A few months ago, I posted some questions here for a friend, who was looking for info on building his own log splitter. He looked around the web, but couldn't find much helpful information, so he set out on his own.
Here's what he was able to hack together:
Yeah, he's pretty talented and, yes, those are 50 series tires.
That's awesome. Love the rims! 
best looking wood splitter I've ever scene......looks too nice to use
Shes pretty, but needs a 4 way wedge.
haha, nice wheels. What kind of transmission did he use to reduce the speed for the wedge?
Jamesc2123 wrote: haha, nice wheels. What kind of transmission did he use to reduce the speed for the wedge?
They call it "hydraulics". The big cylinder-looking thing is a giveaway.
Shawn
The labor-saving cherry picker is a very nice touch!
once again my theory kicks in........scrap steel laying around, welders having a slow day.......
I stopped at Morton Welding trying to sell CAT exhaust and they had pictures in the office which started a conversation......
Specs:
Engine: 16hp Kohler single, from a 76 Wheel Horse tractor
Hydraulic Cylinder: 4.5 inch, 3000 psi rated, 24 inch travel
Oil Pump: 22 gallon per minute, direct drive, two stage
Winch: 3000lb. ATV, wired remote and fixed control
Full out and back cycle, no load @3400 rpm: 10 seconds
15 inch, 50 series Kumho's on alloy wheels
Fully powder coated
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