Chainsaw Motor & Log Lifting System - Log Splitter To Firewood Processor Ep. 3

Log splitter to firewood processor conversion. Taking an electric-hydraulic 7 tonne splitting force log splitter and converting it to a homemade firewood processor. The drawbacks of the current log splitter are the low height, single edge wedge and no firewood pan around the wedge so you have to constantly pick up pieces of wood you still want to split making the handling of the wood time consuming and annoying. Still better than splitting the wood with an axe though! Also you have to pre-cut the material you want to split. My plan is to put this log splitter on wheels, weld some steel to the trailer and around the wedge, add a log feed conveyor and a chain saw blade with separate electric motor and call it a firewood processor. It will make the firewood making process much simpler. Why haven't we done it sooner... It will take a log up to 3 m in length on the feed conveyor and a 35 cm cut log in the splitter since the stroke of the splitter is only 40 cm. I had to leave extra 5 cm wiggle room. But it's okay - our fireplaces are quite small. My sauna stove takes even as small as 25 cm firewood, and also my workshop stove. In addition to this creation I want to build firewood crates so we don't have to stack firewood ever again. And moving firewood will be as simple as that - just pick up the crate (with a machine) and deliver it wherever you want/need. No more re-re-re-stacking and unnecessary time consuming wood handling. Sounds like a TV commercial but it will be that good. Come along for the journey!
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#donndiy #homemade #firewood
Soundtrack:
Pomade - Silent Partner (KZbin Audio Library)
Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

[@DonnDIY]

This video is part of a series of videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLkmF7FAZBzkVRPU6b-IeJVu91-frjF8v3 Check out my other videos on my channel page: kzbin.info Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia: Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter

You can connect electric switch to the control hand, such a way, what when you move handle, it automaticaly pushes the switch. I have done that in my log splitter, and that works great

[@chris47190]

The week is a half a week too long LOL

[@techtastisch7569]

I wonder how well that chainsaw is going to work, the induction motor you are using has an rpm of approximately either 3000 or 1500, compared to a gasoline Chainsaw wich uses about 10000 at max speed, this seems pretty slow. Also the lubrication system that you will have to build seems like a big headscratcher to me. An off the shelve electric chainsaw seems much more simpler😊

[@stingehte]

This is possibly the first time I wasn't waiting for your video eagerly... Coz the entire week it was out of my mind. Seems the entire week went by with Covid Covid n Covid.

[@TheBibliofilus]

Man, your mind must be all mechanical with cogs and gears turning 24/7!

[@triptowhere7264]

Here in Russia we say "Golden Hands" for people like you Man! I am crazy about all you doing! Keep going. Your job really breathes life into the KZbin indeed!

[@filipvidakovic4994]

In Serbia, we say the same :D

[@Rubbernecker]

I love what you said about it not having to float! "Those that can, do; those that can't, make negative comments in the comment section."

[@charlesbrisebois167]

Its amazing how you build without plans. I love how you can visualize what it is you are building. I build the same way. Hats off to you!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I don’t know how anyone can’t doubt your ability to build anything your want.

[@yevgeniychuchin7804]

Как же мне нужны были такие ребята, с руками и головой, когда я в США, в начале 2000-х, в одиночку делал сборочные автоматы от задумки до реализации! Респект и уважуха! Жалко нет предварительных чертежей, или набросков. Было бы ещё интересней. Большой ЛАЙК

[@willwallacetree]

That's a subscription from me just for "it doesn't need to float" Exactly, you don't want the thing blowing away or vibrating itself off into the distance

[@mikemcafee5082]

I am so glad that I stumbled upon your KZbin channel. Your activities bring back very fond memories of my father. He was not an educated man but could build anything he needed from junk. I have always said the only reason my daddy didn’t build a spaceship was that he saw no need for leaving earth. The joke around our family has always been that papa could build it but no one would be able to pick it up, it would be so heavy.

[@BenKoren]

One of your best episodes yet - I love seeing the thought process and how you adapt on the fly.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Don, please paint it the same color as the Tracked Amphibious Vehicle! Also love how you solved the log lifting issue! Pure genius!

[@esseelettronica8507]

Dear Doon, I have been following you on your channel for some time, congratulations on your inventiveness. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. a greeting from Sicily

[@Schnittilainen]

Next episode: "Installing a bigger hydraulic pump, and a three-phase motor." 😉 Great work on the build!

[@jeffevarts8757]

... Upscaling my 3MW solar farm to support my firewood processor...

[@Hellsong89]

That would been the first thing to do. Those supermarket 7ton splitters are way too small. Well least around here we have some funky trees that have lots of branches and twisted grain that require way more power. On those zero branches and straight grain it should be ok. Also while at it i would make switching setup where pump can be turned ether by 3phase when its around and tractor PTO.

[@confesorvalentin7795]

I am sure that those who do not like the project are the competitor with so much envy for your talent.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Getting there Donn, looking good ! Enjoying watching your progress. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@JRBUISEXCAVATING]

Very smart making the log loading arms disengage when not be used. I was thinking there were way to many moving parts at once. Just asking to get hurt. Great job!

[@WhataTry]

Genious , this thing is emerging from your head, wonderful work, especially on the saw motor shaft, fascinating. Well done keep it up.

[@kameljoe21]

Donny, I am super impressed by the log lift.. Very well thought out. With this design, Some one could very well adapt it to any wood splitter.

[@onemanswork9248]

You amaze. I wish we were next door neighbors, I could learn even more from you!!

[@Redneckmfg]

On the fly engineering at its finest !! I love it... If it doesn't stay up add a pin.... Very Good Progress !!!

[@DonnDIY]

Thought about adding a pin and tried it out even; decided to use a latch instead.

[@reforgedcriterion1471]

Having had experience with building my own firewood processors I have to say that you can never build it too heavy! Every part that I've had to rebuild/replace has been because I didn't go with thick enough metal. Most people don't realize the stresses these machines are put under! Build it, break it, build it bigger.

[@DonnDIY]

That's right!

[@Crewsy]

Looking Pret-ty good. That little splitter is really being put to work. Glad to see you’re not trying to make it float. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@LH-wt2bd]

I absolutely love this stuff, I'm always doing projects like this around my ranch

[@scrapperdscrapperj3948]

I absolutely cannot wait until the next episode. I am hooked on your builds.

[@silvergrizzly316]

That will be a BADASS machine when you get it finished!!! 👍👍

[@davidmanis3052]

"Dosen't have to float" 🤣🤣 love it! The way I see it.....the stronger the better. It's going to be taking quite the beating..... That things a BEAST!

[@markushykus]

It's starting to look like the 2020 Nobel Prize for Innovator

[@titanstudioproductions335]

Another awsome video man! Keep up the amazing content and keep inspiring people!

[@dozer1642]

This thing is awesome! Greetings from the Sierra Nevada mountains of California!

[@helpmewithmywife]

"This project doesn't have to float". Love it .. lol

[@sjp52047]

This is going to be a cool wood processing tool when finished. I like the way you think. Let the machine do the work. Regards, Solomon

[@rickfazzini6440]

I can not understand why anyone would give you a thumbs down Donn, Your videos are great as is your ingenuity!

[@DonnDIY]

No worries. It doesn't affect the outcome - I'm gonna cut and split wood, either with this machine or by hand if the machine doesn't work. 😆

[@saulogycustoms]

Great job man .. your Inventive and engineering thought process works similar to mine... keep up the great videos

[@paulmartin3340]

Another interesting and entertaining video! Your mind must be stuck in overdrive all the time. Hats off to you and your talent. Cheers once again from Sydney Australia..👍🇦🇺👍

[@DonnDIY]

Idea is like an itch that you can scratch only by making the ideas real. Thank you very much for watching. 💪

[@Guust_Flater]

When you're done and ready, tow it with your track vehicle !! 😀👍

[@monaromanmax]

You can't over-engineer anything, you've a great little quad to move it. Keep up the vids

[@6point8esspcee68]

Good thing you built a tank.....you're gonna need one to haul that monster around! Friggn' awesome work, again, brother.

[@oksnake9930]

Good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lyles637]

I enjoy watching all your videos. You're a multi talented creator!

[@Northwestprepper411]

What do you mean the wood splitter is not going to float? That's where I do all my best wood splitting. Well I'm not on board with this voodoo. Lol keep being you and do what you do. Love the builds.

[@capman911]

Just a suggestion, on the locking mechanism the holds the log lifter up put a ramp on the piece with a hole in it to automatically catch the locking rod thus freeing up your hand.

[@super_slo]

Or a spring so it doesn't engage unless you push it down into the hole. But definitely something so it doesn't crash without manual intervention... However I'm assuming he already has a plan though - he seems to have plan for most everything, lol.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Mark Harris, my exact thought😄 as I watched him cycle it a couple of times. lol 👍👍

[@averyintrusive7610]

An eccentric ramp half moon so it slides in both directions into place. Also a lever to disengage or just pop the arm out of the hole mounted at a 90 degree offset. He could also increase lifting strength with a longer lever or one acting on another. Altogether a great diy

[@glennfelpel9785]

I know it doesn't have to float but remember the worlds supply of steel is limited! And I would like to build forks for my skidloader this summer. Really a good video. Stay safe and always wash your hands. Love your content.

[@TheTorkerman]

My favourite project since your saw mill! Thanks Donn

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man. I have more home related useful projects coming. Stay tuned for future videos! 😉

[@freshlysquosen]

Awesome work! It is so automated I am expecting a part of the machine to plant a new tree sapling too. lol

[@iteerrex8166]

It's well on its way to becoming a wood processing center lol. Very cool!

[@whatyousaidbud]

Regrettably I've not seen a video of yours in quite a while, I'm so glad to see the same filming technique and I'm even more glad to see such a great looking work space, never was there a man more deserving of it!!!! Well done Donn!!

[@lumpy1603]

Love the "Does not have to float" lol

[@bjornstener6271]

Brilliant idea! It will save a lot of time and pain. 😉👍👍

[@ianflor8847]

Perfect syncronicity!

[@genegoodman5233]

When I was young and had a lot of energy I loved to do things like you, l just didn’t do as much. I enjoy watching your ideals come to life. A suggestion, on the catch to hold the log lift up, you must lift the rod to put it in the hole. Make a short slide for the catch to slide up on and then drop into the hole. Then weld a short piece to the side of the rod to lift it to let it down. I built a splitter in 89 after a hurricane hit my area. We had so many large oak trees down everywhere. I built mine about 24” high, tired of bending over, with a traveling wedge and lift table. The first log was 24-26” long 49” dia, over 1000 lbs. it started to twist the H beam so I had to put an outrigger on the side. 60,000 psi. 5” cyl, 30” stroke, 2 stage pump, 6 HP motor. Never saw a piece of wood it couldn’t split. I think you would have been proud of it yourself. Stay safe No, they don’t have to float lol

[@DonnDIY]

I already did the rod lifting slide but didn't show it on the video. Although the unhooking procedure is still manual at the moment.

[@nepaliboyandworldfood8584]

i am also mad like you about engineering , but i unable to study it ..but now i am working as a technician and mechanic in malaysia...i also try to do something new 😁for satisfy my dreams ...Hello and Namaste from Nepal 🙏

[@dirklyssens8936]

Awesome. Love it. You are a great welder. Greetings from Belgium. Dirk

[@arturarioli6643]

Gênio , parabéns seu fã Brasileiro ARTUR !

[@joshua89schultz]

Looking great, we had an Apache log processor and they are very handy

[@damiensampson7323]

You do awesome fabrication, awesome work

[@punkbloater]

Nice progress!

[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Donn very interesting project you have this time I can see what you want do with this log splitter the chain saw will be good for cutting to length. I look forward to your next video Donn it's always great to watch you, any way stay safe kind regards John

[@Puckerupbuttercup261]

Good work! I enjoyed watching. Liked and subscribed.

[@nickpeterson8080]

Great work, it's coming along.

[@RubenKelevra]

I would fully automate the movement of the carriage: Add a two no-touch stop sensor at the carriage, this way you can use a self-latching relay to cycle the action. The chainsaw can be added to this automation in the same manner. :)

[@musFuzZ]

Awesome! Would it be possible to use an overextension lock for the log lifter (like the hitch support) have it self locking or a hydraulic one way valve maybe? I was also thinking about a hydraulic motor for the chainsaw, but since you allready use an extension cord, there is not much benefit. I can see this being more mobile with a gasoline engine coupled to a hydraulic pump, but who wants another engine to maintain and fuel? Awesome work Donny!

[@pascalrhins3770]

Well... one problem = one solution... but I was wondering : when does this guy work for money ? I say that because I myself would need 48hrs per day to do as many things as you do !!!! Respect, respect, respect !!!

[@panikos8001]

Once more a very nice build from you👌💪. You can always make on arm feeding on angle like 40 degrees when it will be on top , soo the wood roll alone at the end (with a stop at the inner side as long is going to prevent sticking between the arm and the rest machine) .When is down the arm to go up the arm is making about 90 degrees rotation soo by adding a metal at inner side of arm to hold the wood rolling early at to soo the metal stop will change angle at the top as well and release the wood at the desired place.. Keep going 😉

[@erichouser6337]

Hey brother dont worry about the naysayers you build your awesome machinery how you like brother always enjoy your videos. Your friend from Larned Ks Eric Houser.

[@unboxe-tech9130]

Great job done.. keep going..

[@Shellyfi]

Well done, keep ’n going. This is just suggestion, please add grease vent to chainsaw axle in between of bearings

[@paavokaleva]

Donn, why are You going crazy, Stihl sprocket and Husqvarna bar!!??!! :D

[@DonnDIY]

It wasn't me - this combo was sold to me. 😀

[@paavokaleva]

@@DonnDIY :D LOL!

[@yeagerxp]

Awesome 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

[@andrew5792]

Looking V nice, ref comment about 'small hydraulics', would it be worth looking at a tension spring on the lift arms to assist?

[@mrGorin]

Great Master! My respect! 💪💪💪

[@IR-nq4qv]

Looks great so far, are you going to add an oiler for the chain saw blade?

[@user-hp1ci3qq5h]

в 10 й серии мы увидим самоходный радио управляемый комбайн по заготовке дров )

[@user-ej9tg6qe5g]

И с ядерным реактором 😄

[@jurizemljansk9080]

Попробовал бы он сделать эту каретка без токарного станка.А сделал.

[@jeremiaskandrachoff4006]

Excelent!!! Nice job!!!

[@aussiedirtmover]

This guy is briliant not everything comes new from the store one has to be inventive GOOD JOB 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man. Have to be even more inventive at these circumstances we are having at the moment.

[@Hackbridge1963]

I'm glad one of us knows what we're doing 😂😂 🇬🇧

[@gregoryfortenberry741]

Next level thinking. Great job

[@jeffwood8109]

"This project does not have to float." You win the internet today.

[@user-zf1jq3ly9x]

Отличная работа.👍👍👍👍

[@tectalabyss]

outstanding job Donn !. Looking forward to next week. Has always I liked,shared. All my best.

[@kellarihiisi]

Great work .. great design.

[@helgelarsen4850]

This looks realy good! Also nicethat you included some trial an error fotage.Keep it up.!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers. I'm constantly doing trial & error. 😉

[@user-ey9mg7xd7h]

Возле отверстия под крючок надо приварить уголок буквой v крючок скользить будет при падении и прямо в отверстие попадёт! Рукой поправлять не надо!!! 🤘👍👍

[@300whisper1]

Does not have to float! 😂 And sure as hell, it won’t fly either. Great work, once again. 💪

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

why are you not building thing to save the world god bless i love watching you build stuff it is great

[@fabioroquecantor]

This guy easily makes a rocket to go to the moon!

[@charadremur333]

Look at injector plates. Maybe a tad too precise for him

[@michaelovitch]

Can't you install the command lever and its switch connected to the feed ramp so when it comes back it switches itself on ? You could operate it alone,by just feeding log on,no need to pull the lever and push the button each time. For safety,emergency stops ,all in series,a bit everywhere all around the machine for easy and fast access.

[@helgerudskog8299]

Very interesting to watch your diy movies 😍😍

[@seriksson9721]

Impressive and skillful.

[@chimp3376]

Great job!!!

[@farmerdiy9024]

Coming together awesome! I am enjoying the "ohhh that's how we is going to do that!" moments lol Clever solutions to problems indeed! Do you thing the stock splitter will have enough jam to do all the different processes at once?

[@bborkzilla]

Never mind the critics. As they say, "Those who can't do, criticize."

[@paavokaleva]

In Estonia we say: "Who doesn't know how to do something, they teach others how to do it ant those who doesn't know how to teach others how to do it, they inspect and supervise others."

[@lantapaukku7629]

@@paavokaleva ; same goes in Finland. :-D

[@Rinat928]

Русский понимаешь? Или переводишь? Нравятся твои фильмы. Смотрю, набираюсь теоритисеских знаний. СПАСИБО что показываешь 😁👍👏👏👏👋

[@mar56cin]

Super. Pozdrowienia z Polski :)

[@henning2877]

have you ever seen "wrong trousrers" from wallace and gromit ;) you are the real live successor …

[@jeepanimal2943]

Donn great progress. I'm envious. Small question, where's the drive motor for the chainsaw gonna be? If high, will it affect stability? You may need to add stabilizers on the front end if log weight while lifting comes into play. Or possible counter weight? Regardless, It's a great project! Waiting for the next video already. It's gonna be a long week...............

[@HandJop]

Классный агрегат получается,лайк !

[@GtpassionFr]

Don't have to float 🤣 good job really 💪

[@steveroche2524]

A small version of this would be perfect suited top of my garden dont need log lifter or slider just a stop just the v tray with a stop the saw and splitter straight out into a pile for stacking

[@robertbickerstaff2538]

Essential viewing 👍🏻🙂

[@daviT_con_T]

Great!! Work bro, really great. I have the ring bell to let me know.

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man!

[@1973Grejluder]

At 9:07 If you welded a couple of oval plates on the ends of the arms, you would be able to roll in the tree log. And when the arms were turned up, the oval pieces would prevent the tree log from rolling off. At 10:19 Maybe you could insert a solenoid valve into the oil circuit. With a star/delta timer it will be possible to use one button.