LOG SPLITER BUILD

[mikefromnh]

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THis maybe a better option

That would work but obviously you lose the auto cycle. Most people who want the autocycle and lift/four way cylinders end up using two rd25xx prince valves.

Here's mine



The pump supplies the lift/four way valve on the left first. And then the PB from that valve feeds the auto cycle. Each valve has a return to the tank.

And here's how I did the dump valve.

 

[perkins78]

That would work but obviously you lose the auto cycle. Most people who want the autocycle and lift/four way cylinders end up using two rd25xx prince valves.

Here's mine



The pump supplies the lift/four way valve on the left first. And then the PB from that valve feeds the auto cycle. Each valve has a return to the tank.

And here's how I did the dump valve.


Very nice job on your log spliter. Very good photos it's defiantly an inspiration.

 

[merlynr]

I put a log lift on home-made splitter and I think the cylinder has only about 8" stroke. I find myself feathering the valve while lifting a 2' round oak to slow it down some. I can't remember the rod size now but it's small. I'd have to go measure it to be sure at this point.

 

[perkins78]

Finally got the log lift built. Used 2x2 1/8" thick for the frame. 3" bore cylinder 8" stroke

 

[LD1]

Nice work.

 

[perkins78]

Got the pump mounted today.

 

[LD1]

Nice job on the mounting plate and getting things lined up

 

[perkins78]

So I got it all together had a few leaks to fix but not too bad. The log lift has just the right speed 3/8 hose.

I'm not sure about the wedge I put a big piece of wet maple 2' diameter had to turn the pressure up to 3000psi and it popped right through.

My question is should I cut some of the top of the wedge out so it will start the the split on bottom first ?

 

[LD1]

No on the wedge mod. If anything, do the opposite so it splits top first. That way the piece don't ride up.

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

No on the wedge mod. If anything, do the opposite so it splits top first. That way the piece don't ride up.

I agree. I'd leave it alone and see how it works.

 

[perkins78]

I going to play with it some more before I do anything. Video coming soon

 

[perkins78]

So I had a few bugs to work out. For example my wedge didn't work out so I completely removed it re shaped it was just to much surface area it would split but it was hard. Then the starter when bad had to order and wait on that. Finally got all together and so far I'm very pleased split a good truck load of wood no problem. The log lift is the best part it works great.
Any way here is a link to the YouTube video
Log splitter - YouTube

 

[perkins78]

42 inch log - YouTube

Here's a video of it splitting 42 inch wide maple log

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

Looks like it is working well.
Lifting and splitting some pretty big stuff with ease