DIY Kindling Cracker / Log Splitter from Rebar
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- In this video I will show you how to build a Kindling Cracker / Log Splitter from Rebar.
The Cracker/Splitter was made entirely out of reclaimed rebar pieces and its base is made out of an old Olive tree trunk.
A very strong structure which can easily split even large sized wood logs.
At the same time it is a very simple structure to make at a very low cost.
Hope you enjoy the video and always remember....Rust is Gold!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO VIVECHROM (a member of the AKZONOBEL GROUP) for providing the paints and primer used on this project. www.vivechrom.gr
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Tidal Wave - Silent Partner
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Open Highway - Silent Partner
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Burnt - Jingle Punks
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In the Land of Rhinoplasty - Jingle Punks
• In the Land of Rhinopl...
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Free Dog - Silent Partner
• Free Dog - Silent Part...
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That’s exactly what I had in my mind when I jumped on YT and started searching. Perfect
Thank you very much! 😊👍
@12:42, loved how the dog lended a helping-paw to the project!
I know! He's adorable! He has such a nice heart... We found him wandering in the streets 7 years ago. He is part of the family! 😊👍
He’s mad! He was just about to jump in but you didn’t didn’t let him! You could have atleast let him carry off some of the wood! Lol good work.
@@jeremystewert4303 hahaha!!! He has such a nice and friendly character! 😊👍
Seriously over-engineered design that will outlast you and your grandchildren. Thanks for sharing this video and design idea. Wishing you and your family peace and health as the pandemic continues to evolve. Greetings from NE Ohio, USA.
Thank you very much for your comments and wishes! Glad you liked it!! Stay safe as well...
Greetings from Greece 😊🇬🇷👍
@@RustisGold i say hello from Argentina ! Thank You for that prety idea ! And stay safe in grecce !
Ohio si a Nice place ! Saludos from Argentina ! Villa Astolfi ,Partido de Pilar Provincia de Buenos Aires !!!
Greetings to Argentina!!! 😊👍
@@RustisGold .thank You friend!
Definitely
- the best version of this system of splitter
- one of the very best examples of mechanical engineering for a relatively simple piece
- one of the best shot and edited, and best *paced* videos on CZcams.
If I were you though, I wouldn't use it as a *log* splitter, as it is only blunting the blade, and over time deteriorating the integrity of the piece unnecessarily. A simple axe splitting a log in the centre of an old tyre, is far more efficient and allows more power to be utilised for bigger logs.
Also, as this is supposed to be about efficiency, and speeding up jobs in our lives, shouldn't you just sit in some collection system? - like one of those big "leaf collector" bags I've seen, in order quickly and efficiently funnel the kindling into another storage bag or wicker basket or whatever.
Anyway, overall very impressed with your skills, attention to detail and quality of workmanship both in mechanics / crafting, and video production. Well done :)
Thank you very much!!! I am very glad you liked my video! This is one of the most positive comments I have ever received!!! Thanks again!
I like DIY and homemade solutions, BUT this is an inferior copy of a brilliant patented invention designed by a 13yo Kiwi in New Zealand. Ayla is now 20yo. I'm a fellow Kiwi just making sure you're all aware of this. kindling cracker dot com Cheers 😁👍
Just trying to lend a helping paw!!!! I love it when our pets try to help and encourage!!!!!!! Oh ya, great job on the splitter too :)
Thank you very much for your comments!!! They are really funny when they do that! I really laugh with my dog when he "invades" my videos!!!
Awesome idea and nice video. I have worked in the structural steel industry for 20+ years and I will caution everyone out there about welding your average everyday rebar. Because of the way it is manufactured the structure of the metal in the rebar makes it difficult to get solid penetration and the metal has a tendency to become very, very brittle around the welded areas and therefore prone to cracking and failure of the weld. They make a specific grade of rebar that is specifically made so that it can be welded without the worry of this problem occurring. Please periodically check your welds for signs of cracking and repair if found.
Thank you very much for your comments!!! Very informative! I had no idea. I will keep it in mind.
Thanks again!
I guess he came to approve of your work too. LOL. Loves the way he tries to get your attention at the end of the vid.
Great video! Gives me an idea! I think I’ll make it slightly bigger for larger pieces of wood and I’ll harden the blade edge with a torch, then quenching it in used motor oil. I love making things with 3/4” and 1” rebar. It’s so useful.
Thank you very much for your comments! This is a very good Idea! The bigger the better!! 😊👍👍 Good luck with your project!
that is flipping fantastic......i could easily see how somebody could sit in a chair to split wood using this.....as sitting in a chair swinging an axe would be dangerous as all hell.....as somebody with leg issues....standing for very long to swing an axe is hard as hell for me....but by god i sure as hell can sit an swing a hammer with little issues
Thank you very much for your comments! I agree, it can be easily used by people who are not good in using an axe.
Yea I mean the title of this video should say have an idea to make literally anything tell this guy about it. Amazing work you’re a super gnarly dude.
Thank you very much!!!!! I really appreciate such positive comments!! 😊😊👍👍👍
Εξαιρετική δουλειά!!! Συγχαρητήρια και ευχαριστούμε πολύ που το μοιράστηκες μαζί μας!!!
Ευχαριστώ πολύ! Να είστε καλά! 😊👍
You should sell these to the public, as most people, like myself, don't weld. Besides, this was an excellent video showing a very well made Kindling Cracker. Thank you! Barry in Pa.
Thank you very much for your comments! Glad you liked it! 😊👍
there are several on the market that are just as functional. Of course you don't get the sense of satisfaction when you make your own, but for less than $100 you can have one of these delivered to your door. And if you don't weld, there is a kindling splitter that you can make that uses a Hi-Lift jack. It also works quite well.
How refreshing to see a "stick welder" in action!!! Great job for a fantastic end product! Thank you for sharing, & greetings from South Africa!
Thank you very much for your comments!! Glad you liked it! Greetings from Greece 😊🇬🇷👍👍
Great way to save some bucks, by making one of these. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge! Mike
Thank you very much for your comments! I am glad you liked it!
This is Genius! I have a 9 foot piece of rebar that I have been looking for something to make out of it. I am about to make a table base with your frame model. Thanks for making this video, a lot of great ideas here!
Michael Vargas thank you very much for your comments!!! Good luck with your project!!
I love that you are building cool tools and posting the video.
I was cringing watching you weld all that unprepped rebar. You would greatly improve your welds if you grinded and wire brushed before.
Thank you very much for your comments! You are right about the rebars... I think as time passes I am getting slowly but steadily better in welding... 😊👍
!! Wow !!! Been lookin for one of these thks for sharin it still workin ?my Wiffee saw this goin to make Her one for cuttin Kindling for Cook Shack we use it lots in winter gets pretty chilly out here drops down to 45 below so nice to have for startin wood stove to cook the food for the cats and dogs and sittin back enjoying the Heat any way signed up cause ya Got this keep them comin Later Farmer from SK Canada Mighty chilly down Here
Wow!! This is some serious cold weather you are talking about!
Thank you very much for your comments, I am glad you liked it! The kindling cracker still works perfectly!
Greetings from Greece! (Much milder weather down here! 😊👍)
Cool Tool. We cherish the tools we build ourselves.
Thank you very much!! Glad you liked it!! 😊😊👍👍
I really like the use of rebar in this build.
Thank you very much!!!
I like this version better for using ordinary steel for the blade than the one I saw using 4 axe heads because of expense. But I like the idea of 4 blades over 2. They're both great though.
You can not imagine how much I knew it was before finalization. This video made me become a member. I live in a place and I have difficulties in chopping firewood.Ja had seen this project (different) and its convinced me. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much! I am glad you liked it!
Nice video man! I’m trying to make my grandpa something like this cause he goes and gets firewood every year before winter and this would make it easier and quicker for him cut up his fire wood
Thank you very much!!!
Put some glass on it and it could also make a nice end table when not being used. I also am gonna steal the shelf bracket square jig. Nice work!
Thank you very much for your comments! Nice alternative use the one you suggest! 😊👍👍
Hi! 1000 Thanks for your video!! I loved everything on it. But what i loved even more was your dog! That's the very best! Please make something for him and show us! Thanks in advance!!!
Thanks again for your kind comments!!
Nice . I am thinking of making a few myself . I will build them with a removable blade so the edge can be dressed up .
Thank you very much for your comments! Good luck with your new project! 😊👍👍
Nice work, looks great too. Love the icing on the cake being the block of finished wood, cheers.
Thank you very much for your comments! Glad you liked it 😊👍👍
Awesome, I am going to build one for the cottage. Just awesome.
Thank you very much for your comments, I am glad you liked it!
Felicidades, muy práctico y fácil de hacer
thats brilliant
Thank you very much! Wasn't my idea but it was fun building it!
You do beautiful work! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you very much for your comments! I am glad you liked it. 😊👍
Beautiful job!
Thank you very much!!! 😊👍👍
Great job. Also like how you square things up before welding. I think I will use some old mower blades for my splitter. Love your helper and how you love him or her.
Thank you very much for your comments!! Using the blades from a lawn mower sounds like a very good idea!
Max, my...helper is a great dog, we found him 5 years ago in the streets, now he is part of the family!
Good luck with your project!
Yes mine are too. They both sleep on the bed with me. They are my partners in life and go where ever i go.
New sub here. Michigan in the US. Excellent video and 2 paws up for your lovely assistant!!
Thank you very much for subscribing and thank you even more for your positive comments!!
It's true I have the best assistant! He is adorable!!!
nice project ... congratulations ... also to your dog very present
Thank you very much for your comments!!!
Very nice job, I like that you used safety gear. (Had to turn the syncopated noise off, but well done, now it's my turn to make one).
Thank you very much for your comments!!!
@@RustisGold Hi, I was laying in bed thinking of what I want, and I think a couple of deflector pans attached to the blade angling down, would direct the pieces of wood out of the way, rather than getting caught below or scattering. If the unit was on a base that did not project out on the sides> a bin could be placed below on the sides to catch wood. These days, before I start building or dis-assembling, I like to go the YT and see what the pioneers did. Mike
@@mtwseneca that's a very good idea!
Thanks for the idea, great soundtrack.
Thank you very much for your comments!!!
Very Nice ! Thank You My friend !
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it!! 😊😊👍👍
Mooi maan ❤
Excellent video. Loved it. I plan to steal your design most blatantly. I think I’ll put 1/4” rubber tube over the top square though. Incase of hammer strike. Thanks for posting this.
Howard A'Court thank you very much for your comments!! That seems like a good idea, I might steal it as well!!
Rust is Gold, oh the joy of communal theft. This might be my first ever welding experience. I have the welder I just need the balls. :)
Just try it! It is easier than you think!
Excellent job. Thanks. The sound track could be used to inform. Or left silent. Instead of that infernal racket.
Brian Anderson 😂😂 but rock and roll man!!!!
Then hit mute🙄
Amazing job 👍 well done, I’m going to make one of these in the summer.
Thank you very much for your comments, I am glad you liked it!
That was a great job
Thank you very much! 😊👍
Very good idea and very simply to DIY - Thanks you very much
Thank you very much for your comments!!
cheers mate, brilliant idea.
Thank you very much! 😊👍
Outstanding wonderful job, gonna make one too ;)
And very practical!!
Thank you very much for your comments! 😊👍
Well done, great idea. Will try building one this week. Much thanks for the great video work.
Alaska Mike thank you very much for your comments!!!
Thank for that video
Thank you very much for your comment! 😊👍
Love the music!! Nice work!!
Thank you very much!! 😊👍
Good Job Mate. Maybe a bit of Black paint on the bolt heads to finish it off? You know you've done a good job on the music as well when no one complains! Good to see you using someone else's throw away's, makes it even better.
Adrian, thank you very much for your comments!
Sometimes finding good copyright free music for the video is more difficult than the project itself!!!
Check out if you want my latest video with another piece of "garbage" I found in Spain and brought it back to life!
(Putting Spanish music on the background was a one way street decision as you can understand!!).
Take care Mate!
czcams.com/video/8inc-Yv0XzE/video.html
ADRIAN you're obnoxious music just sucks.
Tom B the only obnoxious person in this discussion is you!! I just checked your account and it is obvious that you are a typical moron who hasn't created anything at all and loves to write hate comments.
Regarding the three 20second "videos" you recorded inside that rathole, if you can call them videos, I have a question... Are you constantly wasted? 24/7? I feel sorry for you, get a life...
Good Onya Tommy. I just played it again and went off and did something else and it's a good mix of 60's 70's and 80's style music. Fortunately not typical 80's. There is a lot of Obnoxious Music on CZcams and Rusty has done alright.
Love the dog
We found him wandering around the streets 8 years ago and since then he is part of the family!! Extremely kind dog...
@@RustisGold I loved your idea of this project, but just wanted to mention to be careful with your dogs eyes when welding. They don't know enough to not look at the arc.
@@thebeardedstork432 thank you very much for your comments! I am glad you liked my project. Don't worry... I am really careful about welding when my dog is around. Believe it or not I have trained him. Whenever I turn on the welding machine he goes away! 😊👍
Muy buen trabajo te felicito
Y que hermoso perro tiene
¡Muchas gracias por tus comentarios! ¡Mi perro es mi fiel amigo y ayudante!
Hey! Just found your channel, will copy this, its a great idea for a project! You got a new subscriber in me.
Thank you very much!! 😊👍👍
Plus de vidéos merci beaucoup c'est très bien
Merci beaucoup!!
Amazing job !
Thank you very much!! 😊👍👍
Awesome man im gonna make it myself !!
Thank you very much! I am glad you liked it!!!
Great job man 👍gonna make one myself 👍got the metal got the gear no idea 😎😎👍
Thank you very much for your comments! Good luck with your project! 😊👍
lol you make a simple job so complicating, nice video man..
You are a good welder
Thank you very much! I am still learning every day!
Yes, he is!! Just for that it worth to watch his video. This fellow is good, and not only on welding. But I'd love to become a welder like him. I am still very bad...
hahahahaha
Muito bom amigo, e só em ver que voçê gosta de animais ganhou um amigo
Muito obrigado amigo! Eu também tenho um gato preto, mas ele não gosta de câmeras e publicidade! Hahaha !!!
Max, meu cachorro, ele adora invadir meus vídeos! Ele faz isso em quase todos os vídeos!
@Rust is Gold are both rebar squares 20 x 20 cm? Nice work, by the way. I just got a stick welder, and this is going to be my "learn to stick weld project" lol...😊. Also, what sticks worked best for you?
Yes both rebar squares are 20x20cm. You can make it a little wider in case you want to use it for larger logs. Have a good start with the welder! Most of the time I use 2.5mm rods. For thin surfaces I use 2.0mm. 😊👍
Pretty damn clever.... Good job sir.
Thank you very much!!! Glad you liked it 😊👍
However, it wasn't my idea... I also saw it on the internet...
Still... Good job.
Thanks again! 👍
μπραβο φιλε ωραια κατασκευη αλλα μου αρεσεις που εχεις και τον φιλο σου για βοηθο και για παρεα !!!!!
Ο Μαξ είναι σταθερή αξία στις κατασκευές μου!! Φοβάται μόνο τα δισκοπρίονα!
Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ για τα σχόλια σου! Να είσαι καλά!!!
λογικο να φοβαται κανουν πολυ θορυβο τα εργαλεια !!
Súper
Thank you very much! 😊👍
Good looking project. And a fine looking dog to sir.
Thank you very much for your comments for both my project and my lovely dog!!
Nicely done
Brandon Yarborough thank you very much!!!
Man improve your welding skills, and i love that dog :D
Thank you very much for your comments!!! Slowly but steady I think I am getting better! I know, Max, my dog he is such a lovely soul!!
Rust is Gold and as long as you've got good penetration. You're gold. Run a 7018 pass over them welds and sleep well. I've made 2 splitters so far and drinking beer is a lot more fun!
Show....parabéns pelo projeto...
Muito obrigado!!!!
Excellent project! I loved it, I will try to make it as similar as possible to yours since I was able to acquire an inverter welding machine. And what a great company you have !!!! (your beautiful dog) I hope we can know what it's called. Best regards from Argentina.-
Dear Pablo Fernando Robledo thank you very much for your comments!!! Good luck with your project!!
My beloved dog's name is Max. We found him 5 years ago in the street and we adapted him! He has a really great character and loves to invade my videos when I record!!
Greetings from Greece!!!!
This is another log splitter I made much heavier than the one you saw. Of course Max is the guest star on this video as well!!
czcams.com/video/l3ZZjhsM8g0/video.html
Now all u need is a weight on vertical rails to drop on the wood to split them instead of beating in them til they deside to split
Strong and beautiful build my friend. Will future models have a collection barrier to stop the kindling from flying all over the place?
Thank you very much for your comments! Glad you liked it! 😊👍 Although I wasn't planning on building another model in near future the addition you mentioned would be very helpful!
loooks awesome man what dia rebar is it your using and i dont trust my welds ill probably put gussets under everything especially the blade
Thank you very much for your comments! Unfortunately I am not at home until next week... I'll check the diameter of the rebars and let you know... 😊👍
looks like around 20mm or 3/4”
Yes I think you're right. It's been quite a long time since I made it but yes it was at least 20mm
@@RustisGold thanks mate ive got some 16mm at home ill give that a go and maybe put a leg directly under the middle of the blade for more support
Nice! Good luck with your project!! 😊👍
Excellent vid. Very enjoyable.
Nick Walton thank you very much for your comments!!!
Nick Walton 55@
Nice one. Well made
Thank you very much!!!
Great Idea! GoodJob!
Thank you very much!!
Inteligent
Thank you very much!!!!
Great job! Just subscribed. Im gonna make one just like it if you don't mind. Any chance you could give the dimensions ?
Thank you very much for your comments! I am glad you liked it! Why should I mind? Please feel free to copy it! 😊👍
Thank you very much for subscribing!
Kindling Cracker DIMENSIONS
The upper square of the splitter is 20cmX20cm.
The height of the metal structure is 50cm
The diameter of the rebars I used is 22mm.
Good design. Try using gun bluing on the metal instead of paint. It's more durable.
Nice project. Have you used it much? Is it working out the way you want it to? Would you make any changes? TIA
Thank you very much for your comments! Yes I have used it plenty of times! It works perfectly. I only think I should have made it a little bigger so I can split larger logs. 😊👍
Top demais.
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Θα ήθελα να μάθω διαστάσεις από αυτά που έκοψες.πολυ καλο project
Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ! Η maximum διάμετρος κορμού που μπορώ να κόψω είναι 20cm.
Κατι άσχετο,ο σκύλος πολυ αγαπούλης χαχαχα.πολυ μ'άρεσε. Ειχα και εγω έναν τέτοιο στην δουλεια αλλα απεβίωσε.
Ναι, μεγάλη μορφή ο Μαξ! Τον βρήκαμε στον δρόμο πριν από 5 χρόνια και πλέον είναι μέλος της οικογένειας! Πολύ καλή ψυχή... Και όποτε κάνω μια κατασκευή όλο και έρχεται και χώνεται δίπλα μου, έτσι αποφάσισα να τον βάζω στα βιντεάκια σαν βοηθό!!
Nice job!!
Thank you very much!!
Not really big enough to be a log splitter but it might work for a branch splitter. A city slicker might like it
This is true... Can't use it for large logs...
@@RustisGold good craftsmanship nice to watch
@@tomiliff7591 Thank you very much!!! 😊👍👍
every tool has it's purpose. I use firewood to cook with in a horizontal smoker. I buy wood already splt, but I have to break it down into smaller sticks because consistent temperatures are essential, and smoldering wood ruins the meat. Call me a city slicker all you want, I make mouth-watering BBQ and having a tool like this is an important part of it. Over the years I've used table saws, band saws, and a contraption with a jack and a blade. This is the best one for the purpose. Again, I'm not splitting logs, I'm re-splitting already cut pieces.
What is the thickness of the “blade” (flat bar) used to cut the wood?
My guess is about 1/2 inch
I am not familiar with inches (we use the metric system) however I checked and you are right.... It's very close to 1/2 inch.
Looking at the writing on paint cans I think that English is not your 1st language
Keep on keeping on !!!
Thank you very much for your comments! You are absolutely right. I am Greek, English is not my native language... 😊🇬🇷👍👍
English language is difficult but I don’t know anything else
Φίλε ΜΙΧΑΛΗ το βίντεο μου άρεσε παρά πολυ...έχεις ποιότητα στη κατασκευές σου και στα προϊόντα που χρησιμοποιεις ...
Keep going..
Υ.Γ
Ο DIRESTA τελικα ειναι λίγος μπροστά σου!!!
Ανδρέα σε ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ για τα σχόλια σου!! Η ποιότητα πάνω από όλα και στα υλικά και στην εργασία!!!
LOLOL !!! Max pretending not to be interested but i can see he is sooo curious as to what you are doing. Pls tell Max, Snoop says HI !
Hello my friend! Nice to hear from you again!
Max loves to sneak in whenever I am recording! I think he is doing it on purpose!!
Our greetings to Snoop as well!!
Thought you were a welder for a few seconds, until I saw the welds that is! But it's of no consequence, I wish to take nothing away from you, but I bet the wooden base you so lovingly made, is split in halves already as it was almost in two bits to start with! You are right though, anybody with a few cheap tools can do it, a welder is not much money, arc, gasless, Ebay for buttons and forget the fine finishing for something that is probably left outside anyway. Keep up the innovation and good work, well done.
Thank you very much for your comments! It is true that the wooden base has split a little but nothing to worry about. I've been using it quite often. Very useful tool! Very glad I built it!😊👍
By the way, no I am not a welder but not afraid to use it more and more in order to build stuff I like!
Hi. Could it be that you could pass the measurements of all the work?
Kindling Cracker DIMENSIONS
The upper square of the splitter is 20cmX20cm.
The height of the metal structure is 50cm
The diameter of the rebars I used is 22mm.
You'll keep a sharp edge longer if you were to harden the blade. Look into a product from Brownells.
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I don't weld but do want to take it up, but my question is with the blade, is it a cause for concern being knocked loose from your weld or unlikely?
I have used it many times since I built it, everything seems to work fine. No issues with the blade...
I’m getting into it as well. Just picked up a Titanium 125 yesterday. Want to make one of these for my parents. And if the blade comes loose, then re-weld it.
This is true, you can always re-weld it but I think if you do it properly you'll have no issues...
Ottimo lavoro, complimenti! Posso avere le misure? Grazie
Grazie mille!!!
20 cm x 20 cm
L'altezza della struttura metallica è di 45 cm.
@@RustisGold grazie per avermi risposto
I do the same thing with a wedge and a 3 pound drilling hammer.
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What are the dementions? I'd love to try and build one of these!
That is awesome....
Thank you very much!!!!
Good job! i love your dog Max! ;o)
Thank you very much!! Max and I salute you!!! Ciao!!!
Lo siento, eres español, ¡Hola!!!
DONOSTI DRON k
Do you sell these? Nice job!
Thank you very much!!
No, I don't sell them. I made it for personal use.
what dimensions does it have?
how about eye protection for the canine assistant?
He is never close when I operate the tools... As soon as he hears the noise from the grinding disc he takes off
Rust is Gold 😂
με τέτοιο βοηθό θα τα κατάφερνα και εγώ!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Χαχαχα!!! Μόνο βόλτες ξέρει να κάνει, να αράζει στην καρέκλα του και μετά κάνει και ένα πέρασμα μπροστά από τις κάμερες και μου κλέβει όλη την δόξα!!!
Coloca alavanca pra pressionar e corta a madeira. Fica melhor!