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Let's see those Splitters

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by SquareFile, Aug 11, 2014.

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  1. swags

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    That's really nice, I would love one of those splitters but don't have a front end loader. The big rounds were what scared me on getting one. But they def make splitting way faster.
     
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    Nice splitter!! Welcome to FHC! !
     
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    Welcome NHMike, to FHC :yes:.... you've got some nice equipment...:thumbs:
     
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  4. Oliver1655

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    Have used Super Splitters at charity cuts, great machines!

    However, my hydraulic splitter with the 4 way, log lift, & a 8.8 sec cycle time meets my needs well. Of course having the log bucking trailer & tractor with loader doesn't hurt.

    - Set logs on bucking stand.
    - Cut the logs while being able to stand up straight.
    - Cut rounds fall towards the splitter side.
    - Load the log lift. Larger rounds are just rolled onto the lift. Again no picking rounds off the ground & the wood stays clean. (Well most of the rounds stay on the trailer, however occasionally one will find it's way out. Ask Sunfish.)
    - Split away.
    - Splits stay off the ground thanks to out feed tables.
    - Toss into trailer, truck, pallets/crates, or use elevator.

    Pile of Logs on Stand Makes Aroind this Number of Rounds Underneath.jpg

    Staged Rounds.jpg

    I love being able to process the logs with minimal bending over & keeping the wood clean!

    This setup has been used at several charity cuts. We have 1-2 saw operators, 3-4 splitters, the loader operator, & of course, the food! When logs & loader are available, it works great!

    It has been updated since these photos. There are fences on both ends & storage boxes for the saw operators to stand on.

    The following video was taken by Sam-Tip at the Waukee Charity Cut this past spring:
     
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  5. Pallet Pete

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    My homemade refurbished heavily modified splitter lol. It has a HF Predator motor, 2 stage 16 gpm pump, 28" ram, HF Badlands winch with 29' of cord to attach to the truck while running so I can power the lift and a lot more to come in my ongoing build....

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  6. jetjr

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    That might be the ticket there I was looking for a non hydraulic way to power a log lift.
     
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    Thanks for warm welcome. I hear you on the bending. When I buck up the logs, I put the backhoe on. It has a thumb and I just lift the log to a comfortable height to cut. It also speeds up the operation and I don't worry about the chain hitting the ground, which I've been known to do a time or two.....
     
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  8. Stinny

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    "the chain hitting the ground, which I've been known to do a time or two....." man... I'm sure glad I've never done that... :rofl: :lol:

    Welcome to the forum Mike. I just met another guy from NH today who "fits" this place. You NH guys must be crazy too.
     
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  9. Hedgerow

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    Here's my splitter by the wood shed, and under that is my splitter and Oliver's splitter trying to keep up at the inaugural run of his log bucking trailer..

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    Look at all that beautiful yeller wood!!!
     
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  10. Stinny

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    OK, I'll bite. What kind of wood is that... and don't say yeller... :rofl: :lol:
    I'm thinkin banana wood.
     
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  11. Hedgerow

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    Hedge.. I.E. "Osage Orange" / Maclura Pomifera...
     
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    Splitter.jpg
    Splitter back.jpg

    Never try to design a Wood Splitter while setting on a lawnmower and drinking beer!:rofl: :lol:

    Gary
     
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  13. SquareFile

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    Very cool Gary, nothing like sitting down on the job enjoying a cold one.:rofl: :lol:
     
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  14. Oliver1655

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    Osage orange/hedge = Great BTUs but like all types of "yellow wood" likes to pop & shower sparks. I love it for the shop but the wife doesn't want it inside. That works for me! :fire: :thumbs:
     
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  15. UncleJoe

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    20 ton Huskee with a 5hp Tecumseh.

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    Some awesome splitters here guys!
     
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  17. SquareFile

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    4 sure. Can give a guy a lot of ideas to build or mod his own.
     
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    That's an old fellow right there Unclej, what vintage is it ?
     
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    Sometimes I have to reposition the wood to get it split but for a 7 ton it does a heck of a job
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    2003. I traded a couple hours of tree work for it. It was only used 1 season and the fellow decided burning wood was too much work.
     
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