New and yup, ANOTHER log splitter project
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You could have a reversible wedge/flat plate, and a wedge or flat plate for the ram. Now, you have a real convertible. If you are going to split vertical, install the flat plate to the ground side, and install the wedge to the ram. I should get a patent on that.
I have seen a log splitter that splits both ways, The wedge cutter looks like a double axe head and is attached to a cylinder that is on the bottom of the cutting table.
I have seen a log splitter that splits both ways, The wedge cutter looks like a double axe head and is attached to a cylinder that is on the bottom of the cutting table.
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An update on the splitter:
It works like a champ, but I wish I had gotten a 4" cyl. (another project
). Green oak and dry pine are no problem. However I bought a cord of dry Almond ($125 unsplit) and it's a bear for the poor thing. It'll do logs up to 10" fairly well but beyond that....good luck.
Now after 2 cords (I got about 1/4 of the Almond done) the control valve is leaking oil I can re Oring the thing but it's the "economy" valve seen here: https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009110416320633&item=9-7724&catname=hydraulic
so I'm not sure if I'll be chasing my tail putting O rings in it.
Any idea if the one from Tractor Supply is better?? I'm not sure if it's just cheap rings in this thing.
It works like a champ, but I wish I had gotten a 4" cyl. (another project
). Green oak and dry pine are no problem. However I bought a cord of dry Almond ($125 unsplit) and it's a bear for the poor thing. It'll do logs up to 10" fairly well but beyond that....good luck. Now after 2 cords (I got about 1/4 of the Almond done) the control valve is leaking oil
I can re Oring the thing but it's the "economy" valve seen here: https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009110416320633&item=9-7724&catname=hydraulicso I'm not sure if I'll be chasing my tail putting O rings in it.
Any idea if the one from Tractor Supply is better?? I'm not sure if it's just cheap rings in this thing.
