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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayneShaw" data-source="post: 28067" data-attributes="member: 2465"><p>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 valves. Sounds like it would save time b y not having to stand there and hole the lever while the cylinder retracts. I would certainly control the forward motion manually, but being able to just hit the lever to return and go about clearing the wood sounds great. So far, here are the details I plan on doing, aside from the hydraulics: Wedge will be cylinder mounted. That way, I plan on welding "side panels" to hold and catch the split wood. Having the wedge fixed on the end means you have to pick all the pieces off the ground. I'm over 50, and want to limit as much work as I can! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I have a piece of "boiler plate" to use as the backing mount, and will weld the bean to it with gussett pieces for rigidity. What I've been thinking on, is whether to make some sort of end "stand"? Again, I plan on welding the beam high on the backing plate to keep it high at a nice working height. But the beam will be dangling out there with no support. I've seen pics where people just rest the end on some cut pieces of fire wood, which is fine I suppose. But, I still wonder of something better could be done. Thanks again folks! Any additional thoughts are certainly welcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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