Woodmizer Turner Claw

Rougespear · February 15, 2016, 10:32:25 PM

I'm wondering if someone may be able to snap a quick close-up side-profile photo of the claw on the WM turner? I'm trying to understand its size and without seeing one in person its a little harder. I looks about 6" long... that about right? Thanks!

drobertson · February 15, 2016, 10:38:15 PM

Not at the mill and don't have one handy, but I'm sure it's longer than 6" more like 8" or better, at least 6" from the biters to the back face as well, and maybe 6" between the two sides. Sorry no pics,,

homesteader1972 · February 16, 2016, 08:34:30 AM

I am not sure how to post a link, but do a search on "home-made hydraulics" by pineywoods. On reply #41 there are diagrams of his claw turner, and it looks to be 6". Maybe a stock WM part is longer, my mill is at a jobsite and I am at home, so I am not sure.

pineywoods · February 16, 2016, 09:15:24 AM

The size of the claw on the pineywoods turner varies all over the place, depending on the needs/desires of the builder. It bolts on so can be changed to meet different uses. Mine's about 7 inches long with 3 teeth, some are smaller with 2 teeth and a flat top. Keep in mind that the claw also serves as a clamp..

Rougespear · February 16, 2016, 10:13:18 AM

Pineywoods: thanks for the input... I have planned my turner after yours but adjusted it some to using only a single lifting cylinder. Thanks for the inspiration!

Kbeitz · February 16, 2016, 10:19:25 AM

I think this is what your lookin for ...
Not my picture. I was posted here on another post.

pineywoods · February 16, 2016, 10:24:04 AM

Quote from: Rougespear on February 16, 2016, 10:13:18 AM
Pineywoods: thanks for the input... I have modeled my turner after yours but adjusted it some to using only a single lifting cylinder. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rougespear, the original pineywoods desigh had only a single lift cylinder. That's not enough..Not enough room for a larger cylinder, hence the dual lift cylinders...

WV Sawmiller · February 16, 2016, 11:46:10 AM

RSpear,

Not sure why you are asking but pix looks like mine. One of the very few things I don't like about my WM LT35HD is the claw. I think WM should have had 2 about 4-5 feet apart as my single claw often tends to lift that rear end rather than turning the log in many cases. Not sure if other manufacturers install them in pairs or also use just a single claw. There have been other threads where people talked about putting extensions on their side supports I assume to compensate for this same problem. Good luck on your project.

Rougespear · February 16, 2016, 11:47:48 AM

If I have planned properly, I can fit in a 3" bore cylinder.

york · February 16, 2016, 12:09:25 PM

rougespear,your design looks really good-the main track way rails,how big are they? You will be putting a lot of stress where the claw turner is mounted....

Rougespear · February 16, 2016, 12:14:47 PM

Main rails are 2x6" x 3/16" wall rectangle tube, 43" parallel to eachother. Perpendicular to those rails are two more 2x6" x 3/16" rectangle tube cross members 30" apart... essentially boxing the turner within a 43" x 30" square. The turner will mount to the frame on a piece of 1/4" plate bolted on the four corners with Grade8 bolts. Is there enough force to twist that rectangle tube?

The frame is welded but the turner is not (just have the steel). I am now concerned about Pineywoods' comments saying a single lift cylinder is not enough...