see, once I start bolting things on. I am not classically trained in welding. Self taught. Alex is a better welder than I am and the rest of the family has no clue where the ON switch is on the welder. The comment you left is a good example of why I love KZfaq. I read and respond to all. Oh, I also enjoy them. I've wanted to ask what you leave at the end of your comments, but I also wanted to figure it out for myself. I think it is a rolling pin. How wrong am I? #woodsweatandtears

@@WSTMike not very. 🐿🐿📏!

@@WSTMike squirrels rolling pin?

@@WSTMike I’m enjoying the series by the way.

@@FirewoodMidwest yes?