Log splitters

Sorry missed it but got bark buster from you too

 

My screw splitter is homemade also.

 

30 t HF splitter, from around 2002, rebuilt it a few years back correcting some design problems.

 

Great thread, but really need Kevin in Ohio to post a pic or 2 for the new guys!!

 

I built mine to handle big stuff with ease. The way I do it is to split where the tree falls so I just back down the trunk, throw to the sides and come back later to load from both sides of the path into the truck. High rail height saves the back.



Stabilizer feet to keep it all solid and able to level it so the boom has zero lean.



Swing away tables is a huge plus. Slip on wedge and I have a 4 way for it.



Full auto cycle valve, 22 HP motor , 28GPM pump with bypass valve. Cylinder is a 5 x 30 Prince Gladiator with adjustable stop.



Normal split routine is to split one side, swing away. split a chunk off the other side and swing the boom out of the way with the hanger still on. Clear the tables and then finish the hanger. Wood never hits the ground until it is split to size. Cable winch the drags them in and lifts has a cordless remote so you just walk with it. Makes it real easy and you can do it by yourself if you have to with no strain.



Here you can see the process.



Kinetic are faster on cycle time but I split bigger stuff so it doesn't fit my operation. Not into production for sale so I need an all in one which this is. By far, the nicest one I have ever run.

 

Not so great weather predicted for weekend on the other side of the pond either. wet wet & more wet.

 

This is the splitter my dad built in the mid 70's it has been reworked a few times since. I posted a couple weeks ago the beam broke This showed up the day before yesterday 95*

Finally got it all together. The valve leaked had to take it apart and tighten the nipple into the valve. Now to get some time to try it out.

 

Good lord. Now I have splitter AND wood size envy ! Nice unit !

 

Yardmax 28 ton

 

Tried it out this afternoon worked great. Couldn't get video to load.

 

Glad you like it! I have a 35T DHT also and am very happy with it. My one gripe is that the choke and gas shut off can be confusing. I took a white paint marker and wrote "choke on off" and "gas on off" with arrows so I would always get it right! It is neither the most delux nor the cheapest but seems to be a well built and thought out machine for the marketing level it is in. I hope it helps keep you and yours warm and toasty for many winters to come!

 

Hahaha I thought I was the only human that could never figure out those markings.

 

That is a nice rig. Really like it.

 

Nice rig campinspecter.
I’d like to know more about that log dog. I’m rigging up a similar setup on my splitter in a horizontal position. First thought was to use a set of tongs. Even bought a decent set. Now that I have them I’m wondering about having them swinging around my face and head while working.
That log dog doesn’t look like it would rip me to shreds if I make a bad move LOL.

Guessing the idea is to eventually split it out of the log. How’s that work in practice? Get it every time, most times or is there the eventual struggle followed by cuss words?

Know of anyone still selling those? Me thinks I want one