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  1. Jul 23, 2019, 11:36 AM #1
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    Hinged overhead wood splitter - GIF

    Hinged overhead wood splitter.




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    Andyt (Jul 24, 2019), baja (Jul 24, 2019), Beserkleyboy (Jul 24, 2019), clydeman (Jul 28, 2025), emu roo (Jul 28, 2025), KustomsbyKent (Jul 23, 2019), PJs (Jul 28, 2025), Seedtick (Jul 24, 2019), Tule (Jul 24, 2019)
  3. Jul 23, 2019, 04:43 PM #2
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    That's a nifty design.
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  4. Jul 23, 2019, 04:57 PM #3
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    That is pretty sweet! Plan one day to make one eventually. Looked at mounting options, broad head design E ct. Good post.
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    A Bullseye painted below would be a great addition...
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    Yea, the bullseye idea is spot on. Or maybe cannibalise a laser guide off a cheap power tool!

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    Hi Gang:
    What's the pivot and balance spring look like?
    Carl.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carl blum View Post
    Hi Gang:
    What's the pivot and balance spring look like?
    Carl.
    This site has a number of pictures and videos of these type of log splitters.



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