My Splitter Build (heavy on photos)

[jthornton]

Seeing as we lost a lot with the hack attack I'm starting my splitter build over again.

This is the start of my build, I bought a Dodge K car rear axle and brought it home from the junk yard.

Then I stripped it down.

Then I drilled out one end of the support tube so I could split the axle in two parts and shorten it up.

Here is the axle mocked up with the springs.

Painted spring hangers in place and ready to go.

JT

 

[jthornton]

I didn't have a beam long enough so I had to splice two together and they were not even the same height beams so I had to cut one down and add a cap back to it.

Building up the beam

Starting to fit up the cylinder and wedge.

Wedge is done.

Getting the supports in

Adding the reaction plate and support for it.

Finished the attachment structure for the beam.

Enjoy
JT

 

[jthornton]

Getting started on the frame

Adding my retractable roll around wheels

Adding the beam support structure to the frame

Beam upright in the working position

Another view

JT

 

[jthornton]

The engine and pump mount

In the frame

Completed engine and pump

JT

 

[jthornton]

Building the wedge.

JT

 

[cre73]

Beautiful work, should serve you well for many years.

 

[jthornton]

Thanks, I just need to finish it LOL.

JT

 

[dave_dj1]

Ild' forgotten how nice it looks! Nice work now get 'er done! Nice shop too by the way, I'm envious.
dave

 

[Vermonster]

Wicked rugged looking. HD - Heavy Duty!! Very nice work!!

 

[rancher2]

You have a nice build going on. Keep up the good work.

 

[MuskokaSplitter]

Heavy Duty is an Understatement. Really nice work!

 

[clint53]

Very well built and heavy duty. I am impressed so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[Smulax]

Very nice.

 

[jhellwig]

Where did you come up with the engine? I like that series of engine as it is based on the quantum flat head. To bad they don't make it anymore.

 

[Nosmo]

Certainly looks like you have done this before and you know what you are doing. Great job for sure.

 

[jthornton]

Where did you come up with the engine? I like that series of engine as it is based on the quantum flat head. To bad they don't make it anymore.

I get them as samples from Briggs when I build equipment for them. Actually this one is an Intek model that was made in the Rolla MO plant and is 190cc with overhead valves. They have been replaced by the W series engines. They still make the Quantum in both Poplar Bluff MO and Murray KY.

JT

 

[jthornton]

Certainly looks like you have done this before and you know what you are doing. Great job for sure.

Well this is my first splitter but not my first fabrication project... thanks for all the compliments guys.

JT

 

[jthornton]

Ild' forgotten how nice it looks! Nice work now get 'er done! Nice shop too by the way, I'm envious.
dave

One of my projects for this winter is the finish the beast and paint it John Deere Green to match the engine. I have been overwhelmed with work lately and hope to get a break soon so I can finish up the splitter.

JT

 

[Hinerman]

Nice work; but, I am not sure I understand the design. Is it a vertical splitter only? It looks like the motor and frame are in the way for horizontal splitting. Am I missing something? Are you going to add a lift to get the rounds up for vertical splitting?

 

[jthornton]

Nice work; but, I am not sure I understand the design. Is it a vertical splitter only? It looks like the motor and frame are in the way for horizontal splitting. Am I missing something? Are you going to add a lift to get the rounds up for vertical splitting?

Yes, it is for vertical splitting only. I built it for a comfortable work height for me. I will have a hook that can be connected to the wedge to lift heavy rounds up and on to the work table. I've used some horizontal splitters in the past and got tire of chasing the splits for re-splitting. Also I don't like to lean over the splitter to work.

JT