Homemade Box-Wedge Log Splitter Design

[mijdirtyjeep]

Nice job!

While it may not look fast, it sure make an nice pile of splits in under 5min!

 

[tla100]

Wow that is pretty impressive. Great build! Cycle times not too bad either. I agree run wide open. That is what these engines are designed for. Might burn a gallon or 2 more in a half day, but work 3 times Faster

 

[kyle1!]

Is twisty or stringy wood out of the question for your box wedge? Oak splits pretty easy but good job regardless.

 

[wireedm]

Is twisty or stringy wood out of the question for your box wedge? Oak splits pretty easy but good job regardless.

This white oak is all I've ran through it so far. Most of the splits have had some pretty pesky knots that it handled very well, beyond my expectations. I honestly didn't think that little 4" cylinder would push it through, but it has.

 

[Jakers]

I'm guessing it will struggle on green wet elm or wet cottonwood but white or bur oak is a fairly stringy wood. Great build. Give me ideas....

 

[wireedm]

I'm guessing it will struggle on green wet elm or wet cottonwood but white or bur oak is a fairly stringy wood. Great build. Give me ideas....

I'm very sure it would struggle on elm or cottonwood. Oak is so prevalent in this area that it's all I've ever used....burns long and is easy to split for the most part.

Glad to give some ideas, I'll be you'll take it to another level. Just post pics!

 

[muddstopper]

All that splitter needs is a little bigger cyl and a little more flow, and a way to load those big ass rounds