Need help idetifying what type of hydraulic valve this is

D Chaplin · Nov 28, 2016

I appreciate all your feedback. My plan is to build a similar style splitter, however I plan to make it fold down for storage and transport. I'm ordering the wedge from Timberwolf (figured I'd take advantage of their 30-40 yrs of R&D and not reinvent the wheel) so I'll be building the vertical portion from a 5" 19lb H-beam. I plan to make the main frame from 6x6 1/4" tubing to be the tank/frame and build about a 4.5' wide work table that's about mid thigh high. It will make the splitter really tall and will be nice to be able to lower down for transport and storage.

With that major change, I think I'm also scrapping the foot pedal idea and just using an auto cycle valve. I only split wood for myself and even if I were to sell some, it would be minimal so better to be safe. My plan is do a Honda GX390, 22 GPM pump, 4" cylinder with 2" bore 24" stroke. Should still have a very fast cycle time.

It's going to be a couple of months before I get all the parts together but I plan to document the build and hopefully it turn out as awesome as I envision it to be in my head haha.

Jakers · Nov 29, 2016

there has been a few good builds on here. im fairly certain this is the only one that has pictures post hack. I will also post in it to bump it to the top again

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/my-splitter-build-heavy-on-photos.248066/

triptester · Nov 30, 2016

Here is what I did to shorten the height for transport and storage.

D Chaplin · Nov 30, 2016

triptester said:
Here is what I did to shorten the height for transport and storage.

Is there anyway you could upload some close up photos of this system or maybe a video? It looks like it would be extremely useful and I'd love to see the engineering a little closer.

triptester · Nov 30, 2016

These are pics of the top of the mast and the cylinder mount.Two pins retain the cylinder when in the working position.

triptester · Nov 30, 2016

These pics are of a different splitter but with better views.The cylinder in the pic was shortened 10 inches and modified for front mount. The pics are of several different splitters over the last 12 years.

D Chaplin · Nov 30, 2016

What a fantastic idea. You've never had any issues with bending or flexing from the 2 pin design at all? I'm so used to seeing these monster splitters that could split concrete lol. That is a very great way to lower the height down so it isn't top heavy. Making me rethink my basic design strategy.

triptester · Nov 30, 2016

The pins are only there to hold the cylinder in the upright position, they receive no force when splitting.

D Chaplin · Dec 1, 2016

I think I'm getting the gist of it. The steel you have bolted to the cylinder in the shape of a U would lock over the steel at the top when you raise the cylinder up into place. The pins simply keep it locked in place in the operating position but don't have any structural support. Do you have any youtube videos or anything of these splitters in action? I sure love the vertical splitter especially with the elevated work surface so you don't have to bend over as much.