The Official Log Splitter thread

[Deets066]

I built this a few years ago it will split 50"

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I built one like this. I use it for the really big rounds. I hook it up to our 297c cat skid loader on high flow. I believe the cylinder is an 8" bore. I'll get some pics when I get back to town

 

[JeffGu]

She ain't nothin' fancy, but gets the job done.

 

[stihl sawing]

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She ain't nothin' fancy, but gets the job done.

I really like that splitter, Looks brand new.

 

[JeffGu]

Looks brand new.

It is... I have a 22-ton CountlyLine/Huskee at the house, this one is at the shop now. Pic was taken when I got it back to the house and chained it to the porch until I could drag it to the shop 7 miles away.
I've been using it a bit, and it definitely has more poop than the 22-ton does. Lots beefier built. I got a great price on it, and I think it will hold up. Does NOT like being pulled 40 miles down the highway, though... no suspension, of course. Was a scary trip bringing it home, damn thing was bouncing around a lot. Think I'll just trailer it if I'm going more than a couple miles with it.

 

[stihl sawing]

It is... I have a 22-ton CountlyLine/Huskee at the house, this one is at the shop now. Pic was taken when I got it back to the house and chained it to the porch until I could drag it to the shop 7 miles away.
I've been using it a bit, and it definitely has more poop than the 22-ton does. Lots beefier built. I got a great price on it, and I think it will hold up. Does NOT like being pulled 40 miles down the highway, though... no suspension, of course. Was a scary trip bringing it home, damn thing was bouncing around a lot. Think I'll just trailer it if I'm going more than a couple miles with it.

Got one just like it,Post#80. Mines the older model, but I havn't found a chunk of wood it won't split and I have split some nasty looking stuff. it will even tear large sweetgum chunks in half. Notice I said tear, they don't split.lol

 

[JeffGu]

...it will even tear large sweetgum chunks in half...

No kidding...

 

[Blazin]

When I got this pile it was just a beam and a cylinder on wheels. I put a 10hp B&S motor with a 16gpm pump on it, and added the log lift and table later on. It's seen steady action for the last 10 years, about 15-20 cord a year. I have an adjustable wedge in the works, and a bigger motor/pump shortly.

 

[dall]

my splitter i built last winter i need to redo the top of beam and push pad 12.5 kohler 16 gpm pump 5 inch cylinder hydraulic wedge height and hydraulic log lift 6 inch stroke on wedge lowered is 12 inches tall and wings are 17 inches outside to outside holds 15 gallon of fluid comes with a seat lol

 

[dall]

sorting table flips up for transport and also lowers when tailgate is down to push wood into the bed of the truck

 

[JeffGu]

...added the log lift and table later on...

Really nice job on the add on features. Would be nice to have log tables, lifter on mine. Will have to talk to my welder buddy...
Got to play with the new one a bit more, today. What a beast. My older 22-ton seems like a toy, now.

 

[Rains]

DHT gets the job done for me

 

[logeeland]

I am 39, I have been working with my dad my whole life cutting wood. After 39 years he finally bought a splitter.

 

[tomtrees58]

 

[tomtrees58]

 

[Agent Orange]

I'll post my meager little splitter. Built with my father in law.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Which model TW is that Tom and how well has it held up for you?

 

[tomtrees58]

its a tw5 its great I split 150 cards a year no trouble

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I have a 25 ton craftsman and a 34 ton iron and oak.

 

[Sean]

Some nice stuff in here.

 

[Agent Orange]