Press / Log Splitter

[fizzy]

Recommend me something please

There is this type. Powerful but slow. Two handles. High and low speed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charles-Bentley-Hydraulic-Splitter-Horizontal/dp/B01N1OZUSN/ref=asc_df_B01N1OZUSN?mcid=b39f5c1d967a33edb6b5b1ad782cd6a1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697226948368&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4301490288451582952&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007460&hvtargid=pla-330056098274&psc=1&gad_source=1

 

[sako243]

I will have to bring one of the stubborn ones down to you

Bigger fire. We're not short on wood so stubborn ones get chucked on whole, either at my folks or just go on the bonfire.

 

[Parm]

There is this type. Powerful but slow. Two handles. High and low speed

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charles-Bentley-Hydraulic-Splitter-Horizontal/dp/B01N1OZUSN/ref=asc_df_B01N1OZUSN?mcid=b39f5c1d967a33edb6b5b1ad782cd6a1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697226948368&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4301490288451582952&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007460&hvtargid=pla-330056098274&psc=1&gad_source=1

This is where it all started from. Having looked at the device I've some how ended up with wanting / needing a press, albeit dual purpose

 

[reb78]

I will have to bring one of the stubborn ones down to you

My log splitter has a tractor powered ram - feel free.... not much will stop it... well, i havent found anything that will yet...

 

[Erie Fred]

Ok cheers, i get the modification required

But, is there an easier way that doesn't involve dismantling the jack?

Yes, on one I took the filler plug out, and pushed a barb fitting (Might have glued it in there).
inverted it, and flooded it with the external tank (a tuna fish can).
Bleeding it was tough, but once done, it worked well.

 

[Erie Fred]

This is where it all started from. Having looked at the device I've some how ended up with wanting / needing a press, albeit dual purpose

Another little bender I made (and you can too...)

In the states, we have Harbor Freight stores, selling imported (Chinese) tools, you probably see these locally as well. It is a simple hand powered hydraulic wood splitter. https://www.harborfreight.com/10-ton-hydraulic-log-splitter-67090.html At first I thought the dumbest thing I've seen in a...

www.mig-welding.co.uk

Think "Steel Log" and work from there.

In your case for pressing bushings and the like, make a slip on piece over the wedge
to give you a round barstock "ram"

 

[Shedendman]

@JOEPRO damn you,another project penciled on the "i must make" list

 

[Kram]

I would agree about using hydraulic it either needs to be many way splitter for big rounds in one split, or using an axe will be quicker.
Hydraulic pumps and rams are not too expensive.

However if I were doing it I would instead build a very coarse rotary worm shredder to give 3-4" chunks of wood out the end.

 

[gaz1]

Food for thought - this a log splitter I have-

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id adapt that log splitter myself to more of a flat plate with catch sides so when you split it dosnt drop the pieces all over the place

 

[chrismac]

id adapt that log splitter myself to more of a flat plate with catch sides so when you split it dosnt drop the pieces all over the place

Looks painfully slow to be honest, cant be much more for an electric hydraulic one.

 

[addjunkie]

I find money and a phone call fills my log store!

 

[gaz1]

Looks painfully slow to be honest, cant be much more for an electric hydraulic one.

for cost i like the kenetic one better

 

[addjunkie]

for cost i like the kenetic one better

Thats quite quick compared to the hydraulic ones. Ive a 22 ton one for my tractor, splits well, but slow.
Another similar one.

Charger 8.5 Ton Impact Log Splitter - Portek Birdscaring and Agricultural Products

The fastest log splitter on the market today with a powerful 8.5 ton impact, and the only impact log splitter that is compliant with CE standards!

portek.co.uk

 

[Bravheart]

Those electric jobs are quick never seen the likes before, what would they be like with knotty lumps I wonder?
With a hand pumping jack it'll take forever to split just a few logs if you are considering building a press get an air operated jack.

 

[chrismac]

Those electric jobs are quick never seen the likes before, what would they be like with knotty lumps I wonder?
With a hand pumping jack it'll take forever to split just a few logs if you are considering building a press get an air operated jack.

I also wondered if there is a shear bolt or something, my hydraulic splitter struggles with knotty lumps but at least you can heard it squealing, that kinetic type it seems pull the handle and bang its off through its cycle.

 

[JOEPRO]

Looks painfully slow to be honest, cant be much more for an electric hydraulic one.

Mine has 2x peddles one is a faster ram travel pedal. Works just fine for me, depends on your planned usage level too. I split most logs with a maul so this is just for knotty / large logs and is aok for my needs. Not much to go wrong on it either.

 

[Ton-up]

Have you got a trolley jack? I've always had an idea to make a box section square ring, with a plate to go under the jack to support it, and a wedge on the top. Put log on jack and pump. Quick and easy!

 

[gaz1]

if we went head to head

heres to show what happens when they jamm up

 

[Erie Fred]

Have you got a trolley jack? I've always had an idea to make a box section square ring, with a plate to go under the jack to support it, and a wedge on the top. Put log on jack and pump. Quick and easy!

How much tonnage is a trolley jack ?

 

[Ton-up]

how much do you need to split a log?