chad fitz
New member
Hello, Im new here, it looks like there is alot of knowledge on this forum. Have some questions. Im going to build myown log splitter for next year and have several questions. As of now I think i want to copy or come close to the iron oak splitter with adjustable weadge and log lift. Like i said i will have alot of questions but will ask only a few at a time to help keep things organized.
Question. cylinder size, motor hp, pump = tonage and cylcle time, i know one equals the other but dont understand the calculations which means i dont know if i change A, this will happen.
Currently condidering the following
4" x 24" cylinder with 1 3/4" or 2" rod. Iron and oak uses 3" rod, what difference does the rod make? If i end up with a 4 1/2 or 5" cylinder, whqat happens? slower cycle, more tonage? How much slower? how much more tonage?
2 stage 22 gpm pump, is there a "right" size hydrualic tank?? they use 14 gallon. Is there a rule of thumb for gpm = oil capacity?
11hp motor, they use honda, i will likely not be able to affford honda, so will any 11hp motor work the same. If i end up with a higher hp motor what will happen? speed, tonage, go up. will i need different pump etc??
Thanks for any and all help, i have the fabrication ability but not the knowledge to know what parts to get. My plan is to gather all the parts over the next few months in the hope of saving money.
chad
Question. cylinder size, motor hp, pump = tonage and cylcle time, i know one equals the other but dont understand the calculations which means i dont know if i change A, this will happen.
Currently condidering the following
4" x 24" cylinder with 1 3/4" or 2" rod. Iron and oak uses 3" rod, what difference does the rod make? If i end up with a 4 1/2 or 5" cylinder, whqat happens? slower cycle, more tonage? How much slower? how much more tonage?
2 stage 22 gpm pump, is there a "right" size hydrualic tank?? they use 14 gallon. Is there a rule of thumb for gpm = oil capacity?
11hp motor, they use honda, i will likely not be able to affford honda, so will any 11hp motor work the same. If i end up with a higher hp motor what will happen? speed, tonage, go up. will i need different pump etc??
Thanks for any and all help, i have the fabrication ability but not the knowledge to know what parts to get. My plan is to gather all the parts over the next few months in the hope of saving money.
chad