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Splitter is finally built

Discussion in 'The Wood Pile' started by Firewood Bandit, Mar 14, 2021.

  1. Kimberly

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    Yes, would love to see a video of it in action.
     
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    A little bit of orange paint will take care of the message on the side of the crate :D
     
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    Looks like a lot of stuff left to split too! I dig how the 4 way wedge can completely fall out of the way without having to take it off. Very nice feature. Beautiful machine:yes: I’m sure it was worth the wait. When I’m done using mine, I just use my blower on it and it takes care of nearly all the dust, bark, and wood chips. Can’t wait to hear more about how you like it
     
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    Stroke limiter is genius!
     
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    Please say you don’t so I can justify this to the wife! Please say you don’t so I can justify this to the wife!:makeitrain"
     
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    How does the stroke limiter work? Does it move the valve to centre when it returns?
     
  7. Firewood Bandit

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    Well as I said, I waited 3 years for this.
     
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    Having a 30" stroke would really increase cycle time. So there is a plate that just stops the push plate from going all the way and it kicks out just like it would if it made the full circuit. DSCF0020.JPG
     
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    Why would you run any "toy" purchase past the wife?
     
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    Wouldn't that be great to have at one of our get-togethers!!
     
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    What an awesome rig!!
     
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    Looks like an awesome unit!!! If you don't mind me asking what was the cost?
     
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    Wow , That's a really nice piece.
     
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    exactly. One could make a provision similar to this on most splitters, however, most have a ~24" stroke and if cutting 20" firewood you won't be saving much. If you cut your wood 16" on the other hand........
     
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    Wow! That would be worth the wait.
     
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    That is one of if not the best well thought out splitters I have seen. Lost of high end wood processor features on that machine. Well done! As I age I see something like that in my future.
     
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    Also curious, what size pump does it have? I see it looks like it has a GX390 on it, which is the same engine I have on my power washer. I believe it's rated at 13hp.
     
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    You are correct it wouldn't save much on a 24" cylinder, but this is a 30" for more flexibility. In you example saving 4" isn't much, but 10" in both directions adds up.
     
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    22 GPM,

    Thinking about an auto throttle control
     
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