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got my log splitter finished and tried it out today for the 2nd time and it now works well, the 1st time i used it i had a problem with the pusher plate binding on the beam but with welding some extra angle iron on the front and extending the back of the pusher plate it runs lovely and smooth...

i don't know if its one of those old wives tales but i heard somewhere that hammering in copper nails will kill tree roots.

thanks. welder is a oil cooled oxford bantam 180, i bought it about 5 years ago 2nd hand when my dads old clarke buzz box gave up the ghost that was a good welder to be fair and lasted 30 odd years, he has a inverter welder now which is great for jobs around the farm its as light as a feather...

i've made a start with my build, cant do much more now until i've found a new ram. after taking everyones advice on board i've decided to go with a 4 or 5 inch or two 3 inch rams . the box section is 1/4 inch 8 x 4, i put the i beam that way round because i originally was going to mount 2 rams...

i could'nt get the video to work but that new engine unit looks a lovely bit of kit, sounds like its got plenty of torqe to power those 2 rams. is that coupling on the drive shaft to the pump a rubber dampener ? i would keep the jerry can i like it.

the plan is to run log splitter of tractor hydraulics, tractor is around 130 horse and the hyd pump working at about 2800-2900 psi and flow rate 90-100 lmp.

the only major parts i need to buy will be the spool valve block and a ram and maybe some pipe, pipe fittings etc. all the steel will be off the farm scrape pile will be alot cheaper than buying a new one, plus i enjoy building stuff. for a 20 ton machine here your looking at paying £800 - 900...

yeah your right i've made a bit of a balls up with my measurements, i dont know how but i think i must of mixed the outside diameter up with the inside the actual size of the outside of the cylinder is 2 3/4" rod size is 1.5" so inside cylinder around 2" ? good job you pointed that out...

grand splitter you've built there, sounds like its stood up to the test of time too with 35 years of use. good size rams you got on there they look abit bigger than mine. is the jerry can for your hydraulic oil ? so on your valve block were you saying once you've extended the ram splitting the...

yeah the cylinder bore is about 3 inch i dont know the exact size because i havent had the rams apart but the outside dia of the cylinder is just under 4 inch. if i can get 15 ton pushing force with these rams then i would be happy with that. will get some wire wool and clean the pitting up...

thanks for all your replies so far. i like your idea of the log lift zogger but i think these rams might be a bit overkill for the size of logs im splitting. yeah the pitting could be a big problem but hopefully most should polish out, i think what i'll do first is plumb the rams up to my loader...

see if i can get the ram pics up here . would they be up to pushing through a 4 way wedge? or am i best buying 1 big ram like 4 or 5 inch

im building a log splitter and looking for advice on whats the best ram to use 2 small rams or 1 big ram? i was hoping to go with the 2 small rams because i have some buried in the nettles round the back and would like to put them to use, they are a identical pair and the rod size is 1.5" and...

well to be honest i always thought they were a one time use clamp, but i always reuse them or keep them for future use. glad to hear im not just the only one who reuses them then and that im not just a tight git :surprised3:

thanks robin!!! the clamp fitted was a ear clamp you know the one where its pinched each side to clamp it down, is that the clamp your on about ? i put that clamp back on but i also put a spring clamp on too just for extra hold to stop the rubber fuel hose slipping down over that split in the...

got some good news the saw is back in action!!! :chainsaw: its like a new saw now, runs really well. me and dad are well chuffed with it i went with robins find after and purchased the new piston and rings from saw again and good service from them it was too, they shipped it next day so didnt...

thats a great find robin, ive just worked out for the piston and rings its about 40 pounds sterling which we would be more than happy to pay as long as postage on top isnt too much. i am just going to ask local dealer over here first on odd chance of them having one sat on back of shelf ...

ok thanks robin, i will keep my eyes peeled for one on ebay, im sure one will turn up sooner or later. if not then welding the piston might be an option but thats a last resort jobbie. thanks again rich

thanks for that i have looked but cant seem to find anything, the only posts i can find are in the same boat as me trying to find parts that aren't made any more. does anyone know if there is a aftermarket piston that will fit? would be a shame to scrape it

thanks for the warm welcome and advice dave, i will take a closer look at the fuel lines might be a split or pin hole that ive missed, ive also ordered a carb kit for it so hopefully that should eliminate any air getting in and any fueling problem, fingers crossed. the cylinder looks in pretty...