Splitting blade edge

[renewablejohn]

For the intended useage, would a short, say 100mm/150mm long section welded to the bottom end of the vertical splitter blade so as to form a "T" section, perhaps be an advantage.

Even if scraping across concrete it should stay sharp, plus allow one to lift the log clear of the ground without it escaping downward.

Plus better for scobing out stumps by cutting across the grain.

cheers

Marcus

 

Thats precisely what I designed by using an RSJ "I" beam with the excavator connection attached to the top of the I beam.

[difflock]

Relatively speaking RSJ's/"I" beams are " as soft as marshmallow"

I would really really recommend getting the HardOx, or equivalent steel.

Should not be that expensive for all you need.

Good luck

M

[NI Tree]

i agree with difflock about high boron steel

[renewablejohn]

Well managed to get an edge on the blade. Used the thin steel cutting discs on my angle grinder and it worked well apart from 2 discs exploding. Fortunately was wearing safety gear so not a problem. Tried splitting 4ft length of timber against blade and hey presto it works. Will have to monitor how quick it wears out but at least it has the strength to do the job.

Thanks to all for the suggestions

[david]

What size of excavator are you using it in? and what diamiter timber will it do?

 

Pictures would be good