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

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 18:27

Well it all works very well, the magnet being fairly heavy keeps the line spooled up nicely, the pin that goes through the cylinder need something to keep the eye, which is on the underside of the plate, in the middle

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 18:28

Here is the little hoist

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 18:29

Sorry wrong pic, try this one

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 18:33

This is a 380 long log split it with ease, with a fall of around 650 mm with a 300 log the fall will be around 730 good for a bit of knotted Oak, Rick

solarman216 · 25-08-2021, 20:16

Have not measured it yet but think I will be putting a couple of rods onto the blue frame of the motor to pass by the magnet so that as it nears the top the rods come into contact with the plate, knocking it off the magnet, making decent automatic, Rick

One Foot in the Gravy · 26-08-2021, 08:36

Nice!

You weren't an executioner in a previous life by any chance?

solarman216 · 26-08-2021, 22:48

Fitted the auto release today, works well, I will try and get a video of it working tomorrow, it is not till you see it in action that it really comes home how utterly mad this bit of kit is, Rick

Fez_uk · 27-08-2021, 08:51

awesome, not your usual log splitter. I like it, working with what you got. How long does it take to lift?

solarman216 · 27-08-2021, 10:15

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

awesome, not your usual log splitter. I like it, working with what you got. How long does it take to lift?

Less than 4 seconds, 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: 17,316	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: 17,316	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, 20:16	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,316	Have not measured it yet but think I will be putting a couple of rods onto the blue frame of the motor to pass by the magnet so that as it nears the top the rods come into contact with the plate, knocking it off the magnet, making decent automatic, 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.

26-08-2021, 22:48	#13
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,316	Fitted the auto release today, works well, I will try and get a video of it working tomorrow, it is not till you see it in action that it really comes home how utterly mad this bit of kit is, 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.

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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

26-08-2021, 08:36	#12
One Foot in the Gravy Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Derby Vehicle: 2004 LWB Terrano 2.7 SE Posts: 55	Nice! You weren't an executioner in a previous life by any chance?

27-08-2021, 08:51	#14
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	awesome, not your usual log splitter. I like it, working with what you got. How long does it take to lift?