One other thing... What do you use to dispense the tree killer on the stump? I've always used an empty dish soap bottle and I thought maybe...
I've been clearing a bunch of trees out of my pastures. They are a huge problem here, and are literally considered "weeds". Eastern Red Cedar,...
Atlas nitrile fit gloves! Just like the therma fit but green and a little cheaper. Even work well in our winters! I have had them outlast the...
Welcome aboard Tim! Those are some sexy stacks you have in your avatar there! One thought that occured to me with that much and that big apple...
I need to get some pics up bad! I'm making decent progress... Can anyone point me in the direction of the latest greatest "how to post pics"...
Kevin, I looked back through your album and really like what you did with your foot. I will be making a horizontal/vertical splitter. My...
Good advice on the hydro stuff! The auto cycle valve gpm rating was another reason I went with the 22gpm pump The foot will be 10" off the top of...
Ok some answers! Redneckdan, thanks for the info, you really know your stuff! I'm still struggling with a baffle design for a 12x12x48"...
In the top pic I'm showing the thickness of the beam. The second pic is some material I will try to use as some sort of engine protector...
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Sweet! I will need it. Repairing hydraulics no problem, done lots of that. Building a system...o_O As far as tank size goes I will have 27 gallon...
As for specs of what I got from P&J here is a link to the page http://www.splitez.com/log_splitter_parts.html The kit I got is the part no....
Cost to build vs buying... A great point that I'm glad you brought up. With the cost of steel and components I'm estimating (high) around $2500...
Yes, I have one that I use for the same purpose... I think it's the 8' by 8' one. It was here when we bought our place. Like most HF stuff, it...
Ditto! Welcome aboard!
So here is my goal... I am trying to produce the most rugged, dependable splitter I can, that maybe someday I can pass on to my grandkids. I want...
Ok, here goes... After several years of needing a new splitter and (literally) saving my pennies, I'm standing at the bottom of the mountain ready...
