My Log Splitter, One of a Kind

[4570Man]

I changed the valve on my splitter to a double way detent valve. I think you could add some linkage to reverse the valve at the end of the stroke and you wouldn’t have any electronics.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I was thinking about having that fast return valve, but it added to the complexity and surprisingly I already ran out of room in my housing in a hurry. I figured the time saving in having the ram retract, while I put wood away, would make up for it.

What I did do, is add a bunch of sensors, so I can limit the rear stopping locaion for smaller (stove) wood. Having a nice big splitter always have to go that un-needed distance to get to the log, was just another pet peave of mine.

 

[4570Man]

I was thinking about having that fast return valve, but it added to the complexity and surprisingly I already ran out of room in my housing in a hurry. I figured the time saving in having the ram retract, while I put wood away, would make up for it.

What I did do, is add a bunch of sensors, so I can limit the rear stopping locaion for smaller (stove) wood. Having a nice big splitter always have to go that un-needed distance to get to the log, was just another pet peave of mine.

The valve I used is not a fast return valve. It’s a got a detent in both directions. Here’s what the valve looks like. And so I don’t waste time with a 30” stroke to split 20” wood I’ve got 2 sets of holes drilled in the beam to put bolts in to stop the wedge. I keep them in the farther back position because the closer position limits some pieces of wood that got cut a little too long.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Interesting. I'm struggling to think why my method is better.lol

 

[Industrial Toys]

I've got it. It's a lot more work, and that's just the way I roll!

 

[4570Man]

Interesting. I'm struggling to think why my method is better.lol

Mine currently requires the user to return the valve to the return position. I’ve been trying to figure out how to get it to reverse itself. It’s not a straight forward solution with linkage because before the valve goes into reverse it first hits neutral and the cylinder stops moving. It will have to store energy with a spring and then slam the valve the other way. I’ve got some ideas in mind but I haven’t and probably won’t bother building anything, but does anyone have any ideas?

 

[aczlan]

Mine currently requires the user to return the valve to the return position. I’ve been trying to figure out how to get it to reverse itself. It’s not a straight forward solution with linkage because before the valve goes into reverse it first hits neutral and the cylinder stops moving. It will have to store energy with a spring and then slam the valve the other way. I’ve got some ideas in mind but I haven’t and probably won’t bother building anything, but does anyone have any ideas?

$300 on Surplus Center will get you a auto cycle valve that will do that: Prince Mfg | Brands | www.surpluscenter.com

Aaron Z

 

[WranglerX]

You don't need the official kit to add valves to the system. Many people here have done their own.
You could add a block of however many valves are needed (for top and tilt or other cylinders) and mount them close to the operator.
Make one a detent valve and use it to power the valve on the splitter. The valves plumb in between the loader valves power beyond port and the 3pt.


However a sub compact's hydraulic flow is lower than the typical dedicated splitter. It'll make for slow cycle times.

So far I have not got a good picture, sketch of what lines are where on tractor as it is all concealed under floor boards and FEL mono block valve seems it may have PB port but its also under cowl and can not really see it..... I do have a block diagram of hydraulics and it shows backhoe connections which could probable translate into power beyond.... But I really would like comprehensive diagrams of tractors hydraulics and have idea what is involved and what parts to get before I tear tractor apart....... IF anywhere in the world somebody has really good diagrams and pictures of hydraulics for MF GC 1710 or 1720 I would really appreciate it...

Kind of hoping the FEL mono block has this configuration, where PB is output and "end outlet" is return ... Sort of hoping it can loop out to a open center valve and come back and if no valve in place just a loop back hose or manual valve assembly... Appropriate quick connects will be used...

Power Beyond Option Parts | Cross Mfg.

I don't know enough (yet) to go blindly stumbling through this "jungle" and hurt system and cost me major repairs...

Dale

 

[plumbstraight]

My splitter is on youtube. Initially it was pto driven and then went to a kohler. Now it has a 24hp honda and a 33gpm pump. It has about a 8sec cycle and stops for just about nothing.

Look it up under plumbstriaight wood splitter. Watch that spelling as I had a typo and put an extra I in front of the a. I didn't take the time to level it up good as I usually put a block under the I beam. I have an 8000lb hyd that runs the tongs. Is nice to grab a big block and pull it to the machine and not have to wrestle them.

 

[Diggin It]

^^ Why not just post pictures here instead of making people go elsewhere?