My automated wood splitter

[Butch(OH)]

We have been filling the woodshed and I finaly remembered the camera.

I started on this automated splitter 18 years ago when I helped make Billy (18)and Allen (17) LOL Actually the boys do make me lazy, they ran this whole load while I took pics and messed around.
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Allen loading with the log lift, the pump runs from the tractor PTO for two reasons. It is geared up so the tractor runs just off idle and the primary reason is almost nobody asks to borrow it and when they do I can ask how they plan to run it? LOL
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Splitting some sizable 1 year old Sycamore that really tests a splitter especaily four way split. I started on this splitter by hanging the bean at a comfortable working height so I didn't have to work bent over.
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Not sure what this wood is but it split easy. I copied the lifting 4 way wedge from a Rayco.
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Just another pic. I am not in love with the location of the valves because it cant be operated easily from the lifter side where a person would run it by himself. When I figure it out the valve will be moved. Billy has his hand on the Prince Auto cycle valve, a big help when your by yourself.

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The loading elevator and wood pile. The boys ran a big load on the ole Dodge in about 20 minutes, as high as the cab and all the way back. I did nothing buttake pics and boss. The two wheeled cart is what we use to move the elevator.

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[epicklein22]

Nice pics and set up you have there. That splitter looks perfect to me, nice job on making it. That AC looks to be in good shape too.

 

[A. Stanton]

I'm jealous.

 

[stihl sawing]

I'm jealous.

Yeah, me too. I can't get no help when it comes to splittin. Everyone always has something to do. My dog won't even get out of the way.LOL Nice splitter and some good help ya got there.

 

[zanderson]

Very impressive splitter- the moveable/adjustable splitter head is really cool.
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[arlen]

Nice splitter great to have sons to help David

 

[Rookie1]

Nice pics,Nice splitter,Nice tractor. Just plain Nice. Im jealous too.

 

[Chuck Diesel]

Nicely Done.

 

[wdchuck]

NIce setup, you mentioned moving the one valve, to make it easier when working alone, why not put another valve in.

Having multiple rounds on the lift must keep things moving quickly.

 

[country boy]

You have a strong point there on the pto driven pump people are always wanting to borrow mine and it drives me nuts . I have a ole 2n ford and i think it burns less gas than a lawnmower engine. Looks like some hard working boys ya got there i bet your a proud papa . Great looking splitter to.

 

[gink595]

Nice splitter setup you have there, I've been looking at ALOT of splitter setup recently, to make one. I think I'm going to use some of the things you have there. That adj. 4-way is a great idea. Anyhow real nice

 

[mga]

yo, butch....could you post a front picture of that wedge?

thanks!

 

[woodfarmer]

tell those boys to smile like their enjoying themselves

 

[sno-man!]

Man that is one nice splitter. Could we get a few more pictures of it.

 

[Butch(OH)]

Well, the boys was a smil'en until I got the camera out, man they hate to get their picture taken. I am going to be away for a week but will take some more pictures when I get back.

 

[drmiller100]

nice pics, nice splitter.

I also use an old grain eleveator for moving the wood out of hte way. i like the adjustable 4 way splitter.

i built mine non adjustable. one of the ears just came off, and i plan to move it down a little.

a question. how often do you really move hte 4 way up and down? seems to me like when i get it adjusted to about 5 inches, i end up resplitting the big stuff anyway.

 

[wkpoor]

Just had to rep you on that one...oh yeh...nice Allis!!!

 

[koda]

As far as more pictures, can you take some more of how the splitter attaches to the draw bar? I have a Farmall H and was wondering how I can put a splitter on it without a 3 point hitch? Nice set-up!

 

[sno-man!]

I am building a splitter and would like to copy your 4-way, when you get a chance could you post some more pictures of the cylinder set-up and the 4 way itself....thanks.

 

[gink595]

I am building a splitter and would like to copy your 4-way, when you get a chance could you post some more pictures of the cylinder set-up and the 4 way itself....thanks.

After he mentioned he kinda copied the Rayco setup, I went looking heres some different looks http://www.raycomfg.com/ls2526solo.htm
I'm building one as we speak and I'm going to use alot of those ideas also, I thought that 4-way was a great idea and I like the catch table he added.