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Evaluate Split-Fire 3465 Features and Performance

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What happens here

The video concludes with a detailed review and comparison of the Split-Fire 3465 log splitter. The presenter explains its key feature: two-way splitting, which means the ram splits the log on both its forward and reverse strokes. This design significantly improves efficiency by eliminating the idle time typically spent waiting for the ram to return on conventional splitters (like the Craftsman shown in the background). He notes that while the cycle speed might not be the fastest, the continuous splitting action makes it highly productive. The machine is powered by a reliable Honda GX engine and proudly stated to be 'Made in Canada'. The presenter also shares a personal lesson about how he damaged the handle of a different machine by working while sick, underscoring the importance of proper safety and avoiding work when fatigued. He highlights his practice of rigorously testing equipment to its limits to provide honest reviews for consumers.

Goal: Understand the operational advantages of the two-way log splitter and best practices for equipment use.

Tools and materials

  • Craftsman Log Splitter Craftsman — Mentioned for comparison with the Split-Fire model
  • Split-Fire 3465 Log Splitter Split-Fire — The primary log splitter being reviewed, featuring a Honda GX engine and two-way splitting capability

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oh okay Frankie Zach you guys have ran the split fire now for three or 4 days tell me about it I like it it's good for wood processing you get a nice fat table that you can use to lift up your your heavy Logs with or just leave up for all your small logs now this Center head will split both sides Frankie this is the first time you've ever used a log splitter that will operate like that yeah it and it can change out to have a four-way but we've found that the two-way is just as as effective me using more one like that it took a little while to get used to it but I like it just because you you know once you get the swing of it or the hang of it you cut in both ways so you've never used the one that swings both ways you're not a guy that swings both ways normally Frankie is what you're telling me all right so you've seem to enjoy swinging both ways now is what you're saying okay all right let's be let's be clear right so this is what Frankie's normally used to and we've got them Side by each and Frankie's had a chance to run both of them do you guys think the productivity of it going back and forth like that is is uh worth it or is that a benefit or is it a gimmick what do you mean going back and forth what goes forward goes backward I like it I like it yeah yeah I'd say it's it's faster or or or this one might may cycle down faster or or but this then you still got to wait for that that piston to go back before you can put on new log in where this one go one way put your log in yeah like took a little bit of time to get used to it but once I got used to it it goes good now it's got two handles one here one I snapped off in a rage of hissy Fitness because you know I was sick didn't feel good log splitter was in the way and I was just being stupid and I snapped off my own handle that's what happens don't work when you're sick you don't work as nearly as good um it runs off from a Honda GX motor so we've got one handle to operate the head one handle to operate the Shute um toes down the road good this is it I mean they're pretty self-explanatory this is made by splitfire there's not much I can say there's your on off Canadian made Canadian yeah made in Canada right here made in Canada all right well you know them them Bool and Trudeau in they usually do pretty good work yeah they do yep all right well that's it that's the split fir 3465 we put her through the ringer and uh now we got more work to do I hope you guys enjoyed today's video I hope uh hope this…

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