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My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:23:57 AM »

So I decided to get busy on building a new splitter. The original unit I use was made by my father 25 yrs ago and is still going strong but I am splitting wood for three stoves and need more productivity. I looked at the big names in splitters and just cant spend $6-10k on a unit especially when I am a not running a commercial firewood service. I hope to be able to post pics as I go in hopes to give ideas or get feedback on the build.

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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 06:25:45 AM »

Looks like a good start!
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 07:01:00 PM »

For rigidity I decided to box the ends of the beam.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 07:08:22 PM »

Finished boxing one end of the beam.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 07:09:53 PM »

Started on the other end.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2014, 06:28:51 PM »

Stewie,   Have you seen the SplitFire woodsplitters?   I have one for my PTO, they split in both directions. I don't think they would be very hard at all to build.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2014, 08:00:43 PM »

Coolidge,

 I have looked at the Splitfire. They are a nice machine and would certainly speed things up. I am tentatively attempting to copy a timber wolf tw-5. My hopes are to build a 4 way wedge and only split each piece once, within reason.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 08:03:20 PM »

Built the wedge and made the first pass around it. Going with a 6010 root and a 7018 cap with multiple stringers.
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 08:06:18 PM »

Here is the four way wedge. The plan is for it to raise and lower hydraulically.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 08:10:27 PM »

Another view of the wedge.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2014, 09:04:47 PM »

When I built my log splitter for my skid steer I used a 18" wedge and ran it thru the frame instead of butt welding it to the top. I now have a 24" piece of wedge sitting in the shop, plan is to replace the 18" with the 24" and have the whole thing slide up and down thru the frame so if I get some nasty stuff I can use it as a single splitter or a four way on the straighter stuff.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #11 on: July 16, 2014, 04:14:37 AM »

That's a great idea mlappin, sure sounds like it would be a whole lot stronger!
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2014, 05:32:54 AM »

Mlappin,

That is a great idea. I belive it is similar to the design used by built rite. They make an excellent machine as well. If this works as intended the four way wedge will travel the full length of the stationary wedge so when it is fully lowered i will have the single wedge to split. As far as the but weld is concerned, i beveled the 1/2" plate 30 degrees and left a 3/32" root face. I made the root pass with 6010 and capped it with 7018. If it fails i will cut the beam to insert the stationary wedge below the surface and weld it from both sides top and bottom.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #13 on: July 17, 2014, 07:44:32 PM »

I decided to build the hitch with 2" box tubing and make it removable. It will tow from the non splitting end.
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Re: My logsplitte build. With pics as i go.
« Reply #14 on: July 17, 2014, 07:48:19 PM »

Boxing in the hitch end.
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