rowerwet
Minister of Fire
Considering it was built in the middle of PA, I'm sure it was cobbled together from stuff lying around the farm.
Log Splitter- Show us your log splitter.
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Ashful
Minister of Fire
The home of Benjamin Franklin? Are you implying it would have been better, if built in the home state of Bobby Brown?
Well, I did one of the two mods on my splitter, and it turns out I will need to repair or replace the main cylinder. After about two splitts since the table was installed the ram broke just behind the wedge. This is a connection I have been concerned about for several years. The rod is two inches in diameter and only about 2/5 of the break is fresh, the rest is discolored and has a slight rust. It appears the 2" rod is reduced to 1" and pinned in the bearing. The rod is about 10 inches longer than the bore, so I will either thread it, weld it, or bolt it to the wedge. I am glad I had not painted it yet. I had a design test prior to disassembly, cleaning and painting. Wa,wa,wawww......
I installed some flat stock on my lift and some teets to help hold the log. I never really had any problems with the log slipping, but every once in a while, a difficult split would pop and exit the platform very quickly. If it wasn't for Pirates and cheap imitations, other people would not be able to enjoy the real thing. Here, lol, is my version.
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No, I didn't mean to post two attachments. The first photo I turn to the right to make it right side up but then in the photograph was skewed to the right so I had to delete it and put the current photo in its place.
Here is the latest photos of progress. I actually have the boom fully mounted and functional and the wedge has been redesigned with more support. In the past I would transport both splitters to the round's locations and then power the lower unit with the splitter. As much of a blessing as it was not to have to lift larger rounds it was quite inconvenient to set up-even with quick connectors. So, I wanted the two units to be connected together so it was just one single effort to transport, set up , and split the wood.
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I debated abandoning my immediate project but I watched my dad build it back around the late seventies and I consider it a little part of him that still lives on.
MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
I like the idea of a single splitter thread. Show 'em all in one place.
Here's my Homelite electric 5-ton. Love it!
Here's my Homelite electric 5-ton. Love it!
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I like your design. I like the quietness of electric and maybe sometime in the future that will be one of my projects as well thanks for sharing.
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Ashful
Minister of Fire
Okay, I guess I finally have something semi-worthy of posting here. This is a suped-up Huskee 22-ton, with 8 second cycle time. The 11 GPM pump was replaced with a 16 GPM pump, and the 190cc Briggs baseline motor was replaced with a 344cc INTEK motor. Suction line was upgraded to match the higher-volume pump, but it's otherwise bone stock.
For what it's worth, there is no right or wrong log splitter. The best log splitter is the one that works for YOU! People have asked me what is the best wine to drink, what's the best car or truck to drive, or what's the best Bible to read? My answer has always been the best wine is the one you enjoy drinking the best car is the one you enjoy driving especially if it doesn't let you down, and the best Bible is the one you read. With that said, I love machines, I love typewriters, clocks, transmissions, transaxles, rear ends, engines, log splitters, tractors, go carts, golf carts, anything with gears, and mechanics and ingenuity-you get the point. So please post your log splitter here even if you think it's worthy or not for our viewing. As encouragement to you all the only thing that matters is if you're happy with it and if you're not happy with it Feel free to ask a question and any number of talented people will help solve your problem.
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I tried posting a video but it is too large. Then I tried breaking the video up but the extension is not recognized. I will need to upload to Youtube or some other video hosting site. I am encouraged and excited about my splitter mods.
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We'll see if I can load them up. I like how the electric models are quiet. Unfortunately, I do not have a cord that is a half mile to one mile long. So my option was a larger engine at lower RPM's. I am very happy with the modifications.
EDIT: Please see the VIMEO links in the post below. Thanks for watching.
EDIT: Please see the VIMEO links in the post below. Thanks for watching.
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MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
Just upload the video to youtube, then use the link in the Media control.
MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
Thanks. I saw that tip in the how to photo after making the videos. If you click on the VIMEO links they are correct. Thanks.
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Sorry, I think i missed your tip. You are saying that when I turn the phone sideways the video will be larger. Got it! Thanks.
I am sorry that the "action" videos were poor quality. I promise to get some soon. Anyway, here is a video of the splitter operating "almost in action" but not working. I used it yesterday and I was very satisfied with its performance. I need to clean it up, and paint it, and re-rout/secure the hoses. Anyway, all that matters is that I am happy with the operation of this unit for my needs, and that goes for everyone else also. If you have a splitter and you are happy with it, please share it with us.
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MrWhoopee
Minister of Fire
So here is a better video of the lift and splitter in action....
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I watched that video and noticed that the table was creeping down. That Northern Cyl and Northern Spool do not have 20 minutes on it. What I did not realize in my R&D was that I needed a spool with a hold circuit built into it. But, I think it is the spool leakage and not the absence of a hold circuit that is causing the table to sink.
Does anyone else have an opinion?
Does anyone else have an opinion?
JD X720 Garden Tractor has a receiver hitch on the front and rear, great for moving the splitter around
