Chainsaw Motor & Log Lifting System - Log Splitter To Firewood Processor Ep. 3

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  • @DonnDIY
    @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This video is part of a series of videos:
    th-cam.com/play/PLkmF7FAZBzkVRPU6b-IeJVu91-frjF8v3.html
    Check out my other videos on my channel page:
    th-cam.com/users/DonnDIY
    Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
    Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
    Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
    Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can connect electric switch to the control hand, such a way, what when you move handle, it automaticaly pushes the switch. I have done that in my log splitter, and that works great

    • @chris47190
      @chris47190 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The week is a half a week too long LOL

    • @techtastisch7569
      @techtastisch7569 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wonder how well that chainsaw is going to work, the induction motor you are using has an rpm of approximately either 3000 or 1500, compared to a gasoline Chainsaw wich uses about 10000 at max speed, this seems pretty slow. Also the lubrication system that you will have to build seems like a big headscratcher to me. An off the shelve electric chainsaw seems much more simpler😊

    • @stingehte
      @stingehte 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is possibly the first time I wasn't waiting for your video eagerly... Coz the entire week it was out of my mind. Seems the entire week went by with Covid Covid n Covid.

    • @TheBibliofilus
      @TheBibliofilus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man, your mind must be all mechanical with cogs and gears turning 24/7!

  • @triptowhere7264
    @triptowhere7264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Here in Russia we say "Golden Hands" for people like you Man! I am crazy about all you doing! Keep going. Your job really breathes life into the TH-cam indeed!

  • @charlesbrisebois167
    @charlesbrisebois167 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Its amazing how you build without plans. I love how you can visualize what it is you are building. I build the same way. Hats off to you!

  • @yevgeniychuchin7804
    @yevgeniychuchin7804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Как же мне нужны были такие ребята, с руками и головой, когда я в США, в начале 2000-х, в одиночку делал сборочные автоматы от задумки до реализации! Респект и уважуха! Жалко нет предварительных чертежей, или набросков. Было бы ещё интересней. Большой ЛАЙК

  • @reforgedcriterion1471
    @reforgedcriterion1471 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Having had experience with building my own firewood processors I have to say that you can never build it too heavy! Every part that I've had to rebuild/replace has been because I didn't go with thick enough metal. Most people don't realize the stresses these machines are put under!
    Build it, break it, build it bigger.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's right!

  • @mikemcafee5082
    @mikemcafee5082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad that I stumbled upon your TH-cam channel. Your activities bring back very fond memories of my father. He was not an educated man but could build anything he needed from junk. I have always said the only reason my daddy didn’t build a spaceship was that he saw no need for leaving earth. The joke around our family has always been that papa could build it but no one would be able to pick it up, it would be so heavy.

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don’t know how anyone can’t doubt your ability to build anything your want.

  • @Rubbernecker
    @Rubbernecker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love what you said about it not having to float! "Those that can, do; those that can't, make negative comments in the comment section."

  • @jondavidmcnabb
    @jondavidmcnabb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don, please paint it the same color as the Tracked Amphibious Vehicle! Also love how you solved the log lifting issue! Pure genius!

  • @esseelettronica8507
    @esseelettronica8507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dear Doon, I have been following you on your channel for some time, congratulations on your inventiveness. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. a greeting from Sicily

  • @BenKoren
    @BenKoren 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of your best episodes yet - I love seeing the thought process and how you adapt on the fly.

  • @genegoodman5233
    @genegoodman5233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was young and had a lot of energy I loved to do things like you, l just didn’t do as much. I enjoy watching your ideals come to life. A suggestion, on the catch to hold the log lift up, you must lift the rod to put it in the hole. Make a short slide for the catch to slide up on and then drop into the hole. Then weld a short piece to the side of the rod to lift it to let it down.
    I built a splitter in 89 after a hurricane hit my area. We had so many large oak trees down everywhere. I built mine about 24” high, tired of bending over, with a traveling wedge and lift table. The first log was 24-26” long 49” dia, over 1000 lbs. it started to twist the H beam so I had to put an outrigger on the side.
    60,000 psi. 5” cyl, 30” stroke, 2 stage pump, 6 HP motor. Never saw a piece of wood it couldn’t split. I think you would have been proud of it yourself.
    Stay safe No, they don’t have to float lol

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I already did the rod lifting slide but didn't show it on the video. Although the unhooking procedure is still manual at the moment.

  • @rickfazzini6440
    @rickfazzini6440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can not understand why anyone would give you a thumbs down Donn, Your videos are great as is your ingenuity!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries. It doesn't affect the outcome - I'm gonna cut and split wood, either with this machine or by hand if the machine doesn't work. 😆

  • @willwallacetree
    @willwallacetree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's a subscription from me just for "it doesn't need to float"
    Exactly, you don't want the thing blowing away or vibrating itself off into the distance

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking Pret-ty good.
    That little splitter is really being put to work.
    Glad to see you’re not trying to make it float.
    🤣😂🤣😂

  • @nepaliboyandworldfood8584
    @nepaliboyandworldfood8584 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i am also mad like you about engineering , but i unable to study it ..but now i am working as a technician and mechanic in malaysia...i also try to do something new 😁for satisfy my dreams ...Hello and Namaste from Nepal 🙏

  • @paulmartin3340
    @paulmartin3340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another interesting and entertaining video!
    Your mind must be stuck in overdrive all the time.
    Hats off to you and your talent.
    Cheers once again from Sydney Australia..👍🇦🇺👍

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Idea is like an itch that you can scratch only by making the ideas real. Thank you very much for watching. 💪

  • @Redneckmfg
    @Redneckmfg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the fly engineering at its finest !! I love it... If it doesn't stay up add a pin.... Very Good Progress !!!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thought about adding a pin and tried it out even; decided to use a latch instead.

  • @confesorvalentin7795
    @confesorvalentin7795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am sure that those who do not like the project are the competitor with so much envy for your talent.

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Donny, I am super impressed by the log lift.. Very well thought out.
    With this design, Some one could very well adapt it to any wood splitter.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Getting there Donn, looking good ! Enjoying watching your progress. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @glennfelpel9785
    @glennfelpel9785 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know it doesn't have to float but remember the worlds supply of steel is limited! And I would like to build forks for my skidloader this summer. Really a good video. Stay safe and always wash your hands. Love your content.

  • @capman911
    @capman911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Just a suggestion, on the locking mechanism the holds the log lifter up put a ramp on the piece with a hole in it to automatically catch the locking rod thus freeing up your hand.

    • @super_slo
      @super_slo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Or a spring so it doesn't engage unless you push it down into the hole. But definitely something so it doesn't crash without manual intervention... However I'm assuming he already has a plan though - he seems to have plan for most everything, lol.

    • @silvergrizzly316
      @silvergrizzly316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Mark Harris, my exact thought😄
      as I watched him cycle it a couple of times. lol 👍👍

    • @averyintrusive7610
      @averyintrusive7610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      An eccentric ramp half moon so it slides in both directions into place. Also a lever to disengage or just pop the arm out of the hole mounted at a 90 degree offset. He could also increase lifting strength with a longer lever or one acting on another. Altogether a great diy

  • @whatyousaidbud
    @whatyousaidbud 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Regrettably I've not seen a video of yours in quite a while, I'm so glad to see the same filming technique and I'm even more glad to see such a great looking work space, never was there a man more deserving of it!!!! Well done Donn!!

  • @LH-wt2bd
    @LH-wt2bd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love this stuff, I'm always doing projects like this around my ranch

  • @aussiedirtmover
    @aussiedirtmover 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is briliant not everything comes new from the store one has to be inventive GOOD JOB 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers man. Have to be even more inventive at these circumstances we are having at the moment.

  • @dozer1642
    @dozer1642 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This thing is awesome! Greetings from the Sierra Nevada mountains of California!

  • @davidmanis3052
    @davidmanis3052 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Dosen't have to float" 🤣🤣 love it!
    The way I see it.....the stronger the better. It's going to be taking quite the beating..... That things a BEAST!

  • @silvergrizzly316
    @silvergrizzly316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That will be a BADASS machine when you get it finished!!! 👍👍

  • @6point8esspcee68
    @6point8esspcee68 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing you built a tank.....you're gonna need one to haul that monster around!
    Friggn' awesome work, again, brother.

  • @scrapperdscrapperj3948
    @scrapperdscrapperj3948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely cannot wait until the next episode. I am hooked on your builds.

  • @onemanswork9248
    @onemanswork9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You amaze. I wish we were next door neighbors, I could learn even more from you!!

  • @Schnittilainen
    @Schnittilainen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Next episode: "Installing a bigger hydraulic pump, and a three-phase motor." 😉 Great work on the build!

    • @jeffevarts8757
      @jeffevarts8757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ... Upscaling my 3MW solar farm to support my firewood processor...

    • @Hellsong89
      @Hellsong89 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would been the first thing to do. Those supermarket 7ton splitters are way too small. Well least around here we have some funky trees that have lots of branches and twisted grain that require way more power. On those zero branches and straight grain it should be ok. Also while at it i would make switching setup where pump can be turned ether by 3phase when its around and tractor PTO.

  • @panikos8001
    @panikos8001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once more a very nice build from you👌💪. You can always make on arm feeding on angle like 40 degrees when it will be on top , soo the wood roll alone at the end (with a stop at the inner side as long is going to prevent sticking between the arm and the rest machine) .When is down the arm to go up the arm is making about 90 degrees rotation soo by adding a metal at inner side of arm to hold the wood rolling early at to soo the metal stop will change angle at the top as well and release the wood at the desired place.. Keep going 😉

  • @markushykus
    @markushykus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's starting to look like the 2020 Nobel Prize for Innovator

  • @pascalrhins3770
    @pascalrhins3770 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well... one problem = one solution... but I was wondering : when does this guy work for money ? I say that because I myself would need 48hrs per day to do as many things as you do !!!! Respect, respect, respect !!!

  • @saulogycustoms
    @saulogycustoms 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job man .. your Inventive and engineering thought process works similar to mine... keep up the great videos

  • @WhataTry
    @WhataTry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Genious , this thing is emerging from your head, wonderful work, especially on the saw motor shaft, fascinating. Well done keep it up.

  • @monaromanmax
    @monaromanmax 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't over-engineer anything, you've a great little quad to move it. Keep up the vids

  • @Guust_Flater
    @Guust_Flater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    When you're done and ready, tow it with your track vehicle !! 😀👍

  • @АльбертСиразетдинов-ъ7щ
    @АльбертСиразетдинов-ъ7щ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Возле отверстия под крючок надо приварить уголок буквой v крючок скользить будет при падении и прямо в отверстие попадёт! Рукой поправлять не надо!!! 🤘👍👍

  • @teppogardemeister1908
    @teppogardemeister1908 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant! One tip; loglifters "pulling arm" from cylinder needs long hole because there will allways build up all kind of stuff under lifting forks. (Bark, sawdust, dirt...) If lifting mechanism is solid, hydraulic cylinder will push whole firewood factory upside down. 🤪

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, that's true. I noticed that already when trying it out in the workshop.

  • @Rinat928
    @Rinat928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Русский понимаешь? Или переводишь? Нравятся твои фильмы. Смотрю, набираюсь теоритисеских знаний. СПАСИБО что показываешь 😁👍👏👏👏👋

  • @Northwestprepper411
    @Northwestprepper411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What do you mean the wood splitter is not going to float? That's where I do all my best wood splitting. Well I'm not on board with this voodoo. Lol keep being you and do what you do. Love the builds.

  • @titanstudioproductions335
    @titanstudioproductions335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another awsome video man! Keep up the amazing content and keep inspiring people!

  • @helpmewithmywife
    @helpmewithmywife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "This project doesn't have to float". Love it
    .. lol

  • @JRBUISEXCAVATING
    @JRBUISEXCAVATING 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Very smart making the log loading arms disengage when not be used. I was thinking there were way to many moving parts at once. Just asking to get hurt. Great job!

  • @300whisper1
    @300whisper1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does not have to float! 😂 And sure as hell, it won’t fly either.
    Great work, once again. 💪

  • @dirklyssens8936
    @dirklyssens8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. Love it. You are a great welder. Greetings from Belgium. Dirk

  • @1973Grejluder
    @1973Grejluder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At 9:07
    If you welded a couple of oval plates on the ends of the arms, you would be able to roll in the tree log. And when the arms were turned up, the oval pieces would prevent the tree log from rolling off.
    At 10:19
    Maybe you could insert a solenoid valve into the oil circuit. With a star/delta timer it will be possible to use one button.

  • @paavokaleva
    @paavokaleva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Donn, why are You going crazy, Stihl sprocket and Husqvarna bar!!??!! :D

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It wasn't me - this combo was sold to me. 😀

    • @paavokaleva
      @paavokaleva 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DonnDIY :D LOL!

  • @sjp52047
    @sjp52047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is going to be a cool wood processing tool when finished. I like the way you think. Let the machine do the work. Regards, Solomon

  • @lyles637
    @lyles637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy watching all your videos. You're a multi talented creator!

  • @erichouser6337
    @erichouser6337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey brother dont worry about the naysayers you build your awesome machinery how you like brother always enjoy your videos. Your friend from Larned Ks Eric Houser.

  • @RubenKelevra
    @RubenKelevra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would fully automate the movement of the carriage:
    Add a two no-touch stop sensor at the carriage, this way you can use a self-latching relay to cycle the action.
    The chainsaw can be added to this automation in the same manner. :)

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favourite project since your saw mill!
    Thanks Donn

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers man. I have more home related useful projects coming. Stay tuned for future videos! 😉

  • @freshlysquosen
    @freshlysquosen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome work! It is so automated I am expecting a part of the machine to plant a new tree sapling too. lol

  • @bjornstener6271
    @bjornstener6271 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant idea! It will save a lot of time and pain. 😉👍👍

  • @iTeerRex
    @iTeerRex 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's well on its way to becoming a wood processing center lol. Very cool!

  • @евгенийк-ъ3в
    @евгенийк-ъ3в 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    в 10 й серии мы увидим самоходный радио управляемый комбайн по заготовке дров )

    • @ВладимирМизюк-м6б
      @ВладимирМизюк-м6б 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      И с ядерным реактором 😄

    • @jurizemljansk9080
      @jurizemljansk9080 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Попробовал бы он сделать эту каретка без токарного станка.А сделал.

  • @bolthands363
    @bolthands363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Как же круто у тебя все получается. Ты просто гений. Молодчина!!!

  • @joshuanicholsjr5327
    @joshuanicholsjr5327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    why are you not building thing to save the world god bless i love watching you build stuff it is great

  • @shamanjoe
    @shamanjoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should add a small plate on an angle in front of the hole the latch goes into. That way when they loading arms come up, the latch slides up and catches automatically.

  • @johnkinnane547
    @johnkinnane547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    G'day Donn very interesting project you have this time I can see what you want do with this log splitter the chain saw will be good for cutting to length. I look forward to your next video Donn it's always great to watch you, any way stay safe kind regards John

  • @bborkzilla
    @bborkzilla 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Never mind the critics. As they say, "Those who can't do, criticize."

    • @paavokaleva
      @paavokaleva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In Estonia we say: "Who doesn't know how to do something, they teach others how to do it ant those who doesn't know how to teach others how to do it, they inspect and supervise others."

    • @lantapaukku7629
      @lantapaukku7629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paavokaleva ; same goes in Finland. :-D

  • @joshua89schultz
    @joshua89schultz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking great, we had an Apache log processor and they are very handy

  • @jeffwood8109
    @jeffwood8109 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "This project does not have to float."
    You win the internet today.

  • @Shellyfi
    @Shellyfi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, keep ’n going. This is just suggestion, please add grease vent to chainsaw axle in between of bearings

  • @oksnake9930
    @oksnake9930 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @michaelovitch
    @michaelovitch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't you install the command lever and its switch connected to the feed ramp so when it comes back it switches itself on ?
    You could operate it alone,by just feeding log on,no need to pull the lever and push the button each time.
    For safety,emergency stops ,all in series,a bit everywhere all around the machine for easy and fast access.

  • @helgelarsen4850
    @helgelarsen4850 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks realy good! Also nicethat you included some trial an error fotage.Keep it up.!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers. I'm constantly doing trial & error. 😉

  • @MKS_92
    @MKS_92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work. Can't wait to see finished machine. I wonder how you going to make lubrication system for the chainsaw chain

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gravity fed by oil canister with a valve.

  • @lumpy1603
    @lumpy1603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love the "Does not have to float" lol

  • @fabioroquecantor
    @fabioroquecantor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy easily makes a rocket to go to the moon!

    • @charadremur333
      @charadremur333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Look at injector plates. Maybe a tad too precise for him

  • @tonywatson987
    @tonywatson987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! I see the log lift latch ramp has already been suggested... How about a lever near the operating handle to pop the latch out of the hole after loading? Looking forward to seeing the chainsaw build!

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup. Latch releasing system might come in handy.

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

  • @damiensampson7323
    @damiensampson7323 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do awesome fabrication, awesome work

  • @arturarioli6643
    @arturarioli6643 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gênio , parabéns seu fã Brasileiro ARTUR !

  • @Puckerupbuttercup261
    @Puckerupbuttercup261 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work! I enjoyed watching. Liked and subscribed.

  • @punkbloater
    @punkbloater 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice progress!

  • @ВиталийСтепаненков-у6я
    @ВиталийСтепаненков-у6я 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Мастерская хорошая. И голова с руками на месте. Только из-за этого проекта подписался, тоже такой станок хочу сбацать.

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    outstanding job Donn !. Looking forward to next week. Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

  • @blacksheep9734
    @blacksheep9734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your doing an amazing job, i just wished you used a gas powerd log splitter to work off of. They are alot stronger.

  • @АЖУРНАЯКОВКА32
    @АЖУРНАЯКОВКА32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Замысловатая куйня, ждём продолжения😉👍

  • @barrywest3758
    @barrywest3758 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Simply amazing man! I know it doesn't have to float, but, as I stated last week, I believe it will float! Hee, hee. Love your craftsmanship and entertaining videos. 👍👍Can hardly wait to see the chop saw/chainsaw come together and the demonstration! 💪💪 Oh, forgot to ask, is it going to have a handy angle grinder attachment too?? Maybe to prefab wooden spikes. You never know with the increasing number of vampires and zombies. It must be true, I searched it on Google!🤓

  • @Hackbridge1963
    @Hackbridge1963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm glad one of us knows what we're doing 😂😂 🇬🇧

  • @daviT_con_T
    @daviT_con_T 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great!! Work bro, really great. I have the ring bell to let me know.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers man!

  • @henning2877
    @henning2877 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you ever seen "wrong trousrers" from wallace and gromit ;) you are the real live successor …

  • @moelongval9216
    @moelongval9216 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys, leave Donny alone with all your suggestions! This is only a prototype and just off the top of his head! Most of your suggestions will automatically come to Donny without even reading your suggestions. Then, when the prototype is finished. The modifications will come with ease and blow your socks off even more. Also, Ignore what Donny said about this thing not floating. This thing will fly. :-)

  • @gregoryfortenberry741
    @gregoryfortenberry741 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next level thinking. Great job

  • @ianflor8847
    @ianflor8847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Perfect syncronicity!

  • @opendstudio7141
    @opendstudio7141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how Donn uses a MIG welder like most crafters use a glue gun. No PLA just rusty steel, blood, sweat and angle grinder dust. 👍💪🏼🏭

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always impressed by your ingenuity. I wouldn't worry about building too heavy that is for sure as you are going to have a lot of vibration and stresses. Am I missing something? It would seem your loader is out of phase with your feed table? Shouldn't the log be at apogee with the table under the log to carry it forward? It would seem your table is forward when the log is up thereby requiring another extraneous motion to return back and pick up the log. I might well be missing a step in your proposed process? I am guessing your unit is under powered to run all these steps simultaneously? I like your videos but I still think you did a very good job narrating the earlier ones which added a lot to the whole. I like that you not only engineer the project but abide by the limitations of what is at hand. Always fun to watch. Take care.

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is no actual need for running all the processes simultaneously. I'm not trying to win a firewood producing race. 😀

  • @musFuzZ
    @musFuzZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome! Would it be possible to use an overextension lock for the log lifter (like the hitch support) have it self locking or a hydraulic one way valve maybe?
    I was also thinking about a hydraulic motor for the chainsaw, but since you allready use an extension cord, there is not much benefit.
    I can see this being more mobile with a gasoline engine coupled to a hydraulic pump, but who wants another engine to maintain and fuel?
    Awesome work Donny!

  • @kanartech
    @kanartech 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try to fixed roller that will roll the log in to the log splitter after lighting. Nice job dude

  • @RubenKelevra
    @RubenKelevra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would attach the metal differently on the arms of the log lifter, that it creates a slope, when lifting. This way you don't have to roll the log, it will roll down itself :)

    • @DonnDIY
      @DonnDIY  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It has a slope but I didn't want the slope to be that big.

    • @RubenKelevra
      @RubenKelevra 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DonnDIY why not? Would be super convenient when it's automatically pulling the next log up and cut it down automatically, while you can do other work :)

  • @judechristus4278
    @judechristus4278 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    would recommend a push-to-off switch on the frame instead of the power button on the handle, that way when you pull the lever towards you, the pump would automatically switch on

  • @steveroche2524
    @steveroche2524 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A small version of this would be perfect suited top of my garden dont need log lifter or slider just a stop just the v tray with a stop the saw and splitter straight out into a pile for stacking

  • @bigdog8891
    @bigdog8891 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    He doesn't realize it but he is making a death machine. All kidding aside he is quite resourceful.

  • @РустамКудашев-щ7ю
    @РустамКудашев-щ7ю 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Отличная работа.👍👍👍👍