Log splitter build

[LD1]

I don't see why hitch and wedge on same end would be any harder to move.

It all depends on intended usage. I know a lot of guys that split wood and toss directly into their truck. If you also use the truck to tow the splitter.....having the hitch on the wedge end makes most sense. As you are much closer to the truck you will be tossing wood into, never have to unhook the splitter.

But I like the idea of a removable hitch that can go on either end:thumbsup:

 

[4570Man]

I like to throw the wood on the ground and then use my grapple to move it to its final spot. Having the hitch buried in split wood makes it harder than necessary to move the splitter back to the barn. I usually tow my splitter with a lawn mower that would have to be unhooked. My future plans include building a drivable wood splitter using the same wedge design as this splitter.

 

[deanwerden]

Here is a video of the maiden split, I have the splitting ram hooked up backwards but you get the idea. The trailer coupler is going opposite of the wedge, I have a section of hitch tube getting welded under the 4 way bracket and I will tow a trailer behind the splitter and eventually have a chute to direct the splits into the trailer. I am not far from the bush so I load up and tow them both back, do my buisness then come home and toss the splits in my woodshed. I put a piece of wood sideways and deadheaded the ram and there is no noticeable deflection on the wedge or beam. I think my ram is small enough I won't have anything to worry about

Log splitter with Hydraulic 4 way - YouTube

 

[LD1]

Have you thought about putting a flow control on the 4-way to slow it down and make it more controllable?

 

[deanwerden]

Today I switched the hoses for the ram and rerouted a couple hoses. I made a riser for the valves that also acts as a tank vent. That's pretty much it, and a big garage cleanup. Hydraulic oil EVERYWHERE. I usually do that kind of stuff outside but it was raining all day

 

[deanwerden]

Have you thought about putting a flow control on the 4-way to slow it down and make it more controllable?

Yes there is a needle valve on each line

 

[LD1]

Yes there is a needle valve on each line

Did you adjust them any to fine tune it. It looked like in the video it was moving too fast to have much control.

 

[deanwerden]

Yes i adjusted them. The video was choppy because I was holding a camera, the spool wasn't bolted down and there was no handle on the valve.

 

[deanwerden]

Tongue went on tonight, anger levels were high Welding this galvanized but it turned out decent

 

[ovrszd]

Nice work.

I enjoy these threads. NOTHING brings out more "opinions" than a splitter build.

Continue to post pics and progress. Expect failure, anticipate success.