trigger_andy
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Thats me on my own, not with any help. But yes, not viable for a business and to be fair, I can see many businesses using a Splitter to make money when there is Processors out there for that very reason.
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Define fast cycle time. My Splitter does not have the fastest return but I find that by the time I’ve picked the next log with the Hookeroon it’s back to where I want. You can also make an adjustable stop so the auto return not return the full travel. I’m not splitting to sell but if I can split and fill a 1.25 cub bag an hour I’m happy enough.
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I have the Rock 22t splitter. It has a fairly beefy cylinder but I’m not sure of the ID of it though. Even with a wee 6.5hp Briggs it can fairly split a log. And what it does not split it smooshes apart.
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Cheers.
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I can see how mentioning the Spirit level was confusing. It was not meant to be used a Spirit Level but more to ensure there was not sag along the length since its a 2.4m straight edge, I should have said straight edge from the outset. String is of course the better option.
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Id have thought the slabs from near the center being that they are naturally quarter sawn would be the most stable of all the slabs? Just need to cut them thick enough. Obviously the center slab with the Pith will potentially split but the ones either side should be good.
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You're meant to centre the log. I personally do not like to have my slabs cut simply following the taper of the log. Your naturally quarter sawn slabs either side of the pith cut will not be quarter sawn all the way along the length, it will run off. Maybe ok for dimensional construction timber but not for the uses I have for them. The Center pith cut will be wrong as well and Id rather not have that either. Ive not done so for a couple fo years but will be getting back into it I think. I can imagine. I never suspected he invented it. Sounds like a book I need to buy and read.
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How To Operate a Log Splitter
trigger_andy replied to Ontario Firewood Resource's topic in Firewood forum
I think he makes the most of his money continually posting links to his youtube page on here. -
Maximum possible reduction of large Oak
trigger_andy replied to George01's question in Homeowners Tree Advice Forum
Thats a lovely looking Oak. Will be such a shame to reduce the crown on that. We have a large Beech in our garden that blocks the sun for a couple of hours in the day we looked at a reduction as well but was advised against it. -
I was actually thinking last night that a fencing string might be the better option. I always level the log center to center anyway, it annoys me if I end up going 'off grain'. Another interesting technique Ive heard is to string the long log end to end and install nails or screws every 2-3" along the length in two rows to the height of the taught string. Then make a very basic sled to cradle the alaskan and the Sled rides along the tops of the Screws/nails. The guy I know who does this said its surprisingly quick to set up once you've done it a couple of times, is accurate with no sag like you could get with a ladder and saves having to hump a bunch of ladders around with you to the job, just a box of Screws and a Drill.
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Nice!
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Ah ok. I tried looking and it seemed like there was nothing securing the ladder down. I’ve a 22’ and 32’ log to do when I get home. I planned on using 2-3 ladder sections and getting them all packed out and level with my 2.4m spirit level. Also considered doing them but by bit with one ladder section but thought it would be tricky to keep the straight line.
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Did you just plop the ladder on the log then slid it along when needed?
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Very cool! Whats with the Chain Cover Mod? Some nice welding there. Notice a difference with the exhaust Mod?
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Post a pic!
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Cut one wire to the kill switch. Jobs a good-un. Gimpy bar is sorted in 5 minutes. But it took me the best part of an afternoon of messing around to figure it out as it was not at all what the guys in the Rock Shop indicated.
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Cut one wire to the kill switch. Jobs a good-un. Gimpy bar is sorted in 5 minutes. But it took me the best part of an afternoon of messing around to figure it out as it was not at all what the guys in the Rock Shop indicated.
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If it was local to me Id Mill it for free and Id have someone with me to clog up the firewood. The brash would be getting left and if the owner wanted a slab he'd have to pay for them. We have folk local to me paying £50 to fill a 1t trailer with logs they have to cut from the tree themselves.
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I find that surprising, but like you Im no expert. I ran a 064 with a 36" Low-pro bar and it was 'ok' I certainly never considered it anywhere as 'quick' (relative term) as the 088 I had (same cc as the 084) I might be going the 64" Low-Pro route on the 084, we'll see.
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Oh?
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Maybe they dont, but then they should not make uneducated comments on what weapons are classified and used for over there by law as clearly one of the intended uses is self-defence.
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Is self defence not an intended purpose of weapons? I think you need to read the US constitution again.
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You don’t need to pick up smaller diameter logs by hand though. A set of hand lifting tongs and/or a Hookeroon makes light work of that. Sub-14” diameter logs split 4 ways on my little 22t. Virtually no bending involved and a good posture throughout the operation. I’m closing in on 42 and had two minor back surgeries in the last 3 years so ergonomics is very important to me and I can work all day without much discomfort. Bigger rounds get the vertical treatment obviously.
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How To Operate a Log Splitter
trigger_andy replied to Ontario Firewood Resource's topic in Firewood forum
I’m lucky in that both my 10kw Stoves take 450mm and 500mm logs. -
You don’t fancy using it in the horizontal? I find it way easier and quicker. Only go vertical if it’s a big round.
