Log splitter with lift table and 4 way wedge

[J_J]

There appears to be two types of malleable iron fittings. Thickness determines the pressure rating. Thicker walls.

150 psi

300 psi

http://www.garthindustrial.com/pdf/MALLEABLE_IRON_SPECS.pdf

http://www.tmcinc.org/CATALOG PDFS/N_STEEL PIPE FITTINGS-WEB.pdf

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These facts should tell you, to never use malleable iron fittings for hyd service use.

 

[Sideways]

Sharp, that splitter is awesome!
What kind of price tag are you looking at?

 

[sharp101]

Sideways, I built this one as a prototype. It is using the Honda GX390, 4 x 24 cyl and 22 gpm pump from my old splitter which was used for 2 seasons. Have about $3100 in this one. I would put it up against log splitters costing $6000 or better. Would probably consider an offer of $3800 for this one. With a new engine, hydralic cylinder and pump, I would need $4800 and about 2 months to build it. Thanks for looking.

 

[kubotakid USA]

sharp,
Nice lookin build there. Iam curious about the support for the wedge, I dont see anything above the I beam to secure the wedge from twisting. If you hit a knot or some nasty narly stuff off center,. on one of the wing wedges?.. Just curious

kubotakid :united-states:

 

[sharp101]

Kubotakid, Thanks for asking. The wedge is 1 inch x 5 inch thick and it slides up and down between the I beam which is custom made by 2 pieces of 6 inch x 1/2 inch flatstock with a 1 inch gap between the 2 pieces. The I beam has a 6 inch x 1/2 inch flatstock welded to the bottom and an 8 x 1/2 inch flatstock welded on top. Both pieces are welded completely the full length of the I beam. It's pretty sturdy but I may weld a support on the 1 inch x 5 inch behind the wedge.

 

[stock]

Nice project, any news on the vid yet??

 

[sharp101]

I am a little slow on the video but plan on doing one in the next week or so. Thanks for asking. Maybe I can get it done now. Just got done another project. Built a pressure washing rig on a trailer. It has a 4 gallon per min. pump 4000 psi with a 14 HP motor running it. Have a 100 foot of pressure hose on a reel and 120 of garden hose on a reel. Bought a used 275 gal. water tank and put it on the trailer to carry water if needed. Plan to make it a heated pressure washer in the future. Have a great day!

 

[kubotakid USA]

Kubotakid, Thanks for asking. The wedge is 1 inch x 5 inch thick and it slides up and down between the I beam which is custom made by 2 pieces of 6 inch x 1/2 inch flatstock with a 1 inch gap between the 2 pieces. The I beam has a 6 inch x 1/2 inch flatstock welded to the bottom and an 8 x 1/2 inch flatstock welded on top. Both pieces are welded completely the full length of the I beam. It's pretty sturdy but I may weld a support on the 1 inch x 5 inch behind the wedge.

Sharp,
I was thinkin a couple of tangs welded on both sides of the back support would help,.But Ive seen plenty o wood that would probably find that still 2 inscure, and rerout your verticale/horziontal/wing wedge into an ugly thing. just my 2 cents,.
Iam sure u will find out what its capable of when u get to that point. I wish you good luck my friend. U are a very good fabricator.

kubotakid USA

 

[PineRidge]

I'm coming into this thread on the late side but have to say that the splitter looks great. Heck it looked good even before you painted it IMHO.

 

[sharp101]

Proper hydraulic fittings are on her!