Hi Guys, I'm building a log splitter for my skidsteer. I notice a lot of splitters are designed where the I-beam sticks out straight in front of the skid and others have the beams running parallel to the quick attach. Just wondering what might be the pros and cons of each. With the beam sticking straight out front I imagine its easier to navigate between the trees in the woods. But I would think visibility and being able to see the log would be better with the splitter running parallel to the quick attach. Thoughts?
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SkidRoe
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We built a unique one a few years ago:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=45928
I works good for things other than splitting wood, too:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=54508
It is a bit more of an involved build, but it is very manueverable, compact and versatile. It also works good for shearing off small trees.
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=45928
I works good for things other than splitting wood, too:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=54508
It is a bit more of an involved build, but it is very manueverable, compact and versatile. It also works good for shearing off small trees.
That's actually very similar to the design I was planning. You can split from the side of the round or come down and split from the top. Never thought about that I could use it for pulling small trees!
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We did add one thing to it that is not shown in the pictures. On the anvil side of the splitter, we added a piece to 1-1/8" threaded rod, welded on so that the wedge closes up along its length. We found that it practically doubles the splitting power, as it acts as a fulcrum for the block to split open against. Smooth rod would work as well, but the threaded rod gives more grip for using the splitter as a set of tongs. Hope that makes sense, I wish I had a picture, but the splitter is about half an hour from me right now.
That idea sounds really interesting. I'm trying to envision how the threaded rod would be positioned. If I understand correctly, the rod is 1 and 1/8 inch diameter and its welded vertically on to the pusher. And its positioned to one side of the point of the wedge?
On the flip side, I made a perpendicular one like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaEpVbpnECI&feature=player_embedded I also use it to trim limbs. Very handy. It really depends on what you think you are going to use it for. I can pull small trees to by coming at them from the side and pushing them over to catch them with the "jaws" Have to be careful not to cut through though when pulling.
I did mount mine vertical on the plate like this one. It gives me more reach when trimming limbs. http://www.skidsteersolutions.com/Skid-Steer-Inverted-Log-Splitter-p/et-lsi-37.htm
That is pretty nifty.
I have always wanted to build a log splitter, but the old lack of time issue.......
One day i'll do it, one day
