They say that "He who cuts his own firewood heats himself not once but twice".
I think by time I get this split and stacked it will be at least 3 times!
No one around has a log splitter, so I figure I'll have to make one. I figured out I want to use a 30 ton cylinder x 24" stroke a 28 GPM pump and a suitable engine. I was originally thinking of a 13 horse Honda, but for $1,300 I think I'll try to pick up a 4 cylinder car engine from the wrecking yard. It'll have more than enough power and cost half as much. Anyway I need to size an I-Beam for this behemoth and lack the intellectual know-how of you more knowledgable people out there. So chime in with any recomendations!
Thanks in advance.
Richard
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01-19-2010, 05:03 PM #1
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Sizing an I-Beam
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01-19-2010, 05:09 PM #2
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First suggestion, make it where it will stand up, so you can roll the wood underneath the ram / wedge. Gets old fast picking up the heavy sections if the beam is horizontal!
Sure you need a hydraulic splitter for that stuff? A splitting maul would work on that small stuff!
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01-19-2010, 05:14 PM #3
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This is Mesquite wood, at my age combined with the hardness of Mesquite I'd be lucky to split 5 pieces!
Originally Posted by Sonora Iron
Sure you need a hydraulic splitter for that stuff? A splitting maul would work on that small stuff!
Miller Syncrowave 200
Homemade Water Cooler
130XP MIG
Spectrum 375
60 year old Logan Lathe
Select Machine and Tool Mill
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01-19-2010, 05:21 PM #4
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Back in my previous life I cut, spilt and burned about 8 cords a year. I found if I didn’t have to split it, it took longer to burn, of course it all depends on the size of your wood stove / fire place.
This outfit generally has good prices on hydraulic parts; have to look around for what you’ll need.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.as...c&keyword=HP2SCaution!
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01-19-2010, 05:53 PM #5
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the two stage pumps work very well. good speed and power with smaller engine
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01-19-2010, 05:53 PM #6
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Our 26 ton splitter has a 1/2" thick 6''x6'' beam if that helps any.
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01-19-2010, 10:15 PM #7
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Don't even think of a vertical beam splitter! You'll break your back from bending over. If a piece or two is too heavy to lift, make a ramp and roll it up. If you've got a 220 volt plug nearby - make it an electric splitter. They're quiet, reliable and nobody will borrow it. A five horse electric motor with a two-stage pump will split that pile in an afternoon. Have fun and stay warm.
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