Further thoughts on my branch logger (Remet CNC R120)

[Splitter]

53 minutes ago, richyrich said:

Is this same make to the one Crytec import? It looks similar but with 2x flywheel/pulleys and wider axle??

Yes there all Chinese, this is the newer type, I made the wider axle as a temp measure for it as there top heavy.

 

I'll be removing the axle and mounting it onto a small trailer with turntable to make more useable.

[openspaceman]

On 23/02/2025 at 09:03, slack ma girdle said:

The different lengths that the log chomper produces can be a pain

I still cannot see why it should produce different length cuts. I had thought it would always cut the distance two blades are apart.

 

Can anyone explain why?

[Youngstu]

1 hour ago, Splitter said:

Do you have a link to where you got this from? As I've seen with others I'm thinking this could be a good option for processing hazel etc for putting in the charcoal kiln. 

[slack ma girdle]

34 minutes ago, openspaceman said:

I still cannot see why it should produce different length cuts. I had thought it would always cut the distance two blades are apart.

 

Can anyone explain why?

Its the diameter of the log. The bigger the log the shorter the distance the blades have to travel before they bite into the next log. So a 2" diameter log will come out around 9" long, and a 7" diameter log will come out around 5" long.

[openspaceman]

10 hours ago, slack ma girdle said:

Its the diameter of the log. The bigger the log the shorter the distance the blades have to travel before they bite into the next log. So a 2" diameter log will come out around 9" long, and a 7" diameter log will come out around 5" long.

Yours shears through 7"? I would be quite happy with one that cut up to 4" if the length were no more than 9" for small stuff and at least 6" for 4" stuff.

Edited yesterday at 09:09 by openspaceman
logic

[Splitter]

7 hours ago, openspaceman said:

Yours shears through 7"? I would be quite happy with one that cut up to 4" if the length were no more than 9" for small stuff and at least 6" for 4" stuff.

I think he's just using them sizes as an example, when I looked at this model the max size was 110mm, maybe in practice it does get more though.

[openspaceman]

5 minutes ago, Splitter said:

I think he's just using them sizes as an example, when I looked at this model the max size was 110mm, maybe in practice it does get more though.

So in practice what are the length variations on your? How heavy is it? Is it available to buy my side of the water?

[Splitter]

2 hours ago, openspaceman said:

So in practice what are the length variations on your? How heavy is it? Is it available to buy my side of the water?

The one I have is available in UK

It cuts up to 5".thick

As a guide a cut 3" to 4" fresh and 5"dry.

 

In length I get between 6" to 10" 

If you hit a big knot or joint in the branch you can stall it, but with practice you can get on well with it.

Here's some fresh cut beech a week or so ago showing diameters.

It's a game changer for me on our smallholding, as much of what I'm needing to cut is sub 6" thick.

I can also process the leftover thin branches and twigs into a small pile for burning, or shoot them into the hedges row.

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 18:28 by Splitter

[slack ma girdle]

11 hours ago, openspaceman said:

Yours shears through 7"? I would be quite happy with one that cut up to 4" if the length were no more than 9" for small stuff and at least 6" for 4" stuff.

I've got the RP200 with extra flywheel, powered by a 180hp Valtra, so it cuts most woods at 7".

I try and keep it to 6" and below.

 

[openspaceman]

1 hour ago, slack ma girdle said:

I've got the RP200 with extra flywheel, powered by a 180hp Valtra, so it cuts most woods at 7".

I try and keep it to 6" and below.

 

It is a shame you are so far away as I would buy a few logs from it, sizes seem just right for me, I would need to rethink storage and seasoning.