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Messages - stewie3500

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: November 27, 2014, 07:02:01 AM »
mildot1,

Thanks for the comments, I used a honda gx 390 that i picked up used from a pressure washer setup that was not properly winterized. I paid $50 for it. "Right place at the right time". The pump is a barnes haldex 22 gpm two stage. The cycle times are very close to what i had originally figured. I set the rpm @ 3600 and the use of straight fittings vs 90's helped with the flow and heat. I have since changed the design of the 4 way wedge and will post pics when i get time. The original design was made with 1/2'' plate and was not strong enough. It finally showed its weakness on knarly maple. I made the new wedge with 3/4'' plate and tripled the height where the horizontal wings attach. I also made the new wedge "float" instead of being fixed to the hydraulic ram.
This gives the wedge the ability to rise and fall as need be if the wood is not straight grained or is knotty. Pics help tremendously i know but i have been busy.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 26, 2014, 06:51:43 AM »
The four way wedge splits as i had hoped and the outfeed table catches wood. I will post pics of it splitting with the conveyor in place as soon as the conveyor is finished.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 26, 2014, 06:39:29 AM »
Then,

I attached the 1/2'' plate to 3/8'' x 3" box tubing.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 26, 2014, 06:37:14 AM »
I cut the spindles off the pipe and welded them in the center of 1/2'' plate.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 26, 2014, 06:33:11 AM »
So, The trial run of the splitter went well as far as its function is concerned, however, it revealed one weakness. The axle was built from 2" SCH 40 Black iron pipe and proved to be far too weak to support the weight of the machine on a rough gravel road. Here is a pic and the repair that followed.


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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 19, 2014, 07:30:06 AM »
The build is coming to an end. I will fill it with hydraulic fluid and check for leaks. Hopefully tomorrow i can try it out. I will post some pics of the progress, and of course, any modification it requires. The next step is to modify a grain elevator to load the split wood into a dump trailer.

Thanks for the views and the feedback.

Stewie

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 19, 2014, 06:30:53 AM »
The two spool hydraulic valve i ordered had the detent located on the opposite end of the spool for the main cylinder. To resolve the issue i mounted the control handles upside down. I also shortened the handle for the wedge lift.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 19, 2014, 06:25:35 AM »
Finished the plumbing and routing the hoses.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 18, 2014, 06:29:58 AM »
Mounted the engine and started plumbing.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 18, 2014, 06:27:43 AM »
I finished the outfeed table.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 13, 2014, 01:31:28 PM »
Vincent,

Glad to hear that your recovery is going well.

I started on the outfeed table.

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Equipment / Re: New Stihl
« on: October 07, 2014, 04:18:28 AM »
The fact that the 461 dosent offer the m tronic carb should , make it more desirable.

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Equipment / Re: New Stihl
« on: October 06, 2014, 03:12:37 PM »
Justinb


  If your choice is between the 441 and the 461 i would strongly suggest you lean towards the 461.  The 460 has not undergone the radical design changes for epa compliance that the ms 440 has suffered. Side by side you will find that the 460 and the 461 are very similar mechanically. The 440 and the 441 are different saws that just happen to both wear the Stihl badge. The 461 also offers a better power to weight ratio.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 05, 2014, 07:08:39 PM »
Built the mounting platform for the hydraulic valve.

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Equipment / Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: October 05, 2014, 07:05:29 PM »
Mounted the Hydraulic tank.

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