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Equipment / firewood processor build

« on: November 03, 2010, 06:00:47 PM »

Hello everyone,  I am new here and have enjoyed reading the posts.  It seems like the outdoor heaters are the way to go.   I am sure a build is in my future.   I currently heat my home with firewood only,  burning in a fireplace insert, and a free standing stove in basement, both units have secondary burn.  I sold my old log splitter as I was contemplating building a new one.  After studying many of the commercial and homemade units on the net, I have made a note of features I like, to incorporate into my project.  After much consideration, I had decided that a firewood processor would be too complicated and expensive.... well, after watching videos of processors from Blacks Creek, and Bell's Machining, I have committed to building a processor.  This past week-end I welded up the frame with tongue and installed the axle and wheels, so it is now easy to move around.  Split right splitters inspired the splitter end of my design.  I have opted to go with a belt drive for the harvester bar, I like the simplicity of this design, but believe it will prove to be the most troublesome part of my design.  I am not an engineer, but do like to tinker.  Has anyone experimented with belt drive on a saw?  I am thinking 2 belts powered by a 13 HP engine which will also run the hydraulics.  I will post pics as I progress if anyone would like to see them.
Quik