Recent content by WayneShaw

Our property was timbered quite a few years ago. And as usual, there are saplings growing everywhere in the woods. I would like to clear these out to make the woods open and even the where I might get some grass growing for some livestock and be able to mow and keep things clear. I can go along...

I have an early 80's 753 Bobcat. Kubota engine, toothed bucket, hydraulic lines up front, and it has right about 4000 hrs. Virtually new tires and rims. Thinking on selling it, I really don't need that kind of machine anymore. Any ballpark idea what it would bring? Thanks!

Well, I have gotten to the point I've actually been splitting wood! I had a couple "bugs" to work out initially, and have a few more things to do, but it's working at least. Of course once I finish "de-bugging" I'll paint it, but here is what I've done so far. ] Thanks to everyone that helped...

"So......where is my splitter???" Well, I think you would be happier if I worked all the bugs out of mine first! Since that may take several years......... Anyway, thinking about what you wrote, you may be perfectly correct. I suppose if I have fluid running through the valve, the valve will...

OK everyone, thanks to all the input, I'm getting close to making this thing work. At least the rough version. There are things I plan on adding to it, but for now, I need to get this working to get some wood stockpiled, then I'll add the rest, and paint it. So my question is, even though it...

I have just about all my parts and pieces to begin, and I had a thought....... Why make this thing an attachment, why not make this on a stand, self supporting, and just pull the Bobcat along side and hook up the hoses? I use the Bobcat to haul the firewood pieces out of the woods since the...

Ken, Thanks for the link to the other valve. It's cheaper than the one I found too! While I think I wouldn't use the splitter vertically very often, I can see where having the cylinder free to move could be an issue! I do have some big pieces that I think I would rather roll over to the splitter...

Oh, and I forgot to mention. By making the wedge ram mounted, I should be able to stand this on it end, ans split vertically if I have pieces too heavy to lift. I could roll them onto the stop and split them that way.

Jerry, It seems to be about 50-50, whether the splitter is in the ram or beam. I've looked at every website around, and still it seems to be a preference thing. I think I'll still go with the ram splitter. I did look into a control valve, and found this that appears to be what was talked about...

Thank you all for your help. I should have been more clear on my intent. My plan is to operate the splitter at the attachment, not in the seat. So, I gather this: Use 3/4" lines, no problem. Get an "open center" valve so the fluid flows through the valve. I have heard of the detent release...

I have a 753 Bobcat, and want to make a splitter attachment. I have the beam and plate steel. My questions are: 1) I'm going to use a 4" bore, 24" stroke cylinder, what type fittings on the cylinder should I look for? NPT? 2) What size/type control valve is used most often? 3) What size lines...

Thanks guys. I tried what was suggested and I'm happy to say I could clearly hear the bypass happen when I went through each step. Now, if I can only get my holes bored through this VA shale this weekend.....

Thanks, sounds simple enough, and logical. I'll see what happens, or what I hear!

I bought this 753 about 5 years ago (it's a 1980's something) to use around our property, and have had no problems at all. It has the hydraulic lines for attachments with quick disconnects, but to date, I've never used an attachment. However, I need to rent an auger this weekend, and before I...