Log splitter hydraulic question?

[Bigbear]

I really like the 670, a little on the heavy side, but for a bigger saw, it works great. I do my own sharpening and with a fresh chain it makes quick work of the big stuff. My saw of choice is the 510 (520 now), lightweight, and lots of power. I am sure you will have good luck with Echo equipment,,,, in my arsenal is 5 (2otherbrand) chain saws, 2 weed eaters and a leaf blower, all of which I have no complaints. Still running a early 90's 452, makes a good backup saw, if I would ever need it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[HGM]

I'm new to the log splitting thing after buying a house with a fireplace for the first time, so I'm a bit confused. Anyhow, my buddy and I split about 6cds and my thumb(long story, my stupidity) the other day and I dont think I'll be busting my back on the big stuff anymore. It is so much easier to handle and split 12-15" logs in 1/4s than it is to do the big ones into 15pcs. Am I missing something or is this the only size logs you guys had available? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

By the way, if a hydraulic system stalls the engine the relief valve is sticking. This relates to a power steering system on a car, when you turn to the stop, it dumps and RPM remains constant. Like the others said, it can be dangerous. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Bigbear]

Sorry about your thumb /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif HGM. We never cut a living tree, all trees have either died and fallen down, hit by lightning or wind damage. The size we split, well depends on what is available at the time. We had several large ash (18"-24") trees in the creek bottom that were killed due to beaver damage, and each pc that size makes several small pcs in a hurry. With my log lift addition, the large pcs are very easy to handle and no lifting involved.

 

[HGM]

That lift would be a nice touch, the rental I used didnt have it of course so we made due. We got our logs from left over hardwood piles on a clear-cut. They are sure wastefull, but it worked out for us, had plenty to choose from.