Pretty handy in the fab shop from the looks of things. I especially like the H.D. Plastic paddles to counter wear and noise reduction. We have a vintage Deere hay elevator with steel paddles and the steel chain rides directly on steel. Very little sign of wear after 60-70 years of service, but man is it noisy.
You're right. There's not a real lot of firewood conveyor builds on youtube. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UWMHPE is great as a wear reduction material. It's quite wear resistant and it's very slippery.
If you put the plastic across the conveyor to suspend the chains the wood is going to get stuck on them. Maybe use thinner strips parallel/under the chains for it to ride on?
Thank you. If I understand what you are saying....think we are on the same page. Strips will be between the chains....1/8th inch higher than the chain. The belly of the chain will still hit the conveyor, but not at main points. Make sense?
Thanks....not sure what a reducer gearbox would cost. Electric, or hydraulic motor off the engine would reduce the need of wheels...but....$$$ for hydraulic and electric wasn't an option.
@@mikegroat7732 scrap yard reducer cost less or HTLS gerotor . I am in Cameroon I start the first diy wood splitter project about 2 yrs ago but to grab 2stagr hydraulic pump of 3500spi if difficult .
Would you possibly have a source for the weld on links shown at 1:32 ? What would be the proper name for this item? Thanks for your assistance, the video is great.
Pretty handy in the fab shop from the looks of things. I especially like the H.D. Plastic paddles to counter wear and noise reduction. We have a vintage Deere hay elevator with steel paddles and the steel chain rides directly on steel. Very little sign of wear after 60-70 years of service, but man is it noisy.
You're right. There's not a real lot of firewood conveyor builds on youtube. Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene UWMHPE is great as a wear reduction material. It's quite wear resistant and it's very slippery.
Thanks....seems to be working just fine!
If you put the plastic across the conveyor to suspend the chains the wood is going to get stuck on them. Maybe use thinner strips parallel/under the chains for it to ride on?
Thank you. If I understand what you are saying....think we are on the same page. Strips will be between the chains....1/8th inch higher than the chain. The belly of the chain will still hit the conveyor, but not at main points. Make sense?
I will try and add another video tmrw. Appreciate the input....need all the help I can get. Lol
Just watched it again. Are you attaching the plastic to the bottom of the paddles so they slide up the conveyor? I’ll check out your next video
@@gimpy8349 yes
What about replacing all the wheels with a speed reducer or industrial gearbox of 80:1. Your project marvel me, stay mine soon
Thanks....not sure what a reducer gearbox would cost. Electric, or hydraulic motor off the engine would reduce the need of wheels...but....$$$ for hydraulic and electric wasn't an option.
@@mikegroat7732 scrap yard reducer cost less or HTLS gerotor . I am in Cameroon I start the first diy wood splitter project about 2 yrs ago but to grab 2stagr hydraulic pump of 3500spi if difficult .
Would you possibly have a source for the weld on links shown at 1:32 ? What would be the proper name for this item? Thanks for your assistance, the video is great.
Brian, sorry, I just saw your post. Here is a link to the 'links' that I used: www.rollerchain4less.com/standard-wk2-attachment-connecting-link
However, I have since found this chain, which would be a lot easier/faster, and in the long run, cheaper. www.shoupparts.com/SH667H10-Conveyor-Chain