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  1. M

    Looking for Splitter (<10 cord/pr) - reliable recommendations?

    You might want to take a look at Timberwolf, also. They make some good quality machines and the smaller ones are in about your price range.
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    wood pro chipper

    WoodPro Chippers If you're talking about the machines manufactured (or imported) by Vandermollen and sold through WIKCO, I have a WoodPro AVP pto-powered chipper/shredder. I am very pleased with it both from a design/safety and a performance point of view. Runs well with my 22 pto hp and...
  3. M

    I-Beam Size?

    I wondered why the re-enforcement plates for the stop had holes. :confused: Now, I understand. :clap: I'm putting gussets under the cylinder anchor and wedge and welding end plates at both ends of the beam.
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    I-Beam Size?

    That's mighty reassuring, Casey, since I am using an 8x8 also. I see that you have gussets under the end plate, too. I hope that I can do as good a job.
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    I-Beam Size?

    I'm not sure, either. A 4" cylinder, operating at 3000psi will generate a bit less than 19 tons ram force. Is the 3/8" to 1/2" the web or the flange thickness? H beams come in a range of weights and strength varies accordingly. There are doubtless sources on the web for calculation of...
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    New log splitter

    ramforce CaseyF, I'm not sure that I'm following you. The total ram force doesn't (I think) get any greater or less, regardless of the area of the area of either the wedge or the push plate. Since the wedge itself is generally sharpened the area of the knife edge is negligable and thus the...
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    New log splitter

    harborfreight splitter 046: I know nothing specific about the splitter you asked about, but I would get much more in the way of specs and details, if I were you, before I bought it. A 30 ton splitter usually uses a 5" bore cylinder and develops about 30 tons at 3000psi, the max at which most...
  8. M

    Splitter Log Lift

    I'm just starting a log splitter building project and am planning to put a log lifter on it. Will be happy to share ideas with you. My plan is to hinge mount the lift arm (on operator's side) just below the upper flange of the beam. (Has to be a bit below, because can't interfere with the...
  9. M

    Splitter Hydraulics

    Many thanks. I'll keep you posted.
  10. M

    Splitter Hydraulics

    Miller 251 I am might glad to hear that, Andy, because I have a Miller 251 and that is what I am going to use to weld the splitter. On the thick plates (such as the cylinder anchor, base for the wedges and ram assembly) I am planning to use .045" wire and 75-25 Arg/Co2 gas. Also planning to...
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    Splitter Hydraulics

    I haven't "experienced" anything yet :D , but I am planning to weld end plates at both ends of the beam and four gusset plates (6-8" wide) on both sides of both ends. If an 8x8 58#/ft beam (.51" web) with all that reinforcement is twisted by the force exerted by a 5" bore cylinder (max of 59K#)...
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    After rottin my Brain I want a log splitter

    Treeco: I thought about using one of the Prince direct PTO pumps but decided against it because it was a single stage pump and I thought that it would be a bit slow running a 5" bore cylinder. The problem was to get 3600 rpm input into the pump from the rear pto running at 540. There was...
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    Splitter Hydraulics

    I meant a 1.5:1 safety factor on working pressure. I plan to use hoses with at least 4500# working pressure rating. As for the welding, this will probably bring down a rain of criticism, but I am planning to use my Millermatic 251 mig welder. If you use .045" wire, it can weld 1/2" plate...
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    Splitter Hydraulics

    Valve for Barnes 28gpm pump NELOG: I am just starting a splitter project; also planning on using the Barnes 2 stage 28gpm pump. Surplus Center has a Prince Autocycle valve (RD523MMEE5A1A1) that is rated for 3000psi and 25gpm. Relief is adjustable from 1500-3000psi. It's a bit pricey ($250)...
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    Log splitter, the sequel

    Prince autocycle valve TreeCo: I think it is item# 9-6587 at Surplus Center. Prince Autocycle Valve RD523MMEE5A1A1. $250 at SC. I am planning on using it in the splitter that I am about to build.
  16. M

    Speaking of Log Splitters.....

    Can't bring up your pics I am going to build a splitter this winter and am working on the plans. I tried to open your pics but all I get is a screen that says link was invalid. Have others been able to open these? I sure would like to see what you have come up with. BTW, was your use of...
  17. M

    Homeowner VS Pro Saws SAFTY QUESTION

    Maybe most everyone in this forum has had their mufflers "improved" and that's why its necessary to speak up!:laugh:
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    Homeowner VS Pro Saws SAFTY QUESTION

    Boboak: Thanks for your very graceful reply, which I really appreciate. Like I said before, no offense taken. We may not always agree, but exchanging points of view as well as information, is what chat boards are all about. BTW, I like loggers, both as a class and individually. I have...
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    Homeowner VS Pro Saws SAFTY QUESTION

    I appreciate your replies, both Boboak and 046. I understand that sometimes it seems that lawyers will just take any side of a case whether they believe in it or not, even if it is frivolous. Part of the problem is that it is not the lawyer's function to decide the merits of the case; that is...
  20. M

    Homeowner VS Pro Saws SAFTY QUESTION

    I'm new to this board and not familiar with how things are done here, but I was somewhat surprised (and dismayed) by both the content and tone of Boboak's response to my post: 1. I DEFEND products liability cases, so I'm really on Boboak's side on these issues. However, I also remember a...
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