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    Catersplitter Build Thread

    Kevin, Awesome work,... Iam like you, I like to build in atleast a 150% duty factor, As long as it don't look silly over building is a good thing, I sleep better knowing that I engineered it the best I could for it to last a life time. As you know, alota or, MOST of the stuff available today...
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    My splitter build

    Personaly, I would not use a cylinder brace unless it was a rubber bumper type. I have found all kinds of textures when using rubber bumpers. the right one is out there. As far as using charts and grafs to determine beam deflection specific to a rated hyd cylinder force,.. I don't belive that...
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    another splitter build

    Wow,.wndwlkr,...where did you find a 28 gpm haldex that cheap?
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    splitter build

    Nathon,.that's a really nice piece of work there,..I like the thd/tjd engine choice,..I have several of those, How has it been preforming for you?
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    how to fix my mess up

    Theres a good chance that you cant get a tractor or a high horse power any thing, in there because of other trees and or stumps. And,. most people don't have a tractor at there disposal anyway. depending on your case,..Personaly Id use a quality cumalong. NO harbor freight china junk applied...
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    Can I build a splitter out of golf course mower?

    Most of the reel mowers were lower pressure like 1500 psi be sure to study the specs before you design your splitter.
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    My Built-Rite Splitter Tale of Warning

    If built rite tells me that the original sale fell threw because the customers finances fell threw,..And he never took delivery of said splitter,..They lied,. Period.. The wedge and pusher show obvious wear/use,..And the hitch shows that its been backed into many times,. If built rite treats...
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    ? when to call it quit's?

    I would have {called it quits} Before I decided to frustrate my self into a full bore,..lost control , smashed my truck episode.. I've been driving on alota thick ice lately, And it's pretty obvious that ....I need to focus on the road way, If I was in the woods I'd be in a (feel mode)...
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    Help me redesign my splitter

    I've used bailey hydraulics, for most of my Hyd needs, the surplus center is very competive price wise.
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    You guys ought to be ashamed

    Sorr???? The fact that u didn't show obvious differences makes this post a sorry post,..I need point blank examples.. Us old folks need point blank. Sorry but, this post isn't clear,
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    Ohio Michigan Members

    central mi I think the lansing area sounds best, Its central and not far from ind/ill/oh, pretty much the center of lower mich.
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    Hydraulic pump bracket for Vertical engine??????

    tsc splitters Has anybody noticed all the verticle engine splitters at TSC and other farm stores? Id start lookin there. Eric
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    Hydrualic cylinder question

    Wrench191, a hydraulic cylinder is at its weakest when fully extended, especially when worn, and alittle loose, many crane cylinders had collers to keep them from fully extending into that weak point, sounds like yours has a spacer, It only needs to be 2-4 inches to make a big difference in the...
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    where to find a 5" cylinder w/ a 3" or larger rod

    check valve My new splitter build will have a large rod, and to avoid the heat and unecessary load on the system, Iam going to install a pilot opperated check valve, Ill install a tee at base of cylinder and have the pilot/check valve there, so when return stroke is activated, the check valve...
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    Sold my speeco bought a Tmberwolf tw-p1

    glad to hear it Iam a hyd guy, and glad to have you with us, I prommise to stand by you, as you might get flamed for leavin the mech splitter side, It all about you, and not what others want,..:rock:
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    Ohio Michigan Members

    fowlerville Ha Ha, fowlerville,?? bet we know alota the same people, especially the farmers,
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    Ohio Michigan Members

    gtg williamston, mi. 25 miles from lansing, gtg sounds good
  18. K

    DIY log splitter with electric motor

    Gas verses elec I think youll get quite a few different opinions on gas engine hp ratings verses elec motor, I for one dont think they are equal, I have 2 emglo portable air compressors 1 has a 5.5 hp honda, the other has a 1.5 hp electric motor, that spins @ 3650 rpm, orignal equipment...
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    Log Splitter bogs and makes excessive vibration noise?

    bind maybe unhook the ram and see if the shoe slides easy?
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