CountyLine 22 ton log splitter question

[Dmitry]

Just got from TSC store , paid for County Line 22 ton log splitter. In a description online it says " Built-in log cradle hold logs up to 25 1/2 inches length". I don't remember seeing any "built-in cradle" at the store near the machine .Does it come with it or you have to buy it separately ? Is it the same as a log catcher ?

 

[BillinTX]

The built-in log cradle is the sides of the beam that curl over to hold the wedge slide.
They form a cradle.
The log catcher is a separate accessory item.

 

[Dmitry]

Thanks , so it's pretty much standard future for any log splitter.

 

[TreePointer]

Thanks , so it's pretty much standard future for any log splitter.

Not standard at all. Some beams are just the flat top of an I-beam (no built-in cradle). In contrast, SpeeCo/Huskee/DHT/Oregon have the built-in log cradle that runs the length of the beam's work area to help keep the log on the beam.

The cradle also serves as a guide for the base of the wedge as it travels along the beam. In this case the beam itself clamps onto the wedge base. On other splitters, the wedge base is bolted to metal plates that clamp onto the beam.

 

[gzecc]

Thanks , so it's pretty much standard future for any log splitter.

Not standard. You could also say a built in debris catcher.

 

[lindnova]

Not standard. You could also say a built in debris catcher.

You got it. It does have holes to get debris out. The corners get packed in pretty tight and need a pry bar to jam it loose.

 

[Grateful11]

It does a decent job of centering up most logs but it does build up with a lot of debris. I bought the optional log catcher at TSC the other day for $40.