Yes, I know what your saying. I have had pieces violently sort of explode in a knot areas. Not much can be done without putting a cage around the work. I try to be careful and use common sense while splitting but accidents can happen. I jus try to keep prayed up :)
better change the op valve with a foot operated double level.i think it will be more practical and also it will be safer.... i think.... :) excellent idea though
I took the foot valve idea into consideration while I was building but I didn't like the idea of standing with my weight on one foot all the time. I normally have help so I operate almost continuously.
Friend a word of advice weld a safety on the operator side of that lift, a 500lb log roll onto yer legs no one will come find you for hours and it'll be too late...
Great splitter. I love the work table even if you didn't have the lift. Is that an 8N pulling the splitter. I've got a 52 8N that I couldn't live without. It does everything for me, including pulling logs out of the woods, pulling a splitter, mowing the meadow, plowing, blading the driveway. Almost bullet proof!
This is one of the best homebuilts I've seen here on YouTube. I don't like the detent on the down stroke but hey -- they're your hands! That big shaft on the cylinder makes for some fast retraction times. I think that you could benefit from some outriggers on this machine. Other than that, I think it's a great design. I plan on building one very similar to this one of these days. Before I get too old! Cheers.
@fishinmuzishin LOL, I'll trade you, I get mostly cottonwood! I have an Earthquake 22 ton one that really surpirsed me! It gos thru some real tough wood. I have split over 36" cottonwood stumps. The one I am making has a 4cyl 30hp engine. I am thinking about a 30 gpm 2 stage pump.
Out of all the splitters on here....I gotta say, this one is the coolest :D I haven't read through the comments, but one thing I would add is a foot pedal. Hands free operation then :D Add a hydraulic motor and you have a full blown splitting operation with a conveyor. This would be perfect for out deuce and a half trucks.
This seems to be a very nice splitter. I've been thinking about building one but hadn't thought about the table type. I'm sure it is a true back saver. Do you have any plans and a material list for this type of splitter? What kind of changes would you make? Thanks
It works very well. I was able to get my wood in this fall in record time. If your going to build one build the table top type so long as you put a lift of some sort on it.
I don't have any plans or a material list, Sorry! I built this as I went along.I could give you dimensions etc.
If I were to build over again I would use an I-beam for the beam. I would shift the axle farther rearward but by doing so the lift would have to be thought out a little different so the tire wouldn't interfere.
Thanks, I used a 2" bore by 14" stroke. I didn't calculate anything it just happened to be the only small used cylinder that I could find at the salvage yard. although I did some hillbilly math :) to figure how much loss I would have between the pivot where the cylinder mounted and the length of the lift.
Thank you for your kind remarks.You just made me realize that I made a mistake when I labeled the video. I am using a 16 gpm pump, Sorry for the false info.
But a 22 gph pump sure would make it cycle faster :)
I was too cheap to spend the extra money and buy the larger pump.
Yes, it took alot of fab work. If I would do it over again there are things I would do different that would make it simpler to fab.
There were no plans for this so it was a build as you go kinda thing :)
I like everything about your splitter. The large table, at a comfortable working height, is really nice. I like the 12" wedge, and the fact that it comes down very close to the table. The 22 gpm pump gives you a quick cycle time. I think it's the best overall design I've seen!! Must have taken a lot of fabrication, though.
i been wanting to build myself a splitter,and i seen this on here and you have given me some help how to design a splitter , i like your design and from what i seen of your video you have 1 hell of a spiltter, thanks
I gave the lever placement alot of thought and feel even after using the machine I made the right decision as to placement. I didn't like the idea of standing on one foot to stomp on a foot lever. The video shows me having to return to the lever a few times at the beginning of the video. That was due to cold fluid and would cause the lever to return to neutral position but I made an adjustment at the valve and this problem was gone.
Awesome Splitter. The more I see these table type splitters, the more I like'em. There's an Aussie company that makes one similar.
The only thing that looks a little awkward is the placement of the valve. Looks like it was a bit of a pain to reach at times. IIRC, the Aussie one was foot operated and another one had the controls just under the front of the table.
Yes it slides in a slot. the beam is made of two pieces of 6" channel and boxed. I could send pics for more detail...But...the only reason I built up a beam was to keep the overall height as low as possable.
If I were to build another one I would prefer to use an I beam because it would be simpler to build.
I was trying to keep the wedge tucked into the cylinder support.
what a stupid noisy piece of JUNK !
1marceltony 2 weeks ago
Yes, I know what your saying. I have had pieces violently sort of explode in a knot areas. Not much can be done without putting a cage around the work. I try to be careful and use common sense while splitting but accidents can happen. I jus try to keep prayed up :)
mddejean 2 weeks ago
I Have a set up similar to this, the only thing i don't like is, once and a while a piece will bust off and hit you in the chest. be careful...
madscotsman26 2 weeks ago
this is the first video ive needed ear protection for, bravo
johnnywriight 3 weeks ago
better change the op valve with a foot operated double level.i think it will be more practical and also it will be safer.... i think.... :) excellent idea though
slaverakos 1 month ago
@slaverakos
I took the foot valve idea into consideration while I was building but I didn't like the idea of standing with my weight on one foot all the time. I normally have help so I operate almost continuously.
mddejean 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Sweet machine. The first vertical splitter I've seen that isn't a back breaker.
cowpoke1000 2 months ago
Friend a word of advice weld a safety on the operator side of that lift, a 500lb log roll onto yer legs no one will come find you for hours and it'll be too late...
ASSEMblerEX 4 months ago
Great splitter. I love the work table even if you didn't have the lift. Is that an 8N pulling the splitter. I've got a 52 8N that I couldn't live without. It does everything for me, including pulling logs out of the woods, pulling a splitter, mowing the meadow, plowing, blading the driveway. Almost bullet proof!
Trvlrxxx 6 months ago
I would certainly like to find out your specs.. Price to own and delivery to McAllen, Texas, 78501 would prefer to purchase new rather than used.
rjsahadi 9 months ago
@rjsahadi how will you float it over the rio grande?
kenfo0 5 months ago
This is one of the best homebuilts I've seen here on YouTube. I don't like the detent on the down stroke but hey -- they're your hands! That big shaft on the cylinder makes for some fast retraction times. I think that you could benefit from some outriggers on this machine. Other than that, I think it's a great design. I plan on building one very similar to this one of these days. Before I get too old! Cheers.
localcrew 9 months ago
those are some seriously large rounds, I wish I had some oak up here, mainly poplar, larch, tamarack if you can find it, jackpine. Nice job !
fishinmuzishin 1 year ago
@fishinmuzishin LOL, I'll trade you, I get mostly cottonwood! I have an Earthquake 22 ton one that really surpirsed me! It gos thru some real tough wood. I have split over 36" cottonwood stumps. The one I am making has a 4cyl 30hp engine. I am thinking about a 30 gpm 2 stage pump.
kutzbill 11 months ago
Looks EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to have a valve with a downward stroke and no dead man.
Mikehart92 1 year ago
Nice splitter. Well designed so that the machine is doing the work!!
cowpoke1000 1 year ago
nice to see a demo with real wood for change. i like it.
MrAjb123ajb 1 year ago
Very nice design and thanks for sharing. More so thanks for sharing your design comments.
MrThisIsMeToo 1 year ago
Out of all the splitters on here....I gotta say, this one is the coolest :D I haven't read through the comments, but one thing I would add is a foot pedal. Hands free operation then :D Add a hydraulic motor and you have a full blown splitting operation with a conveyor. This would be perfect for out deuce and a half trucks.
CBaughman 1 year ago
Hey Mark, I sent you another message. Thanks.
kdelbox 1 year ago
very impressive
TRandall7707 1 year ago
This seems to be a very nice splitter. I've been thinking about building one but hadn't thought about the table type. I'm sure it is a true back saver. Do you have any plans and a material list for this type of splitter? What kind of changes would you make? Thanks
kdelbox 2 years ago
It works very well. I was able to get my wood in this fall in record time. If your going to build one build the table top type so long as you put a lift of some sort on it.
I don't have any plans or a material list, Sorry! I built this as I went along.I could give you dimensions etc.
If I were to build over again I would use an I-beam for the beam. I would shift the axle farther rearward but by doing so the lift would have to be thought out a little different so the tire wouldn't interfere.
mddejean 2 years ago
Nice splitter. What size cylinder did you use for the log lift?
MrLeonard55 2 years ago
Thanks, I used a 2" bore by 14" stroke. I didn't calculate anything it just happened to be the only small used cylinder that I could find at the salvage yard. although I did some hillbilly math :) to figure how much loss I would have between the pivot where the cylinder mounted and the length of the lift.
mddejean 2 years ago
Thank you for your kind remarks.You just made me realize that I made a mistake when I labeled the video. I am using a 16 gpm pump, Sorry for the false info.
But a 22 gph pump sure would make it cycle faster :)
I was too cheap to spend the extra money and buy the larger pump.
Yes, it took alot of fab work. If I would do it over again there are things I would do different that would make it simpler to fab.
There were no plans for this so it was a build as you go kinda thing :)
mddejean 2 years ago
I like everything about your splitter. The large table, at a comfortable working height, is really nice. I like the 12" wedge, and the fact that it comes down very close to the table. The 22 gpm pump gives you a quick cycle time. I think it's the best overall design I've seen!! Must have taken a lot of fabrication, though.
ew1tn 2 years ago
i been wanting to build myself a splitter,and i seen this on here and you have given me some help how to design a splitter , i like your design and from what i seen of your video you have 1 hell of a spiltter, thanks
rkiker59 2 years ago
I gave the lever placement alot of thought and feel even after using the machine I made the right decision as to placement. I didn't like the idea of standing on one foot to stomp on a foot lever. The video shows me having to return to the lever a few times at the beginning of the video. That was due to cold fluid and would cause the lever to return to neutral position but I made an adjustment at the valve and this problem was gone.
Mark
mddejean 2 years ago
Awesome Splitter. The more I see these table type splitters, the more I like'em. There's an Aussie company that makes one similar.
The only thing that looks a little awkward is the placement of the valve. Looks like it was a bit of a pain to reach at times. IIRC, the Aussie one was foot operated and another one had the controls just under the front of the table.
HaywireHaywood 2 years ago
I'm happy you like the splitter. I sure do. It works very well for me.
mddejean 2 years ago
Great job on the splitter. This is the best design for splitting wood ever. Don't know why more aren't made this way.
graafb 2 years ago
Yes it slides in a slot. the beam is made of two pieces of 6" channel and boxed. I could send pics for more detail...But...the only reason I built up a beam was to keep the overall height as low as possable.
If I were to build another one I would prefer to use an I beam because it would be simpler to build.
I was trying to keep the wedge tucked into the cylinder support.
mddejean 2 years ago
I really like your design. Could you give more info on how the wedge is supported. Looks like it slides in a slot?
jjbiz007 2 years ago