My first post. Have a northstar 3000 splitter--the ( 1/2 inch steel) release pin got bent --was splitting some 35 inch hickory-- I can barely get to it with a hammer to try to bend it back to straight-- does adding heat with a torch help-- stupid question probably -- any suggestions? I read this site alot --have a 026 and a 290-- just get wood for fun to relax and to give away--WAY better than golf or EXERCISE!! I'm 64 still work full time --do this stuff when I get off work. Thanks
splitter stuck in up position
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513yj
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Spotking, welcome to the madness. Is there a way to take the pin completely out? I have a DHT 27 ton that has a spring with a clip on it which could be similar to yours. Remove the clip/cotter key or whatever yours has to allow it to move through the spring and try to fanagle the pin out of the mount. You might need a punch and a bfh to get it out of there. Once removed you might be able to straighten it or replace it with a hardened tractor pin or whatever you prefer.
Oldman47
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Welcome spotking. I would avoid heat if possible. It does no harm to the pin you will be replacing but can damage the beams around that pin. Is it in a spot where you can cut it so that it doesn't need to follow the bent shape to be removed?
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post pictures if you can
Welcome to A.S. !
Assume that the pin looks something like this ?
Since it is bent, you might want to replace the pin anyway. Maybe you can cut it into sections to remove, using a Dremel cut off wheel, metal cutting blade in a reciprocating saw (Sawzall), etc?
Philbert
Assume that the pin looks something like this ?
Since it is bent, you might want to replace the pin anyway. Maybe you can cut it into sections to remove, using a Dremel cut off wheel, metal cutting blade in a reciprocating saw (Sawzall), etc?
Philbert
First, thanks for the replies--the picture is accurate-- the splitter is not at my house but at a friends property where I go to cut and split-- I will go out in a day or two and study it with these suggestions in mind-- I have access to tools--to cut if I can get power to them. THANKS!!! Will update. ( Also I meant 30 ton splitter not 3000)
I went out today and with a hammer and pliers bent it back straight enough to get it loose. Will go ahead and replace the pin although I rarely use it in the upright position. Nice to have a place to ask questions. Thanks for the help.
