Vertical Log Splitter
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I built my own vertical log splitter that's equipped with only a small 3 1/2 by 24-in. cylinder, but still has no problems splitting even knotty elm. The upper end of the cylinder is attached to an L-shaped bracket by two finger-tightened, 3/4-in. dia. bolts. The bracket can be adjusted to different positions, so I can split wood anywhere from 26 to 44 in. long. I made a splitting wedge with an edge that always stays as sharp as a knife. In fact, I haven't had to sharpen it in 22 years. To build it I took two pieces of curved 3/16 steel and laid them down so the edges are almost even, then used hard surfacing rod.
I also made this splitter so that I can lift it up at an angle for transport. As a result, I can fit it under a 7-ft. high garage door and also travel easily through the woods. (Charles Hoyt, 7124 Spencer Lake Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256 ph 330 722-2213)
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Vertical Log Splitter WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Wood Splitters 27-5-42 I built my own vertical log splitter that's equipped with only a small 3 1/2 by 24-in. cylinder, but still has no problems splitting even knotty elm. The upper end of the cylinder is attached to an L-shaped bracket by two finger-tightened, 3/4-in. dia. bolts. The bracket can be adjusted to different positions, so I can split wood anywhere from 26 to 44 in. long. I made a splitting wedge with an edge that always stays as sharp as a knife. In fact, I haven't had to sharpen it in 22 years. To build it I took two pieces of curved 3/16 steel and laid them down so the edges are almost even, then used hard surfacing rod.
I also made this splitter so that I can lift it up at an angle for transport. As a result, I can fit it under a 7-ft. high garage door and also travel easily through the woods. (Charles Hoyt, 7124 Spencer Lake Rd., Medina, Ohio 44256 ph 330 722-2213)
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