New Log Splitter

[TomG]

Steve,

All that bending over is definitely hard on the lower back. Why not make an cradle for the chainsaw so you could use it standing erect, then you wouldn't need to lift the logs. Maybe a pivoted extension on the front handle and a similar one for the rear with a lever for the throttle. Sort of a "T" shaped parallelogram arrangement.

Tom

[f350ca]

Your well on the way to designing a wood processor Steve.

[stevec]

Tom, Your idea could work, it could be built around a cart like a "P" handle cart but I'd still be cutting logs on the ground and that's hard on chains. I'd also have to reposition the cradle or the log every 16".
If I back my converted "arch" to the log I can winch it onto the first set of rollers and then reposition the cable to winch it onto the other rollers much as I presently do on the wood "cutting shelf".

[DaveH]

Great stuff Steve

DaveH

[stevec]

Almost done turning the Logging Arch into a junking aid.
       

When I used it last week in it's original iteration I had to re-mount the manual winch because the electric (Superwinch) wouldn't work.

   

I opened it up to find that it's an "indoor winch", It was still wet and all clogged with rust in the little permanent magnet motor.
I cleaned the rust and gunk off the parts, 2 of the 4 magnets had come loose from the frame.
After blowing it out with compressed air, letting it dry and epoxying back the 2 magnets I re-assembled it and lo and behold it works.
So I'll remount it to the logging arch/now rudimentary processor.
If it actually does stop raining tomorrow I may get it out and into service.

P.S. I guess I'm gonna hafta cover the little winch with a heavy plastic bag or piece of tarp.

[EdK]

Electric winch, now we're talking!

Looking good Steve.

Ed

[TomG]

Steve,

I'll have to wait for the pics of it in action since I haven't a clue what you plan on doing with this contraption.

Tom

[stevec]

Patience Tom, patience. You'll get your chance to laugh at my expense soon enough.
I'm only sorry that I can't post a video of it in action, but I'll try and take some explanatory stills.

[Highpower]

(07-02-2013, 04:10 PM)stevec Wrote: When I used it last week in it's original iteration I had to re-mount the manual winch because the electric (Superwinch) wouldn't work.


I opened it up to find that it's an "indoor winch", It was still wet and all clogged with rust in the little permanent magnet motor.
I cleaned the rust and gunk off the parts, 2 of the 4 magnets had come loose from the frame.
After blowing it out with compressed air, letting it dry and epoxying back the 2 magnets I re-assembled it and lo and behold it works.

Nice save Steve!

[f350ca]

Looking good Steve, but the logs are going to have to be well trimmed or knots will want to hook on the rollers.