HF manual log splitter

[buckbros]

I have a HF manual log splitter that due to my stupidity I need to replace the hyd. bottle jack. This thing has two levers, one moves the shaft at a faster speed & the other is used to do the splitting. Anyone know where I may purchase the bottle jack. HF does not have them on the shelf & if you ask the assistant they don't have a clue. I only paid about $100 for this thing and believe it or not it does work pretty good. I built a gas powered one years ago and keep that one at our cabin. I bought the HF splitter to use here where I live to split smaller stuff.

 

[Peter 315]

Hi the old one can't be fixed ? I looked online no luck finding one

 

[b7610hsd]

Did you try ordering parts from HF as page 11 of the Manual shows all of the jack parts.

 

[buckbros]

Thanks for the reply. I actually cracked the shaft that pushes against the log. I only had the ram contacting about 1/2 of it's surface on the log. It was pushing way off center of the ram. My fault completely. It still works but I don't know for how long.

 

[buckbros]

Did you try ordering parts from HF as page 11 of the Manual shows all of the jack parts.

I just sent an email to find out if I can order the part. We'll see what happens.

 

[Peter 315]

The part is probably half the cost of a new splitter

 

[buckbros]

The part is probably half the cost of a new splitter

I'm thinking that also. I may try to just get a single lever bottle jack & try to adapt it. The lever with the longer stroke
is not really that much help anyways.

 

[buckbros]

I just sent an email to find out if I can order the part. We'll see what happens.

Here is the reply from my email to HF. It was no surprise. I often wondered about getting repair parts from HF, now I know.
Don't know why do they even put the IPL in the owners manual.

"Thank you for contacting Harbor Freight Tools.
Unfortunately, the replacement part you豎*e requesting is not available and cannot be ordered separately from our manufacturer.
The item may be exchanged if it逞ｴ within the 90-day warranty by visiting the store of purchase or by contacting Customer Service department at 1-800-444-3353. We are available MondayèŽ*｡aturday, 5:00am?:00pm and Sunday 6:00am?:00pm (PT).
We apologize for any inconvenience".

Michael Roberts
Product Support
Harbor Freight Tools

 

[oldnslo]

What you are describing sounds similar to the quick lift floor jacks. With no load they extend quickly until a resistance is met and then go into the slow full force lifting mode. Not sure if these can be purchased separately or the cost.

 

[buckbros]

What you are describing sounds similar to the quick lift floor jacks. With no load they extend quickly until a resistance is met and then go into the slow full force lifting mode. Not sure if these can be purchased separately or the cost.

I have found quick lift bottle jacks but they do not go into the slow mode after making contact. If I could find one as you describe, that may be what I would need. I'll have to keep looking.