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  1. 10-26-2008, 04:46 PM #1
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    Major Logsplitter Productivity Improvment

    Hi folks,
    This is one of those things I have been thinking about for some time. I finally sorted it out and made it happen.

    I have installed a foot control on my splitter. This gives me foot control of the valve, freeing my hands to perform the manipulation of the wood. I tried it out yesterday and it has made at least a 20% rate increase. Before I would have to reach up and throw the valve twice each cycle, once for down then again to return the cylinder. Now I can get the cylinder retracting when I am clearing or setting up for the next split. A lot of wasted motion and time has been turned into handling and processing the wood.
    Last edited by Rleonard; 10-27-2008 at 03:42 AM.
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  2. 10-26-2008, 04:59 PM #2
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    Nice idea.

    Watch for chips/bark getting under the pedal though.
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  3. 10-26-2008, 05:05 PM #3
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    I had wondered about this foot control idea when I borrowed a splitter this summer. Neat to see that it can work! I might mention it to my coworker who lent me the splitter.
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  4. 10-26-2008, 05:07 PM #4
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    nice way to speed up splitting
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  5. 10-26-2008, 05:23 PM #5
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    Nice job Rleonard - I'd thought about a knee operated one, never tried it though. My ironworker has a foot operated switch, and you're right, having both hands free is great.
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  6. 10-26-2008, 05:29 PM #6
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    I would be leary of debris by the pedal.
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  7. 10-26-2008, 06:13 PM #7
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    That's a great idea Thanks for the idea!
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  8. 10-26-2008, 06:20 PM #8
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    pretty darned cool. Better call your patent lawyer.
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  9. 10-26-2008, 06:34 PM #9
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    Nice VW Scirocco Rims!!

    Great Idea!

    edit: Glad I grabbed your pics for reference on my splitter before you brought them down, thanks for the post.
    Last edited by SevenDeuce; 10-27-2008 at 04:07 AM.
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  10. 10-26-2008, 07:09 PM #10
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    Like the "engineering....but don't let it become the AS OSHA-pedal!!!???


    Just make sure you coordinate foot and hands operating in HIGH PACED splitting......the thump is you most valuble finger......
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  11. 10-27-2008, 03:09 AM #11
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    Nice fab work! But what happens when you put a 30"dia round on it that covers the pedal....and your foot?
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    Maybe you should try and harness some of the sucking that goes on around here, I know there's plenty to operate them controls, I don't know what you'd do with the rest
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  12. 10-27-2008, 03:32 AM #12
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    Easy! I reach for the handle up at the valve.

    Thanks for your comments. Hope it inspires someone to come up with something better!

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    Pictures? I want to see.....

    I am in the process of building a new splitter. Any ideas to increase productivity while still maintaining safety would be a HUGE plus...


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  14. 10-27-2008, 07:25 AM #14
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    Why not an auto cycle valve? Then you can have hands AND feet free and be getting the next round while the cylinder splits and retracts.
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  15. 10-27-2008, 07:25 AM #15
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    Why were the pics removed???

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