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log splitter

  • 09-03-2017 8:44pm
    #1
    johnd123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭


    hi all
    i made a log splitter a few years ago works great
    im now in the process of working off an electric motor and hydraulic pump
    works well
    got both for free
    3hp single phase motor and pump off a combine
    i have been fiddling with different size pullys
    and if i use an 8 inch pully on the motor i can stop it with a very hard log

    it wont stop with a 6 inch one
    but it is slightly faster with the 8 inch
    and i was wondering if it would be worth putting a flywheel on the setup
    but it woul have to be brought in slowly to allow the motor to pick up speed first
    any help or advice apprecaiated
    john


Comments

  • #2
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,264 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    You seem to be at the capacity of the 3hp motor. You can't go much bigger usually on single phase than 3.5 usually. If you wanted more speed you need a tractor to run it, or look for a small Honda engine or similar.
    Someone with a better understanding of hydraulic theory would be better able to advise you.


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