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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. WeldrDave

    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Mine is "STILL" in construction mode…:(:whistle:… Just haven't had the time this summer to finish it! When things whine down I'll gettr done…:popcorn:
     

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    Dave,

    Looks like your ready to go into competition with Timberwolf! :yes:

    Are those your breaks in the background?
     
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  3. Xjcacher

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    5 ton earthquake. It has done the job for what I have needed it to do image.jpg
     
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    Here are my first splittings ever. I have a 20 ton Echo Bearcat, that seems to split everything that I've thrown at it. I split some pretty nasty stuff just to see what it would do, and it split all of it, although it did have some trouble with the really burly stuff. Pic #1 is of the Bear Cat-#2 is Ash--#3 is Maple and Hickory

    For some reasons my photos are coming across Perfect :D

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  5. WeldrDave

    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Yes and No:eek:! They're mine as long as I'm still in the USCG:p….. It's my metal shop where we make duct, repair AC/R crap, where I do most of the welding and fab stuff. It's a nice shop and stuff in there is very old but still works well. We have an old pneumatic sheer dated 1946 and I wouldn't trade it for a brand new one:cool:. Anyway, as long as I have keys, it's mine:D
     
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    I also, always have a hatchet handy while splitting
     
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    Here is my little 21 ton MTD :dex:


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    Here are some better pics of before and after. I couldn't get them on the iPad these are off the computer. It took most of a summer to do all this work on the weekends. The old subaru is now on my friends go-cart and the new Predator is on this splitter. IMAG0035.jpg IMAG0036.jpg IMAG0037.jpg IMAG0103.jpg IMAG0105.jpg IMAG0106.jpg IMAG0132.jpg
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    Pallet Pete Moderator

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    This is before it was wired properly….


    This is the splitter running.
     
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    My homemade splitter.
     
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    That, Sir is a nice log lift....:yes:...
     
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    Thanks Chvymn, log lift was an afterthought and had to go with a boom for log lift instead of the traditional hydraulic tray because of axle placement.
    Never used the other kind of lift but I think I would still like the boom better.
     
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    Tiewire, what type of wedge are you using? A " T " ?

    Your setup for huge rounds where the bottom is split off then you just lower the boom/davit arm with log tongs is
    real handy.

    Will you be adding an out feed table? Even if you have to have it free standing, it sure will make your life easier!
     
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    Wedge is just a single wedge and the table is a must!
     
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    Worn out and replaced almost evreything on it even the operator.
     

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  17. Kevin in Ohio

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    Here's mine.

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    Welcome to FHC. Nice unit Kevin. I really like the outriggers and that it is so portable... :yes:
    Is that a Cat machine or your creation?
     
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    WOW, that thing is pretty cool!
     
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    I built it a few years ago as it suits or needs on how we normally split. Working things out I wanted in my head and finally went ahead and built it. VERY happy with it to say the least. Thanks for the kind words.

    Here's a link to the entire build.

    http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/catersplitter-build-thread.206143/
     
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