I'm currently building a log splitter and I was just wondering If anyone had some ideas in regards to which axle to use. I'm trying to keep cost down. I was going to walk through the local auto recycler and see if anything caught my eye. I was hoping that a few of you would be able to steer me into a direction. I was thinking of a late model dodge caravan and shortening it up but the springs are way to long. I would like it to tow decent. Or if I go with a rigid mount axle and use 15" tires will there be enough meat on the tires to help cushion the ride? Any help is appreciated.
splitter is pretty basic
-w6x25 beam (boxed under cyl and capped on end)
-4" bore cyl. w/2" rod
-6.5hp greyhound from harbor freight
-11gpm 2 stage speeco pump(probably a barnes)
- push plate made from 3/4" mild steed with 5/8" mild steel bracing
-wedge is 1 1/4" x 5" x 12" mild steel
-catch table is 3/16" diamond plate steel (diamonds facing down)
-will have hyd. log lift, but have not started fab. yet.
splitter is pretty basic
-w6x25 beam (boxed under cyl and capped on end)
-4" bore cyl. w/2" rod
-6.5hp greyhound from harbor freight
-11gpm 2 stage speeco pump(probably a barnes)
- push plate made from 3/4" mild steed with 5/8" mild steel bracing
-wedge is 1 1/4" x 5" x 12" mild steel
-catch table is 3/16" diamond plate steel (diamonds facing down)
-will have hyd. log lift, but have not started fab. yet.