Pulled out the log spliter

[motolife313]

I've been getting some nice oak wood. Couple loads from 1 guy and now I found a new guy. 3 loads from him and I'm going back tomorrow for more. The spliter sure makes things easier and faster. That's my 064 with 25" bar. There's a small apple tree in this pile too that I got this week

 

[SonnyE]

Yep, big wood like that fluffs up fast, makes a huge pile of firewood in a hurry.
Careful you don't overload your truck. It runs something over 5,000 pounds a cord, green and wet like that looks.
Nice score!

 

[motolife313]

I run it right to the bumpers. I'm going to fab up some air bags for it. Ben building a lot stronger motor for it too. Here's the manifold for the 20r head that flows 30% more air then a stock head. I've got a HF Tralier I'm going to get going that will let me get a lot more. Might not work good tho since it doesn't have brakes.

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like your set with wood for a while!
Al

 

[archeryrob]

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How does this splitter work??

 

[johnmeyer]

Those are some nice-looking welds on that header.

 

[dave schiller]

Archer, here's how a screw-type splitter works.

My question is what is the connection between log splitting and building a trick engine manifold?

 

[motolife313]

Tha

Those are some nice-looking welds on that header.

thats a intake manifold.

Dave, sonnye was talking about weight and not over loading the truck so that's where it came from. Should be a engine with lots of bottom end for a 4 cylinder

 

[johnmeyer]

Thats a intake manifold.

Yes, you did identify it as such but I guess when you said you were increasing the performance, my brain started thinking hemi headers, and so my fingers wrote "header."

 

[weedeater]

Love the “screw splitter”. Never seen one of those but it appears to get the job done.

Weedeater

 

[dave schiller]

OK, now I see what the connection with the manifold is. But that truck looks like a Ford Ranger or something similar. I doubt that a stronger engine will overcome the force of 5,000 pounds of wet wood on the chassis, springs, and tires. I had a Ranger some years back and it's too small/light for such a load.

 

[idahopz]

The screw splitter is most excellent - I've never seen one. Of course, I live in rural north Idaho, and we are not known for having the most innovative splitters. I still use a basic maul, but am looking for something a bit easier as I age. Just this last fall, I completely severed my ring finger extensor tendon because of careless wood handling, and have permanent damage. The screw splitter might be just the ticket because I have pine rounds about 30 inches in diameter that I need to process for the outdoor fire ring.

 

[dave schiller]

Hopz, before you opt for a screw-type splitter, consider the alternatives. I've used several types and all will do the job. i bought an electric splitter last year and couldn't be happier. It's small, portable, and powerful. Do a search for "electric log splitter" and you'll find several models ranging in price from $120 and up. After looking closely, I'm convinced they're all made in the same plant, just painted a different color or with different names. So why the differences in price????????

After looking at some Youtube videos, I think they can all split wood larger than their specifications call for. Here are some links:





All this wood is oak, much tougher than pine.