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    Processor complete and running

    Just wanted to give an update on my processor build. Ran a bunch of logs through it this weekend and I can honestly say it will do an honest 2 cords an hour and definitely more with another guy loading it. Slows it down alittle when I have to load logs myself with the skid steer but nonetheless...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5QAqzE2sGpVrQhRmDSZT2A/videos?view=0&sort=da&flow=list&app=desktop This is a link to some videos. Finishing up welding the splitter beam to the frame tomorrow and putting the sides on it. 4 way wings are getting machined so they can be welded on. Should be...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    For some reason it will not let me upload a video. Nonetheless functions all work and I saw did cut a 12 inch log without issue. Was able to work on it a bit more this weekend and got the wedge mounted. Still need to do a spine backer on it and weld the wings but it's coming along.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Oil is getting delivered today. All 110 gallons of it! Wedge just finished up getting machined yesterday. Should be able to run things this weekend to verify saw spins and all functions operate as planned. Besides wiring in gauges and my cruise control module it is almost complete. Will be...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    No I haven't had a chance to finish the last few things to make it run. Between work and some family stuff I just have not had the time. I will definitely post more pictures when I have some time to work on it again. Should be able to get back to it soon. Thanks all for the interest.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Blade is in transport position. There is 22 inches from the arbor to the shanks on the blade. Blade will not need to go that low when being used to cut logs. If you look closely you can see it is well below the conveyor where it is now. Wanted to make sure it will still fit in an 8 foot garage...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Hoses shipped today so I should be able to have most everything piped up by the end of the week. Put a 22 inch log on here just to see what it would look like. If things go as planned should be able to test run it before the end of the month.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Running a 100 gallon hydraulic tank so I am pretty confident I will not need a cooler but I am going to run it as is and monitor temps. Instead of doing a conventional governor setup I am going to use a universal cruise control setup. Should work at least as good if not better than a traditional...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Here are some pictures of the progress. Conveyor and hydraulic tank will be mounted and completed this week. Shooting for 1st of the year to be running logs through it.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Was considering the float valve for saw lift . Thought maybe I could use that with a needle valve for downward control. Would be easy to get a cutting speed dialed in. But I would do whatever is recommended. It had said 12 gpm nominal 16 gpm Max on that valve stack.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    So I think I nailed down a stack valve setup for my accessories circuit. I went with a 4 spool because I do intend to at a live log load setup at some point for sure and if I do an adjustable wedge I would have a spool for that. Wondering if this seems right to you guys?
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    So the easiest solution would be to tag on one more pump that has let's say 5-10 gpm available to run my conveyor and saw lift. Just purchase power beyond valves for those functions so I can keep that circuit separate. Just have one 40 gpm pump for the saw, one 40 gpm pump for splitter and the...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Separate set of lines would of been connected to run the lift on the sawblade they are ran separately from the 1 inch lines that are ran to the two valves pictured that run to the saw.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    I had assumed the gresen valve was there to bypass some flow when the saw is in a no load condition. Also thought it might be used as the coast shutdown since it's tied to the supply and return lines? Any input appreciated.
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    First valve is a gresen 1140-000. It is depressed when the saw is in the up position. Second valve is a A something Dennison valve. I can't read the first part of the tag. The lift cylinder had separate lines that would of connected to the Prentice loader. So that's why I'm assuming I need a...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    It does have some valving on it. Not sure what they are though. I will take some pictures and maybe that will help. One is teed in with a knob u can turn and the other has a plunger that activated a valve when the saw is in the up position
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    I do get that but with a 6 second cycle time on the splitter the only thing I could really have time for would be raising the saw back up. Still trying to do this on a budget. My goal is to keep it at 5000 or less. Right now I am in it 3600 and have 90 Percent of everything I need to make that...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    The conveyor would not be continuous use. It will only be used intermittently to move the log under the saw. All the functions on the second circuit will all be operated individually. Nothing would have to be operated simultaneously. Just want to clarify that. Order of operations would be as...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    I have purchased the PTO pumps already. I was able to buy both pumps for right at 1000 bucks. My reasoning was the 1000 rpm shaft speed will give me the most flexibility with whatever I use to power them as long as I use a transmission. That comes in handy as well since I will have a clutch so...
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    Wood processor build hydraulic questions

    Pumps are rated to 2250 psi. I can use either first or second gear in the trans to get 1000 rpm speed on the out put of the trans. 1st gear would need to run at 3000 rpm and 2nd would be 1800. Was hoping 2nd gear would be the ticket. One pump will be dedicated to saw function. Planned on using a...
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