Log splitter build

[robson1015]

1973 shoreline boat trailer converted to log splitter.

 

[robson1015]

Shortened the axle 20" to 40" wide. Found engine on Craig's list.

 

[robson1015]

Motor and pump mounted. 28 gpm pump, 21.5 hp motor.

 

[robson1015]

Beam W8 X 31.

 

[robson1015]

25 gallon oil tank, 4.5" Prince cylinder-24" stroke, 12" wedge, 2"ball hitch

 

[robson1015]

8" X 1/2" piece of angle for the sled.

 

[robson1015]

Sled

 

[robson1015]

More pics.

 

[robson1015]

Wedge built.

 

[Tiewire]

Looking good! Keep em coming

 

[robson1015]

The beam is done...working on the valve and hydraulics next.

 

[bigbadbob]

Just about finished mine. Hoses Friday .
Yours looks good, should split it all!!!
BBB

 

[robson1015]

My first post on here, hope I'm doing this correctly.

 

[robson1015]

Bigbadbob- yours is very similar to mine - nice job...

 

[Erik B]

My first post on here, hope I'm doing this correctly.

Doing a good job and welcome to the site.

 

[robson1015]

More to come later...

 

[robson1015]

Thanx Erik B

 

[bigbadbob]

Doing a good job and welcome to the site.

I will second that.
Sometimes you have to have thick skin here,, not often!!!
BBB

 

[USMC615]

The beam is done...working on the valve and hydraulics next.

...Robson, nice fabricate and build. Welcome aboard.

 

[tla100]

Looks good. Are you going to smooth and fill in on the wedge where you have the angle iron welded to it? Might help pop em a little faster. I would love a motor/pump setup like that. That ram should scream going down the beam!!!! Oh, and gotta love olive drab!!!

Oh, you got a mill?