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DaveH (05-16-2014)
DaveH, that flange thickness of 1/4" (6.3mm) seems pretty stout for the height and width of your beam so it'll prolly be fine for the tonnage your planning.
Your drawing shows a pretty tight fit for the log length, I'd plan on a little more stroke length than the wood length for a bit of leeway.
I try to cut my junks to 16" but it varies, I probably don't need 24" stroke but that's what the 4" log splitter cylinder had.
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Steve,
The log length as drawn is 330mm long, I cut my logs 280mm long, (max 300mm long) just enough room to trap ones hand
It is just a sketch to give me a rough idea of the sizes involved and the length of the I beam.
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05-16-2014, 12:33 PM
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Made some progress today, not building it just ordered some parts.
Cylinder 3"x14" ............................$120
Single stage pump 3cc (.2cu in)......$200
Control valve ..............................$170
Total..........................................$490
That's with 30% off everything, I still feel it is expensive
That's the main items except for the motor.
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I claim that Nova Scotia is "The land of you can't get that here" but it appears that South Africa is "The land of you can get it here but, you'll pay through the nose for it here"
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What time is it there Dave?
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Hi Steve,
2:15 in the morning
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Mmmm..................
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(05-20-2014, 04:32 PM)DaveH Wrote: Mmmm..................
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Dave,
Is that one for the wife.
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(05-20-2014, 05:16 PM)EdK Wrote: Dave,
Is that one for the wife.
Ed
Now I reckon I could "con" my wife into believing that it would be good for her
DaveH
