Started my splitter build

[muddstopper]

Well shoot,now I ran out of things to nitpick about.

You do realize you are going to need to something similar on the cylinder mount end of the Hbeam as well.

 

[Eric K]

Added a gusset at the end of the beam and one under front edge of main wedge. Then full welded the 3/4"x7" plate to the top flange between gussets. This kept the flange from warping.

Then added a 3/4" plate between gussets this is where my out feed table will connect.

 

[Eric K]

I can make the out feed table removable or fixed. What do you guys think? I have some 2 1/2" sq tube that 2" slips into real good fit. Or I can just come off those side plates with 2" welded right to them. Behind the 4/6 way cylinder I am planning on putting a stabilizer foot that will drop down and the grate will be 1/4" x 1 1/2" angle. I don't think that I would ever take that table off other than to store it but not really necessary for that either.

 

[hedge hog]

make the table slide off because it will give you better access to your log lift or any repairs down the road.

 

[Eric K]

Good point hedge hog.

 

[hedge hog]

a buddy of mine has a big table on his and we had to cut part of table off to get access to add a log lift .
welded it back on ran for a month and the pump went out so we had to cut another part of the table out to get access to get another pump on.
it caused a lot more down time !

 

[Eric K]

The out feed table is going to be removable but will be heavy. I'm thinking it will be 40" wide and be 32" long beyond the adjustable wedge post. Watched quite a few videos of splitters with 4/6 ways and all have some wood fall cause they seem narrow and short. I do realize the shortness may be because they are splitting into a conveyor but I will not be for now. Thanks for the input.

 

[Eric K]

Side of push block on cylinder.

Threaded bar 1x1 for under beam flange to hold push block down.

Sides welded to push block and hold down bars fitted.

 

[Eric K]

Push block top view surface ground perfectly flat. It is 10"wide x15"long 1" thick.

Upright portion with buttons that I turned tacked in place with the tig made the buttons out of 4140 steel they be hard after weld but not brittle. They should do a good job of keeping log from slipping.

Buttons all tig welded up. Upright will be welded to top of base it is 1 1/4" thick x 10"wide x 12" tall. When welded onto base will be 13" total height.

 

[Eric K]

Upright tacked to base.

Another view.

1" thick gusset and mounting point for cross tube on cylinder.

Left and right gussets with bushings welded up.

Boring ID for pin.

 

[Eric K]

Gussets tacked in place with pin for alignment.

Side brace to make it all work together.

Both side braces tacked in place. They are 3/4" x 2 1/2" bar. They will be welded to gussets on the angle top and bottom I thought by having them tied together it would be very strong. A lot of heavy steel here.

Another view.

 

[Eric K]

Plates for rear of cylinder. They are 6"x10"x 7/8".

Top view.

Side view.

V-grooved for penetration.

Welded up.

All cleaned up.

Added a gusset in the center.

All welded out triple pass on all.

View from front.

Good heat marks super weld penetration.

Close area in between gussets with 1/2" plate.

Gussets tying beam flanges together and over plated rear support to bottom flange. Being boxed in this should be very strong.

 

[wndwlkr]

That all looks super heavy duty !! Nice work.

 

[Eric K]

Thank you!! I feel a lot better about reworking the slide post.

 

[hedge hog]

nice job, TIG is the way to go if you have the patients .
ran one for several years but can't find one I can afford other than a air cooled and I don't like them.

 

[Eric K]

Water cooled only way to go. I love the Miller dynasty 350. It is a sweet machine.

 

[Dan_IN_MN]

Eric

You're doing a very nice job on that splitter. Will this be your first splitter or have you owned others? Will this be for production or just for your own wood?

Looks like you have a well equipped shop. Is this a hobby shop or your bread and butter?

I posted this wedge design before. Thought I'd share it again. Looks simular to yours.
I might modify my wedge to this design.

 

[Eric K]

I think I have seen that on one of the commercial made splitters. Looks like it would keep splitting forces down low on a tall wedge. The splitter I am building will be for my personal use I have a huskee 22 ton??? It has been good to me but is s l o o o o w.

 

[Eric K]

Oh this is my bread and butter. Can't get enough of machining and fabricating. Just love working with steel.

 

[Eric K]

Bottom mount for adjustable 4/6 way cylinder.

Just used a piece of 1/2" angle and plated sides. Quick and easy.

Used a piece of angle plated for the top mount also.