How many tons does my wood splitter need to be?
Anyone here know?
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My splitter is 28 tons. It will push through a log crossways so is overkill. A 15 ton would be plenty. I split mostly elm and maple. Seems like I am always splitting stumps or a tree crotch with 5 limbs growing together.
In my experience tons is not so important for firewood splitting, the tone rating is a marketing gimmick. What was important to me was cycle time. I had a splitter with a slow cycle time and I spent all day standing there waiting for the ram to go back and forth.
I found an online calculator that told how to calculate the cycle time, it is based on the pump and the cylinder bore. Some log splitters will also advertise their cycle time.
So I bought a fast log splitter not the most powerful and I get a lot more work done with it.
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4" diameter cylinder powered by a 2250 PSI hydraulic pump. You figure out the force applied. I already know the answer.
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Right JasonV. A 2 stage pump is a big help with cycle time.
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"Pine" - Seems like a awful lot of "Pine" for the Camp Fire Girls.😀
Can't remember the whole story as Dad told it. Pin Oak on my property, Fluvanna County, Virginia. One of 16 i think to celebrate the founding of Fluvanna, County. I think I counted over 240 rings on trunk. Somewhere there I think Tom Jefferson and Lafayette were involved. I think maybe Lafayette brought the seeds over and gave them to Jefferson.
Yep, its a Stihl.-------------------------------Ray
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Appreciate all the feedback gents! I went down to the local Costco and grabbed up one of their 27 ton units. I spent some of last night uncrating and assembling it, as well as some time this morning with final assembly. Now, just need to run to town to get some hydraulic fluid and oil. Then the work can commence. I have about 12 more trees coming down today and tomorrow so I gots some work to keep me busy for a while... a couple beer cases anyway.
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What oil should you use?
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Wear gloves...pine tar is terrible to get off your hands.
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Put the splitter next to where you wanna store the split wood. It's easier to move once!
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Mobuck: 30428811421595/comments/30428862514075
4" diameter cylinder powered by a 2250 PSI hydraulic pump. You figure out the force applied. I already know the answer.
PI()*2"*2"=12.57
12.57 * 2250 = 28282 lbs
28282.5/2000 = 14.14 Tons
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A "table" on each side is a good idea. Saves the back some. Good luck.😉
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I recommend .002 tons.
Collins 4 lb Single Bit Splitting Axe 35 in. Fiberglass Handle - Ace Hardware
Perfect for cutting and chopping kindling, branches and firewood. Perfect for those around the yard brush and wood clearing projects. The double injection fiberglass handles for strength and durability.Find the SINGL BIT AXE FGHNDL 4LB at Ace.In full disclosure I don’t even own a lawnmower. But if I lived in Idaho, I imagine this is the right tool for the job.
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Warbirds: 30428811421595/comments/
I recommend .002 tons.
In full disclosure I don’t even own a lawnmower. But if I lived in Idaho, I imagine this is the right tool for the job.
Yeah, I have a 8 lb maul and wedge. I suppose a good splitting axe is on the menu as well. There is plenty to split and I haven't even cut most of my logs up yet. I only have about 3 or 4 cords on the ground ready to split at this point.
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slinger: 30428811421595/comments/
A "table" on each side is a good idea. Saves the back some. Good luck.😉
Yep, it's got those.
This is the beast:
27 Ton Horizontal/ Vertical Gas Log Splitter
This Boss Industrial Professional 27 Ton Horizontal / Vertical Gas Log Splitter features the boss's patented hydraulic system providing consistent log splitting & extended longevity due to its overbuild design and durability. The Briggs & Stratton CR950 6.5HP 208cc engine combined with 4050 PSI hydraulic pressu3 -
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Ask a woodchuck...
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select-fire: 30428811421595/comments/30428842640923
Wear gloves...pine tar is terrible to get off your hands.
Brake clean will slick it right off.
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Horse Plains Drifter: 30428811421595/comments/30428862845979
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11358878#Comment_11358878
Brake clean will slick it right off.
So will margarine..
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My cat says about a billion. I have no clue. file under not helpful but wanted to be supportive posts.
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Horse Plains Drifter: 30428811421595/comments/30428862845979
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11358878#Comment_11358878
Brake clean will slick it right off.
toad67: 30428811421595/comments/
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11358920#Comment_11358920
So will margarine..
My go-to for this sort of sticky removal is lemon oil, actually.
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toad67: 30428811421595/comments/30428835249051
Ask a woodchuck...
or a beaver.
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Leave it to the Beaver.
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12 more trees on the ground. One more slash pile I can't reach the top of. There's going to be some bonfires at my place once the snow flies.
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Weenie roast at Mr. Perfect's!
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We've determined you have 4' dia. trees, mathematically figured you need 14 ton splitter. You bought a 27 ton. Cleary this won't work as the trees are too small. Wait til trees are 8' dia. for the splitter you have.
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montanajoe: 30428811421595/comments/
We've determined you have 4' dia. trees, mathematically figured you need 14 ton splitter. You bought a 27 ton. Cleary this won't work as the trees are too small. Wait til trees are 8' dia. for the splitter you have.
It's not my fault y'alls determinations aren't perfect.
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ME's will drive you crazy. My son is a ME - WVU. He drives me crazy too. -------------Ray
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NeoBlackdog: 30428811421595/comments/
Weenie roast at Mr. Perfect's!
Better bring a 12 foot roasting stick, it's gonna be hot.
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Mr. Perfect: 30428811421595/comments/
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11359027#Comment_11359027
Better bring a 12 foot roasting stick, it's gonna be hot.
I have heard that before. Don
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That hurts 4025raymond!
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