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

[@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

[@Military-Museum-LP]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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. 😆

[@BenKoren]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@confesorvalentin7795]

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

[@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

[@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. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@dozer1642]

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

[@markushykus]

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

[@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 !!!

[@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 🙏

[@LH-wt2bd]

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

[@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. 💪

[@dirklyssens8936]

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

[@scrapperdscrapperj3948]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

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

[@silvergrizzly316]

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

[@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!

[@6point8esspcee68]

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

[@Guust_Flater]

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

[@oksnake9930]

Good job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@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!!

[@onemanswork9248]

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

[@yeagerxp]

Awesome 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@punkbloater]

Nice progress!

[@helpmewithmywife]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@teppogardemeister1908]

Brilliant! One tip; loglifters "pulling arm" from cylinder needs long hole because there will allways build up all kind of stuff under lifting forks. (Bark, sawdust, dirt...) If lifting mechanism is solid, hydraulic cylinder will push whole firewood factory upside down. 🤪

[@DonnDIY]

Yup, that's true. I noticed that already when trying it out in the workshop.

[@АльбертСиразетдинов-ъ7щ]

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

[@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.

[@joshua89schultz]

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

[@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.

[@saulogycustoms]

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

[@евгенийк-ъ3в]

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

[@ВладимирМизюк-м6б]

И с ядерным реактором 😄

[@jurizemljansk9080]

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

[@MKS_92]

Nice work. Can't wait to see finished machine. I wonder how you going to make lubrication system for the chainsaw chain

[@DonnDIY]

Gravity fed by oil canister with a valve.

[@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! 😉

[@tonywatson987]

Excellent! I see the log lift latch ramp has already been suggested... How about a lever near the operating handle to pop the latch out of the hole after loading? Looking forward to seeing the chainsaw build!

[@DonnDIY]

Yup. Latch releasing system might come in handy.

[@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!

[@shamanjoe]

You should add a small plate on an angle in front of the hole the latch goes into. That way when they loading arms come up, the latch slides up and catches automatically.

[@titanstudioproductions335]

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

[@jeffwood8109]

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

[@monaromanmax]

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

[@bolthands363]

Как же круто у тебя все получается. Ты просто гений. Молодчина!!!

[@ФЕРМЕР161-л4с]

Да ты гений😀👍👍👍

[@freshlysquosen]

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

[@gregoryfortenberry741]

Next level thinking. Great job

[@andrew5792]

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

[@РустамКудашев-щ7ю]

Отличная работа.👍👍👍👍

[@bjornstener6271]

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

[@iTeerRex]

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

[@damiensampson7323]

You do awesome fabrication, awesome work

[@ВиталийСтепаненков-у6я]

Мастерская хорошая. И голова с руками на месте. Только из-за этого проекта подписался, тоже такой станок хочу сбацать.

[@jonathanweimane6926]

Why would the chain be pointing towards the operator seems unsafe? 🤔 And is a chainsaw blade the best choice for this? 🤔 It makes lots of sawdust... rather than a band saw

[@super_slo]

If it's pointing away from the operator, then it's in the way between the operator and the log. And the sawdust would eject towards the operator. Pretty sure he'll have some ingenious guard system to keep himself safe.

[@super_slo]

Also, that's even more weight hanging off the same side as the logs getting loaded, and it's probably easier to locate on the far, fixed side of the feeder since there's so much structure moving on the operator side with every cycle.

[@jarkkosykko8258]

Hi, nice work! Is there a lock for the saw sprocket or did you just sqeeze it between bearing and sleeve? How it has worked? I'm battling with that issue.

[@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

[@lumpy1603]

Love the "Does not have to float" lol

[@michaeldavid4984]

Hey I just want to say that I love your builds and I have a question about the pump motor you have driving the chainsaw. Could you tell me the specs on the motor HP ,phase, amps ect thanks

[@Jonesec1]

If you were to install a pilot operated check valve pocv in the log lifting circuit it would hold it up until you sent pilot pressure to unseat the check and lower the device.

[@Rinat928]

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

[@matthewmorgan5315]

What’s the output and specs on the electric motor you used? I’m trying to get a idea on what size I should use to power a 18-24” set up on hardwoods

[@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...............

[@ianflor8847]

Perfect syncronicity!

[@lyles637]

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

[@moelongval9216]

Guys, leave Donny alone with all your suggestions! This is only a prototype and just off the top of his head! Most of your suggestions will automatically come to Donny without even reading your suggestions. Then, when the prototype is finished. The modifications will come with ease and blow your socks off even more. Also, Ignore what Donny said about this thing not floating. This thing will fly. :-)

[@henning2877]

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

[@300whisper1]

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

[@АЖУРНАЯКОВКА32]

Замысловатая куйня, ждём продолжения😉👍

[@IR-nq4qv]

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

[@RubenKelevra]

I would attach the metal differently on the arms of the log lifter, that it creates a slope, when lifting. This way you don't have to roll the log, it will roll down itself :)

[@DonnDIY]

It has a slope but I didn't want the slope to be that big.

[@RubenKelevra]

@@DonnDIY why not? Would be super convenient when it's automatically pulling the next log up and cut it down automatically, while you can do other work :)

[@morgansword]

I see a couple ways this could roll. a power on switch like the lift for the chain motor so it doesn't turn unless pressed. Since the wood comes at different densities, I don't see a power feed unless that motor has more torque an chain speed than I am aware... You have my curiosity high. Good figuring... logs will only fit one at a time on lift so you would be able to run a stack of logs coming down a slide an droping over and give a nudge if needed. Hands are safe there .... I see a problem being too close to cut off saw blade and it threw itself off... I am very curious

[@ffdtower1]

Great work. Just a lot of faith in a Chinese motor and pump though.

[@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!

[@blacksheep9734]

Your doing an amazing job, i just wished you used a gas powerd log splitter to work off of. They are alot stronger.

[@AntonioSanchez-ie7xo]

Blacksheep 973 higueras

[@charadremur333]

Agree

[@GuildOfCalamity]

I don't think the gussets will add too much weight; they are C channels with holes and the trade-off in strength will be worth it.

[@judechristus4278]

would recommend a push-to-off switch on the frame instead of the power button on the handle, that way when you pull the lever towards you, the pump would automatically switch on

[@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

[@BucuCZ]

Great machine, can you tell us what power kW/HP you use for chain saw?

[@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 😉

[@jesperwall839]

Husqvarna. High quality Swedish stuff 👍😀

[@unboxe-tech9130]

Great job done.. keep going..