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- I made this splitter in my spare time in my shop at home. It took about 6 months on Saturdays and late nights to finally get it all welded up. The 8" x 8" I-beam, 6" cylinder, hydraulic reservoir, axle and wheels came from junkyards for only pennies on the dollar. The dump valve allows the fluid to by-pass the auto cycle valve to the reservoir, therefore keeping the temperature lower and the cycle time faster. Patterns cut from cardboard were used as templates to make a lot of the pieces. Inspiration from other you-tube videos were a great help too. Please feel free to post any comments and thanks for watching
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Nice work!!!
Thank you
I believe the Engineer's name was Paul Bunion.....LOL
Tremendous amount of thought and planning went into this!
+Bob G
thanks bob,
that is a pretty cool/funny compliment
if I had been thinking, I would have Painted it Blue, and called It "BABE"
thanks again
I have another vid where you can see it working
I love the design on the four way. It can be used as a single or a four way without changing blades. I've never seen that before very clever.
Thank you
GO PACK!! That's one nice splitter!
thanks for the compliment, Won't be long till I have it back out in the woods makin little one out of bigguns. I gotta pull for the wolf pack, they pulled the money out of me for 12 years, that's where my three children graduated from, so I kinda feel I have to root for them guys
THAT IS THE NICEST SPLITTER I'VE EVER SEEN. NICE WORK.
thanks
It’s a beast of a machine
Oh and I do like the wheels. Sweet!
Thanks I bought them from a local mechanic who has lot of wrecked vehicles that he pulls parts off of.
That is a sweet splitter
Great job !
Thank you
i am very impressed with your work, so much thought and planning . a very well made machine .
thank you tim
it was a slow work in progress, I would make patterns from cardboard and try them to see if they would work before cutting and welding metal. Even then I had to cut out some welds and re-do the patterns to make it work. In the end it turned out fairly well for a backyard shop and self taught welder. thanks again for you compliments
Pretty Nice. Good work.
Excellence 👍! This is the cleanest looking home built splitter I've ever seed with mine 👀 eyes. It reminds me a lot of the Easton Made. Or just the wedge lift part of it.
I just ordered a 5 inch Cylinder kit with 28 gallon pump. Also ordered a smaller cylinder to use as a return only to speed up the return. I'll not plumb the 5 inch bore return side , but rather use the smaller one and the return should be flying back home. Will need to put a breather in that port tho. To start with I'll run a simple plumb with auto return valve before tackling the full auto. But I do have a set of fancy mag wheels to go on it 😄. They're like 14 inches wide. That'll keep it from sinking in the mud. They came on a trailer I bought at a yard sale. When it rained that thing would hydroplane and try to pass me. But I figured they would be perfect for this splitter build. It'll be heavy.
Those box store splitters just don't hold up to big heavy cants for years and years. Plus the fact of having to wrestle them onto a machine that is too small to begin with sux.
Thanks
I’d like to see yours operating
Very nice machine. I also sourced my parts from James at P and J. Without his advice I never would have gotten mine done right. Great job on your machine!
Thanks Graham
James and Penelope are very helpful and have a lot of knowledge. Good thing about them is their willingness to share what they know and offer advice. Todays rat race has kinda lost that kind of way of doing business.
thanks again
Very nice job!
Thank you
You did a great job building that i’m going to try to build one I like the way you done that. If the good Lord sees fit, maybe I can get one built too. God bless you my friend. Have a great day.
hi there just stopped in checking out other channels . yours looks like what i am in to . looking forward to more thanks john
Nice build and I like the wheels. In your next video, I like the speed of the cylinder. I know it's a little slow but so am I. I built the Whopper Chopper back in 1998 out of scrap. It's a simple splitter with a moving cutting head and I can swing the cutting base down and use it vertical for large rounds or horizontal for smaller stuff. 5 inch ram with a 30 in stroke powered by an old wisconsin 14 hp and a 22 gal 2 stage pump. The motor is so old that there isn't even a recoil rope starter. Just wined the rope and yank as hard as you can. So YES, I like your motor too. Some day I'll have to do a video on it too. Thanks for sharing.
thank you. I'm with you on the slow part also, the only way I could make it faster was either install a smaller diameter cylinder or add a larger pump, I have a 2 stage 28 gpm on it so it wasn't feasible to go bigger, and I really didn't want a smaller cylinder because of the pressure, sometimes, slower can be safer too.
thanks again
In terms of design, execution, craftsmanship, and actual function (I watched your splitting vid as well), I'd say You've got one of the nicest splitters on TH-cam. Easily in the top 5. Very well done!
+GhoogleBlows
thank you for the compliment, I have used it for 3 years now and have not had any problems at all, in fact I used it 7 hours this past friday for a neighbor that had a stroke and can no longer split his own firewood, and we split several truck loads for him
thanks again
you can call it 'the beast' great splitter man !
+Steve Mouton
thanks steve
you can see it in action if you look on "huge homemade wood splitter with auto cycle in action
Very nice. Like your set up. It shows you have put thought into it. I have built several and am still building but I love to see others that have built things of beauty. Don't stop here.
Great job
Thank you for the compliments. I have to give a lot of the credit to other TH-camrs and P&J equipment. It was a slow process and hours of making templates out of cardboard and several weekends of welding and grinding. It was really quite fun to build and even more to see the results when it's working. Thanks again
Sir this is by far the most awesome homemade or factory woodslillter I have ever seen . I built one from junk too but not like this . It's clean and the plumbing on the hydraulics is superb. Kudos to you. It's not easy to impress me and sir . I'm blown away . Very very nice and thank you for sharing.
thanks Tracy
it's homemade and was quite fun and exciting to build. Some of it was purchased from a junkyard and some of it was new. It was a work in progress as I would make cardboard templates to see if they would work before fabricating any metal. Plumbing was a learning experience too, but it all turned out fairly well. thanks again for the compliments
Like a boss. 👍
Thanks
Very nice machine. About the only thing I could see it benefiting from is a larger push plate so that big blocks don't "bloom" when they get split.
nice splitter go pack
Thanks
I’m sure you can do it if I can
Good luck and post pics of your build
Thanks
I can’t take the credit for that but it sure works great
Talented :)
Pace Metal Fab and Waterjet
Thanks
Had lots of help from other you tubers
Peace :) nice job.
I'd love to see this one in operation. It sure looks good.
I'd say the hydraulic supply store loves to see you coming in!
Thanks Reg,
If you look up "huge homemade wood splitter with auto cycle in action" you can see it working.
I just pulled it to the hydraulic shop when I had it finished and we "cut to fit" right at the shop. Yeah, you are right about those guys liking it I think I ended up forking out about $700 smakers just for hoses, fittings, and labor.
So far it has worked great
thanks again
Good one Tim, yes I will go look this up and I laughed about the Hydraulic's guys !!
O.K. I just looked it up, and WOW,..that is a 'slick' working splitter you have.
I wondered about the ram speed, then I watched for a while and thought " no faster, he's working fast enough."
I liked the video clip there showing us the PSI at the start of the split, that's not as high as i though it might have been, but it proves what I've always thought too, and that is, the bigger the cylinder/ram the more effective it will be.
Good Job!
I've had a few comments thinking the travel speed is too slow, after working it a few minutes I end up trying to keep up with it, and too fast could be more dangerous, so the larger the cylinder, the more pressure you create, and a larger pump is required to push the bigger dia. cylinder faster, so its a little trade off, if you are gonna bust big, gnarly, knotty, nasty wood you need a big cylinder,, if your gonna split smaller cleaner wood you can put a smaller dia. cylinder and speed it up
thanks again
Heck yea nice splitter. And im also a Local NC boy
Thanks Jordan
Love the wolf sticker.
thanks, I used it most of the day yesterday, It's a beast in the woods
Very nice job. I'm in the process of designing a splitter with a wedge that operates like this, any pointers on figuring out the angles and dimensions for the wedge lift?
You did good, me likey!
Axeman thank you
yeah i'm sorry about that, my son was using my "I" phone and didn't think about holding the phone horizontal while videoing. We will try to do better next time
VERY nice splitter, great job.
Plan to steal some ideas, if you don't mind.
Thanks
Just help yourself
Good luck with your build
Love your splitter. But NC STATE. I am in Chapel Hill. LOL
I totally understand I use to be an avid tar heel fan After paying for my three kids to graduate from State I changed
Thanks for the compliment
One of nicest splitters I have seen, Nice job!
Thanks
The automatic return of the piston, a valve controlled return,mark need this valve
+Vladimir O
it is called a "auto-cycle valve" you can get it from P&J Equipment. His name is Jim and he is located in California,USA. you can visit his web site at splitez.com
Great job Tim, the splitter looks great. The adjustable wedge looks well made, I have seen videos where the wings on either side of the wedge are set behind the vertical wedge so it doesn't have to split both ways at the same time but it looks pretty grunty and prob works just fine. Not knocking your splitter in any way! I am trying to pick up things here and there for a processor, I have a 40hp tractor engine as a starter. Cheers
Thanks DD
the video you watched is the first one I made, later I have a couple of videos showing it splitting some large chunks with the wedge modified.
at first the wedges were even on the front edge, after a couple of times of use I decided to take about an inch off of the horizontal wedges. After that I could tell that it would split large pieces easier. Getting the vertical wedge started first allowed the horizontal wedge to also start easier too. Thanks for the comments and good luck with your build of the processer. I'd say you are getting off on the right foot with a 40 hp engine to power it. Thanks again
@@bassplugger1 I think it's great the effort in making the splitter but just as great is the effort in replying to everyone that comments even now the video is coming up 8 years old. Good guy!
do you have the website where you got the valves? Are they both the same auto valves? And what size cyclinders are you using for log lift and wedge?
Thanks
Nice splitter, May I suggest that you install a fence or stop of some order opposite the log lift
Im still considering adding a stop fence just haven't took the time to get it done
Tim, Awesome splitter. Just a few questions. What it the thickness metal for the hydraulic tank? What size pistons and what are the stroke lengths for the lift and wedge? and what is the over all cycle time with the rpms up a little higher? Thank you for your video with some great ideas!
Thanks for the compliments. The wall thickness of the hydraulic reservoir is 1/4". The lift cylinder is 4" dia with a 16" stroke. The wedge cylinder is 3" dia with a 8" stroke. You can see it in operation on another video under huge homemade woodsplitter with auto cycle in operation. Thanks again
good luck on your build and it is good with me if you make it exactly like mine or make any improvements that you can think of. Please send me pictures of what you come up with
v impressed nothing like that in Ireland
thanks Brendan-- it certainly can be-- if I can do it anybody can--it just takes a little time and a few bucks
thanks again
OVER KILL ON THE TANK AND CYLENDER. Get a Northeren Hydralics catalog and look what the scale says.
okay, how much to make me one just like ours? :)
Very nice splitter and design.
H,i your right about P&J Equipment they really know their stuff. Did he tell you to drop some magnets in your reservoir tank to catch any steel that may wear into the system.. Very nice video
thanks. When I ordered the filter and pump and motor I also got a drain plug for the reservoir that has a magnet built into it. James is pretty sharp on his splitter building
the website is splitez.com. also know as P & J Commerical Products. the auto valve is the one that operates the main cylinder, the lift cylinder is 4" dia. and the wedge cylinder is 3", the both operate on the other valve that is not auto
Good job 👏 👍
one of the best .
How much money did it take to make this?
Nice splitter. Where in the sequence are the needle valves placed? I can't quite see in the video. I have been researching them and I planned on using them on a build I am going to do since the splitters I have seen with log lifts like to launch the wood into the back of the truck! Yours seemed the right, smooth speed! Thank you.
thanks Mike--the needle valves are place directly behind the valve that operated the lift and wedge, you can see both of them at 2:46 in the video. You can also see the splitter in operation on another video called "Huge Homemade Wood Splitter with Auto Cycle in Action"
Nice, thanks!
Cool machine.. I have a question though. Your ram extends out like mine retracts using a detent type valve. How do you keep valves from kicking out while extending out and splitting a log of wood? Mine when it hits the end and pressures up valve kicks to open valve putting my ram in neutral.
+Rocky Mountain Mobile Home Transport Inc
sounds like you need to increase your pressure adjustment on the valve to where it won't kick out, I think mine is set at 1800 psi, even then, if its a real knotty, knarly piece I have to hold the handle to override the detent.
thanks for the compliments too
awesome machine. how wide/long is the I beam?
the beam is 8" tall and 8" wide and 10 ' long and 3/4" thick
Have to one long way to find any better design , workmanship, general scheming etc. First rate man!!
*****
thank you for the compliments, you can see it in operation if you look at the other video titled " huge homemade wood spitter with auto cycle in action" thanks again
I used a 3" cylinder with a 6" stroke
You can use cardboard to make patterns until you get the right design
Tim Scott I'm going to start with cardboard then plywood. Just bought a plasma cutter and picked up some steel plate at the scrap yard last week. already have a beam.
That thing is basically the log splitter dream. Great work on the hydraulics especially the dump valve. Have you got more details on the valves?
thanks Mike
the primary valve which is nearest the main cylinder is an "auto cycle valve" manufactured by prince hydraulic company, the secondary valve is a two spool valve with one operating the log lift and the other operating the 4-way wedge. The auto cycle valve lets you pull both handles forward and then walk away getting another piece of wood ready to split while it completes a cycle. I also installed two needle valves to control fluid going to the smaller cylinders. A 4" cylinder is used for the log lift and a 2" cylinder is for the 4-way, they were too fast without them. The dump valve opens on the return of the primary valve letting the fluid by-pass the valves and go directly to the tank. Thanks again
Thanks for the reply, but im still unsure how those two valves would be hosed up getting the effect of auto out with self return. Does the dump valve just cycle across when there is no ‘extending pressure’ from the ram?
Mike Bryan Yes it opens up only on the return of the main cylinder
I see where the dump valve hooks to on the tubing and toward the cylinder but is there a check valve in the line extend line and where else does the dump valve attach to
Hi, What size hoses are you using are they all 1/2 inch. If you used bigger ones could you tell me where you put them. I used all 1/2 even on my return lines and my fluid seem to be getting warm after 5 min of just idling. I didn't know if you could just use low pleasure 3/4 line going back to the dump valve.
i used 3/4 hoses every where except to the two smaller cylinders that raise the 4-way wedge and the log lift, even on those two valves i used needle valves to restrict the flow even more so they would not operate too fast, and there is no heating issue because these two cylinders are used in such short spurts, also I have a reservoir that can hold 45 gallons and i have 35 gallons in it and there is plenty of room for expansion
Hi, I have a question on how you attacted the piece holding your wedge up. I get the part behind the wedge, the top piece holds your wedge from bending back, the wedge is sandwiched intbetween the two hangers, but how does it attatch to the i-beam?
I am making mine this way with 3/4" steel ,but the i beam is only 3/8" wide meaning there will be a gap on the wall of the i-beam. Did you only weld the hangers to the top and bottom of the beam and not the inside ? hope this makes sense. thank you nice build!
lots of splitters have the vertical member of the "H" beam removed and a slot cut in the top and bottom for the wedge to silde up and down thru the center of the beam. I thought that would weaken the strength of the beam when applying pressure to split a tough piece of wood. Instead of cutting a slot thru the center of the beam and removing the vertical part, I cut a slot in the top and bottom of the beam just beside the vertical piece and welded a spacer in the front and back of the wedge onto ther vertical beam and then welded a piece onto them to create a slot for the wedge to run up and down in. One side is the beam and the other side is the piece I welded onto the spacer blocks. My wedge is just off center of the beam which makes no difference when splitting firewood, I just center the wedge on the wood and watch it split and I don't notice the beam bowing down
Tim Scott thank you so much for the reply, that def helps out again amazing work on your splitter
ThatRandomGuy thank you and good luck with your build
Would like to see some pictures
Hello. I understand this video and comments are from a long time ago. Is there any chance I could get a diagram or more pics of how you did the wedge and splitter attachment? Please send to lilmorty35@yahoo.com. thank you. Love this design. I plan on making one like this
Woooooow nice!! I wonder how much did you spend.. looks expensive. Excellent job! DIY god level
Ernesto Jackson
Thanks
I did not keep up with all the costs
My guess is around 5 grand
I know of a wood ministry which provides free firewood to some truly needy folk who depend on wood for heat.
I'm SURE they could use such a machine
we use it in our church to do exactly what you are talking about
Tim Scott would you know of anyone possibly willing to help us with a splitter?
mark marchiafava
Tim Scott LOL, huh?
Good luck with your build If you like I can measure my triangle pieces to help you get started
Tim Scott that would be great if you don't mind. I'm trying to decide how tall I want the wedge to be and how much I want it to raise and lower.
Tim Scott Im thinking I wil start with 12" tall and 12" travel. That would get the horizontal blade to the center of a 24" diameter round. Don't think I would be doing anything larger than that on it.
that is exactly the same as I did, 12'' tall and travel-- and the center of a
2' dia. piece of wood. Still works on larger pieces -- you just have to split the top pieces again
Are you in North Carolina. seen the Wolfpack Sticker. I have a Firewood Buisness in NC and that is a Nice piece of equipment. good video
yep, I'm in the northwest area of NC about 30 miles north of Winston-Salem
where is your firewood business located?
thanks
thanks Red
if you are up this way sometime this fall bring your gloves and we'll split a load or two
did you see the video of where I'm actually splitting an old oak?
sounds like you have a year round job of splitting, loading, hauling and unloading firewood
thanks again for the comments
+Tim Scott yes sir. Year round deal. I also work a full time Job too. that's why I need something to speed up the process. and if I'm up that way I will look u up Buddy.
Where are you
Is there any way you could send me some close up pics. I am going to make something very close to yours hope thats ok
write down the exact designation
splitter with auto-cycle valve and dump valve
+Vladimir O
I'm sorry Vladimir I don't understand what it is you want me to do
Vladimir Odin bbb
Hi,
Where i can purchase the dump valve, how it’s called i try to search and find nothing
Thanks for your help
Look for P & J Equipment. Ask for James
Love it! I have a RuggedMade, but they don't provide a auto-return nor a dump valve on theirs. Could I perhaps get a design on how you did your hydraulics so I can add it to mine? Thanks, Dave.
PS, if you will, just reply here and I will send you my email address.
Sorry for such a late reply
I’ll be glad to help anyway I can
the valves are designed to be placed between the valve and the cylinder. I don't believe that it would work correctly by restricting the fluid entering valve. A hydraulic expert could probably advise you with a better answer. You could send me a couple of pictures of your build
Thanks Tim, the more I thought about it, decided it wouldn't work. It would restrict the whole system.
Vertical widescreen image??! wtf
Very nicely built. You are one of the few I've seen that has used long sweep elbows. People seem to worry more with cost than the heat a hard 90 will cause. I too used James at P & J and ANYONE who is building one should deal with him. Always willing to steer you in the right direction. Here is the link to the build of one I built. I think we came from the same school! imageevent.com/kevininohio/woodsplitter?n=0&z=2&c=4&x=0&m=24&w=0&p=0
thanks for the compliment, so far it has worked like a top. One thing I have done this summer(which I noticed you also did) is to grind my horizontal wedge on a 60 degree angle so it will push the wood up, and stop the binding against the beam when it pushes the log through. Your pics are great and so is your workmanship. would like to see a video of you in action with it
I need to get a video camera, just waiting on the right one I guess. The working height, swinging tables and hoist are the things I really like the most. Incredible difference on your fatigue level with those compared to a normal splitter. The tables and hoist give you enough"storage where the wood never hits the ground till it's to size. You don't have to pull it back either. I thought years about what I wanted before building this one. I can tell you had some gear turning in your head as well. Again, great machine and it will last forever.
kj inohio just had a look at your splitter, wow ive never seen some one complete such a massive project. That thing is immense. Fairplay, great skills
Hi tom
Very nice job
Can you send me your email?
Hi tom
Very nice job
Can you send me your email?