Woodsplitter Build (Timberwolf clone)

Short Game · Sep 18, 2011

Just the way you planned it. Looks good.

Now go back and destroy the evidence.

Scooby074 · Oct 2, 2011

Making progress, i got the log lift and valve mounts done but forgot the camera.

Heres a mock up of the finished splitter to check how its going to fit together.

Brushhill dave · Oct 14, 2011

Mr. Keith has been a serious contributor on many projects round here too!

Scooby074 · Oct 14, 2011

A couple pics of the finished splitter before primer. Sorry there are no interim shots as i forgot the camera most days.

Everything masked for painting.

Small parts primed

main section primed

Lesson for the day... ALWAYS make sure your paint cup is FIRMLY attached!!!

Only cheap primer, thankfully, but its still about $10 worth:mur:

LanceH · Oct 17, 2011

Looking good :thumbsup:

You've done a good job 'resembling' the high dollar timberwolf's. I really like the table grate and am curious to see how the slip-over wedge holds up.

I started building my diesel splitter and got some pointers from timberwolf, but made my own tweaks here and there. You even went as far as the cutout hole in the beam to move one of the hydraulic lines from side to side-I'm jealous cause I didnt catch that in mine!

But again, good job and keep that camera in the shop so you take some more pictures!

Scooby074 · Oct 20, 2011

Its ORANGE, oh boy is it orange!!!!! 1/2 gallon of tremclad Bright Orange baby!!!!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Assembled with motor,tank and cylinders, waiting for hoses

Scooby074 · Oct 20, 2011

Brushhill dave said:
Mr. Keith has been a serious contributor on many projects round here too!

Me and Alexander go way back. Yes were on a first name basis:laughing:

LanceH said:
Looking good :thumbsup:

You've done a good job 'resembling' the high dollar timberwolf's. I really like the table grate and am curious to see how the slip-over wedge holds up.

I started building my diesel splitter and got some pointers from timberwolf, but made my own tweaks here and there. You even went as far as the cutout hole in the beam to move one of the hydraulic lines from side to side-I'm jealous cause I didnt catch that in mine!

But again, good job and keep that camera in the shop so you take some more pictures!

Thanks. I try to take the cam, but i usually forget.

I think the wedge should hold up good. Its made from 1/2 plate and the tip is 3/4 wear plate.

There is one thing on the wedge i need to adjust. The wedge tip protudes about 1/2" into the stroke of the cylinder. I got to regrind the tip to make clearance. Not an issue if im watching the stroke , but i intend on having the split function on automatic.

As an aside, im having a discussion on the best way to reduce flow to the auxiliary circuits (wedge and log lift). Weve discussed everything from priority flow to restrictor orifices. If anyone has something to add to the discussion id love to hear it. I hope to have it plumbed tomorrow or monday.

The discussion thread is here:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/221328-reducing-flow-pressure-hydraulic-branch.html

Scooby074 · Oct 20, 2011

Short Game said:
Just the way you planned it. Looks good.

Now go back and destroy the evidence.

LOL i should:thumbsup:

I guess my shame will live on forever in cyberspace:laughing:

Short Game · Oct 20, 2011

Scooby074 said:
LOL i should:thumbsup:

Seriously, nicely designed relief. Everything fits so well. Good job sir!

someone smarter than I said:
I made a mistake once. It was when I thought I was wrong, but I was right.

handirifle · Oct 23, 2011

Scooby074 said:
LOL i should:thumbsup:

I guess my shame will live on forever in cyberspace:laughing:

Now I am no expert, by any measure, but it seems to me the added bracing wasn't needed. Not criticizing, the build looks fantastic, but isn't all the main pressure going from the flat vertical surface, to the pin holding it to the cylinder? It appears to me the flat bottom, is there only to serve as a guide to keep the piston on track.

The new brace seems only necessary, to support pressure from the vertical surface, to the horizontal surface. Is there that much pressure downward?

I just hate to see ya have to go through all the extra work, especially since you already did it.

Or am I missing something critical in the design?