Log splitter

[Skyviper123]

Hello,
Just thought to share an idea I had. I wanted to build a log splitter but I didn’t want to spend $800 for one. So I asked my manager if I could have some scrap pcs laying around the shop. He said no problem.
So I got this large square tube and began designing my log splitter on my breaks. I made a wedge and push plate. But I need something to split with. I just bought a house and remember there was a old heavy duty bottle jack in my barn. Well all I can say yes... it takes a lot of pumps to split a log but I only spent $8 on pc of angle iron for the wedge. That is our only Miller in the shop. The rest are Lincoln’s by the way.

 

[LECS-Chad]

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Hello,
Just thought to share an idea I had. I wanted to build a log splitter but I didn’t want to spend $800 for one. So I asked my manager if I could have some scrap pcs laying around the shop. He said no problem.
So I got this large square tube and began designing my log splitter on my breaks. I made a wedge and push plate. But I need something to split with. I just bought a house and remember there was a old heavy duty bottle jack in my barn. Well all I can say yes... it takes a lot of pumps to split a log but I only spent $8 on pc of angle iron for the wedge. That is our only Miller in the shop. The rest are Lincoln’s by the way.

I've seen some people hook up air to their jacks to PUMP faster...

 

[Skyviper123]

I've seen some people hook up air to their jacks to PUMP faster...

I actually forgot to mention that. I did design it so a air jack can be put under the push plate. Thanks.

 

[tuff7018]

Hello Skyviper123, did you happen to attend HS in Colorado? You look like a student I had in the welding program a few years ago. If not, no worries, but I had to ask. Thanks

 

[Skyviper123]

No that’s not me.