Millman
ArboristSite Operative
Hi all,
I want to make some mods to my current home built splitter. It currently has the origional splitting wedge which is a triangle shape wedge. I was thinking of replacing it with a "knife" type wedge sold in northern tool. Should the wedge be sharpe? It seems that when I split this year, the wood seemed to tear and not split. The edge of the wedge is pretty dull. Also the guy that built it welded a piece of plate steel and mounted the cylinder, tank and engine to it. When we first got it working, the back end of the cylinder would flex and then Bang when it split the wood. I noticed that the back end of the cylinder was hanging over the edge of the I beam. I would think you need to mount the back of the cylinder directly to the I-beam. you can see what I mean in the pictures. please disreguard the hydrolics tank and engine. all have been replaced with the proper fittings. Let me know what you think. Also, I have an opportunity to buy another used splitter for $350, no engine and I would have to replace hydrolics possibly. Should I go for it?
Millman
I want to make some mods to my current home built splitter. It currently has the origional splitting wedge which is a triangle shape wedge. I was thinking of replacing it with a "knife" type wedge sold in northern tool. Should the wedge be sharpe? It seems that when I split this year, the wood seemed to tear and not split. The edge of the wedge is pretty dull. Also the guy that built it welded a piece of plate steel and mounted the cylinder, tank and engine to it. When we first got it working, the back end of the cylinder would flex and then Bang when it split the wood. I noticed that the back end of the cylinder was hanging over the edge of the I beam. I would think you need to mount the back of the cylinder directly to the I-beam. you can see what I mean in the pictures. please disreguard the hydrolics tank and engine. all have been replaced with the proper fittings. Let me know what you think. Also, I have an opportunity to buy another used splitter for $350, no engine and I would have to replace hydrolics possibly. Should I go for it?
Millman