Found a couple 6"x6"x¼" web and ⅜" thick top and bottom plate, I-Beam that are 6' long. Also, have several (there are more than what's in the pic) steel plates that are 18"x18" and a mix of ¼, ½ or ¾" thick. I want to make a replacement "push-through" beam for my 22ton White (MTD) horizontal/vertical splitter. I'm curious of the thickness of the single wedge, and wings that would make up a 4 way wedge. Also, if I could get pics of how they "box in" the pocket for the drop-in, that would be great too. From what I can see, having the cutting edges angle forward (toward the push plate) reduces the stress on the components and allows for a lower Tonnage cylinder. The goal is to pull the current cylinder and wedge carriage. Remove the factory beam and install the one that I fab. This would allow me to switch back to factory configuration if my brainiac idea doesn't work. I am putting trays on the side and a fold up table/grizzly bars on the output end. I want to be able to split into my PUG, tractor bucket, dump trailer or truck without bending over. Any thoughts or tips are appreciated! Thanks.
I am using a 4x10x17 i beam. some would call it wimpy or laugh at it, but it works. It was free when a friend moved. My splitter makes 21 tons and the beam has been holding up fine. Lots of wood split every year.
