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Bought a Splitter Today

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  1. Fanatical1

    Fanatical1

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    Went and bought a splitter today. Northstar 32 ton. It was a new "scratch and dent" model. Unused and had some freight damage that scratched the paint on the hydraulic tank which was already touched up so no big deal in my book. There's a few scratches on the engine housing also.

    Honda GX270, 5" cylinder, 16 GPM two stage pump, 18 gallon hydraulic tank, 12" narrow fixed wedge and 3/4 high pressure hoses. $2,100. I'll probably add the four way wedge option. Not the fastest cycle time, but I'm OK with that.

    I'm pretty jacked up about it. Never had a splitter before.
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    Awesome. Definitely report back(with pics) during processing!:thumbs:
     
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    You're gonna wonder how you got by without it… let us know how sleeping with it in the garage the first night goes… :yes:
     
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    Very Nice!....
     
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  5. Fanatical1

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    Is it that apparent? :drool:
     
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    No… it's just that we all slept with ours splitters the first night… :drunk::fire:
     
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    HaHaHa!!! That's pretty funny!!!

    Wait, what? You were serious.....?!




    :)
     
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    Congrats! You will love having one! :thumbs:
     
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    Well… yeah…
     
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    SWEEET !!! Congrats :) Definetly report back...been thinking about one of those !
     
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    Next out-feed tables, :) then a log lift & your smile will just get bigger! :D
     
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    Cycle time is overrated any way, as long as its not a sloth. Good looking splitter Should be a splittin' machine...:thumbs:
     
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    Should be fairly quick with a 16gpm pump.
     
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    Cycle time of 14 seconds. By the end of the day you will have big pile of splits & a smile on your face! :axe::)
     
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    Thanks guys...

    Had a good nights sleep last night in the garage... :smoke:

    What do you guys about the optional feedout table for a hundred bucks?

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    Yes!
     
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    "Had a good nights sleep last night in the garage… :smoke:" … photos? Next to the splitter… c'mon.
     
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  18. My IS heats my home

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    Agreed, you will be looking to modify when you get comfortable. Gotta get those big bad boys up there somehow!!
     
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    Comfortable = bunk bed attachment
     
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    An out-feed table is an awesome addition. I have concerns about the design of the one you are showing. I will list features I like in an out-feed table:
    - Have the table begin before the round meets the wedge to where the round is over the table before splitting. Prevents the round from being pushed into the edge of the table.
    - Have the table long enough it will hold 2 splits end to end. This allows the unloader time to work without the next split hitting the ground.
    - I like to use 3/4" pipe or angle iron with a 1-1/2" gap between them running parallel to the beam for the table. One, it allows debris to fall through the gaps & two it helps the splits to travel in a straight line. This is real helpful if you were to use a conveyor.
    - Keep the table below level of the beam an inch or so. Helps to prevent the splits from binding against the table.
    - Have it flat as it goes out from the beam for 14-16" then if you want you can have the edges angle up. On mine they are just flat.

    For close to the same money, you should be able to have a better one built.
     
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