Sorry here is that video ... Don't seem to be able to upload video??

Too many pics and got distracted, here is the video, hopefully.

I don't seem to be able to upload videos so here's another pic showing the progress of this years summer fare.

Video update on the poly baths

The poly covers for the bath was such a great success I made a second one. Here is a short video showing how well the salad leaves etc have come on in a short time from having the extra protection from wind and rain.

Creating a micro climate in the old baths

It has been such a cold and wet season, much later than normal. I decided to make a poly cover for the bath to help warm things up a little.

Permaculture where you can ...

Here is my Permaculture baths, I'm very short on growing space and this south facing wall seemed a waste, this was the result.

Nearly Complete ...

Just recently got the splitter painted and a few minor bits completed, like the safety guard on the drive shaft, support leg, some bracing and a couple of extra spuds on the push plate that I noticed where needed.

Morso 1412 stove ...

I've been here lately, but I've been kept busy. This past weekend I got our new Morso stove, I'd spent a long time doing my research and sums ! but anyhow I got her home on Friday, spent the rest of the day measuring up the various bends and pipes and got her fitted on saturday...

I couldn't wait much after that and lit her up to see her burn some of my nicely seasoned beech ...

here's a little video of it burning ...

Latest project ...

Well I have the log splitter dismantled for painting, I'll get a few pics up when its finished ... but the all the nice weather put me in the mood for a BBQ ...

Log splitter video ...

Latest find of lumber ...

Few more pics ...

I must say my logsplitter is working a dream, the wide wedge works great with the likes of thorn that tends to be a bit stringy, it is forced open to the point of splitting.

I would hate to have to go back to swinging a maul ... if you're having any problem making up your mind ... stop right now and get yourself a logsplitter ;-)

Cheers

Couple more pics ...

Nearing completion! ...

I got my logsplitter home this weekend, and imediately put her to work, well a good test run ;-)

She is better than I could have hoped for ... Here are a few more pics ... when I have all my firewood split for the coming winter (2010) I will strip her back down and get her painted, but for now I'm over the moon

Cheers

;-)

Slowly getting there ...

Well the title says it all ... the engine, pump and hydraulic tank are now in place. Its starting to look like a log splitter ;-)

Later to day I'll be sorting out the hydraulic hoses ... and she will be getting her first road test. There's still some work to do yet before I really get to put her to work.

Spliting wedge in in place ...

I believe my log splitter could be almost complete by Christmas. Here are a few pics of the wedge...

Been a while...

Well folks its been a while, but I've been busy gathering bits together! Its not the sort of thing you can rush, I've found out.



Anyhow things are now almost ready to start building the log-splitter, here's a few more pics.

New hydraulic ram, I got tired looking for something in reasonable condition, so felt it was worth the added expense of buying new, its 24'' x 5'' x 2 1/2''.

Car axle, needs shortened.

The back bone of the log-splitter 10''x6'' heavy web steel beam

Bits start arriving...

I have ordered quite a lot of stuff at the moment, some is on back order, other bits I sort of have to wait on, the ram for eg. I'm watching the machinery sales adds hoping to pick up a second hand unit of suitable size.

I will keep you posted as to how I'm progressing... today the engine arrived, a Loncin 11HP petrol unit, this is my first experience of a Chinese copy of the infamous Honda engine. The Loncin gets good reviews, and I must say I opened the packing case, took it out, added a good quality oil and some petrol give her a couple of pulls and away she went. I let her run for a while and I must say the Loncin engine runs very smooth and sweet, so far so good.

Intro...

Hi there,

I live in the UK and cut firewood to heat our home, after many years of splitting by hand (a maul really) I decided I needed a log splitter.

Well after much searching and pricing I decided that in order to get something that would suit my needs and pocket at the same time I needed to make it myself.

So here goes...