Building a Vertical Log Splitter Part 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- Part 3 building this log splitter
We get all the engine components together
Start the wiring
Figure out the log lift
Get the hydraulics tied in
Get the engine running and discover an issue with it
Really nice unit....im sure you'll get er going soon
Thanks it’s coming together
Thats a great looking unit guys. 🤙🏼
Thanks 👍
This has been one of my favorite builds to watch, not just on your channel. I have a question not to be that guy because you're obviously a better fabricator and smarter than I. Could you build a mount on the log lift ramp that slid? Make it so on the lift function it was bottomed out and pushing, then for travel mode just manually lift the ramp the rampside cylinder mount would just slide in groves and stow it with your retaining arm. Not trying to be rude just a thought. Thank you so much for the content.
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I have not thought about doing something like that and it might be a good option. We will probably end up modifying the log lift in the future after we play around with it
I'm in the process of building a vertical log splitter too. I'm just about done with it. I just painted it over the weekend. That motor would be a sweet setup if you can get it to run properly. I also used a 28gpm pump, a 4" cylinder, and 3/4" hoses. I modified the cylinder ports to 3/4" and drilled out the holes in the cylinder ports to nearly 3/4". I managed to get my log lift to operate to the full upright position kinda like the wolf ridge lift. That was probably the most challenging part of the build. I too had some space restrictions between the frame and the table top, which limited how long I could make the linkage. The linkage attaches about 10" down from the hinge point. My table top design was very similar to yours with a tube frame and 1/4" steel for the top. The portion directly beneath the splitting wedge is beefed up majorly though. I actually used a log splitter beam from a Northern 37 ton log splitter which already had the beefy 2" thick plate welded to it. So that stayed and I welded 1/2" steel about a foot all around it, to beef up the "action" area. I also used the same trailer suspension setup that you used. I just ordered all my hoses and fittings yesterday. Are you guys gonna make it foot pedal operated?
Very nice sounds like you are pretty in depth with the build too. What engine do you have? Do you have a pretty fast cycle time? Yes we plan on building a foot pedal
@Wolfpupfab I had a honda gx390 13hp motor hanging around so that's what I'm using right now. It's right on the edge of being enough hp. I might have to get a different motor for it, but I might be able to get around it by lowering the relief pressure. On paper, the cycle time should be around 4 seconds with the 4 inch cylinder and the 28gpm pump... we'll see. I might have to go to a smaller 3 inch cylinder to get the cycle time I'm wanting. But then I'll lose cylinder force. So...I haven't actually run it yet as I'm still waiting on fittings and hoses. I can send you some pictures if you want to see it.
I gotcha. Sure send me some pictures and let me know how it splits
@Wolfpupfab do you have an email? I didn't see one in your home page.
@@marcellemay7721wolfpupfab@outlook.com
Great video!
Thanks!
Just remember man built it , so man can fix it about the motor. Sometimes it a little thing like a little pc off dirty in the line . 😊 just a little thinking 🤔 you guys will get the bug out . Great 👍 video
Don't be bummed out. You guys will fix it. Comment for the TH-cam gods.
Great job well done 👍 Would you consider making another one and be able to sell it?
Dumb question......
Have you ever had a problem with your dog getting a welding flash? From the dog walking around so close. I tell mine to go lay on her bed and have a partition infront of her. Cause i know she looks at me while welding.
Thanks! Possibly, after we get thins one finished and fine tuned.
I haven’t had a problem with the dogs yet. I do try to make sure they know to go away when I am welding or grinding and at this point they already seem to know when that is before I do it.
I work on bigger diesel stuff, but pull the valve cover and check to make sure there’s not a valve stuck? Nice idea on the forklift mast.
Just crack your injection on each cycle see if it get fuel on all cycle buddy.
We did that. The middle cylinder is getting fuel but no compression