Custom log splitter #5, it's been a while.

[benp]

That is awesome!!!!!

Fantastic fabrication!!!!!

What's the longest round you can fit in there?

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

That is awesome!!!!!

Fantastic fabrication!!!!!

What's the longest round you can fit in there?

BIG, 24" stroke is the only limiting factor

 

[Tiewire]

I am envious of your fabrication and welding skills. Very nice!

 

[benp]

BIG, 24" stroke is the only limiting factor

So, if I am following right 24" is the longest length you can put in that particular one.

Is it possible to build one to accomodate 33-36"?

Again, awesome build. I love it.

 

[Mike from Maine]

So, if I am following right 24" is the longest length you can put in that particular one.

Is it possible to build one to accomodate 33-36"?

Again, awesome build. I love it.

Just have to have a longer cylinder and beam.... In the grand scheme it's not that much more when you are building your own.

 

[Beefie]

Nice job on another awesome splitter build MX. Nice Miller as well, they are made just a few miles away from me. Very good welder. I have a couple questions for you as I am setting up my welding/ fab shop hobby. First what brand of mill/drill is that and how do you like it? Is that a Atlas or a South Bend lathe? How are you liking the belt grinder attachment for your bench grinder? And How do you like your horizontal band saw? I just picked one of those up on CL for a 100 bucks just needs a little tlc. I no a lot of questions .

Beefie

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Nice job on another awesome splitter build MX. Nice Miller as well, they are made just a few miles away from me. Very good welder. I have a couple questions for you as I am setting up my welding/ fab shop hobby. First what brand of mill/drill is that and how do you like it? Is that a Atlas or a South Bend lathe? How are you liking the belt grinder attachment for your bench grinder? And How do you like your horizontal band saw? I just picked one of those up on CL for a 100 bucks just needs a little tlc. I no a lot of questions .

Beefie

It's a smithy mill/drill. Really love it. I do wish I had a nice separate drill though, kinda sucks to tear down a job to drill a hole or mill a part. The lather is a logan 820 (10"x24"), great little lathe. Has done everything I have needed so far. The belt sander attachment is a must. Picked it up from tricktools.com, have had the band say since I was 17, great little unit, I will not adjust the angle on it though, just adjust the material accordingly. It's a pita to square them back up. I will get a larger one when ever i get a larger shop. There are times I miss a good old chop saw though...

 

[Beefie]

A drill press is next on the bucket list. I have the chop saw but just sick of the spark show and mess. I cut outside and dry leaves and sparks don't mix. Good to no on the belt grinder, which size is it? Forgot about Logan lathes another one to watch for. I am looking forward to getting my band saw up and running. I was a machinist at one time in my career and did welding and fab as well. Now its time to get my own equipment so I can make my own stuff again.

Beefie

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

A drill press is next on the bucket list. I have the chop saw but just sick of the spark show and mess. I cut outside and dry leaves and sparks don't mix. Good to no on the belt grinder, which size is it? Forgot about Logan lathes another one to watch for. I am looking forward to getting my band saw up and running. I was a machinist at one time in my career and did welding and fab as well. Now its time to get my own equipment so I can make my own stuff again.

Beefie

2x24" I'm pretty sure

 

[cigmaker]

I was happy with my new DHT unit...... I am now having second thoughts lol. Nice work!!!

 

[Mike from Maine]

22gpm 5" cylinder
No issues that I know of with the log table, I like it level so it's easy to slide pieces back though. Work smarter not harder. Yes the valve is a pressure return detent. Sleeve is 1/2" wall and the post is 3/8" wall.


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Where did you order the valve? As I understand it you can't just add a detent kit to the valve and have pressure release?

 

[mn woodcutter]

What's the cycle time?

 

[redoakneck]

Nice work !!!!!!

 

[kyle1!]

Before and what's the come.. (-8 to -12)

Mx, Can a hydraulic shop do this mod or any machines shop? I have a similiar cylinder and would like to enlarge the ports. thanks

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

Any weld shop can, as for the mod, it didn't speed it up at all. The ports on the valve are s limiting factor, granted h could tare the valve down and "port" it but ll pass. It will help in keeping the oil cool.


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[A.E. Metal Werx]

What's the cycle time?

Just under 11sec. Not the quickest but it's got some grunt!


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[A.E. Metal Werx]

Where did you order the valve? As I understand it you can't just add a detent kit to the valve and have pressure release?

Mike,
I purchased my valve from federal fluidized. Com,
You are correct you cannot add the pressure detent kit, the valve is its own casting and machine work. Sucks, I know. Note, these valves are rated up to 25gpm.


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[GVS]

Beautyful splitter,beautyful welds!

 

[A.E. Metal Werx]

This my friends is what happens when you ask for AR plate steel and get regular A36 hot roll... Enjoy.

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[A.E. Metal Werx]

New part out of AR400 like I originally wanted..

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