Custom log splitter #5, it's been a while.

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Ive been Mia for a while now, mostly due to being extremely busy. The last splitter I built I used for about a year and decided it needed to go to pay for a new and much needed welder. The splitter ended up going to Thomas "Hinerman" haven't heard really much of anything since he took deliver. Really hope he likes it. This one again is supposed to be my personal splitter but have yet decided off ill sell it right away or not... This splitter was a long process since I've been so busy so I did t snap as many pictures as I normally would. Enough of the mumbo jumbo here's the pictures.

Milling down the spacers for the bushed plate.

After

Tacked up, can see the tolerances

Set up

In process

Weld, gotta love .045 metal core wire.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Machine work of the main knife (Ar plate)

Done

Sharp!

Cut out of the 4-way knife, (ar plate)

Guess I didn't take pictures of machining the 4-way knife.

Welding up the main knife

 

[mn woodcutter]

Looks great!

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

4-way and main knife set up

Splitter tube in progress, don't mine the out of order pictures...

In process

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

4-way with cylinder mounted

Again

Start of the log/work table

Table/rack

Tubes added

Again

And again...

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Flipped over for welding... No easy task!

Lots of tubes to weld...

Cutting down the axle....

No worries.. Not my first rodeo..

Done, can't even tell

Axle, engine, tank Frame. Nothing light weight here

Should hold.

 

[hammerhead 5410]

Very impressive, sir. I often wish I would have chosen a career path in metal work, as opposed to carpentry.....but I make a good living at it.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Getting heavy.. No to long after this picture the poor girl gave out..

Tank parts bent and ready to be set up and welded.

Felt kinda good to be welding a tank again. No leaks by the way.. And yes... There is a little trickery In the tank, baffles and what not.. Total capacity 37 gallons.. Overkill for sure.

Log lift, no in progress pictures. Not the final product but close enough

Log lift towing support.

A little cylinder experiment...

Before and what's the come.. (-8 to -12)

Welded

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Cylinder mount

Push plate grippers

Spot to place tools, gas can, oil cans and such

Mock up

Again

Control center

Again

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Jack and hitch

Ready for the dreaded paint process... (I hate painting)

Red...

Black...

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

No assembly pictures, was in the process of putting a new roof on he house and assembling the splitter in the free time

Storage

Oil temp, level, pressure, and filter condition gauges.

Valve, levers and stuff.

Front

Fold away kick stand for the heavy wood days.

Hour and tach meter.. 00....

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

That's it really. Few things to mention, the slide plate is AR-500 steel, the pusher plate is made using grade 50 steel, and the knifes are made from AR plate also.

 

[ft. churchill]

Why you lay a bead as smooth as a wedding band. Beautiful work, far exceeds the quality of the commercial splitters on the market

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Simply amazing! Put me on the waiting list...

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Very impressive, sir. I often wish I would have chosen a career path in metal work, as opposed to carpentry.....but I make a good living at it.

You chose the right path.. I really enjoy metal working but it's a dying trade. I like the fabrication portion rather then just laying wire. Sure gets old real quick.


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[Husqavarna Guy]

Excellent welding there. Is that a honda gx270 or 390? Also what is the price? Thanks

 

[GM_Grimmy]

Beautiful work again Alex!! Although I still think it would have looked better pink, maybe the red will fade over time. [emoji3] Can't wait to see it in action!

 

[iowa]

VERY nice build!!!!
Just out of curiousity. How much do you charge for a splitter just like this??

 

[Homelite410]

This guy isn't a welder, he is truly an artist when it comes to anything he builds. From this splitter or the previous 4, to the saws that he crafts, his work is simply beautiful. It will be an honor to run this splitter in 2 weeks!

Great job man!

 

[nathon918]

Ive been Mia for a while now, mostly due to being extremely busy. The last splitter I built I used for about a year and decided it needed to go to pay for a new and much needed welder. The splitter ended up going to Thomas "Hinerman" haven't heard really much of anything since he took deliver. Really hope he likes it. This one again is supposed to be my personal splitter but have yet decided off ill sell it right away or not... This splitter was a long process since I've been so busy so I did t snap as many pictures as I normally would. Enough of the mumbo jumbo here's the pictures.

Milling down the spacers for the bushed plate.

After

Tacked up, can see the tolerances

Set up

In process

Weld, gotta love .045 metal core wire.

you buy a MM 350P?