TBrown
more saws than I need
I am planning on building a splitter this summer. I know that i could buy a smaller one cheaper than building my own. I am planning on a bigger machine though and hope to buy some of the parts cheap. I have a 6 inch bore by 42 inch stroke cylinder found that is new. I figure if i run a 28 gpm two stage pump it will be about the same speed as some of the store bought splitters. He has some H-beams, a 8" wide 1/2" thick and a 12" wide 5/8" thick. Not sure if i should go with the bigger beam or if boxing the ends of the beam will be enough. With this size of a cylinder I should be able to run a four way in most wood. I want the longer length for the blocks that come in long but not long enough for two 24" pieces. I can burn wood 42" long in my stove so should work fine. I am thinking of going with a boom type lift, a power swivel boom with a set of log tongs on a powered strap to lift the big pieces. A large outfeed grate with side grates. Also am considering self propelling it. Was going to mount a splitter on a cub cadet but this is going to be too big. Any suggestions
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