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How To Operate a Log Splitter
trigger_andy replied to Ontario Firewood Resource's topic in Firewood forum
I dont really know, Im asking/musing more than anything. I imagine my 6.5hp is very much on the small side, but my 13hp GX390 with its 16gal/min two stage pump had a max output of 3000psi before the PRV kicked in. So if you had your 25hp motor bolted onto the side of the same 16 gal two stage would it add more force or just prematurely heat the oil but give you a faster cycle time than my gx390? -
How To Operate a Log Splitter
trigger_andy replied to Ontario Firewood Resource's topic in Firewood forum
I thought it was pressure x area = force? Hard to see but that cylinder cant be bigger than 5" can it? Does your hydraulic pump not have a maximum pressure rating? So between the pressure rating and the OD of the piston you'll have your tonnage, no? Id have thought the 25hp was irrelevant in force once the maximum operating pressure was achieved and would only benefit cycle times, s if a 6.5hp engine couldachievee say 2500psi it would have the same force, but be slower to operate? I can imagine the force required to push a gnarly log through a 6 way must be quite significant as well. -
Maybe he thinks its turned to Amber?
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I guess that was not meant?
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Well, I guess we've finally found something we agree on. Just seemed odd to post that picture with no contect. Really not sure what the solution would be though? Now the cats out of the bag and more and more nations that hate everything about the West have the capabilities to make their own how could we then dismantle all the warheads in the West and expect them not to use them? Pandora's box (actually a jar) has been opened and I cant see a realistic way to put the contents back.
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Not sure if you're for or against that statement?
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I really hope this is her downfall. Horrid woman and horrific Party.
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Thought it was more like a Gremlin Dog thing.
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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.
