Splitter build

[stewie3500]

Hello All,

This is my first attempt at my first post after reading for longer than I remember. I finally decided to jump head first in a log splitter build. This site has been an invaluable resource for design ideas. I will post pics as I go and hope for feedback and info to change the design as I build. Maybe the pics will help other as their pics helped me.

Thanks

 

[stewie3500]

I decided that boxing the ends would be a good way to prevent twist. The beam is 1/2'' with a 3/8'' web. So I am going to use 1/2'' plate to reinforce the beam.

 

[stewie3500]

The first end is complete on both sides.

 

[Oliver1655]

opcorn:

 

[Mike from Maine]

Nice welder

 

[muddstopper]

You didnt say what size cylinder you plan on using. What you have done boxing the ibeam will help, but I would have probably made my wedge first and extended it down to the bottom of the hbeam before boxing the beam. Simply welding the wedge on top of the hbeam might not hold under pressure and rip off at the welds. I would also consider capping the top plate of the beam with more flat plate where you slide will be travleing. This will help prevent the edges of the beam from rolling up under extreme pressure.

 

[stewie3500]

I built the pusher today. 3/4'' plate with 1/2'' guides. The webs are 1/2'' and the clevis mount is 1'' plate.

 

[stewie3500]

Nice welder

Thanks. It is a 1956 model shorthood date code 2955. It was in an auto accident and the engine and generator were transplanted in a 73 long hood black face. It was my grandfathers original machine when he stated his welding business.

 

[stewie3500]

You didnt say what size cylinder you plan on using. What you have done boxing the ibeam will help, but I would have probably made my wedge first and extended it down to the bottom of the hbeam before boxing the beam. Simply welding the wedge on top of the hbeam might not hold under pressure and rip off at the welds. I would also consider capping the top plate of the beam with more flat plate where you slide will be travleing. This will help prevent the edges of the beam from rolling up under extreme pressure.

Thanks,

I am going to go with a 5x24 cylinder. Excellent suggestion on extending the wedge to the bottom of the beam. That would certainly be stronger and less prone to failure. I am building this with scraps that I have scrounged so I don't have that much plate steel. I am going to rely on a 6010 root pass on a 30 degree bevel with a 7018 cap and multiple stringers. If it fails I will cut the beam in the outline of the new wedge and extend it full length.

 

[stewie3500]

I built the wedge yesterday. I have only made the root and the cap around it. I will finish welding it tomorrow.

 

[stewie3500]

Installed zerk fittings in the pusher and decided to use 5/8'' gr 8 hardware to sandwich the guides to the pusher.

 

[stewie3500]

I plug welded 3/8 nuts for anti slippage.

 

[stewie3500]

Installed zerks in the lower rails as well. Grease is good!!!

 

[DanTheCanadian]

Yes, grease is very gd!

 

[Oliver1655]

The way I work at my splitter, if I greased the push sled I would have the grease all over me from reaching across taking rounds of the log lift.

 

[stewie3500]

The way I work at my splitter, if I greased the push sled I would have the grease all over me from reaching across taking rounds of the log lift.

I know what you mean. My dads splitter will smear grease on yer leg from time to time. I am thinking that if I install some log cradles on the beam it will hold the operator out of the way of the mess.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Then you guys are over greasing, cause mine has zerks and I don't have that over greasing problem at all. All you need is a "film" of grease, not gobs of it.

SR

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Looking good! Starting to take shape

 

[Hddnis]

Nylon bearing pads FTW.



Mr. HE

 

[Oliver1655]

Even a light film will wipe off if you rub against it.