I have been wanting to build a log splitter that will split in both directions without the split wood having to be handled twice. Once when loading unsplit logs and once after they have been split. That will require the push block to move and the wedges to be fixed at either end. Offloading tables at both ends will help to keep the split wood out of the way. I also want a higher splitting platform so I won't be bent over all the time.I am calling it the Homo Erectus Double Cross SplitterAny suggestions/ideas are welcome!Any now here is the beginning of the project: the main beam and cylinder mount.I started with a Prince Fortress 4.5" x 24" Cylinder with 2.25" rod diameter because I think the cross tube welded cylinder is the strongest and has a 3000 psi rating. It also has a shorter collapsed length that will keep the overall width of the splitter down.The Beam/Push Block carrier is a 6" x 4" x 1/2" rectangular tube that has a 7" x 5" x 1/4" rectangular tube sliding across it. There is 3/16" UHMW nylon sleeve between the two to prevent galling of the tubes and "slop" in the system. I will post more pics as the build continues.I will be using a Haldex Barnes 16gpm 2 stage pump powered by a Honda GX390 13HP Engine.That configuration should give me 23.85 ton @ 6.1 seconds on the extension and 17.89 ton @ 4.8 seconds on the retract.Splitting a log every 5.4 seconds should keep me busy dont ya think!BTW the splitter in the background is the temporary hydraulic power.pack. Attached Images
Reply:An Ironworker out here in the sticks has one something like that. Is horizontal and slick as sh**Gordie -- "I believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
发表于 2021-8-31 23:38:45