Pics of your splitter modifications

[iamspt]

So my son and I are outsie splitting wood. Pat says... hey dad we need to put something here to catch the logs. So I go into the shop and fabricate a small table that rests inside the I beam for him. My wife is like...why can't you go a day without modifying something (as a joke). This made me think...what mods have you done to your splitter to make it best fit your needs?

 

[mga]

i haven't changed much to mine since i built it. i have designs to put those "tables" next to the wedge...just too lazy to fabricate them.

i'm also working on a panel to show pressure(s) and oil temperature. i have the gauges, jut need the ambition and time to set it up.

 

[046]

pic's from you first please..

So my son and I are outsie splitting wood. Pat says... hey dad we need to put something here to catch the logs. So I go into the shop and fabricate a small table that rests inside the I beam for him. My wife is like...why can't you go a day without modifying something (as a joke). This made me think...what mods have you done to your splitter to make it best fit your needs?

 

[iamspt]

you got it!

pic's from you first please..

I will bring home camera from work so I can take and post pics...

 

[Mike Van]

new guy with splitter pics

Where do I start on splitter mods? I bought my Didier new in 1980, it was a low priced [750.00] one with small non towable wheels. First off, a pair of hubs & rims from a Chevy Biscayne, that raised it up a little. Used it for years that way, until a few back problems forced some changes. I raised it up almost to waist level [i'm 6' 2"], and built the log lift. Should have done that long ago -

I had to add a bigger hydraulic tank to handle the loader, so I made that from an old propane tank. 2 years ago, I had an idea about a woodcatcher on the front, so I didn't have to go & pick up all those pieces to be resplit, it came out like this -

And, the most recent thing was "wouldn't it be great if I never had to lift this & push it manually, so I built a hydraulic drive for the front wheel -

I took the jack off, made up a minibike wheel, added the hydraulic motor & a seperate detent valve. The tiller arm steers it, it just slides off to be out of the way. What next for this year?

 

[kellog]

Mike Van,

Nice job. You have all the right accessories now. Nice fabrication.

Good to have another local guy on board.

 

[allthegross]

im new to this but i think i have the pic attached agong with my work done today

 

[barkies]

How about some detailed pics on that log lift Id like to see how you set it up

 

[Mike Van]

Only ones I have right now - One shows the hyd line hookups, open center valves from Northern Tool. The "out" hose from the original valve goes to the "in" on the second one.

There's a third valve not shown now for the front drive wheel. Next photo just shows the underside of the lift, had to weld a bracket to the main beam of the splitter,

I made up the tray out of scrap. The ram is a small 2" bore 8" stroke, with the 11 gpm pump, you can launch a chunk right over if you don't feather the valve. Once you get used to it, it's not a problem. I've picked up 26" dia red oak, 2' long with it. Can't believe I used to do that with my back.

 

[mga]

The ram is a small 2" bore 8" stroke, with the 11 gpm pump, you can launch a chunk right over if you don't feather the valve. Once you get used to it, it's not a problem

a flow control valve will take care of that.

nice set up!!

 

[drmiller100]

i love the table on thebackside that collects the split wood.

i did something similar with a large collection chute that feeds the conveyor.

 

[turnkey4099]

Just starting my mods. Raising it 9", moving the armature over on the axle and adding in/out tables. Plan to take pics as I go but mine isn't much of a project.

Just pulled the tank/motor/pump/valve off the other day in 21 degree weather. Good thing I built it so 4 bolts takes that entire unit off in one piece!

Harry K