I'm glad that you specified that you were talking about a full cord of wood. So many times I've heard the term a cord of wood when they meant face cord and that's a big difference. I used to help cut and split a lot of wood for friends and family it's a lot of work but what a great workout, I didn't always have a splitter to use and used an axe the good old fashioned way but that was a long time ago. Still like helping my son do it though I just don't have to work as hard now days.

The fact that most equipment retains its value is something that took me a while to understand and take into account when buying equipment for personal use. Would sure love to have that splitter but since I burn only a full cord per year of hardwood from my own property, I think it’s not all that useful to go all out, that is because my body can still take the workload.

I get asked all the time about why I bother to cut and split wood instead of just buying more gas or heating oil. When my neighbor is done heating his house after 10 years he has a pile of cancelled checks that he sent to his heating oil dealer. After 10 years, if I were to quit, I’d have a tractor, splitter, 2 chainsaws, and too many other tools to mention here that could all be liquidated. As you have said, this equipment holds its value very well if cared for properly. Side benefit- no need for a gym membership! Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Great number crunching! I remember offering my grampa $3500 for an old Massey 35 he had sitting around his property....15min later when he stopped laughing he said thatvwas more than what he paid for it, and it was probably only worth $200...😁 We often forget that good equipment doesnt depreciate much,and as you said, sometimes it appreciates!! Glad to see its golf cart weather again for ya!

Hiya Sandy, nice explanation and glad you got some " golf cart weather ". Always enjoy your videos.

Great video sandy. I think the best point is that the asset doesn't depreciate to a value of zero.

Very informative. Same logic applies to being able to buy a tool to repair something and learn a skill (ie: welder and welding) vs. paying somebody to repair something - all assuming you have the time and ability/health. Looks warmer there !

I can always depend on you to explain things well and clearly. Good on you mate! Cheers from HB NZ

There's something very satisfying about well-made, efficient machinery.

Life is good sandy

Sandy, I cannot thank you enough for how you think about and explain such things as the purchases of this equipment. The main reason I bought a Woodland Mills HM130 max was from a video you did years ago when you created a spreadsheet comparing all the different saw mill brands. It really helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!

Howdy Sandy- great explanation buddy. I try to make stuff last as long as possible. God bless

Sandy I really enjoy your posts and look forward to each one! You going into detail of the purchase cost of a splitter and what it takes to recoup the cost by how many cords of wood need to be sold to pay for it. It's a great view and I appreciate the perspective 🙂

Great video Sandy. If you are running a firewood business you can also figure in the tax savings associated with depreciating your equipment. This actually lowers the amount you need to sell to break even.

That was a very good explanation and example of cost and profits but I also agree it doesn't just come down to the money made. It also depends on if you're doing something that you like to do and this is very enjoyable work. and you do have an impressive bunch of equipment now that I know makes your life much more enjoyable and easy. It's hard to put a price on that.

Nice explanation for people who want a way to help pay for there equipment. I see you guys got a little melting going on there the snow went down some easier to access thing now enjoy your day

Sandy i love that splitter i am going to have one someday might take me another year or so but it's coming. have a great evening

Funny seeing you without a stocking cap Spring must be coming to Ontario

Great cost breakdown Sandy‼️. Yikes, $18,000ish for a wood splitter. It is super nice though

I have to justify an equipment purchase with the wife first. lol. Good vid. Thanks.

Go Kioti😀Just got my 2nd Kioti CX2510 CAB WITH BACKHOE. LOVE IT. It smoked too.50 HR service they fixed it said it had to do with the inj pump not the glow plugs.

I like this toy work while having fun

hi there interesting info , good show best to all john

Just wondering but can you slow down the elevator to make the chain last longer? I see a lot of the time there is nothing going up . Was thinking it would require less fuel, make less noise, and give you even more splitting power should you ever need it.

Hello Mr. Sandy, one thing I look at ,from the point as a consumer of my own wood, doing all the work myself, that helps me justify many things I buy, ..is what I would have to pay to obtain the wood if I were to buy it from you, it is going to cost me the same to buy logs, splitter price is the same, but the ''profit'' money stays in my pocket, then buy doing this work, I am also not buying any or not much electric or propane to heat my house, which there is a hefty profit margin for the company I would have to buy from, so that money stays in my pocket too.

I still use a couple of box store splitters but I built a cutting table and a feed table, now I just roll the wood. No lifting required.

Hi there I’m a new subscriber to your KZfaq channel. I thoroughly enjoyed your video on how much wood it would take to pay for those machines. Keep up the good job and I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos. One other question? What state are you in?

Many valuable points there, Sandy. With regard to doing it for money, though, you need to factor your labor (hours) into that $120.00 profit. Hypothetically speaking, if it took ten hours to split, you're now working for ten dollars an hour. The 'pleasure factor' can offset that to some degree, but when you have to work at it 'X' number of hours per day to pay for itself before it starts paying you, now you're compelled to work at it whether you want to or not. Regarding expensive equipment... change that to well built equipment; it might not be the most expensive, but if it meets all your projected needs. My 30-year-old Dodge Ram 2500 w/ Cummins diesel is in better shape and appearance today, than the day I took delivery. (With 145,000 miles on it now, I might have to change out that break-in oil one of these days though. LOL). My (10" belt drive) table saw is 50+ years old and it still cuts true. My shaper is older than I am. I have tools from Harbor Freight that are inexpensive, but in many cases I bought them for one job. After that, I figured they were paid for and all the use I've had with them since is pure gravy. (I also maintain them. Having that ability also helps pay for them). You said it though... "You get what you pay for...." My milling machine and lathe are not ultra expensive and lack DRO, so I saved several hundred and developed expertise with measuring tools (which I needed in the shop anyway).

Well I remember when you had to fix your old splitter just split wood, seems you have come along way. You I seem happerer too. 👍

Hey Sandy. I noticed at the start of the video that the rounds were sliding really easy on the splitters deck and log lifter,and was wondering if it came that slick or if you used a certain wax or something to make the rounds slide so well.?.

I have a out door wood boiler and I burn 16-18 bush cord a year split it all with a normal wood splitter the first year never again took up way to much time I purchased used a wallenstein firewood processor wp275 I can now do 1 bush cord an hour I payed it off in 1 winter selling firewood best investment ever

As long as your happy thats all that counts 😊

💯% Sandy.

One thing I would enjoy knowing is... how good is the market for firewood? Is it a good idea in your area to sell firewood in your area. Most cords of wood here go for about four hundred a cord delivered

Taking into consideration all the thinning you soon will have to do, you will have a lot of wood not suitable for the mill. But you could make firewood out if it. However, the chainsaw and this splitter is too slow. Wood processors from Palax would be a good choice. But you need a stronger tractor to run it, and the one you already have with a front loader. Buying these maybe is too expensive but I am pretty sure you can rent them, with or without chauffeur. Sell your logs to the logger and have him to take out all remaing wood he isn't going to use. Then hire a contractor to make firewood with a processor.

Hi Sandy. I really like the design of the Axis. Have you had wood kick out towards you while splitting?

Love your videos, and that Axis...but my OCD is asking you to rake your work area, it's uneven and if you pick up and carry a log, rather than skid it over, you may trip or turn an ankle....thanks

If you amortize the cost of the quality piece of equipment over its useful lifespan, it becomes easy to justify the cost whether running a business or not. As you said, you just have to get over the initial purchase price.

I really liked the splitter before this one. it was fast and strong. But this one now is a no brainer. It looks to be a time savor and back savor. the tools you buy are awesome. thanks for the share

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2 part question: Is the Axis easier on your body than the Ultra? If you had to move your splitter around the woodyard, would you still like the Axis best?

Hi Sandy. Another day in paradise. Who knew you could make money doing what you enjoy. Good luck splitin'. I will let Eastonmade know they need to give you the title to the Axis. 🙂

U might want to put another cage on the other side of you to pick up those ankle twisting stray pieces. At least I would be anyway😅.yes I am impressed with your sit up. A. ReL back safer😊

What do you value your time? Splitting, loading, delivery ,plus cost of delivery vehicle ?

Thanks Sandy. I just have a few $625 Payments to pay off My kioti DK4510 H-Shuttle No cab. Then I can dump that into My Mortgage which is only $214 HAHAHAH I was thinking of building a stand for my 37 ton splitter which I use 100& in the vertical. to raise it up to standing Height Now that I have a Tractor that can lift it.

What about the value of your personal firewood, I assume you use the splitter for that as well and not just the wood you sell. Maintenance, repair costs?

Hello Sandy, your spot on! Flipped Farm tractors and implements (Kubota,NewIdea,and John Deere) bought the new Bobcat T650, Halverson HWP-120 and our SuperSplitter👏🪵🇺🇸

are you including the labour cost in the $180 a cord?

In Florida, if a person burned 1 cord of firewood per year, I would be surprised. If I could find 5 customers, it would take 30 years for me to pay for the axis. Bundle firewood is the market down here for the people who have fireplaces. It's more for nostalgia than necessity. If it's cold enough, one or two fires a year (Thanksgiving and Christmas) is about it.

Congrats on your new splitter.Its a beauty.Same one that Buckin has.😮

Good one. Something I have thought about a lot. I'm about to set off on a 300 cord journey!

We're lucky to sell 2 or 3 face cords til they run out n order again then they want it delivered right away.we get about 210.a cord.

So we are talking $120 x 150 = $18,000 for the Axis 😎

My Axis was only $6500 when I bought it. I’m in tree service, so the customer pays me to remove their wood. Payoff was very quick and beyond that the axis allows me to produce marketable wood out of otherwise almost useless wood.

It worth the price

Not sure why your comparing cost in U.S.A. dollar & cents when you live in Central Ontario ? Do you buy your logs from the states ??

The love of the USA I hear ya This country is becoming a cesspool But I Don't think I would want to live there!

good equipment =production =no lost time=enjoying your work =profit ,,,old junky equipment = one thing agravation ,,,and no profit

Don't forget its cooler to own an Axis rather then a box store Glacier splitter 😂😂😂

You live in canada why usd?

Got to pay your heating bill!!!

love the axis, but will never own one.

I like $$ numbers, but you need to make some more calculations for those that want to do this for a living as in ONLY income... Like when your profit is $120.00/full cord, how long does it take in man hrs to process 7 cord? How much cornflakes, coffee, hotdogs does it take to process 7 cord? Then then theres the cost of living week to week like electric bills, car payment, insurance, in other words at $120.00/cord, it seems to me that to afford a big expense like that wood splitter, along with cost of living, one would need to produce 3 full cord every day, and thats if nothing breaks down, then you have delivery time or cost of hiring that out.... But for me I'd be lucky to produce 2 full cord/day, coarse being almost 70 dont help....... So can you answer me this, if I sell a cord of firewood for $1,8000.00, how many cord do I need to sell to buy this splitter?????? PS Good video!!!!!!

the new splitfire is a much better deal i.m.o $3000.00

Everything @Eastonmade makes is slow. I wouldn't buy their products anyway. I would however purchase a Power Splitter though

If one could just figure out how convince firewood customers to pay a year in advance for their firewood.

Sandy I am going to pretend I am your mother and give you some advice SON BUY A FIREWOOD PROCESSOR save your back save your hands from those nasty chainsaws The faster the fire wood spiltters go the harder you have to work from John

about 600hrs to start making profit on axis? 4 hrs per cord ,producing, storing, loading ,delivering. im personally not a fan of that type of money on woodsplitters and i wont take wood to sell unless im paid to take the wood via my tree service. but due respect the risk you guys buying them are taking. its important to remember that these youtube guys also get paid by youtube, take that into account before jumping in. know your gonna read sandy but comment is intened for the readers not you. thanks for the videos.

That’s crazy. And you did not include your time doing it. You are not making $5.00 an hour. 😂

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