How do I get this cylinder apart

[perkins78]

So right or wrong here's what I did drilled 1in holes welded 1" high pressure collars cut off the threads on one end of the collar

 

[LD1]

That should flow some oil:thumbsup:

 

[perkins78]

Thanks for all the input from everyone I hope this post may help someone else. I'm going to repost my last message on my log splitter thread for those that are following there but not here.