shamusturbo
ArboristSite Member
I built this 10 years ago at the age of 16. I did it as cheaply as I could. $864 to be exact, oil and all. Keep it simple and make the gussets count. I ran a 6.5 HP honda with an 11 GPM pump which I have since up graded to a 13 HP Harbor freight special and a 22 GPM pump and bigger 25 GPM valve. I crippled the I-beam in the first year and switched to a heavier H-beam. The wings are tables. Keeps wood from falling every single split. Try to bend over as little as possible. Harbor freight, Baileys Hydraulics, and TSC or rural king. I had a blast and am dying to build another. But no need with a fleet of others....CRD processor, TW-5, Northstar, upside down wallenstein skidsteer mount, and this.....I cant get enough. I think it would be possible to build a TW-5 or Built-rite model for less than half of what their stickers are......
Not the greatest picture of it but its the best I have right now. I have since painted all the steel and made a fancier 12V light set up (which is cut off in the picture) Again, Harbor freight. Keep it cheap and simple.
Not the greatest picture of it but its the best I have right now. I have since painted all the steel and made a fancier 12V light set up (which is cut off in the picture) Again, Harbor freight. Keep it cheap and simple.
