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RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Vinny - 07-23-2015
Dave, it's plastic. Make your own. You can even make them pink if you want!
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
(07-23-2015, 07:28 PM)Vinny Wrote: Dave, it's plastic. Make your own. You can even make them pink if you want!
I'll post a drawing - I'll let you make them
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Vinny - 07-23-2015
I'll be waiting...
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
Here you go Vinny,
It is about 76x76x3 (3"x3"x1/8")
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DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Vinny - 07-23-2015
not a problem. what are the dimensions and locations of the bumps?
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
(07-23-2015, 07:45 PM)Vinny Wrote: not a problem. what are the dimensions and locations of the bumps?
The original ones are about 2.5mm (.100") high and about 16mm (.625") dia. and locate in holes in the pusher slides (top and bottom).
I haven't put any holes in my slides (yet) because I was going to get the plastic bits first. So you could ad lib.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Vinny - 07-23-2015
I'll see what I can do.
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
I have thought about these plastic "bits" - not a lot though.
I thought it would be better if I didn't use a raised 'bump' but just screwed it in place with some recessed screws. Heck of a lot easier than trying to make it with 'bumps' on.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - EdK - 07-23-2015
Pink bumps would probably work better Dave.
We all like pink bumps.
Ed
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Pete O - 07-23-2015
(07-23-2015, 08:01 PM)DaveH Wrote: I have thought about these plastic "bits" - not a lot though.
I thought it would be better if I didn't use a raised 'bump' but just screwed it in place with some recessed screws. Heck of a lot easier than trying to make it with 'bumps' on.
DaveH
That was exactly my thought; the plastic will be low-friction anyway, bumps will just wear out quickly.