Hycrack log splitter problem

[cordwood]

Hi chaps.

 

I was splitting some logs with my Hycrack today and managed to snap the shaft going into the cone! Usually the shear pin breaks but this time it was a thin piece of wood that got between the table and the cone. As it went in I had the feeling it wasn't going to end well and sure enough, it didn't!

 

The problem is, it's also cracked the bearing, so just a new shaft isn't going to sort the problem. I reckon it could be a write off! Has anyone else experienced this?

 

Also, if anyone here has one they don't use, how much do you want for it? Think I may need a new one!

 

Bugger! Just read this yesterday and just done the same thing on mine this afternoon!!

 

Mine isn't a hycrack but a Kidd so no off the shelf replacement for mine !

[Stubby]

Bugger! Just read this yesterday and just done the same thing on mine this afternoon!!

 

Mine isn't a hycrack but a Kidd so no off the shelf replacement for mine !

 

Must be Ground Hog Day .

[treequip]

Must be Ground Hog Day .

 

Or they are prone to bending

[njc110381]

Bugger! Just read this yesterday and just done the same thing on mine this afternoon!!

 

Mine isn't a hycrack but a Kidd so no off the shelf replacement for mine !

 

Bugger! Although that does kind of help me to justify the extra cost of the Hycrack. Parts backup is handy. Doesn't help you though!

 

I've bought a length of bar to machine down in my lathe. Only down side is I can't really temper it accurately but I will have a go. If it breaks again it's not a big deal.

[mendiplogs]

Bugger! Although that does kind of help me to justify the extra cost of the Hycrack. Parts backup is handy. Doesn't help you though!

 

I've bought a length of bar to machine down in my lathe. Only down side is I can't really temper it accurately but I will have a go. If it breaks again it's not a big deal.

 

Hi mate YEARS ago I had main. Shaft break but then I knew mates that could fix it so it wasn't too bad of a job thanks John

[cordwood]

Would the shaft be weldable?

[mendiplogs]

Would the shaft be weldable?

 

Hi wood any pics of it thanks Jon

[cordwood]

I'll get some pics tomorrow as it's sitting in my yard, where I left it in disgust!

[mendiplogs]

I'll get some pics tomorrow as it's sitting in my yard, where I left it in disgust!

 

Hi mate I will pm you thanks jonn

[njc110381]

I'm thinking that I really should try to repair mine. I was just getting the funds together for a little chipper for tight access. I need that more than the splitter and can't really afford both