Log splitter project!!!

[BlackOakTreeServ]

OK, I finally finished the splitter and its more than I expected...fast and powerful, split anything I through at it!!!!!!!!!VERY HAPPY!!!!!!!!!

Here's some pics of the foot support, wanted to beef it up a bit.

Table's are done...hope the wood stays on it so I dont have to pick up every piece.

Who know's, might add a few things down the road.......

And thanks for all the kind words

 

[Ol' Brian]

Lookin' mighty spiffy!

The only thing missing is some protection for the hydraulic filter, and engine. If a piece gets away from you (and one will...) those are the targets they will aim for.

 

[John D]

Great job! I especially like how you boxed and braced the plate of the splitter....very clever,and it added looks and strength....rep sent!

 

[GPETER]

This build is great. It looks like one heck of a splitter!

I am teetering on the idea of fabricating a splitter vs. store bought and I just wanted to ask how much money you have invested in this thing (just a ballpark).

BTW nice landcruiser!

 

[ray benson]

Really like the shape of the wedge.

 

[fatjoe]

Very nice job!Excellent splitter.Great job on the tables too.Now go out and get er dirty!!:chainsawguy:

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

This build is great. It looks like one heck of a splitter!

I am teetering on the idea of fabricating a splitter vs. store bought and I just wanted to ask how much money you have invested in this thing (just a ballpark).

BTW nice landcruiser!

GPETER, I think I put out $1000 in everything but not including labor. Im lucky because I know a metal guy...got it really cheap!

If I was working full time job, I wouldnt have done it, lots of hours involved, but since Im part time buisness, I could do it....glad I did, its more than I expected.

Thanks.......P.S Oh, I love my landcruiser!!!

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Really like the shape of the wedge.

Hey RB, Thanks, it was just a guess on that wedge... didnt know what I was doing, but it turned out good...got the right angle...splits it open quickly.

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Very nice job!Excellent splitter.Great job on the tables too.Now go out and get er dirty!!:chainsawguy:

Thanks FJ.........:biggrinbounce2:

 

[GPETER]

GPETER, I think I put out $1000 in everything but not including labor. Im lucky because I know a metal guy...got it really cheap!

If I was working full time job, I wouldnt have done it, lots of hours involved, but since Im part time buisness, I could do it....glad I did, its more than I expected.

Thanks.......P.S Oh, I love my landcruiser!!!

Yeah thats what I thought. If you can get parts for cheap then the project is cheap but if you have to buy everything at full price then your better off buying it complete...

Thanks for sharing this build!

 

[2FatGuys]

Yeah thats what I thought. If you can get parts for cheap then the project is cheap but if you have to buy everything at full price then your better off buying it complete...

Thanks for sharing this build!

Not always! Sometimes the enjoyment of building it is worth something! Plus, you can put together what you feel like is the best no-compromise splitter for you.

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Not always! Sometimes the enjoyment of building it is worth something! Plus, you can put together what you feel like is the best no-compromise splitter for you.

Very true, it was well worth it, made this splitter for some off-road situations, with bigger tire's, the high clearance works great...dirt roads, ditches, rocks, brush and road kill...lol

Up to date, I have split 3 cords so far, and it split everything. Its tows like a dream, take it with me when I go fuel wood cutting. Big rounds, no problem, just go to vertical mode and roll big oak rounds in to it.

So yes, for me this is a best, no compromise splitter that suite my needs.

 

[BuddhaKat]

Where the hell are you finding oak to cut?

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Here's the splitter in action... big, black oak rounds that I cut with the MS660...man they were heavy to move around, soaking wet, but easy to split.

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[Kydan]

Sir, that's a nice machine you have built.

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Sir, that's a nice machine you have built.

Thanks KD, Im very happy with how it turned out

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Where the hell are you finding oak to cut?

BK, If I told you, I would have to kill you...LOL...

 

[BuddhaKat]

BK, If I told you, I would have to kill you...LOL...

I'm willing to take an ass whuppin if I have to. I can't find any good oak around here at all.

 

[cornbread]

Great job!!

 

[BlackOakTreeServ]

Great job!!

Thanks cornbread!...Im going to build up number 2 splitter soooon, stay posted.

Im going with 5" cyl. 22GPM pump...ect. ect.