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    Default Wood splitters for sugaring

    I’m looking to upgrade the old huskee wood splitter and I want something that can split more than 24” long. I’ve been scouring through the internet and I like the eastmade 22-28 and see if they can customize it to go up to 36”. It’s doubtful, but does anyone know a company that makes long stroke firewood splitter and are built well? I cut a lot of firewood between sugaring , my mother’s house and my house.
    2019:250 gallons
    2020:324 gallons
    2021:?

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    Built-rite has an option for 36” and 48” splitters. They are made in Vermont.
    https://www.built-rite.com/page/26760-Woodsplitters
    Timberwolf made in New York makes splitters, but I couldn’t find on their website if they make ones over 24”.
    https://timberwolfequip.com/log-splitters/
    Sugaring for 45+ years
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    American has options as well.
    http://www.americancls.com/products/super/
    CDL 2.5*8 Venturi with all the bells
    Leader Clear 5 bank filter press
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    600ish taps and looking for more.

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    I have a Timber Wolf T-1. It's a great well-made splitter... but only available in 24"as far as I know. You may want to call them.
    John Allin

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    I have a "Rugged Made" wood splitter that I believe will handle 30"material . I believe it is comparable to the Easton splitters. However it has to be assembled once you get it (3-4hours). Just look it up on the internet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VTnewguy View Post
    American has options as well.
    http://www.americancls.com/products/super/
    +1 for American. I bought one a few years ago. Made in the USA. When you call the company the owner picks up the phone and will answer all questions. Then they delivered it to my door.

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    Quote Originally Posted by calvertbrothers View Post
    I’m looking to upgrade the old huskee wood splitter and I want something that can split more than 24” long. I’ve been scouring through the internet and I like the eastmade 22-28 and see if they can customize it to go up to 36”. It’s doubtful, but does anyone know a company that makes long stroke firewood splitter and are built well? I cut a lot of firewood between sugaring , my mother’s house and my house.
    The Eastonmade splitters are made in my home town and are great machines! You can get lots of options - like a short stroke to split stovewood, the hydraulic lift, adjustable wedges, auto-return, etc... They aren't cheap but are very well built and worth the money.
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    I did a Google search for log splitters that do logs over 24". There seems to be a few that come up, I found 36" and 48" ones, and a couple of 26".
    Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
    Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
    Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
    After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.

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    I have a built rite 36 inch 11HP splitter. It is nicely balanced when you need to move it a few feet by hand. The log lift saves the back and you will split chunks you would never think of picking up. The cycle times are a little long with the 36 inch ram and you need an experienced operator for the auto feed and auto return. It's not really a let the kids run the handle type of machine. It was hard to justify the price, but with the 4 way wedge and someone feeding it, wood is done is no time and doesn't even feel like a chore.
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    Thanks for the information guys I like the built-rite model 11. I can go up to a 10 way wedge and get a Diesel engine on it.
    2019:250 gallons
    2020:324 gallons
    2021:?

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