Homemade firewood processor with hydraulic chain saw

[treequip]

In principal the less moving parts the better but speed control isn’t the issue, you want as much speed as you can get, gearing up the output of a low speed motor may be a better option than a more expensive high speed motor.

[ferguson]

Looking good, how powerful is the splitter? is it gravity feed?

 

Not sure what ton the splitting ram is but it will go through anything

 

Not sure wat you mean about gravity feed but i think it is. I cut the ring of timber and then it drops down into the splitter

[ferguson]

yep thats what i was thinking

[ferguson]

That looks some tool would love to see it in action.

 

 

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In principal the less moving parts the better but speed control isn’t the issue, you want as much speed as you can get, gearing up the output of a low speed motor may be a better option than a more expensive high speed motor.

 

Looking forward to seeing this in action as well.

 

Count me in - how about a youtube of it working

 

Got a video up of it working go to firewood processors to see it! it is at the bottom of the page

 

[scbk]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVt3Mdasyfg]YouTube - FERGUSONS FIREWOOD PROCESSOR[/ame]

[ash_smith123]

fair play that looks ace!

[DN22 Gardening]

brill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[windfall]

Proper Job that, well done.

[rowan lee]

Thanks for getting a video sorted, didn't expect it to be as fast a system as it is.

You most be well chuffed having built that as well. Good job mate.

 

Tell me, is the chainsaw automatic when you tilt it, or do you have to engage a hydraulic lever for it to cut? Looks like it could be, but couldn't be sure from the footage.

[Fahrenheit]

Looks good.....needs an output conveyor though. Takes too long to hand ball the logs afterwards. Any plans for an output conveyor?