Manual Log Splitter. Firewood is bone dry Douglas Fir. I designed this so that it could be taken apart and moved if necessary. For a P.O.V. operation of the splitter watch my other video Splitting.
I've split 5 cords through it so far. Does what I need it to. ru-vid.comUgkxUyQswtttSffRMblGbrhCvZn7JkhtG1-7 I scrounge all my firewood and am not equipped to handle big wood, but for logs up to 24 inch diameter or so, it works great. I've been amazed by some of the gnarly bur oak and elm crotches it has split. For the tougher stuff within it's size range, you might have to study the piece a bit to decide the best attack, but if you split smart it's up to the job. It did arrive low on oil, and I was would have nicked it half a star for that, but it has regained my full confidence. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2021: Still going strong after all these years. I love the one-handed operation. Hope it's still in production if I ever need to replace it
Can you do a video Adding a beer holder to the arm and placing a beer in it ' Then busting 5 pieces of wood vs 10 pieces of wood and do a comparison what happens when you open the beer ? I thought about doing a video comparison myself but I'm a little bit lazy.
First, I really like your video. Second, a couple of questions: What is the wall thickness of the square tube you used? And what is the length of the arm from the vertical member to the axe head. I plan to build one of these myself this winter. Thanks!
It doesn't move now but the tie downs lock it in place. Without the tie downs it tends to rock a little. I wanted to make sure I could take it apart to move. I think one could set the steel 4x4 in concrete in the ground like a fence post.
@@capncaptain1594 I would really like to build one, but i live on a very rocky hill and anchoring it would be extremely difficult. Do you think it would be possible to build one that was mobile (even if that meant dragging it on runners) but still stable enough to use without anchors? Really nice build by the way, love how smooth those pillowblocks make it ride, and the weight post is genius. Simple, but genius.
@@ted8831 Large rounds that are 18" or bigger I split in half or in Quarters. Depends on the size of the knot some can be split or I just split around them. Next time I have more wood to split I will make another video. I do have another video which is POV with a GO PRO on my chest.
Not sure which weld your talking about on the spring. It probably got more use on the car it came off of. I will buy another one at the junkyard if it breaks. Thank you for the concern,
Is the spring just sitting there??? Or is it welded onto the mechanism? Either way if the spring shifts while compressed it flys... that’s why they are mounted in vehicles and taken off with spring compressors. That’s what I meant.... and iv seen it happen.... it’s not pretty when someone gets hit in the head or face when the spring breaks or shifts and fly’s off.
Iv seen people mount some sort of metal tubs of sorts around to protect that from happening. It probably will never happen but it sometimes does... especially if it is a used spring. No disrespect was just stating what iv seen in the past. I do like your machine though.
@@honestme72880 Watch the video. At about 1:34 you can see that it is a pigtail spring and that on the upper and lower mounts there are steel tubes welded in place. The spring fits over these mounts and it can't go anywhere because it is under tension and compressed. To remove the spring I remove the weights and have to lift the arm high enough so that the spring is under 0 tension and clears the mounts (tubes). Works slick. Maybe I will make a video of how to remove the spring. I used to work in sawmills I am a safety first guy. Have all my fingers still.
Don't have any Oak in the Pacific Northwest. However Douglas Fir, Alder, Cedar, Hemlock, Spruce and Big Leaf Maple all split fine. This wood here is dry Douglas Fir. Wet wood or frozen split easy.
Nice splitter. I would like to see you split 18 inch long logs with it. I'm confident it can handle the wide logs but I want to see long long split with that thing.
I never tried splitting wood longer than my stove would take. I have a Morso Owl, I love it. It only takes 12" wood. I guess I will cut some logs at 18",split them , and then cut them shorter.
@@beebob1279 I would need to adjust the height so it would be able to accept longer logs. Either by using a thicker shim above the spring, getting a stiffer spring or removing some weights. I have split 14" before because I cut it too long. So I think 18" could be done.
@@capncaptain1594 Last question for you. I'm looking for a spring splitter. Where are they in the marketplace? I can't seem to find any for sale. Nothing. Any ideas?
@@beebob1279 made this one. I don't weld, but I designed, cut and put it together after I told the welder what to do. Finding a spring from the rear end of a 1991 Grand Marquis. I would like to experiment with a stiffer spring and more weight. A station wagon or hearse would be good. Most cars nowadays are front wheel drive. This is a pig tail style. Since this video I raised the table and leveled where I am standing. Works better now.
Nice machine, I like it but I was thinking it's a bit slow and could do with a motor to free up a pair of hands, go faster and do less work. Did you hear my thoughts before you rushed at me with that axe?
How about a motorcycle clutch lever and cable on the bars with the cable going back to the pivot point to release a spring loaded lock pin. This way when you let go of the bars to grab the wood, the pin will catch and stop the bouncing. For safety's sake.
I would bet that you would be exhausted and he would still be going. My concern is the length of the logs. they are somewhat short. I want to see a long log split
Mick Jager, don't have any Sweet Gum around here in the Pacific Northwest. It works quite well on Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Alder, Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Big leaf Maple. Next time you're in the PNW bring some over to try. Is it good firewood?
I live in Oregon and have no problem with Alder, Douglas Fir, Cedar, Spruce and Big leaf Maple. These are the indigenous trees of the Coast Range. I would have to import other wood to split.
@@capncaptain1594 I am very happy if it works. I love the idea. My Ohio hardwood wood is in the 1300 range, a bit harder than big leaf maple. I would probably need a heavier counter weight.
You have to work it out yourself from the materials you are using. Every one will be different eg I don't think I could get that car spring where I live.
