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What splitter do you have? Post pic

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  1. Andyshine77

    Andyshine77

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    The filter on my splitter is on the suction side, so it will run dry a few seconds. It's supposedly harder on the pump as well.

    Thanks for the welcome, I'll be around here a bit more as I've been bitten by the firewood dug again. I have a small forest of dead Ash trees to process this year. EAB has been devastating.
     
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    Yes, bad for the trees, but good for us hoarders:yes:
     
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    That could be really bad if the pump sucked the gasket in! It would really starve the pump or give you air in the lines!
     
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  4. MasterMech

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    We can merge them for you if you'd like. See Grizzly Adam for details. ;)

    Also, welcome! Good to see you around FHC!
     
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  6. Andyshine77

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    I agree. Unfortunately some of the trees I've lost are around 100 yo and massive. Which isn't a problem for me to take care of, it's just a shame to loose such nice and otherwise health trees.

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  7. Frank and Beans

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    Bought this Iron and Oak 26 ton off of CL, but I use the x27 90% of the time.
     

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    local rental center has a couple I&O's
    they look like a solid machine
     
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    It seems to be built pretty well. The local Stihl dealer sells this model for $2699. I was able to snag this one for a $2000 discount. Couldn't pass it up. I only use it for the tough stuff right now, but I'm not getting any younger!
     
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    yeah, get used to that.........:emb:
    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Nice score on the I&O splitter.
     
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    Prolly the only good deal I have ever scored from Craigslist. CL usually turns out to be a giant disappointment for me.
     
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    I like mine. It's not fancy, but it's built to last. The Subaru engine has been a good one too.
     
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    Bought off CL last summer slightly used Huskee 22 ton

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    Log catcher installed

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    Wheel jack installed


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    Good idea on the carabiner to hold the handle from dangling! Why didn't I think of that? :doh:
     
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    Works good , you can level out the splitter, or help get the foot flat on the ground when vertical .
    Don't cost much about 20 bucks with coupon 1000 Lb. Swing-Back Trailer Jack
     
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    Went into the shop looking for something to hold the handle up , saw the carabiners in a box said yeah ! :) this will work good , stays hooked on when not in use
     
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    Started out with this for $100 or $125, don't remember exactly.

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    Then turned it into this to suit my needs a little better.

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    Then added a new engine, pump, and tank. Pump is either 11 or 13 GPM. Don't remember that exactly either. CRS is taking over. New pump doubled the ram speed and is 2 stage.

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    Nice job ,:thumbs: I like the fat lil tires :D
     
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