Part 3 building this log splitter We get all the engine components together Start the wiring Figure out the log lift Get the hydraulics tied in Get the engine running and discover an issue with it
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@marcellemay77216 ай бұрын
I'm in the process of building a vertical log splitter too. I'm just about done with it. I just painted it over the weekend. That motor would be a sweet setup if you can get it to run properly. I also used a 28gpm pump, a 4" cylinder, and 3/4" hoses. I modified the cylinder ports to 3/4" and drilled out the holes in the cylinder ports to nearly 3/4". I managed to get my log lift to operate to the full upright position kinda like the wolf ridge lift. That was probably the most challenging part of the build. I too had some space restrictions between the frame and the table top, which limited how long I could make the linkage. The linkage attaches about 10" down from the hinge point. My table top design was very similar to yours with a tube frame and 1/4" steel for the top. The portion directly beneath the splitting wedge is beefed up majorly though. I actually used a log splitter beam from a Northern 37 ton log splitter which already had the beefy 2" thick plate welded to it. So that stayed and I welded 1/2" steel about a foot all around it, to beef up the "action" area. I also used the same trailer suspension setup that you used. I just ordered all my hoses and fittings yesterday. Are you guys gonna make it foot pedal operated?
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Very nice sounds like you are pretty in depth with the build too. What engine do you have? Do you have a pretty fast cycle time? Yes we plan on building a foot pedal
@marcellemay77216 ай бұрын
@Wolfpupfab I had a honda gx390 13hp motor hanging around so that's what I'm using right now. It's right on the edge of being enough hp. I might have to get a different motor for it, but I might be able to get around it by lowering the relief pressure. On paper, the cycle time should be around 4 seconds with the 4 inch cylinder and the 28gpm pump... we'll see. I might have to go to a smaller 3 inch cylinder to get the cycle time I'm wanting. But then I'll lose cylinder force. So...I haven't actually run it yet as I'm still waiting on fittings and hoses. I can send you some pictures if you want to see it.
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
I gotcha. Sure send me some pictures and let me know how it splits
@marcellemay77216 ай бұрын
@Wolfpupfab do you have an email? I didn't see one in your home page.
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
@@marcellemay7721wolfpupfab@outlook.com
@luisbatista11036 ай бұрын
Really nice unit....im sure you'll get er going soon
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Thanks it’s coming together
@echoglen86496 ай бұрын
Thats a great looking unit guys. 🤙🏼
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@brentjones52276 ай бұрын
This has been one of my favorite builds to watch, not just on your channel. I have a question not to be that guy because you're obviously a better fabricator and smarter than I. Could you build a mount on the log lift ramp that slid? Make it so on the lift function it was bottomed out and pushing, then for travel mode just manually lift the ramp the rampside cylinder mount would just slide in groves and stow it with your retaining arm. Not trying to be rude just a thought. Thank you so much for the content.
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I have not thought about doing something like that and it might be a good option. We will probably end up modifying the log lift in the future after we play around with it
@leonardryan87236 ай бұрын
Just remember man built it , so man can fix it about the motor. Sometimes it a little thing like a little pc off dirty in the line . 😊 just a little thinking 🤔 you guys will get the bug out . Great 👍 video
@kirkpowell61616 ай бұрын
Great video!
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@_vilepenguin6 ай бұрын
Don't be bummed out. You guys will fix it. Comment for the KZfaq gods.
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi6 ай бұрын
Great job well done 👍 Would you consider making another one and be able to sell it? Dumb question...... Have you ever had a problem with your dog getting a welding flash? From the dog walking around so close. I tell mine to go lay on her bed and have a partition infront of her. Cause i know she looks at me while welding.
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Possibly, after we get thins one finished and fine tuned. I haven’t had a problem with the dogs yet. I do try to make sure they know to go away when I am welding or grinding and at this point they already seem to know when that is before I do it.
@greglammers99056 ай бұрын
I work on bigger diesel stuff, but pull the valve cover and check to make sure there’s not a valve stuck? Nice idea on the forklift mast.
@leonardryan87236 ай бұрын
Just crack your injection on each cycle see if it get fuel on all cycle buddy.
@Wolfpupfab6 ай бұрын
We did that. The middle cylinder is getting fuel but no compression