Pint sized log splitter

[bobodu]

Thanks for the link. VERY handy. What do they mean by rod diameter??

The rod is the part that extends.When retracting,a smaller rod will have more of the top surface of the piston exposed to pressure giving you a powerful,but slower retraction. You would want this on say...a backhoe.A dump truck on the other hand will have a vary large rod...nearly the size of the cylinder,since the weight of the bed will allow it to retract.

 

[Tig]

Well I had my shopping list all set, waiting to collect parts at the predictable Princess Auto sales. Well, yesterday I was at Princess Auto auto in Kingston and as I lined up at the cash I spotted a clearance on electric log splitters. $125 for a 5 ton.
So now I can cross build log splitter off my project list.
Thanks for the ideas guy. I'm sure I'll be back to this when I break the electric one.