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Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-21-2015
As already posted I picked up a damaged log splitter. A small one 5 or 6 tons depending on what day you buy it
This is all I have.
[attachment=11415]
I going to mess about see what I can do with it, hopefully something useful.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-21-2015
Some ideas - to get off the ground
[attachment=11416] [attachment=11417]
The green parts are what I have, all the other coloured parts/bits I'll have to make.
There are somethings I'm not too keen on with my log splitter.
The main beam is the tank to hold the hydraulic fluid and to house the hydraulic cylinder which is fine what I don't like is the pressed in part of the tank top. It is useful for holding a log central but if I don't want to hold it central it is a nuisance. I will weld a flat plate on the top of the tank.
With this type of log splitter the log is pulled (via the pusher) into the wedge again is ok except the pulling force is exerted below the log. (See the red bars) This arrangement forces the top of pusher to tip towards the back. I need to look at this.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - stevec - 07-22-2015
DaveH, What are the red bars and bit of channel that's holding them for?
I agree with your take on the " the pressed in part of the tank top ".
Steve
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-22-2015
Hi Steve,
The 'channel' is welded onto the end of the hydraulic ram, when the log splitter is operated the ram moves forward (to the left in the pic). The two red bars (threaded at the end) are fixed to the channel by a couple of nuts. As the ram moves it pulls the two bars which are connected (normally welded) to the pusher, hence pushing the log towards the wedge (not shown).
Bit of a strange (if somewhat clever) arrangement. The main problem with this arrangement is it causes the part of the pusher in contact with the log to tilt backwards. The commercial ones (as bought) have a couple of plastic pads on the running surfaces to try and alleviate the tilt.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-22-2015
This shows it better.
[attachment=11420]
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - stevec - 07-22-2015
Thanks Dave I didn't realize the Pusher was pulled by the red bars that are actually pushed by the extension of the cylinder.
Musta missed "The main beam is the tank to hold the hydraulic fluid and to house the hydraulic cylinder".
The plumbing for the cylinder that lives in it's own reservoir (the beam) must be interesting
(Note to self, read posts at least twice before responding)
.Steve
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
Welded the top plate on and gave it a quick spay with etch primer. It was too dark to take a photo, I'll take one tomorrow.
I took a couple of photo's of a little friend who comes and sits on the wall and watches 'till there is something to eat.
[attachment=11430] [attachment=11431]
It's a Shrike (butcher bird)
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
Started cutting out the pieces for the "pusher"
[attachment=11432]
Making it in two parts - first the bottom part, approx 200mm high x 100mm wide
[attachment=11433]
then the top part, approx 80mm wide x 100 long
[attachment=11434]
The two parts will then be bolted together to form the pusher.
DaveH
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - Pete O - 07-23-2015
Nice project Dave, do you plan to use the plastic slide cushions as you described?
RE: Rebuild 5/6 ton log splitter - DaveH - 07-23-2015
(07-23-2015, 06:16 PM)Pete O Wrote: Nice project Dave, do you plan to use the plastic slide cushions as you described?
Funny you should ask that - I was phoning around this morning to see if anyone had them, no luck so it will have to be with out them.
DaveH