Splitter Build Begins

[CRThomas]

What is the GPM of your PTO pump, and the model #? Is it a 540 or 1000 PTO rpm speed.

It's 540 rpm but I am not sure of the model it's on the tractor can not see good. I put a log on the four way my grand daughter pulls the lever I turn to get another and she is waiting on me. I believe that is super fast. If I have another person then we can keep up. Thank J.J later

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I had another design thought... Work Lights. If someone already mentioned that I missed it. It get dark early in the winter when you're most likely to use a wood splitter. having some work lights handy would increase your options for when you can split wood.

Does your engine have a charge circuit for a battery?

 

[165masseyky]

I had another design thought... Work Lights. If someone already mentioned that I missed it. It get dark early in the winter when you're most likely to use a wood splitter. having some work lights handy would increase your options for when you can split wood.

Does your engine have a charge circuit for a battery?

Funny you should mention that because I was tossing that around last night. It does have a system to charge and the light system is definitely a go for the build. Also I just spoke with the local commercial firewood Company and they offered me $50 per ton for busted unseasoned wood 15 inches long only restriction is no box elder, no sycamore, and no more than 15% popular. What do yall think?

 

[CRThomas]

Funny you should mention that because I was tossing that around last night. It does have a system to charge and the light system is definitely a go for the build. Also I just spoke with the local commercial firewood Company and they offered me $50 per ton for busted unseasoned wood 15 inches long only restriction is no box elder, no sycamore, and no more than 15% popular. What do yall think?

That's a good deal. I can do 5 ton a day and not hurt my self. The rest of the wood can trash out to people who burn any thing. They make the mistake on popular that and ash is my biggest seller. My customers like pretty wood and clean.

 

[jimgerken]

Some of the features I like from my own splitter are:

* work tables to catch the wood so you don't have to lift it multiple times.
* 3-point mounted so it raises and lowers, allows me to lower and roll on a big one using an old car ramp as a helper, then raise up to the perfect height so I am not bending. that height may change during the course of the day, and certainly changes depending on who is splitting. Even if it has its own engine, this idea may be considered.
*consider making the splitter rotate to vertical too

Here's a thread talking over much of these ideas, and pics of mine are in there:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/146167-powerhorse-3-pt-log-splitter.html

Honestly if I was starting over I'd reconsider hydraulics altogether. These new mechanical ones are more economical to run and are faster too...
DR Power Equipment - RapidFire Splitter Gallery

DR is one supplier, there are others but I forgot them.

 

[165masseyky]

Some of the features I like from my own splitter are:

* work tables to catch the wood so you don't have to lift it multiple times.
* 3-point mounted so it raises and lowers, allows me to lower and roll on a big one using an old car ramp as a helper, then raise up to the perfect height so I am not bending. that height may change during the course of the day, and certainly changes depending on who is splitting. Even if it has its own engine, this idea may be considered.
*consider making the splitter rotate to vertical too

Here's a thread talking over much of these ideas, and pics of mine are in there:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/146167-powerhorse-3-pt-log-splitter.html

Honestly if I was starting over I'd reconsider hydraulics altogether. These new mechanical ones are more economical to run and are faster too...
DR Power Equipment - RapidFire Splitter Gallery

DR is one supplier, there are others but I forgot them.

I look at the mechanical splitters also and to be honest they kinda scare me not much time for you to get a finger outta the way.
I think we are very close to our final design here is where we are so far.

Splitter;
Tow-able built on 4x8 trailer cut to fit work areas.
Sled with push block on 6x8x1/2 H beam
Power-16.5 BS
Hydraulic-28 gpm 2 stage
Cylinder-5"x2"x24"
Wedge-Hyd. adjustable 1 or 4 way

Accessories;
Log Lift
Tube type work tables
Work lights
Paint-Black an Red labeled TBN#1

Still needed;
Best way to couple pump to engine
Suggested tools
Filter inline versus tank screen
Hyd tank size

Being considered;
Tempest type wedge bed
Multi piece chuck bed tipped with log lift

I have made a few drawings I will post later this evening I hope. Plan is to start the build next weekend so lets here any other ideas you fine folks have.

 

[165masseyky]

Here are the drawings feel free to critique them with anything that should be different.

 

[Team_Green]

nice idea.. Your controls way over there will be making you twist lots.. You will be facing the ram to watch the wood.. you will want your controls near the ram..

 

[Renze]

nice idea.. Your controls way over there will be making you twist lots.. You will be facing the ram to watch the wood.. you will want your controls near the ram..

Good point !

 

[165masseyky]

nice idea.. Your controls way over there will be making you twist lots.. You will be facing the ram to watch the wood.. you will want your controls near the ram..

Thanks Its just a mock up I will have to tinker with the location of the controls but over all I like the design

 

[165masseyky]

Well all the parts and pieces are on the way from Northern Tool for the TBN #1 project. I put the 3pt splitter through its paces today. A local cow rancher had a huge scaly bark hickory fall during a wind storm and he donated it to do some testing. My son and I cut 16 blocks 18" long 23" in diameter. The little splitter amazed me in this green hickory. With the 12" wedge height I couldn't blow through the middle of these big blocks but it had no problem with the 165 MF at flat idle chewing off chunk after chunk. I was worried about the retract time but it really wasn't an issue. We were just using the I Beam only haven't added the work tables yet or log stops didn't want to do that until I was sure of welds and flex. And I can tell ya even letting the splitter all the way onto the ground rolling those 200lb plus blocks around on that beam wasn't a fun experience.And on almost every split as soon as that initial split happened I was able to shift to high volume and blow right through. For my first build I am very satisfied.Now I will finish the tables and paint the unit and its done. I will post some pics of the before tables and paint tomorrow along with some of the blocks were busting.

 

[165masseyky]

Seeing that I am unable to locate a factor made mount for attaching the pump to my engine how about a few pointers or pictures of home made mounting system. 16.5 BS attaching to 22gpm 2 stage haldex

 

[KeithRa]

I got a wood splitter it powered by 35 hp Wisconsin v4. I would stay away two stage pumps if you want to use the splitter for a shop press. I'm wanting to build a wood gasifier to use wood to power my log splitter and a miller welder I have.

 

[LD1]

I would venture a guess that he is done with the splitter. Since this thread is going on 4 years old.

 

[murphy1244]

I would venture a guess that he is done with the splitter. Since this thread is going on 4 years old.

He could just be taking a break.

 

[LD1]

OR an indefinite vacation. He hasnt been back on this site for 3 years now.