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Splitter mods

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by TurboDiesel, Nov 5, 2016.

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    Doesn't take long and my back and hip start hurting in vertical position, Vertical is great for splitting up the biguns down to size but , I am much more comfortable standing erect
     
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    20150609_131347.jpg You can't see the table I built. If I get back in time tomorrow I will take a picture . the umbrella will work both horizontal and vertical .
     
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    Yeah, but you standing "erect" is about the same vertical height as TurboDiesel sitting....:whistle:
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    Everyone has a way that works best for them. Probably been well refined to
    match their setup & comfort .

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    Vertical has more splitting power , gravity assist LOL :rofl: :lol:
     
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    :whistle:
    I've seen a ninja sit-and-split oncste :handshake:
     
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    20150609_131347.jpg

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    Yeah but, if I fall down, I don't have far to go:D
    You know the old saying, the bigger they are the Harder They Fall:D
     
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    True story....:thumbs:
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    But many of us already know the Beard broke the fall......:doh:
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    I'll see you one umbrella Fifelaker
    image.jpeg

    And raise you one pop up canopy (last year pic)
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    Hey, I got a good idea, let's get drunk and go walking in the woods in the dark:D:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Quite a bit of my splitting is not at home, so I needed something a little more portable. I am contemplating a shed to cram it in for winter. That briggs hates to be started below 35° if I do it will have provisions for a milkhouse heater.
     
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    Yes. They do get hard to start. mine has the automatic choke.
     
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    I know that feeling too......I took the recoil off mine more than once when <35° F and chucked up a 3/4" socket on my 1/2" hammer drill (hammer off), spin til start....doesn't run away and jank my arm outa whack since max drill rpm's are same as low speed idle rpm on splitter. Works like a charm in cold weather.
     
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    No choke on this one, just the primer. It is better with full synthetic oil and a new plug. The "easy start" Champion was anything but, I also gapped it @.025"instead of the .20" it starts much easier when cold.
     
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    What started life as an early to mid 1970s rental splitter most likely home made and resembling a Didier, it's now a little different. Got this 12-13 years ago for free with a seized engine. Had had a couple engines added wings and a table and liengthened and raised it. Last thing I've done is replace the valve, went from no detent to a double detent. I know its dangerous but I'm the only one using it. She's on her last leg, cylinder has been welded up a couple times and the beam and pusher is getting pretty worn. Next time it needs work I'm going to build a new one with the options I want from the start. IMG_0643.JPG IMG_0644.JPG
     
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    Looks pretty heavy duty:axe:
     
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    It's heavy. A lot of tongue weight now. I wouldn't say it is overly heavy duty but it was free and it works.
     
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    GREAT Price :yes:
    & it Works GREAT too !!!!

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    WIN/WIN
     
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    Can't beat free, even if it needs a little work to get it going
     
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