Log splitter - shopping list

[jamesb]

Looking to build one of these but not sure on the hydrolics side to things have a spare 8 hp motor that I will use so what else do I need to get it running
If anyone can recommend any suppliers would this would help to
thanks James

 

[cazl1994]

Hydraulic pump
Spool block
Selection of hoses
Ram

 

[pete23]

ive been thinking of doing one of these.
i have a 5hp petrol honda ingine i would like to use. and a oil tank with a built in electric pump (the sort of a tail lift) is it pos to fit that into the picture?

sorry for hijacking

 

[jamesb]

Hydraulic pump
Spool block
Selection of hoses
Ram

Thanks for this - Have a mate with an old JCB - Am I right in thinking I could get most parts of this - if they are still there - probably require an overhaul but price will be right