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1tentman
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2022 12:30pm
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NO NO NO that is not a filler plug it is a extra port so you can install the pressure hose in a different position. You hook a reservoir in hole and when you move control valve to extend cylinder out you will blow high pressure oil out the reservoir. I would not want to be standing anywhere around it, because you will get a oil bath, you might even blow up the reservoir.
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paulz
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2022 12:48pm - Edited by: paulz
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Gotcha, thanks! Actually I was thinking of maybe a 2-4" diameter piece of threaded plumbing pipe, maybe 6" long, reduced to fit the threads, with a screw on cap, so it would take the pressure. But if it would act as an extra oil reservoir I don't know.
Anyway I'll just try filling it first. She says it does leak, so they must have been adding oil somewhere. Going back out tomorrow for a better look.
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1tentman
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2022 09:11pm
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Ok Paul I see what your trying to do I don't think it is going to work installed on the cylinder,it would work better if you tee it in right before the filter. How much wood are you wanting to split, if it is just a small amount you can probably get by with it just like it is . If you want to split a lot you will have to install a bigger reservoir or you will have trouble with the oil over heating. Also it is going to be hard to get the right amount of fluid in the system so it doesn't run out of oil on the outward stoke or blow oil out of it on the retracting stroke. If you choose to not install a reservoir I would walk away from it you could be chasing this dog forever.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2022 09:18pm
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Walk away? Ummm, Im not inclined to, maybe too much of the time....
Thing is, I see potential, and a lot of build already done on these kind of projects that may just need some finishing off and fine tuning.
Some times the magic works, sometimes not.
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paulz
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2022 04:28pm - Edited by: paulz
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Feeling a bit dumb. I went by today for a better look. Big fluid tank right under the ram. Thought it was just the main beam. I put in a gallon and when I left she was itching to get started on a big pile of rounds. The ram moves very slow, it's a 110v motor, looks like maybe 2hp, but it did easily split a big hard round that my 8lb. maul wouldn't. Just hope it hangs in there for her, and for me..
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FishHog
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2022 04:56pm
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glad you got it up and working for her. Good of you.
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1tentman
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# Posted: 15 Jan 2022 05:16pm
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We all have those moments and it seems like the older we get the more of them you have. I wish we could of saw that picture first. That splitter just became more valuable. I just couldn't understand why somebody would build a splitter without a reservoir and be able to make it operate correctly. It probably has a single stage hydraulic pump, that would make it move slow. That is a good size cylinder,but if it splits a big piece of wood it must be in good shape. Good job sir.
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shaff
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# Posted: 16 Jan 2022 09:40am
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I like being 3 years ahead on my firewood so I have roughly 25 cords cut split and in the shed. Maple, cherry, ash and oak.
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paulz
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# Posted: 18 Jan 2022 11:29am
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Quoting: 1tentman It probably has a single stage hydraulic pump, that would make it move slow.
Right. Like watching paint dry waiting for the ram to hit the wood. Those commercial 110v splitters, do they have a two stage pump?
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 19 Jan 2022 03:06pm
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I just picked up this load of spruce from a friend's job site this week. It will sit the season and be ready for next winter when I get my cabin finished. Worked out to be mutually beneficial for both of us - he didn't have to haul it off, and I got a years worth of wood for free that I did have to fell. I even loaded it up with his bobcat.
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paulz
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# Posted: 30 Jan 2022 10:00am - Edited by: paulz
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Nice.
So I mentioned to the widow with the splitter that I'd make her a wood block to fill the space between the ram and round for either the start or finish of a split, as I'm sure some of us do. I'm thinking maybe 12x9x6 inches, and hollow would be nice, with a handle or two, just have to make sure it can stand the pressure.
Pretty basic, just thought I'd mention for any additional thoughts.
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 24 May 2022 11:58am
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With the snow melted and having to take a break from building the cabin to return to the office, I figured I'd finally get around to bucking up my log pile I snagged this winter. I modified some pallet racking I scored when our local Lowe's went out of business into a nice wood rack that will sit under my cabin.might build another one too, but I figure this will cover me for awhile when full!
Still have a few more sticks to buck up, but bedtime comes faster than I'd like these days.
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paulz
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# Posted: 25 May 2022 11:35am
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Nice! I also stacked wood yesterday, hauling a load up to the cabin every time I had to go down to work on the stinking generator. Picked up the last pile and got it all up to the cabin. Should get me through next winter easily. Last night was the first night without fire this year, actually left a window open all night. Much as the woodstove is part of cabin life, I appreciate the summer break.
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BRADISH
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# Posted: 25 May 2022 12:25pm
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Quoting: paulz Much as the woodstove is part of cabin life, I appreciate the summer break.
Yup! A break is always nice to have some time to cut split and stack for next year, without eating away at the pile while you're doing so.
Currently wood is plenty and cheap here due to beetle kill, but I'm afraid it will dry up hard within a few years, so I'm working to stockpile as much as I can while the getting is good..
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paulz
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# Posted: 24 Jul 2022 09:55pm
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If a tree falls on a Subaru Forester, does it make a sound?
This happened yesterday down the road at the ball field. I cut some of the small stuff to add to my stack.
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FishHog
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2022 08:07am
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Ouch. Well that won’t buff out
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jsahara24
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# Posted: 25 Jul 2022 09:13am
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That's a rough day!
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