07-22-2015, 11:19 AM
Hi Steve,
The 'channel' is welded onto the end of the hydraulic ram, when the log splitter is operated the ram moves forward (to the left in the pic). The two red bars (threaded at the end) are fixed to the channel by a couple of nuts. As the ram moves it pulls the two bars which are connected (normally welded) to the pusher, hence pushing the log towards the wedge (not shown).
Bit of a strange (if somewhat clever) arrangement. The main problem with this arrangement is it causes the part of the pusher in contact with the log to tilt backwards. The commercial ones (as bought) have a couple of plastic pads on the running surfaces to try and alleviate the tilt.
DaveH
The 'channel' is welded onto the end of the hydraulic ram, when the log splitter is operated the ram moves forward (to the left in the pic). The two red bars (threaded at the end) are fixed to the channel by a couple of nuts. As the ram moves it pulls the two bars which are connected (normally welded) to the pusher, hence pushing the log towards the wedge (not shown).
Bit of a strange (if somewhat clever) arrangement. The main problem with this arrangement is it causes the part of the pusher in contact with the log to tilt backwards. The commercial ones (as bought) have a couple of plastic pads on the running surfaces to try and alleviate the tilt.
DaveH