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[Danno1]

..........but I think it's because the oil needs time to cool down before it goes back through the system.

........I've heard that oil coolers will let you get away with a smaller reservior. It probably also makes a difference how hard you work the system.

Yes, it's to allow the oil to cool. But also, it is to allow the bubbles/foam to turn back to liquid.



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[Scotty370]

My inlet, and outlet, are below the surface of the fluid level in the tank. So, I'm thinking that there shouldn't be and foam/bubbles. Maybe that's why I've gotten away with the small reservoir. Heat, I can see, might be an issue, but it generally is not in continuous use for more than 1-2 hours at a stretch..........~Scotty

 

[Iplayfarmer]

My inlet, and outlet, are below the surface of the fluid level in the tank. So, I'm thinking that there shouldn't be and foam/bubbles. Maybe that's why I've gotten away with the small reservoir. Heat, I can see, might be an issue, but it generally is not in continuous use for more than 1-2 hours at a stretch..........~Scotty

I would think the hydraulic demands of a log splitter would be less than an implement like a backhoe or loader.

 

[Wayne_H]

Thanks for the advice on turning the amps up! I'm using a millermatic 210. Awesome machine, lousey user... But, my welds have improved 200% since starting. I'll get some more pics tomorrow, the axle is ready to go on, the motor mount is done, and I hope to be ready to get some plumbing done real soon. My real problem is welding with multiple passes on the 1/2" thick beam with the 1" ram cylinder end. Welds look bad, but I think they will hold!

On the tank I am using a 25 gallon tank. The rule of thumg from what I know is one for one for pump size, and I have a 22 GPM pump so that means 22 gallons. But... my old splitter worked fine, had a one gallon tank... I'm sure the pump was not 1 gpm...

Wayne

 

[Wayne_H]

OK, finally have some progress to show. I decided to bolt on the axle and the motor mount... not sure why, but just in case something was wrong in my measurements. After I put the axle on, I put the motor mount on and the tank. This was easy as all the fab work was all done, all I had to do was bolt them on. I was hoping to have the tongue on today.... but it turns out my 3" square tube I thought I had was 3 1/2 and the other size I had was 2 1/2... so it looks like I need to wait until Monday to get the right steel...

Tomorrow I hope to fab the bracket for the wedge lift.

 

[GE222]

Wayne,
Its looking great so far!

Something you might want to add to yours.

When I built mine, I added a 2" receiver hitch to the back. I often will pull a wagon or trailer along behind my log splitter, of course only when pulled with a tractor. It has really saved time not having to make two trips. It also gave me the ability to easily switch from a pintle hitch, drawbar, or hitch ball. It seems that every trailer I have or use has a different connection.

 

[Wayne_H]

The two inch reciever is a good idea. I'm off to the hydraulic store tomorrow I hope to get some fittings and hose made up. I'll post some more pics tomorrow. Right now, at the back is the four way wedge and a 2x4" hydraulic cylinder to raise and lower the wedge. I intend to put a log basket on the back that I can take off, I'll make it when it is off I have a 2x2" hitch reciever.

Wayne

 

[Wayne_H]

OK, had a few more minutes to work on the splitter. Trailer hitch is mounted up, and ready to go to the plumber for some hoses... I had to winch this onto the trailer

 

[Wayne_H]

Here she is with the hose man! For the price of these hoses, I could have bought a new home depot splitter!

 

[brandoro]

Why do I see four levers sticking up there?? What am I missing. One for the main splitting cylinder, one to raise/lower the four way. Then what?
Okay, I went through the pictures again and see a long cylinder off to one side, probably for an arm to lift blocks up to be split, that takes care of three. And the fourth?