Log Splitter wheels

[larrypac]

The wheels on my Log splitter are very cracked and I found a new pair of wheels very cheap ($20 for the pair at Mardens, if you're from Maine, you know about Mardens). Problem is the splitter axle is 3/4" and the wheels are 1". Is there any reason not to get a steel bushing to make them work? New wheels are probably $100 for a air and bushings shouldn't be more than $10 +or-. I assume that 3/4" axles are slightly undersized for clearance so wheel can slip right on. Problem might be finding a bushing with 3/4" ID and slightly under 1" OD. Log splitter wheels are not lug type. Appreciate any advice. Larry

 

[kshansen]

I'm guessing this splitter is not something you would be towing down the highway at 60MPH? If so then I would see no problem with finding some bushings to allow you to used the $20 wheels.