wireedm
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Trying out my new homemade box-wedge log splitter design on some white oak. I used my older Northern Tool 22 ton splitter as the base. It's stock except for a Harbor Freight 6.5hp engine.
Yeah, I agree. I've put a few "normal" size logs through it and it goes much faster. I'm surprised that little 4" cylinder and 6.5hp engine even pushes oak through 6 wedges. lol None of the wedges are starting at the same time, makes a big difference.I like it , the cycle time seems a little slow , if that could be sped up it would be a real producer
Makes nice size splits. Watched the second video also. Obviously it would be much better on chunking up 18" rounds.
I've said before, I should have spent the extra money and chosen the TW-7 box wedge over the TW-6. I do not think they offer the 7 any longer. Price probably killed it, as the idea seems sound. It lacked the auto return bar you added, to capture the round and pull it back to the beam.
I think a lot of people buying wood want it kindling size about 2x4 size splits
while people serious about heating with wood want the biggest piece they can grab one handed so about like a 4x6 maybe 4x8
problem is it has been such a mild winter I find I am doing more start up fires than long burns so I am using up my smaller spit stuff faster than my larger splits
Cycle time may be slow but you're getting what, 4 splits each cycle? Not exactly slow in terms of production.
110% agreeance.
I like it but as stated, cycle time is a bit slow for me. I do appreciate you tossing a big old round of Oak up there though instead of a nice easy piece of Ash. I wish the manufacturers would do that instead of nice straight grain stuff.
How many "designs" did you try? Just curious.
Keep up the good work.
Is the engine wide open? Sounds like it's at idle.
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