Had cabin fever this winter. Needed a challange to keep the mind active. Talked Shari ( Wife'nHubby ) into donating her splitter for a make-over challange.
Tomarrow it will get returned for testing.
Tomarrow it will get returned for testing.
First of all...I really like you mods! I have been thinking along the same lines. I wouldnt even think of splitting anything on mine that requires a lift though. I must have something acting up. Mine has to be used on fairly straight and clear wood. Wont power on through. What could be causing the weakness? Motor seems strong and everything else seems in order. Is the pump multi-stage? could a secondary stage be not kicking in. Mine is a Sears Craftsman and the only difference is the position of the motor when I compare pictures. Mine also has no rigid hydraulic lines.
Action shots? What, of me freezing? It was colder than tweet yesterday and I was bundled up including insulated bibs, Carhart jacket & Elmer Fudd hat - but I did run 3 or 4 large 24" (+/-) rounds of Norway Maple through it just because I couldn't help but play with it a bit.
We are thinking the only slight mod will be to add a solid plate to the longer leg/part of the lift as the large rounds want to hang up between the pipes when handling it for splitting. Other than that it is wonderful!! It is stable; it's the right height for me; the receiving table is just the right height/size to either drop splits into either of our trailers or load into our large wagon.
I promise - I'll get some action pictures, hopefully tomorrow.
Shari
The log lift is self supporting and independent from the splitter except for 2 clips that keep the lift from accidently moving away from the splitter while in use.
The lift is operated by a 12 volt winch. I used the winch that Shari had for loading her trailer and made a new mounting plate so the winch can be quickly transfered between trailer and log lift.
Cudos to Triptester on the the build. Nice fab work, man.
Shari - how do you like the new work height? Easy on the back, ain't it? And Cudos to you, Shari on helping so many with your Didier thread. Stuff like this makes the forum great.
(I swear I have seen a log lift like that before, but I just can't put my finger on it.:msp_smile
Jags ,
The electric winch idea I borrowed from you.
The lift design is simular to the ones my other splitters.
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