03-23-2013, 01:31 PM
I decided to remake my log splitter into a self propelled version so I wouldn't have my loader/winch tractor tied up. I have an 8hp Tecumseh and bought a two stage pump (fast until pressure builds and then slow for the high pressure need), made an adapter, fitted the engine with a new carb and 12V electric start.
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Next step in my bumbling thought process was to make a complete new log splitter, reason being , my projects are so protracted at some point I'd desperately need the splitter while it was in mid-reassembly.
Once the new one is done I can sell the 3pt tractor splitter.
So here's a poor pic of the tank/cross member and wheels up on my best friend (110V electric forklift).
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Here's a better shot (I hope) with fittings and filler neck.
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So the new beam etc. has evolved to this.
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The reason the "wedge" (chisel edge not yet cut) fits in the rectangular "socket"
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Derives from a splitter build that had a hydraulically raised and lowered single/4 way wedge, you could select splitting in 2 pcs. or 4 just bay raising the wedge and it's cross wedge to the height req'd.
I decided to used changeable wedges that could be manually inserted into the rectangular "socket" because I might want to try a 6 or even 8 way split!
Here's a pic of machining one of the "slots" in the H beam (the far end is supported by "my best friend" and a glimpse of the socket I made from a 6" length of 6"sq. tubing sliced down to a .625" wide by 4.625" I.D. rectangular socket.
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Next developments will be the log lifter, I'll post when progress is made. All welding will be done at the same time as I find my welds get better the longer period I'm welding.
[attachment=4768]
Next step in my bumbling thought process was to make a complete new log splitter, reason being , my projects are so protracted at some point I'd desperately need the splitter while it was in mid-reassembly.
Once the new one is done I can sell the 3pt tractor splitter.
So here's a poor pic of the tank/cross member and wheels up on my best friend (110V electric forklift).
[attachment=4769]
Here's a better shot (I hope) with fittings and filler neck.
[attachment=4771]
So the new beam etc. has evolved to this.
[attachment=4772] [attachment=4773]
The reason the "wedge" (chisel edge not yet cut) fits in the rectangular "socket"
[attachment=4774]
Derives from a splitter build that had a hydraulically raised and lowered single/4 way wedge, you could select splitting in 2 pcs. or 4 just bay raising the wedge and it's cross wedge to the height req'd.
I decided to used changeable wedges that could be manually inserted into the rectangular "socket" because I might want to try a 6 or even 8 way split!
Here's a pic of machining one of the "slots" in the H beam (the far end is supported by "my best friend" and a glimpse of the socket I made from a 6" length of 6"sq. tubing sliced down to a .625" wide by 4.625" I.D. rectangular socket.
[attachment=4777]
Next developments will be the log lifter, I'll post when progress is made. All welding will be done at the same time as I find my welds get better the longer period I'm welding.