I had a gut feeling this was the one you got when you said it was not a pro model...only so many of those out there, with a lift. I've also heard good things about these machines. FULL BOAR H6135FB 35-Ton 306cc Gas 2/4/6 Way Full Beam Log Splitter with Hydraulic Log Lift H6135FB - The Home Depot Products - Full Boar
I definitely missed the FHC community, and look forward to being a somewhat active participant again. You're right about how a little adds up. Saturday I was doing some splitting, and after going through the rounds I had bucked the day before, just wandered around the lot poking through old piles and splitting chunks and uglies that have been sitting for several years (mostly red oak and ash). Without even really trying, I had almost 1/3 of a cord done just from 'scrap' wood. While part of me was pleased, the other part was wondering why the heck I hadn't split this stuff a long time ago. I think for a while I was getting so frustrated that I couldn't work like I used to, sometimes only being able to do a few minutes at a time, and looking at the volume that needed to be done, I just didn't do any of it. It took a while before I finally came to grips with accepting that I have to be happy that I can still do any of this, and as you said, just do a little at a time.
That's the one, and I actually ordered it from Home Depot (gotta love the 10% veteran's discount). I spent a lot of hours poring over splitters, reading reviews, watching videos, talking to people that had different models, and though I would have loved to have gotten something like an Eastonmade or a Timberwolf, I just don't need a pro model. Maybe subconsciously it was the olive drab paint job that pushed this one to the top of the list, but it was the model I kept coming back to. The price has already jumped up over $100 since I ordered mine. Hopefully it was a good decision.
Ok EODMSgt I was looking at that same splitter Haven’t pulled trigger yet because well LIFE Now when spring comes and you have a GTG I will bring a helper and see if that splitter would work for me.. when your ready hint hint I also have troubles getting on/off Kubota But my 20 year old daughter lives here and pulls it out of barn and brings it to me.. mine standard and throttle is hand controls so put on implements (usually my neighbor does) I rake brush hog and blow drive.. keeps me moving or at least feeling useful
Not sure if a GTG will ever actually happen, but you don't have to wait to see if one does if you want to check out the Full Boar next year. You're more than welcome to come over and check it out any time. I'll even make sure to have plenty of rounds for you test the splitter with If I can't get relief soon with the hip, I won't be able to use the tractor to clear snow during the winter. What's weird is that I'm mostly okay walking on even terrain, and I think I would be okay just using the snowblower. I can more easily use a wheelbarrow right now than either the tractor or riding lawmower. So this winter, my nice expensive tractor will probably just be a lawn ornament. I'd look into hand controls possibly but I can't even sit in the darned thing.
Glad to see you back working again. I know how you feel about getting older and not being able to do as much as you used to do. Good thing I am retired so I can do working with wood up to an hour or two per day. If I skip a day, who cares? Keep on plugging along just like a lot of us here.
Not hand control on tractor.. I have a foot throttle snd a hand throttle came that way 2008 Kubota mx5000 55 hp came from factory that way it’s simple enough pull back more RPM Done by metal bar both connected controls a lot of Kubota that way. Used for rpm for pto implements
Oh no! It's one of those "tactical" splitters! Heck, it may even fit into the "assault splitter" category!!! Glad you got it before legislation is introduced to outlaw them!
Really gotta watch them tactical splitters...you think your just gonna go out and "plink a few rounds" then the next thing you know... (this pic must be from Nashville )
Ran a tank and a half through the 362 this morning bucking red oak logs that have been sitting in my staging area for the last couple years (I did keep them covered during the winter). The logs were from caterpillar-killed trees that the power company took down for a neighbor. Gotta love free wood (especially oak), but I had almost forgotten some of what comes with it (metal in the wood and no two logs were cut to the same length (so lots of shorts/chunks/cookies). No complaints; it all burns (well, aside from the metal). Definitely did more than I should have, but I could see the end in sight and just wanted to get this done (and it was FUN). Some of the rounds won't get split until the 'tactical' splitter arrives, but at least the wood is one step closer to being in the stacks! And despite the pain, d**m it felt good to be slinging the saw again.
I have learned over the years not to try to make a season's worth of wood in a couple sessions. I've found that one must get *next year's wood sitting and covered. Once over this hump I had 'reserves' which allow a slowed pace and more enjoyment from the work. I know a couple men who can make a 'job' out of almost anything. I'm now in the business of completing 'jobs' without having to dislike the work, because I can do it 'at leisure' rather than being behind the ball. One of the property chores I dislike most is wedeating and trimming. Having a good tool helps it to be more enjoyable but breaking it up into 1,1.5 & 2 hour sessions instead of an entire day of it makes it way more bearable...still not enjoyable like the wood though. These tactics may have come to be subliminally due to my abilities lessening over the years. I am not 25 years old anymore. What I used to overcome with exuberance and a fast healing body is now met with planning and measured effort. I know not your situation particulars. I have also met some health issues and had to start back over from basically zero wood. The issues have mostly subsided, but the lessons learned climbing out of that hole remain. Keep pecking away and soon you will wear a large smile of satifaction as you peruse the fruits of your efforts.
Slow and steady wins the race. 2-3 hours of wooding is good for me. Whatever is left will be there tomorrow.
Glad to hear you are back in action EODMSgt! I’d be very interested in how you like the full bore. I have been eyeing the rugged made similar model. Just can’t justify the purchase while my current splitter is still in operational condition.
It's been several years since I had nice stacks seasoning for future year's burning. I missed having those, and have already found myself walking amongst the new firewood stacks, pleased with the progress and thinking of all the warm nights they'll bring. So you're right, I am smiling and admiring the fruits of my labor once again. Glad to be back! I definitely missed this place. True enough. Where I used to do a lot in one day, now it's buck some rounds one day, recover, split some rounds another day, recover, stack some splits another day, recover, and then rinse and repeat. Glad to be back. I'll let you know how I like the Full Boar. I looked hard at the Rugged Made, and seriously considered getting one, but in the end the Full Boar won out. I think they're fairly close in specs if I remember correctly.
