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I built a different processor than I ve seen before

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  1. Eric VW

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    Wow jmur1, really blowing in to FHC with gusto! Awesome :thumbs:
     
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    I finally was able to put together an update video. It is linked here:




    Appreciate the interest and the comments!

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    Seems like it's cycling faster. Any hydraulic changes?
     
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    The hydraulic pump was replaced with the same one 28 GPM but the cylinder was decreased from Ø5" to Ø4". It made a big difference in speed. The larger engine (from 15 to 20 hp) seems to have much more torque which also speeds things up. Sorry I had written that in the post but somehow it got deleted when I posted the link.
     
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    Impressive machine jmur1
    :yes:
     
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    I had some further testing on the processor this year. I ran a substantial load of mixed knotty maple though and found the rate of damage went up. I posted this video that gives an idea of the crooked winding logs requiring constant winching- and if you wait till the end it shows the moment the lower wedge was sheared clean off.

    I called it Homemade Wood Processor has a Bad Day



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    Welcome to the FHC jmur1 great skill set you have!
     
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    Ouch!!!!!
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    No good.
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    Here is a twist on the standard processor downtime....

     
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    It’s a neat concept cutting kindling, but it seems kinda dangerous with the pieces flying/kicking out while cutting
     
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    Dial-up problems again??
     
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    From 3 years ago...don't remember what was going on...dinosaurs probably ripped the line down or something...
     
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    Hahaha...Those Pterodactyl's are heavy!!
     
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    Did you pre-heat the pieces parts of the wedge prior to welding?
     
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    Agreed - this machine sends unclamped wood flying. Thats the reason for the enclosure. I run it pretty carefully - when clamped the wood stays well. But the plastic is 1/2" thick bullet proof!
     
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    The wedges were not preheated. I use a Miller 200 Amp MIG with .045 wire. I made probably three passes on each side. After the first pass the heat would be right up where it needs to be. (your right - it should have been preheated)
    That particular wedge has lasted for about 5 years or use. When I originally started this machine it ran with a 5" cylinder. It would split anything - but I got tired of the time to cycle. The 4" cylinder will still break parts easily enough! Good call!
     
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    Thats all I have for now. Let me know if your interested in more and Ill get them later on.
     

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