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That lift could be smoothed out by a simple orifice added to the circuit. Similar to a dime with a small hole drilled in the center, works wonders to slow down a circuit that is too fast and runs intermittently.
I'm glad you found that video, it's exactly the idea we were looking for. I was actually online earlier tonight looking at 2 port hydraulic valves. The cost could be a factor, I might have to collect the parts over time and put it together maybe next spring. The other thing was making the basket detachable for transport, making the lift come off with pins and maybe hydraulic couplings. Something along those lines.
Thanks for posting
Just a couple of comments on that last video:
The hydraulic lift seems too jerky to me - too fast - causes the entire splitter to wiggle/jump. If you had a large round on that lift I could imagine the round coming at the operator too fast and possibly rolling off the beam/possibly causing injury to the operator. I like my winch operated lift as I can control the lift very well.
Two way splitter? Sure, it would save time but then again in the case of the above video the operator is tossing splits from his right over to his left to the pile. After awhile I would think your arm would get tired from all that airborne wood tossing. Again, I like my receiver table - split, slide and stack in the yard trailer - all in one direction - nice system for me. YMMV (your mileage may vary)
The height is 1" above the top of your beam. Other than that I don't have any dimensions. Shari has the lift.Triptester, Many thanks for the pictures! it really big help. Wonder if u have picture(s) for other side of the lift? Can u supply me the measurement so I can show my friend who is welder and make one for my NT splitter? Thanks again!
The height is 1" above the top of your beam. Other than that I don't have any dimensions. Shari has the lift.
Drop the splitter off to your welder guy. TT/Shari's design or the style that I built is pretty easy to just piece together. With a little imagination an engineering degree is not needed.
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go on Jags, let er ripI am liable to start a mini war with this next statement.
Most box store horz/vert machines are poorly designed for ergonomics UNLESS you are in the vert position. The horz position usually has wheels, motor, something...getting in the way.
The basic design of a horz/vert machine dictates where the pivot point must be located in relationship to the ground level equal to where the wheels are. This typically means the pivot is somewhere near the center of the beam. This also means that the axle is somewhere close to center of the beam = tight work space.go on Jags, let er rip
I agree with that and on some of the newer models such as Ariens, the balance of weight is partially the piston being included. The beam is short and there is even less room for a workspace.The basic design of a horz/vert machine dictates where the pivot point must be located in relationship to the ground level equal to where the wheels are. This typically means the pivot is somewhere near the center of the beam. This also means that the axle is somewhere close to center of the beam = tight work space.
I am liable to start a mini war with this next statement.
Most box store horz/vert machines are poorly designed for ergonomics UNLESS you are in the vert position. The horz position usually has wheels, motor, something...getting in the way.
The basic design of a horz/vert machine dictates where the pivot point must be located in relationship to the ground level equal to where the wheels are. This typically means the pivot is somewhere near the center of the beam. This also means that the axle is somewhere close to center of the beam = tight work space.
I agree with that and on some of the newer models such as Ariens, the balance of weight is partially the piston being included. The beam is short and there is even less room for a workspace.
Sr moment...But, but.......the conversation is limiting itself to the discussion of horizontal versus vertical beam splitters. There are other designs.
Triptester, could you jump in and post a photo of the splitter you built for yourself? If I could think of the name of the machine it was derived from I would but I'm having a senior moment here.
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