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That works. The hinge pivots zerk is not on the correct piece but it’s closed enough. I’d add jam nuts to those bolts. I assume the design is so that the bolt doesn’t pivot but the table pivots on the bolt. Another way would be to just drill 1/8” hole, countersink, then use a needle point grease adapter. No need to tap for zerk.

hi there looks like a good upgrade . yes on grease towels .best to all john

It's amazing the number of people that mistakenly use Water Displacer 40 as a lubricant. The lack of grease nipples or replaceable wear components is a bit ordinary. For a commercial use splitter it really should cater for wearing parts.

The modifications you made should’ve been performed by WolfRidge during the build. Nonetheless, you did them and now have peace of mind in short order. I thought your old splitters were fantastic, but like you I’m too old to run low to the ground splitters. Your WoldRidge is an awesome machine. I wish I had one for my commercial operation, but I’m winding down physically and cannot justify such an expenditure - I’m glad you did, though.

If the auto shifter isn't moving, be sure there is enough resistance to make it extend. Lay a good size log or split on the bed sideways and move the operator handle forward. The splitter will attempt to split the log and cause pressure to increase which will extend the auto shifter. 1. The splitter will shift to slow speed (more power) and split the log or 2. The auto shifter will extend and the relief valve will activate which will stop the ram travel or 3. The engine may stall. If your auto shifter isn't moving, loosen the fitting at the metering valve on either side or where it goes into the shifter. Move the operator handle forward. Even in the fast speed, oil pressure is attempting to overcome the spring inside the auto shifter and you should have oil coming out of the fitting you have loosened. These splitters are not complicated and once you have everything set correctly, they work great. I sure miss my Lickitys, but age has pushed me to a different way of splitting wood. Keep posting on what you discover with your auto shifter. Good luck

I assume you're talking about the small adjustable orifice valve on the 1/4" tubing that goes into the shifter. If you turn it clockwise until it stops, it will still allow the shifter to extend. It's purpose is to allow oil to return or bleed off in a controlled manner. If the valve is open too much, the shifter will bounce back and forth from high to low speed. What you are looking for is a nice even return to the fast speed (less power) once less resistance is encountered. So, start with the valve closed and open maybe a 1/4 turn until you get to your desired operation. Good luck. One more thing: proper operation requires that all o rings are good and the internal spring of the shifter is not damaged. If you look at one of my other videos you'll see where I replaced that spring.

Can you explain how to adjust the damper valve at the end of the high low shift cylinder? Mine was sitting for a while and now the cylinder isn’t moving, and I suspect it may be restricted there.

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Nice simple picaroons. I use a framing hammer. The straight claws sink in easily but not too deep. Have also used a miners pick hammer, nd after spending time on TH-cam, purchased a Fiskars.

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Thanks for the post as it was very informative

Quite a bit of performance difference between this and your old Lickety Splitters -- and that was before you increased the throttle. Nice choice in machines 👍

WHERE ARE YOULOCATED I HAVE LICKITY I NEED HELP TO MAKE THIS SPLIT AGAIN CAN YOU HELP I AM IN CARROL COUNTY MD ?

It will only split 16to 18 inches wood. I got some boys that won't 22 ,24 wood.

Interesting how it only throttles up on the split stroke, never seen that before

Awesome

Thank you for this, I need this on my lickity. But I need to find a new coil and magnets for the Kohler engine. Mine finally quit. Or I need to figure a repower solution

Cherry , beech, maple nice variety of wood 👍, table work good 👍🚜🪵🔥🏰

Nice table and I really like the no bending over to cut !!!

👍 You were right. I guess i should have showed constructing it also. Thanks for the comment.

Very nice. I'm happy now.

Nice machine,deck height looks good What’s the max log length? Thanks

You made the right decision on which splitter to get. Congratulations. I just took delivery of a Wolf Ridge SS 24 HD that I have mounted to the front of my tractor so that I can split big rounds into manageable sizes to run through my horizontal splitters. I’m very impressed with Chris’s welding skills.

Very nice splitter !!! 🪵👍🏻

Quite a cool invention! That boss keeps you in line!

Welcome to the Wolfe Ridge Family.. I have an SHO that has been awesome. 😉👍

You can't show and describe the deck and not show it in use :( The Wolf Ridge is a nice splitter.

I see zero reasons to up grade

Said when good equipment is leaking but a better one is on the way 😉👍

So what's coming?

I know there is a connector plate for the lower two prongs. I have not seen anyone use the connector plate for tree work but I think it would help if the top clamp can still get by. The reason I think it would help is to push the second prong past the log instead of bumping into the log.

I'm going to stock up on those items now!

Forget it. Too much yak yak. Good bye.

Must be 30 years ago the Department i worked for bought one of these to supply firewood for two camping parks and five picnic parks,it worked for years with very few problems, excellent machine, did hundreds of cords of wood . The log lift we used returned to school or university every fall.

My uncle had a Lickety Log Splitter back in the 70's and he did modify it with a bigger push plate and taller wedge but I can testify that it would split anything... Powerful machine. If it couldn't split it, it would simply push the blade through it and cut it.

We have 2 Lickity Log splitters. One is not working properly. It will stay in low speed only and not return. Any odeas as to why this happens?

We have 2 Lickity Log splitters. One is not working properly. It will stay in low speed only and not return. Any odeas as to why this happens?

After performing my 400 hour service on my L4060, it was amazing how much of a difference it made in the performance. The lifting capacity, the strength it had to push through dirt and gravel and lift it was very noticeable. You don't notice how anemic it becomes over time when putting hours on it until you do the service replacing all of the hydraulic fluid and filters. Don't put it off.

You need to find a more comfortable position to split so you're not bent over the whole time.

Wow, same type splitter log lift and conveyor I have. One small difference is I have a cut out area where you stand and a little bit bigger table to the right. I have an operators seat (lawn chair)in the area where you're standing Load table, sit down, split. I'm old and lazy😅

For more info on my splitters:th-cam.com/video/ZBVw_Azwe2M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AitkHHJbonexB8GI

Love the splitter!! Old, but fast and efficent. I use the same tongs as you, too. Your set-up with the table is the BOMB!!!! I will do a similar set-up shortly when I get to splitting. I was not aware of the “lickity Splitter”. If I could come across one in good shape I would be tempted to buy it. Thanks you for doing a fine job.

Sounds like another "end of an era". Everything changes and time matches on. Thanks for the comment.

Still running a homemade machine built in the mid 70s. Most of the welding was done on the sly at the Sparrows Point Ship Yard near Baltimore. Powered by a Cub Cadet 12 horse Kohler. I once thought a log lift would be nice but have found that stacking splits into a "ramp" on one side and leaving a pile "table" on the other side works just fine. It's simple, basic no frills. The starter/generator quit in the 80s, it's had a wrap-it-up rope start since then. It will be for sale along with my 1980 032 and my 64 C10 at my estate sale.

I sold my 20 year old box store splitter in a day on marketplace. I got my Eastonmade 12-22 in November. I love it.

I had an old Northern Tool splitter like yours it was built October of 87, and i got it used. It did everything i needed it to do, but as for you, it was time to upgrade to something with a little more guts.

The end of an era, indeed! I understand about the age aspect, the years have taken their toll and the miles have left me with pain as a constant companion. Our country truly needs prayer 🙏🏻

Be a bit sad seeing that you'll no longer be sharing info about these awesome splitters. There are so many things that these did half a century ago that the modern ones don't.

Yes, keeping the single speed that my Dad bought.

Are you keeping the one you got with your dad ? Tell you what most log splitters today dont have a stroke limiter that works as good as those. In my opinion anyway.