wood wood splitter stand and outfeed table

[wesmann]

This old splitter was way to low so I built a 2x4 and plywood stand for it. I'm working at waste level now. The loader does all the lifting. My back loves it.

 

[bcp]

Looks much handier.

Bruce

 

[DT86]

Bending over constantly is by far the worst part of splitting wood! Looks like you've got a cheap and effective solution!

 

[Ken45101]

Oh gosh, that low splitter certainly would be a pain in the back to use!

Your use of the loader is one disadvantage of a 3pt mounted splitter

 

[the old grind]

Nice work! Obviously very well thought out, sturdy, and portable. I imagine the 'upgrade' will pay for itself every few face-cords. :thumbsup:

 

[lockhaven]

I have a very similar setup, My splitter was not low but picking logs up killed my back by the end of the day, I used cinder blocks and 4X6 fence posts and made a platform on each side of the splitter. I use the tractor to load up the platform with logs then as I split I put the split wood in the loader bucket. I now have a stool that i sit on while splitting.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Nice.. And nice bracing as well.

 

[wesmann]

Lockhaven, Got a pic of your setup?

 

[lockhaven]

I will try and do some photographic work tomorrow and post the results

 

[ETpilot]

I use a homemade hookaroon when splitting firewood. I can push, pull, roll and drag the rounds. For lifting I strike the end of the round and lift. This tool is also a back saver. It has a forward spike and I stick it in the ground so it sits upright in the work area. Very little bending over when working. I split wood a few weekends ago. I was able to work all the rounds except for about 6 rounds that were super heavy.