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Offline Thorracing01

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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #220 on: October 31, 2011, 01:21:38 am »
GF,

I have been reading your post while deployed to Iraq. I'm now getting ready to head home and it really has inspired me to fire up the welder and get to fabricating. But I was wondering if you had a list of parts you used? If you had anytype of dimensions/ blueprints? I can't really see everything in the post (videos and links) due to are limited internet access. I will be doing a lot more research once I return home so any information really helps out.

Thanks
Joel
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #221 on: October 31, 2011, 07:43:47 am »
I did not create any type of parts list or any type of blue print, I just bought things as I went along.   About as close to a part list I have is all the receipts of everything in a folder.

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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #222 on: October 31, 2011, 07:53:28 am »
Thorracing01,welcome to the forum and thank you for serving our country.
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #223 on: October 31, 2011, 10:37:04 pm »
Hi Guys,
First things first...Two thumbs up GF  8)..nice processor.
I'm in the process of rebuilding my processor to accommodate my injury. I only have 50% movemnet in my one arm. So my processor needs to be able to be operated with one hand.
So I am looking for info on orbital motors to turn a 4' blade and pump. Also a gillateen or rocker arm??
Any suggestions on which to use. I have researched but am unsure. So if anyone has any info/suggestions all are welcome.

And welcome to all the new members.
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #224 on: November 02, 2011, 10:57:34 am »
Gorshi,
It seems like most commercial processors use a rocker arm--Cord King, CRD etc.

Could you use foot petal controls for some of the functions...like on a skidsteer?
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #225 on: December 08, 2011, 12:14:06 pm »
tractormaniac here,hope your ok,and life is good. Your wood prossecor is the cats meow! One of the best made Ive ever seen.I also, like so many others would like to have prints, measurements and where to and what parts it takes to build a simmilar prossecor, I could maybe build one but with your help and info would be a dream. thanks alot
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #226 on: December 08, 2011, 09:04:07 pm »
Welcome to the Forestry Forum tractormaniac.   :)
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #227 on: December 09, 2011, 08:57:12 am »
Welcome to the forum tractormaniac.  Also  make sure to keep up with the thread "building a firewood processor", in the "firewood and wood heating" section, jaybe_2 is building a firewood processor also and its looking great. 

I made a couple of modifications and adjustments to the processor recently.  One modification was I tapered the back corners of the splitter box.  When splitting larger blocks of wood it would seem to bind on the corner, after the modification this took care of the problem.  Another modification I made was were the split wood came out the back, it would build up bark and debris is the box area after the split.  I went in with the plasma cutter and cut some 1 1/2" slots, the debris now falls straight through. 

Another adjustment I made was to the autocycle valve for the splitter, the factory setting was not even close to what I needed, it would detent out and return when it hit around 900 PSI of pressure.  After adjusting the autocycle valve it now works correctly even with oak with large knots. Trying to split hickory or pecan with knots 6 ways is another story.  Before I was not at all impressed with the autocyle valve after the adjustments it seems to be working the way I think it should. 

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« Reply #228 on: January 28, 2012, 03:51:17 am »
Congralulations to you GF and Jaybe on your processor builds both units are remarkable for the quality of the build. My firewood business is based in Christchurch New Zealand known for our earthquakes of recent times. We process approx 3000 cords of wood each year, currently use saw and splitter. Have tried a Bindinburg ssp420 and Timberwolf both excellent units  but our logs are up to 36in dia so a self build is possibly the only way forward. Christchurch as a city consumes approx 25000 cord a year. We  have Hailke Pilke X47, Multitechs, Blockbuster, based in our region. Anyone who can steer us in a direction towards a factory production unit would be a help. Cheers Andy Thomson.
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #229 on: April 22, 2012, 04:50:15 pm »
GF,
I know I'm kind of digging this thread up but I had a few questions.

Do you have any updated pictures of the things you have modified? Also do you have any video or pictures of the live deck folding in and out? I have a lot more questions but really been studying your pictures try to pick out all the details.

Thanks
Joel
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #230 on: April 23, 2012, 09:27:01 am »
I dont have any pictures of what was modified.   I made some mod change to the splitting box near the six way splitter from the original desing and also adjust the hydraulics pressures and auto detents.  I fold and unfold the live deck using the forks on my tractor, I thought about making it hydraulic but since it required my tractor to load the logs when I use it, I thought I would just use the tractor do that also.

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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #231 on: May 02, 2012, 10:55:31 pm »
GF,
I sent you a personal message. I have a lot of questions I would like to ask you.

Thanks
Joel

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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #232 on: May 02, 2012, 11:26:23 pm »
Thorracing01
Welcome to the forum.
We'd be interested in your questions too. ;) 

Post 'em up.
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Re: Building a firewood processor (with updated 7-10-2011 pics and video)
« Reply #233 on: May 04, 2012, 12:16:55 pm »
I would feel better if I got the go ahead from GF. I feel a lot of them are simple(dumb) questions. So I'll just wait to see what GF has to say.
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