My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter

   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #81  
Just trying to calculate out and see if you will have enough lift force.

With 6" of stroke and 6' lift, its about a 12:1 ratio. With 2500 PSI you should be good for at least 500# lift:thumbsup:

And you might like it going that high for those odd pieces that just dont roll well:mur:
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter
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#82  
Just trying to calculate out and see if you will have enough lift force.

With 6" of stroke and 6' lift, its about a 12:1 ratio. With 2500 PSI you should be good for at least 500# lift:thumbsup:

And you might like it going that high for those odd pieces that just dont roll well:mur:
I don't know about the calcs. But I used the same cylinder on my blue log lift. I could load as many logs as would fit on it and the psi never went above 4-500 psi during the lift. Though the geometry of the cylinder was a little better on that one. Worst case is I have to change the cylinder attachment to the beam instead of the side table.
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #83  
If I am looking at the picture correctly, you should be ok, you will not be lifting very large logs. Are those 45 degree wings welded permanent(I think they are looking at it)? That's going to limit the size of the log you can fit down inbetween and split.

From the info so far, it seems if you put limitations on your wood size, you can make a very effiicient easy to use splitter. Building one to accomodate all kinds of different sizes seems to bring on compromises in design and ease of use. That's the advantage of building your own splitter instead of store bought I guess.
 
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#84  
If I am looking at the picture correctly, you should be ok, you will not be lifting very large logs. Are those 45 degree wings welded permanent(I think they are looking at it)? That's going to limit the size of the log you can fit down inbetween and split.

From the info so far, it seems if you put limitations on your wood size, you can make a very effiicient easy to use splitter. Building one to accomodate all kinds of different sizes seems to bring on compromises in design and ease of use. That's the advantage of building your own splitter instead of store bought I guess.
The side table is removeable for larger logs. I think it should be able to fit a 24-30" log the way it is. I may build a flat table for it or try to come up with a hinge that lets me adjust the angle of the table from 45 to flat.
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #85  
Mudstopper - I'm curious what the scenery is in the right background of your photo - looks man-made and pretty steep?
Jim
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #86  
Mudstopper - I'm curious what the scenery is in the right background of your photo - looks man-made and pretty steep?
Jim

New highway. 90ft of fill for the road to set on. FILE0276.jpg and what it looked like last spring when it caught on fire
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #87  
Mike, on your version 2 splitter, in post 71, do I see a tall lever in addition to the two valve control handles? What is that? And I assume you stood on the side away from the engine? Did you ever feel trapped in there?
My lift is on the opposite side from where I stand, and it's a far reach sometimes if something shifts. But sometimes a bolt will twist and fall off the lift as it rises - wouldn't want it near me.
The new one looks great!
Jim
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter #88  
Mudd - 90' of fill??? there must be some other place looking pretty empty!
Jim
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter
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Mike, on your version 2 splitter, in post 71, do I see a tall lever in addition to the two valve control handles? What is that? And I assume you stood on the side away from the engine? Did you ever feel trapped in there?
My lift is on the opposite side from where I stand, and it's a far reach sometimes if something shifts. But sometimes a bolt will twist and fall off the lift as it rises - wouldn't want it near me.
The new one looks great!
Jim


That tall lever was the original splitter valve. When I added the log lift I also added the 2 spool auto cycle valve so I used the original valve to control the lift. I extended the handle so I could use it from either side of the splitter.

I had also moved the axle away from where I wanted to stand so there was ~20" between the lift and axle. Enough that I didn't feel claustrophobic.
 
   / My 3rd and hopefully last log splitter
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I got a little more done... Added some braces and brackets, battery tray, a fuel fill pipe, made a spot to mount the valves etc. I disassembled it and have the main beam ready to start prepping for paint :)



 

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