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Trying out a prototype splitter

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  1. Firewood Bandit

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    This splitter is from Alex of A.E. Metalwerx. He is in the process of building me a new splitter with log lift and hydro 4 way wedge. This one is a prototype Bi-directional splitter with log lift.

    I feel the workmanship is excellent. DSCF0001.JPG DSCF0002.JPG DSCF0003.JPG DSCF0004.JPG DSCF0005.JPG DSCF0006.JPG DSCF0007.JPG DSCF0008.JPG DSCF0012.JPG
     
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    Note the scale compared to the 7XX series John Deere DSCF0018.JPG DSCF0019.JPG DSCF0020.JPG DSCF0021.JPG DSCF0022.JPG DSCF0023.JPG
     
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    Look at Facebook: A.E. Metalwerx
     
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    It splits both directions.

    Alex wanted some feedback on it as this is the 1st of this type. He is making me more of a conventional unit as it meets the needs of the type of wood I process better than this.
     
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    Do you get to keep the prototype?
     
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    Good thing I am not drinking coffee or the monitor would be covered. :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:

    Ahhhhhhhhhh...........the answer is NO.
     
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    Looks like a good unit. What is the longest round that it will take?
     
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    I like the bidirectional setup. Zero return cycle time
     
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    That does like a quality built unit, I may need to look into one.
     
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    Looks like a bad-axx splitter! :yes:
     
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    Like complementary drinks, right?:rofl: :lol:
     
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    So what happens if you like the prototype more?
     
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    Alex is a good guy. One heck of a fabricator and welder!!
     
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    Firewood Bandit does the groove where the ram slides back and forth build up with debris? It sure looks like it would!

    Also, did he give you a 4-way to try out?
     
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    Wow looks like a great example of go big or go home. Way to go Alex!
     
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    How many pounds does the log lift pick up ?
     
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    Looks like a well made piece!!
    Hopefully you can put it through its paces and give him some good feedback
    Do you split alone? Would be nice to have some more helpers to fully test out the speed ggat they're known for
     
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    Didn't measure but I imagine 24"
     
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