Logsplitter 2.0

[rswyan]

Backside of the push block showing the cylinder attachment block. The cylinder attachment block/point I think is a piece of 3/4" plate. There will be two more cylinder attachment blocks added (one on either side of the existing one) and a pin made from 1" cold-rolled that passes through all three to prevent the push block skewing on the beam.

 

[rswyan]

These are some slugs that were created when I was drilling holes thru some 1/4" plate with a hole saw.

Beyond using them to cap the open ends of pipe, I never could figure out much of a use for them.

 

[rswyan]

But I think I may have now :

Glad I kept them ...

 

[LD1]

I have seen alot of things used for grip on the push plate, but thats a first:laughing: Should work good though.

I have also seen expanded metal used also.

I got lucky and had 1" diamond plate that I used

 

[rswyan]

I have seen alot of things used for grip on the push plate, but thats a first :laughing:

... just recycling/repurposing what I got ...

Should work good though.

I would think so ... although I wish they were just a tad bit smaller diameter.

any resemblence is strictly coincidental ...

When I originally built the pusher block ten or so years ago I tried just running some bead with the MIG to make the "pads" ... wasn't happy with how they turned out ... so I cut/torched/ground them off.

I have also seen expanded metal used also.

Yup.

I got lucky and had 1" diamond plate that I used

That will work too :thumbsup:

 

[LD1]

Not sure where at in NE ohio you are, But I still have some of that diamond plate left. I was wrong though, its only 3/4" thick. ITs 8" wide also. Probably have 3' of it left. If you ever venture down this way, I'd hook you up.

Checked some of my other measurements too. My beam section is 96" long. But I extend 20" beyond the wedge for the table. And I can only clear a ~24" long. As the cylinder is 24" stroke and set it up to just touch.

 

[LD1]

Also, maybe I missed it, but I didnt see where you mentioned what size cylinder you are using? 4" I am assuming?

 

[rswyan]

Also, maybe I missed it, but I didnt see where you mentioned what size cylinder you are using? 4" I am assuming?

Initially I'll use the cylinder on my dump cart until I get a little more flush.

It's a 4" x 24" Eaton I sourced from Surplus Center ... I think it's either 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" rod.

 

[LD1]

4" should work just fine. There will be a few nasty pieces it wont split, but I dont like a 4.5" cylinder with an 11gpm pump. Just too slow.

Actually, if I could change anything (and I still might), would be going to either an autocycle valve, or double detent valve.

I let the safety police talk me out of double detent, but wish I hadnt.

 

[rswyan]

Not sure where at in NE ohio you are,

CAK (Akron/Canton)

But I still have some of that diamond plate left. I was wrong though, its only 3/4" thick. ITs 8" wide also. Probably have 3' of it left. If you ever venture down this way, I'd hook you up.

Appreciate the offer.

What part of central Ohio are you in ? (my oldest lives in Columbus)

Checked some of my other measurements too. My beam section is 96" long. But I extend 20" beyond the wedge for the table.

I opted to slice it off where I did because I wanted the steel from the H-Beam to use on the splitter for other stuff where it is more needed.

I already have a catch table built out of t-bar sitting down in the woods ... but I'll likely just build one out of small diameter pipe.

And I can only clear a ~24" long. As the cylinder is 24" stroke and set it up to just touch.

I'll have about a 2" gap ... but hey: ... that's what the next round is for, right ?