My splitter build

[nathon918]

Yeah - I know that the industry usually has them the same way, but I helped a friend that rented a splitter with a slip on 4 way. In wood that was not straight grained it was constantly trying to cut the grain. We found that if we flipped the 4 way, it would allow the 4 way to ride up the original wedge and follow the grain better. YMMV.

Thinking about it - it could have just been on a case by case thing. This was on some pretty tough (twisted) white oak. We probably shouldn't have been using the 4 way to begin with.

its not a problem with the slip ons, but he wrote adjustable 4 way for the pic so im figuring mounted to a cylinder or pinned in the back at a certain height, not allowing it to move up or down

 

[dave_dj1]

Awesome! Keep up the good work.

 

[Rattler05.5]

Well, it's all ready to split (or self destruct) if I only had those darn elbows. Two stinking 90 degree elbows are keeping my from putting it to work. I put all 30 gallons of oil in it and I'm still not sure if it's quite enough. I will keep looking for a trailer in the mean time. I would like to have it towable when I try it out instead of moving it around with the tractor and loader.

Have a good weekend!

 

[dave_dj1]

Well, it's all ready to split (or self destruct) if I only had those darn elbows. Two stinking 90 degree elbows are keeping my from putting it to work. I put all 30 gallons of oil in it and I'm still not sure if it's quite enough. I will keep looking for a trailer in the mean time. I would like to have it towable when I try it out instead of moving it around with the tractor and loader.

Have a good weekend!

I felt the same way with my first splits...kind of like testing out one of your own
I'm working on posting a video of mine in action this morning.
dave

 

[Rattler05.5]

I think it is all ready to try out tomorrow when the elbows come in. Hopefully UPS will come early morning!
Here are the pieces to try it out with.
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Here is the side shot. I don't know how exactly I will make the wedge adjustable. I thought a piece of steel vertically behind it with holes for "notches" and a pin. Seems kind of tedious for each piece. We shall see what happens. The rear set of I-beams will go away when it's sitting on wheels.
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Here is the other end with motor and hydraulic tank. Without a tongue or outfeed table it is just over 10' long. (Wow)
I have 30 gallons of oil in it and I think it could take 4-5 more. The tank is labeled 30 gallons at 95% capacity and the cylinder, pump, hoses, and filter took almost 5 gallons. I probably should have put the return line in lower but I didn't.
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Pump side of the engine. I will finish weld it once I know it's aligned perfectly. This I-beam appears to be the center of gravity which I'm thrilled about. It puts the axle way forward of where I will be standing to work out back.
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Here is the opposite side with the return filter and return port on the tank. It's all 1 1/4" line.
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I know 90* elbows are not ideal but it makes it cleaner routing of the hoses. The pressure lines are all 1". See also the gauge.
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I can't wait for the brown truck!

 

[wndwlkr]

Looks good rattler, I know what ya mean about the brown truck. Just like christmas.

 

[dave_dj1]

c'mon brown!
Awesome looking machine.

 

[Rattler05.5]

Thanks gentleman. It's not pretty but I hope it's functional.

I forgot to mention that I also have a line on a old pickup box trailer. The guy needs a couple of days to clean it out. LOL.
He only wants $100 for it though and he said it takes a 2" ball, has lights, good tires, and even a title!
I'm hoping to go look at it on Wed, if he can get it cleaned out by then. Seriously, how much crap can you pile in a pickup box?

 

[bigblackdodge]

That's looking Awesome Rattler05.5! Who cares if it's pretty or not? Functionality is what it's all about! I bought a 35 Ton Huskee from TSC about 6 years ago. It is a Beast, but it's Awkward too! I really like this one your building! Hope the P/U Box frame works out for ya.

 

[jags]

Way to go. I see no reason why that thing won't be a splitting beast. It just yells "Bring it".

 

[walkerdogman85]

I know what you mean about the brown truck !!! My pump should be here tomorrow

 

[Rattler05.5]

I wish I could say it worked flawlessly.

It didn't. It appears as though my valve is bypassing pressure at about 800 psi. I could adjust it a little bit but it bottomed out the adjustment screw at 900 psi max so the pump never went into high pressure. I will play with it a little bit tomorrow but a new auto cycle valve may be in order. I hate it when you try to save a buck and just waste your time.

Below is the video as promised of a piece that would split with 900 psi.
:msp_mad::msp_mad::msp_mad:

 

[Rattler05.5]

Ugh, Best I can do. It is here>
MVI_9054.mp4 Video by papagrande2001 | Photobucket

 

[walkerdogman85]

Couldnt find the video.

 

[dave_dj1]

awesome!

 

[Jredsjeep]

wow you got to be stoked to see that moving!

 

[jags]

Nice speed on the ram. Check fleebag for a detent valve. Sometimes they are on there pretty cheap. (some times, they are no cheaper than northern tool).

 

[Rattler05.5]

Couldnt find the video.

It's the post just above yours. I can see it?? Anyone else having problems? I couldn't get it to embed though from photobucket.

wow you got to be stoked to see that moving!

I am indeed. I just wish that it was working completely. The pump never kicked into high pressure because the valve was relieving the pressure at 900psi. Obviously not going to split much with a 4-way at that pressure.

Nice speed on the ram. Check fleebag for a detent valve. Sometimes they are on there pretty cheap. (some times, they are no cheaper than northern tool).

I think I was expecting faster but it is a long cylinder. It moves pretty smoothly. Now to do a little bit of looking around for a valve before I drop $277 for the power beyond auto cycle. That's a lot of coin but it would be soooooo slick! Was that supposed to be fleebay? (ebay)

Thanks for the uplifting words. :msp_thumbup:

 

[jthornton]

It's the post just above yours. I can see it?? Anyone else having problems? I couldn't get it to embed though from photobucket.

Down in the beer cave on windoze XP I could not see the video because I think the link was not copied in total when I clicked on it. Out here in the shop on windoze 7 the link worked. Looking good!

John

 

[jags]

That's a lot of coin but it would be soooooo slick! Was that supposed to be fleebay? (ebay)

Thanks for the uplifting words. :msp_thumbup:

Yup. Northern tool is another source. And there are a couple of hydraulic outlet stores too.