05-16-2014, 06:46 AM
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.
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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