Splitter height

[wahoowad]

What do you consider an ideal height for a splitter? I'm talking to the top of the beam where the wood sits. Too low and you are bending over, too tall and you have to lift more than needed.

 

[XJcacher]

I've got a 5 ton electric and I built a table/stand that puts it about 2-3 inches below my waistline or 34-35 inches. At that height I don't have to lift them to high or have to bend over to work the controls.

 

[lindnova]

I will measure my Huskee 22 ton - that is right for me (6'-4"). I think it is about 32". I hate the low ones where you have to bend over to reposition. I just asked the question on what height the DHT is. I think it is a little lower than the huskee.

 

[Jags]

My opinion:
Standing straight you should be able to put your knuckles on the top of the beam.

 

[bmblank]

My opinion:
Standing straight you should be able to put your knuckles on the top of the beam.

That's too high. I would say standing straight you should be able to palm a 6-8 inch round.

 

[El Finko]

for me it would vary depending on how my back is feeling...

 

[Jags]

That's too high. I would say standing straight you should be able to palm a 6-8 inch round.

I know its a matter of opinion, but try mocking it up sometime. I actually did and found my above statement to be true (for me).

 

[lindnova]

My opinion:
Standing straight you should be able to put your knuckles on the top of the beam.

The Huskee 22 tn beam is 31 inches high. That is 2" short of me knuckling the beam. I have used homemade splitters that are around 24" - way too short for me.

 

[mudr]

I will measure my Huskee 22 ton - that is right for me (6'-4"). I think it is about 32". I hate the low ones where you have to bend over to reposition. I just asked the question on what height the DHT is. I think it is a little lower than the huskee.

I have the huskee and am 6-4 as well. I do like the height, taller=better. That said, I basically operate in vertical mode almost all of the time. But I DONT use one of them stinkin milk crates, I use a 5 gallon bucket (it's taller for me long legs)

 

[scooby074]

Mines about 33" high. Great as a splitter.. but a little tall as a processor.