So I built another splitter...

[A.E. Metal Werx]

This splitter will be #4. First splitter I built was stolen, 2nd splitter was to replace that one and the last one I built was to sell and it sold pretty quick. I had an offer on splitter #2 that I could t really refuse so that's how #4 came about. I didn't spend much time taking pictures this time because time was at a minimum. My first born was due on July 24 and we were hoping he would hold off till the 1st so that was my planned dead line. Well to say the least I didn't make my August 1st dead line but the baby boy did.. JUST! 12:22 am on the first we were headed for the hospital.. Apparently he did t want to come out any time soon and wanted to make moma work for it! At 2:03 pm William made an appearance and life will never be the same. We spent 4 days at the hospital (I snuck out a few times to get the house ready and sadly get a few more things done on the splitter.. Any way, kids out and a week later the splitter was done and painted.

Loading the beam up in the truck to take to work and cut it down to size

Pusher plate set up and tacked

Pusher plate welded with 1/16" dual shield wire.

 

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Tapatalk is being a pain in the azz so bare with me.

 

[Cheesecutter]

Congrats on the new son. I don't blame you for sneaking out of the hospital... sitting in there sucks, besides Mama and baby needed their rest so leaving was an unselfish act on your part. Looking forward to more pics.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Angle of the 4ways have since then been made greater.

Tank and axle

Tank and axle mounted and starting on the log table

Log table done and engine and valve mounted.

 

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Log rack

Torsion axle cut down and mounted on tank, took a total of 4" off the torsion part of the axle to soften the ride some.

Engine and tung

Engine guard

Meat tenderizer-wood grippers

 

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Log lift

Kinda went into just get it done mode and didn't get many more pictures. So here's what I think is the final project. I'm sure I will tweak some things here and there but that's to be expected.

Levers all different heights in ease of grappling the one you want an one one at a time. Tallest is the splitting ram, stock height is the 4-way, shortest is the log lift.

That's really all I have for pictures right now.

 

[flashhole]

I think you have more steel in that splitter than they had in the World Trade Center.

Looks great. Did you get better with each progressive build?

 

[flashhole]

What motor did you use?

 

[flashhole]

Oh ... congrats on the new son. Please don't tell us his middle name is Robert.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

What motor did you use?

Picked up the kohler command pro 14hp from northern tool while it was on sale.

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Oh ... congrats on the new son. Please don't tell us his middle name is Robert.

Thanks and yeah it's Robert... I know I know.. It's her fathers name though so.....

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

I think you have more steel in that splitter than they had in the World Trade Center.

Looks great. Did you get better with each progressive build?

The last three splitters I built were the horz-vertical wedge style so this one was a whole new ball game.. It was an experience for sure!

 

[flashhole]

So you will have to teach young Billy Bob how to build splitters. :msp_thumbup:

 

[walexa07]

Awesome!!

What do you figure you have in it and would you be interested in building another to sale?

Thanks,

Waylan

 

[wndwlkr]

Looks really nice, good Fab work for sure !

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Looks really nice, good Fab work for sure !

Thanks, the project wouldn't have took nearly as long if I wouldn't be so picky on every time and over think most everything.

 

[Homelite410]

That splitter is simply a masterpiece... Built by a man that is very picky about everything he does and that right there is how a masterpiece is made!! I could only dream of a splitter like that!

Good work man!!

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

That splitter is simply a masterpiece... Built by a man that is very picky about everything he does and that right there is how a masterpiece is made!! I could only dream of a splitter like that!

Good work man!!

Thanks mike! I bet you will get more use out of it then me really...

 

[TFPace]

That's a fine piece of work. I make my living welding and I appreciate top-shelf craftsmanship. Very well done.
The tor-flex axle is money well spent.

Have you considered a removable hitch? I know what it's like to have favorite piece of equipment stolen. I have built several trailers that have easily removed hitches. Sadly, if a thief wants it baldy enough they'll find away.

Cheers on the birth of baby!

All the best,

Tom

 

[angelo c]

Congrats on William Robert,
I been looking at a few tw5's lately for a friend and yours has them beat. Ild pay for one if you had it for sale in the " reasonable $ range. HOw about #5 ???

Feel free to PM a price.

Oh and my "dream splitter" would have a small diesel engine powering it. Better on fuel. Lower peak hp more torque where you need it.

Ill keep dreaming