Originally Posted by Webby
Hey all, i would like to know what i would need to do to make my own petrol chipper capable of chipping 150mm branches dia. its for a Yr 12 metal work major project. I'm designing it now. I was thinking of cutting a 20mm x 445mm dia. disc as the chipping disc with a No. of blades im not sure would is best, 2, 3 or 4. I'm also wandering what is an ideal motor to power this, i was thinking of a dual power system ie petrol and electric, i have a 5hp 3 phase motor, and a 1986 victa power torque 2 stroke engine (160cc), will these be sufficient power for it? also i want to have a shredder built in it so i don't know if a cutting disc is good enough or if i need to make a flail design attatched to the chipping disc shaft.

Thanks

In order to chip that size the engine size that you quoted would not have enough power. I will forward you a parts list that might help with the design. cheers2

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