The cycle time on the splitter seems slow. What can be done about that?
Again, this is a hydraulic component issue. The prototype has a 4-inch cylinder on it with a 24-inch stroke. If a faster cycle time is desired, a smaller cylinder can be used. Smaller cylinders have less volume when extended, requiring less fluid to fill and, thus, fill faster. Larger cylinders, though, have much greater splitting force. I would not recommend a cylinder smaller than 3 inches (too little splitting force) or shorter than 18 inches (too short firewood lengths).
