Log deck

[AdamnRalph]

Well im on with making a hydraulic log deck today for my new processor should be fun! I'll have to post some pictures of it when its finished.

[liamjordan]

yeah, post some pics

[Arran Woodfuels]

A picture of our set-up for inspiration (not that you'll likely need it),

An old ex-LA LDV tipper, side-tips logs towards processor.

Operates the hydraulic pump off a 12v battery which is continually on charge.

Not perfect, but works a treat, cost nothing since we sold the LDV engine for more than the cost of the truck

 

[AdamnRalph]

 

This is our log deck it was going to be hydraulic but the new machine comes in the morning so at the minute its mandraulic. We used an old sign post an old gate post and sum scrap box section it should work ok. We didnt think it quite looked good enough to paint red and badge up as a Palax deck so we called it Palax(ish) and painted it a nice snot green colour:biggrin:

[AdamnRalph]

If you look at the left hand side of the RSJ were palax(ish) is you can still see some concrete on the bottom of the old gate post. We think it gives it a rustic look!

[Mr Ed]

That should last a few days

 

Seriously, I think the box section is far to light. One good grapple load on that and it would not look so pretty.

Put a support on each end where you've welded the box to the channel.

[AdamnRalph]

We can only get about 10 logs on it. It just to stop me dad nacking his back up this winter. we'll sort a proper one out in summer.

[AdamnRalph]

It has actually got quarter inch fish plates on the outside were the box meets the channel.You just cant see them from that angle.

[Mr Ed]

Ahh, nice one. Hows the new processor?

[AdamnRalph]

:laugh1:It comes tomorrow i hope its gonna be ok. just need somthing to do with the sawdust. My old circular saw blade one made enough so i dont know how much this will make