Build Your Own Firewood Processor

Why buy a firewood processor when you can build a complete processor for about the same price?

Why pay nearly $10,000 dollars for a firewood processor when you can make your own for approximately $2500?

The plans offered are for building a firewood processor. This machine is a hydraulically operated processor. The completed machine loads the log, cuts the log, and splits the round into 4 pieces. The operator need only roll the log onto the log loader, roll the log off of the log loader, then operate a hand crank and hydraulic levers.

Finished Firewood Processor Specifications

• Overall Length: 13 feet
• Estimated Weight: 1400 pounds
• Cutting Table Length: 8 feet
• Log Diameter Capacity: 20 inches
• Firewood Length:  up to 20 inches
• Productivity: Approximately 1 cord every 3 hours depending on diameter.

Basic Firewood Processor Operation

• Prime Power = Engine is a 10 HP small gas engine (larger could be used to increase speed and efficiency)
• Cutting = Hydraulically powered chainsaw

Tools Needed

• Welder, Cutting Torch, Drill Press (or Heavy Hand Drill)
• Hand Grinder and Cut Off Saw are helpful but not necessary

Firewood Processor Plan Details

• The plans are in PDF format
•  Plans include detailed, step-by-step, written instructions accompanied by over 70 digital photos and 14 diagrams of the prototype as it was built.
• Also included in the 42 page instruction manual is a detailed bill of materials.

View a sample of the actual firewood processor plans here.

Videos of the Firewood Processor in Use

If you want complete plans please purchase them here.

Splitter Plans - CD Version: A physical CD will be mailed to the address you specify. Printable Mail In Order Form	Price: $32 (shipping included)
Splitter Plans - Downloadable PDF: After checkout an email will be sent with download instructions upon the transaction completion. (14.1MB PDF ~35minute download on 56K dailup)	Price: $24.95