Log cradle for splitter

[peterc38]

Got a log cradle for my 22 ton Huskee. This is a great modification. Cuts way down on the repetitive bending over and picking up. Just split and toss it onto the pile. If you need to resplit, grab it off the cradle, split and then toss on the pile. For those that like to split in vertical mode, the cradle comes off easily so that you can do that as well.

I just got the splitter a couple weeks ago. Before, I had split everything by hand. So far, this splitter has been great. Only thing I have found that I don't like is the drain plug to change oil is tough to get at, especially if you got big hands like me.

 

[Keevan]

Your right about the cradle so much easier on the back.If you have room try putting a nipple in the drain hole and a cap.

 

[Blazer]

Where did you purchase your cradle? And if it ain't being nosy, how much did it set you back?

 

[AKDriveSprocket]

See if you could raise it a little. I think it would help even more.

 

[J.W Younger]

Got a log cradle for my 22 ton Huskee. This is a great modification. Cuts way down on the repetitive bending over and picking up. Just split and toss it onto the pile. If you need to resplit, grab it off the cradle, split and then toss on the pile. For those that like to split in vertical mode, the cradle comes off easily so that you can do that as well.

I just got the splitter a couple weeks ago. Before, I had split everything by hand. So far, this splitter has been great. Only thing I have found that I don't like is the drain plug to change oil is tough to get at, especially if you got big hands like me.

nice looking spliter, wish mine still looked that good.
I see the return hose on yours has been moved, mine goes in the top of the tank and rounds drop on it. good to see they corrected that.
where can I get that cradle?

 

[Keevan]

nice looking spliter, wish mine still looked that good.
I see the return hose on yours has been moved, mine goes in the top of the tank and rounds drop on it. good to see they corrected that.
where can I get that cradle?

I have seen them on ebay for saleopcorn:

 

[gulity1]

I have the 34 ton huskee and I use 2 of the cheap plastic saw horses and small sheet of plywood to make a table. The sheet fits under the beam and rests on the horses just snug dont go anywhere. Works well I have split over 10 cord this year and have not had a problem with it yet. Breaks down and sets up very easy Also not mounted to beam and getting the way when I split in vertical for the large rounds of elm sitting in my driveway

 

[Straightgrain]

You mean we arn't supposed to juggle and hold the wood on the tire with our bellies?

I have to look into one of those.

Neat.

 

[fishercat]

it's about time they moved that return line!

if you can weld or know someone who does,i would make a wing off that craddle that went over that filter assy.

 

[vwboomer]

I'm probably going to pick up one of these cradles. I like the quick detach since a lot of times I'm standing on the wrong side of the beam (to keep the tank breather uphill).

 

[Keevan]

their selling for $60.00 on ebay.opcorn:

 

[Keevan]

oooppsss $68.00 {typpooosss grrr}

 

[peterc38]

their selling for $60.00 on ebay.opcorn:

Yeah, that is where I got it based on some previous AS poster's recommendations. The seller's name is 33Flame. I thought the price was reasonable. He shipped it right away too.

 

[oldchuck]

I built one out of scrap wood. No charge. Table on both sides of rail works better than just one.

 

[haoleboy99]

Works great

I added one to my I&O and really saves the back. It can also handle a good amount of weight. I load it up and then feed the splitter. If I have someone helping then they just keep loading the cradle and it goes faster.

 

[A. Stanton]

Had a piece of diamond plate welded to my cradle to keep the cookies from falling thru.

 

[J.W Younger]

Yeah, that is where I got it based on some previous AS poster's recommendations. The seller's name is 33Flame. I thought the price was reasonable. He shipped it right away too.

any drilling required or does it just slip under the rail?

 

[peterc38]

any drilling required or does it just slip under the rail?

There is a “Z-Bar” tack welded to the cradle. You drill 3 holes through the I-Beam and attach with bolts and nut on back side. Then you rock cradle up and down to break tack welds so that cradle can be removed. Z-Bar stays bolted to I-Beam. Cradle just slips underneath it and is held in place by being wedged in between Z-Bar and I-Beam, therefore it only takes a second to remove/replace. It’s a slick set up.

 

[flewism]

Here's a couple of pictures of my homemade one. I actually have zero dollars in it, all the material I had from other projects. I also got to brush up on my welding skills. Three pins hold it on, it will hold my 180 pounds jumping on it. I believe I get 33% more splitting done in the same time, less fatigue late in the session.

 

[Shagbark]

Had cradles made for both sides of my friends splitter. Each one laser cut out of 1/4" and bent with a brake radiused corners and all. Absolutely the cats meow for about $100 for the pair. Same fab shop is making a custom 4 way quick detach splitter wedge for me.