Latest bit of kit I decided to make

solarman216 · 24-08-2021, 19:19

Yep this is it, a log splitter, made up of stuff just lying about, I have had my eye on this cylinder for some time and it has now found a home weighs about 55 Kg, initial tests seems good but the pulley system is too hard probably due to pulley friction, job now is to electrify it with a quick release catch

solarman216 · 24-08-2021, 19:23

I had a go with my axe on that lump of oak in the splitter and could not make any headway at all, it went first time in this, here is the pulley system which sufficed for testing but not for long term use, Rick

makeitfit · 25-08-2021, 00:26

Funnily enough I've been thinking of making one also. Winter draws on 🤪

One Foot in the Gravy · 25-08-2021, 08:25

so it's not hydraulic then? It's just the weight of the cylinder! Nice

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 11:25

Stuck a small hoist motor on it that I had in the workshop, only 350 watts single line pull is rated at 125 KG so room for more weight if needed and it lifts bottom to top in just over 3 seconds, now I just need a quick release, have got an idea using a magnet, Rick

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 12:26

Yep the permanent magnet lifts it no problem, now just got to line it all up so it auto reconnects when lowering onto the cylinder plate, pics later, Rick

25-08-2021, 11:25	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,321	Stuck a small hoist motor on it that I had in the workshop, only 350 watts single line pull is rated at 125 KG so room for more weight if needed and it lifts bottom to top in just over 3 seconds, now I just need a quick release, have got an idea using a magnet, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

25-08-2021, 12:26	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,321	Yep the permanent magnet lifts it no problem, now just got to line it all up so it auto reconnects when lowering onto the cylinder plate, pics later, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

25-08-2021, 00:26	#3
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Funnily enough I've been thinking of making one also. Winter draws on 🤪

25-08-2021, 08:25	#4
One Foot in the Gravy Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Derby Vehicle: 2004 LWB Terrano 2.7 SE Posts: 55	so it's not hydraulic then? It's just the weight of the cylinder! Nice