heyduke
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The object was to design a case splitter that would work for most conventional (vertically split) cases, rather than having a drawer full of assorted splitters. I wanted one with no welding required. I used a piece of 1/2 x 1 inch steel and three allen screws, 5/16 and 3/8 inch, that i bought at Tractor Supply. Here's a picture:
Here are the two main pieces:
It is necessary to fabricate different bottoms for different saws since they have different spacing for guide bar bolts and crank shafts, but all that is required is to bore five holes and tap two. The top piece can be used for most saws. This one was built for Echo cs 670, 6700 and 8000.
here's an earlier attempt, designed and used to split a Husqvarna 575. It is made from and agricultural gate hinge, maybe 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch. i had problems with it bending but got it to work. the heavier steel did not bend.
The two large nuts are 1/2 x 13 and are use only as spacers. Larger nuts could be used for longer cranks.
Here are the two main pieces:
It is necessary to fabricate different bottoms for different saws since they have different spacing for guide bar bolts and crank shafts, but all that is required is to bore five holes and tap two. The top piece can be used for most saws. This one was built for Echo cs 670, 6700 and 8000.
here's an earlier attempt, designed and used to split a Husqvarna 575. It is made from and agricultural gate hinge, maybe 1 1/4 x 1/4 inch. i had problems with it bending but got it to work. the heavier steel did not bend.
The two large nuts are 1/2 x 13 and are use only as spacers. Larger nuts could be used for longer cranks.
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