Converting a woodsplitter into a firewood processor

[Scooby074]

Ive begun the process of converting my homebuilt Timberwolf clone splitter into a processor. Sorry for being slack with the pics, I keep forgetting the camera

The build thread for my splitter is here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/219145-woodsplitter-build-timberwolf-clone-7.html

Before:

Im using the Wallenstein WP processor as the basis for my conversion. Instead of the complications of a hydraulic saw, Im using a gas powered chainsaw. There will be a home made hydraulic winch as well

 

[Scooby074]

Log cradle. Made from 1.25" and 2" square tubing.

"Custom" bar nuts. M8x1.25 coupler nuts are not available local. So I welded a M8 nut onto a 7/16" standard coupler nut

Mockup of hinge

Closeup of saw mount. Saw will be easily removable, just like the Wallenstein

Ill try to grab some better shots. These were all that was on my phone

 

[tnjind]

I need the pics!!!!

 

[Scooby074]

I need the pics!!!!

Theyre not showing up on yours? THey are on mine. Ill check it out.

 

[Scooby074]

Log cradle. Made from 1.25" and 2" square tubing.

"Custom" bar nuts. M8x1.25 coupler nuts are not available local. So I welded a M8 nut onto a 7/16" standard coupler nut

Mockup of hinge

Infeed ramp and hinges

Figuring out the layout for the winch

If there is still an issue, let me know

 

[Ivan49]

How is your saw mounted on to the machine

 

[2458n]

I have been to alot of auctions seeing bits and pieces of firewood processors being sold. One guy worked for the state of Ohio and he even had the harvestor chain, bar, and pump aquired for his build. Several three valve bodies were also sold along with a three ft. x five inch cylinder.The stuff was not in one group but was sold thru out the day. I figured it out to late. Your build looks well thought out and nicely executed.

 

[Scooby074]

How is your saw mounted on to the machine

Its mounted in a pivot supported by pillowblocks. See pic #4

 

[Scooby074]

I have been to alot of auctions seeing bits and pieces of firewood processors being sold. One guy worked for the state of Ohio and he even had the harvestor chain, bar, and pump aquired for his build. Several three valve bodies were also sold along with a three ft. x five inch cylinder.The stuff was not in one group but was sold thru out the day. I figured it out to late. Your build looks well thought out and nicely executed.

Thanks.

It would be nice if there was those types of auctions here!!

 

[Scooby074]

Made a hole cutter for my torch. To cut out the end plates for the winch spool

Welding the spool

Finished winch