Looking for diamensions for log splitter catch tray

[triptester]

I,m building a catch tray for splits. I'm looking to find what size has worked for others and what problems to avoid.

Thanks in advance , Jerry

 

[Blazin]

Here's mine, I built it with a single pivot off the end of the beam so it flips up. You could also rig it with a reciever square tube setup so it would just drop on and it would be removable. I don't remember the exact measurements but I will post them up later for you!

 

[Blazin]

The measurements are 32" wide and 36" long, get to buildin!

 

[Wife'nHubby]

Blazin,

Question on your table: On the lift side there is a pretty clear shot between the lift and the receiving table. One the opposite side there is a space between the cradle and the table. Do you have any problem with splits falling through or jamming up in that area?

EDIT: Looks awesome, by the way!

Shari

 

[Blazin]

Blazin,

Question on your table: On the lift side there is a pretty clear shot between the lift and the receiving table. One the opposite side there is a space between the cradle and the table. Do you have any problem with splits falling through or jamming up in that area?

EDIT: Looks awesome, by the way!

Shari

Thanks! Never had a problem yet since most of my wood is 24" for my OWB, I have done a bunch of 16" for the camp without the 4 way and never had any issues. I was gonna extend the cradle side orignally but I did'nt want it to hang to low folded up, with a drop on removable one you could make it as close as you wanted.

 

[Wife'nHubby]

Thanks! Never had a problem yet since most of my wood is 24" for my OWB, I have done a bunch of 16" for the camp without the 4 way and never had any issues. I was gonna extend the cradle side orignally but I did'nt want it to hang to low folded up, with a drop on removable one you could make it as close as you wanted.

One of these days I might be 'cutting to length' but so far the vast majority of the wood I scrounge is already cut to 'what ever' length so I do get some shorties - that's why I asked about that space. I can see on the opposite side though how that downward facing 'fin' on the table could guide a short split on to table.

Shari

 

[zipper1081]

Blazin has the best one I have seen. He sent me pics about a year ago. Going to start picking up some steel to build on soon.

 

[chugbug]

Her is the one I made for the 22 ton huskee , if you need dimensions let me know http://www.arboristsite.com/firewood-heating-wood-burning-equipment/155156.htm

 

[michigander]

Here's a pic of my table! It works well for the wood I split. Just have to watch your fingers, when its sliding along. I never did measure it!

 

[triptester]

Thanks for the replys and pics. I decided to make the catch table 30" wide and 24" long with the table starting about 6" back from the leading edge of the wedge.

 

[Blazin]

That'll do you fine, a table sure saves on the back from bendin over more than needed! Make sure to post pics!