Posted by Billy NY on January 30, 2021 at 09:35:50 from (74.70.92.92):
Well, I've never been the type considered to be rough on things, you know the type that can tear up an anvil, but..... not immune from it I guess. This 28 ton huskee has served me well.
I've split lots of elm, and plenty of larger diameter logs. This one is 24", heavy and the grain is braided or basket weaved.
So, while sending the wedge through, it slows, figured the 2nd stage would kick in, I was not fast enough to realize soon enough it was shearing and not splitting. The base let loose, looks mig welded, should have been stick welded. However, this log should have been skipped. I don't fault the manufacturer, or design, well just the welds, woulda held up i think.
I'm trying to get the oem base, will replace the wedge, will be as from factory, base is cast steel I believe. Will stick weld with 7018.
Being in the middle of the job. I found a seldom used huskee 35 ton. Both made by speeco, much better on this large elm. This one looks stick welded.
Figured I'd share, fun to see the comments and response in this major boo boo lol!!!
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