On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 19:39:39 -0500, "Andrew H. Wakefield"
vaguely proposed a theory
.......and in reply I say!:

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http://science.howstuffworks.com/hydraulic2.htm

I've been looking at the possibility of building a log splitter, vaguely
following some old plans from Mother Earth magazine. The metalwork presents
no problems (perhaps famous last words!) but I have never messed with
hydraulics. I've been looking at the parts that Northern Tool sells, and am
not entirely sure what I am looking at.