logsplitter lift

[Ford850]

The pics i promised pretty simple

Thanks for the pictures. I'm surprised you can spin the tower with a log in the air, since the upright shaft is short. Seems like a lot of friction/stress at the top end of that solid rod, dragging on the pipe. I'm not doubting it works well, and I'm impressed with the solution. Do you grease it? I'll take a look at mine to see if it's feasible.

 

[escavader]

No grease and nothing touches the top of the solid rod . A big washer on bottom moves effortlessly actually

 

[pappy60]

Dumb question... Looked at mtd log splitters and they all seem to be useable in a vertical position which does not require lifting ??
I split all my wood with it in vertical and can roll the bigger ones right on it ....

 

[BethelHntr]

For many including myself, Bending over rolling large rounds around get's old fast, Bad knees from years of abuse, The log lift makes splitting wood that much easier.

 

[steviep]

Thank you for all your ideas and any future ideas. I will post pics. this spring when I build it..

 

[DocDryden]

For many including myself, Bending over rolling large rounds around get's old fast, Bad knees from years of abuse, The log lift makes splitting wood that much easier.

I agree, when I tilt my splitter in a vertical position it's a pain in the a** to move the log into the right position. I been thinking about making something like this....

 

[Ford850]

I agree, when I tilt my splitter in a vertical position it's a pain in the a** to move the log into the right position. I been thinking about making something like this....

That is the same issue I have with the vertical splitter. I like the solution in the video - thanks.

 

[BethelHntr]

You mean a kid? Just kiddin

A friend of the family takes a round piece of steel like 36" diameter and sticks a ole thin lawn mower tire under the steel to make a hobo turn table, He claims it to be easier on his back while twisting the round in place, Makes sense I guess.

 

[murphy1244]

I would love to put a lift on my TSC 35 ton unit.

 

[cruz54982]

I purchased that lift from HF and modified it with a 12 inch ram instead of the small jack - then added another valve body to run it . also had to put a flow restrictor in the line to slow down the lift . I just love it ! no more bending or kneeling on the ground for me. I use a set of tongs hooked to the winch cable to do the lifting.