How To Build A Homemade Log Splitter?

How do you make a wood splitter wedge?

How to make a log splitter wedge?

1. Step 1 – join the blades together. In order to fuse the four blades of the splitter in a way that each intersects each other, you should take out the innermost angles of each.
2. Step 2 – connect the blade to the pipe.
3. Step 3 – set up a hydraulic pump.
4. Step 4 – weld the prepared blade with the hydraulic pump.

What size hydraulic pump do I need for a log splitter?

If you are serious about making your own backyard log splitter, then you want to have, at a minimum, the following components to provide the right amount of force and power for basic splitting of averaged sized, seasoned logs: A 5 Horsepower engine. A two-stage hydraulic pump rated at a max of 3 gpm at 2,500 psi.

What kind of oil goes in a log splitter?

The approved fluids that our log splitter hydraulic systems may be filled with are: Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid. 10W AW Hydraulic Oil. Pro Mix AW-32 Hydraulic Fluid.

Are electric log splitters any good?

Are electric log splitters any good? Yes. Electric log splitters are popular with both professional foresters as well as homeowners who burn wood for the winter. If you purchase the right type, they can be very convenient and efficient to use.

How powerful of a log splitter do I need?

The thicker a log is, the more wood there is to force apart on either side of the grain. Logs that are larger in diameter need more pressure to split. That’s why a 4-ton log splitter will work well for 6″ branches, but a 24″ tree trunk will require at least the force of a 20-ton splitter.

How can I make my log splitter faster?

Purchase a 2-stage hydraulic pump



Pressure increases, and the pump switches to high-pressure mode once the ram hits the wood. Basically, a 2-stage hydraulic pump speeds up the whole process by requiring less power in moving the splitting ram.

Is a 22 ton log splitter enough?

If you’re going to be splitting a lot of thick hard wood like oak, you may need a more powerful splitter but most people have no issue with the 22-tons. Overall, the Champion 22–ton Hydraulic Log Splitter is a great machine for splitting wood. It’s built tough, made from good quality materials.

How do I calculate my log splitter tonnage?

With a little simple geometry you can calculate a cylinder’s force in pounds or tons. The pound force is the product of the fluid pressure in psi multiplied by the cross-sectional area of the piston. To get the hydraulic cylinder tonnage, divide the pound force by 2,000.

How much HP does a hydraulic pump need?

1 HP is required for each 1 GPM at 1500 PSI or any multiple of 1500 such as 3 GPM at 500 PSI, 2 GPM at 750 PSI, 1/2 GPM at 3000 PSI, etc. Another handy rule-of-thumb is that it takes about 5% of the pump maximum rated HP to drive the pump when unloaded and pressure is very low.

Is there a difference between hydraulic oil and hydraulic fluid?

Hydraulic oil and hydraulic fluid are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not necessarily the same. While hydraulic oil is a fluid, hydraulic fluid can also consist of other fluids, including plain water, water-oil emulsions and salt solutions.

How often should you change the hydraulic oil in a log splitter?

Whether it’s gas or electric log splitter, it is recommended to change the hydraulic fluid every 100 hours of work (be sure to check they manual of your exact machine). In addition, just like your car, you need to change the log splitter hydraulic oil filter also.

Can you use motor oil instead of hydraulic fluid?

No you cannot use Motor Oil in a Hydraulic System. Motor Oil runs at a much higher temperature and Hydraulic Oil starts to fail at around 45c. Click to see full answer.