my new splitter table

isaaccarlson · Nov 16, 2014

I decided to build a splitter table after getting sick of holding pieces while splitting. I was having to heave a big round onto the beam and then watch it fall to the ground as it split. Then I had to do it all over again and it has been torture on my back. I got so tired splitting wood and stopped enjoying it. I had some friends over this last week to help me split and after watching them struggle with the wood like I did, I decided to build a table for the splitter.

I had a few old hospital bed frames laying around for scrap and some sheet metal that my brother left here, so I got to work. It turned out quite well for being made from scrap. It resembles a card table that has been slapped on over the wedge. HAHA I think the steel is 16 gauge. Thinner than I wanted, but it was here.

I have to say the table is a huge success. It got a good workout test today and shows no signs of stress. I jumped on it after getting it done and it does not move. It is 32 inches wide and 34.5 inches long. It sits 1 inch under the beam and gives the ram about a 1/2 inch of clearance.

I don't know why I waited so long to build a table. Tables are priceless. If you don't have one, build or buy one. They DO pay for themselves. Put your splitter at working height. It IS worth the trouble. Now I just need to make some sort of foot/jack for the front of the beam. If any of you have any ideas for a foot or jack, let me know. I am open to ideas.

cre73 · Nov 16, 2014

Looks good.

Joesell · Nov 16, 2014

Looks good. As far as a foot goes. I'd install a trailer jack. That way it's adjustable.

canadian_diesel1964 · Nov 25, 2014

I have to make one myself...yours looks great

Sandhill Crane · Nov 25, 2014

Nice table build. Here are photos of an ATV trailer jack. The tongue was too low to mount it directly, and there wasn't room for it to swivel horizontal when the trailer is connected, so I just pull the pin and take it off. When the trailer is full of firewood I spot it in the garage. The jack allows me to lift the forward of the tandem axles off the ground and move it about and out of the way easier. Also if the trailer is full it is easier to reconnect. The round mount and jack came from TSC.

cantoo · Nov 25, 2014

Sandhill, buy another one of the round mounts and weld it on top of the tongue. Then you can store the jack on the trailer and not lose it like I would.