Log splitter build

[deanwerden]

Looking back at the picture of my old one I do have a lot sharper angle. The good old days when I had a machine shop at my disposal, I just torch cut this one and the beetle only went to 45*

 

[4570Man]

My wood splitter blade used to be sharp until I got ahold of a piece of wood with about six 1/4 diameter nails in it right in a row. Of course it hit all of them. More pieces in the same tree were had 1/2 bolts in it. Needless to say my wedge looked rough after that. I cleaned it up some with a grinder, but I wasn't that worried about it.

 

[deanwerden]

Greatly improved sharpening the wedges

 

[muddstopper]

I torch cut the edges on my wedges first too. If you look close, you can see a few gouges even after hitting the wedge with a grinder. I have found that a cup type grinding rock on my 7in grinder will cut the metal pretty quick, but it still takes a bit of elbow grease to get it done.

 

[deanwerden]

I used 40 grit sanding pads. Rips of off on no time

 

[muddstopper]

I like those flapper disc also. I try to keep 40,60, 80 grit on hand. They just dont last as long as grinding rocks. I am still using one cup stone that I used to sharpen the edges on my 12way wedge. Those blades are 30in long and a lot of cutting and grinding. I did use the flapper disc to polish the edges once the heavy grinding was done. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ntent=159931&gclid=CJbrt7Ddqs8CFUk2gQodQa4NcA

 

[deanwerden]

I would say this splitter is faster than the other one, or maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel good

 

[deanwerden]

I like those flapper disc also. I try to keep 40,60, 80 grit on hand. They just dont last as long as grinding rocks. I am still using one cup stone that I used to sharpen the edges on my 12way wedge. Those blades are 30in long and a lot of cutting and grinding. I did use the flapper disc to polish the edges once the heavy grinding was done. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...ntent=159931&gclid=CJbrt7Ddqs8CFUk2gQodQa4NcA

Longevity is not an issue for me because I get them from work haha

 

[Fallon]

I would say this splitter is faster than the other one, or maybe I'm just trying to make myself feel good

I like the trailer. Keeping an eye out for a free one so I can tow it with the tractor & get multiple implements to a job site. Most of my gigs are under a 20 min tractor ride from home, not worth loading & unloading the tractor to haul with the truck.

 

[pat32rf]

I am surprised that the trailer is holding up that load of wood....

 

[2458n]

I would need to have another motor as I would have torn it off by now just getting it to the woods. Four way wedge needs a little upwards angle preventing the piece from getting trapped downwards by the horizontal. Looks great and the supply of Ash should keep you busy. Paint can wait, but it was 82 degrees in Defiance Ohio. One more warm day and then painting outside may be over.

 

[davedj1]

Your splitter looks good. You may want to add some sort of adjustability to the rear foot, the ground won't ever be as level as the shop floor.
the next one I build I want to do the adjustable 4 way instead of the slip on one I have now.
Keep up the good work.

 

[deanwerden]

I don't need adjustment on the foot with the jack on the front

 

[2orodd]

very nice I build :thumbsup:

 

[ovrszd]

I don't need adjustment on the foot with the jack on the front

With the splitting table behind the axle, you will find a need for a rear stand.

Looking good. Next Spring we'll refire this thread with the changes you found that you need.

 

[Tejas]

Very nice, Thanks for sharing!!