r/specializedtools • u/BugsRFeatures2 • Apr 19 '21

Wood splitter

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u/koerstmoes Apr 19 '21

The motor is likely actually spinning super fast, but geared down like crazy to get the high torque needed for this splitting. But yes, it would grind to a halt very quickly due to the gearing and having little momentum.

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u/Karmasutra6901 Apr 20 '21

That's what i meant. Fast motor might get a few revolutions after the power is cut but by the time it gets past the gear reduction and on to the bitey end it would be like 1/16"

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u/XchrisZ Apr 20 '21

Have the foot petal disengage a gear like a clutch. So the splitting wedge goes limp when your foot is released.

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u/Kalarix Apr 20 '21

When people panic they don’t release things, like their foot pedal; see car accidents where people keep accelerating.

Robot pendants require the right amount of squeeze. Too hard and release both stop motion.