Should be able to build a pretty decent one for less. My father built a fairly stout unit something like 25 years ago and we still have it at the cottage. Would send you a photo if it wasn't 180 miles away. Basically built of scrap and surplus parts and powered by an 8HP B&S. Has split a lot of wood in its time but currently needs some TLC. Motor is getting to where it does not run well. Planning a carb rebuild to begin with. Bought a new steel tank to serve as the resevoir for the oil. Thought about using an expired 20# propane tank but did not trust my welding abilities enough to prevent leakage as it would need a second fitting installed somewhere.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 9:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood Splitters > Elm has interlocking grain and doesn't split worth diddly -- will take > huge power. Oak, maple, poplar, etc will split easily without much > need for umph except around knots. Around here it's pine, with the occasional treat of fir! Cycle time is an issue when you're splitting 10 cords/year for your own purposes. We're getting the rounds free from a local tree service. The nice ones on-line were something like $3-4k, way out of my budget. I've been looking for a decent used one for years. Pretty thin on the ground. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
