Log Arch Build

[kevin j]

Depending on how big your logsx are, search on 'heel booming'
Picks up the log somewhere near center, front rises to below a stop, then the back end picks up.

 

[jthornton]

Got done, so we thought then we thought of more things to add to it.

 

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[svk]

Looking good jthornton!

 

[Ronaldo]

That looks great and quite professionally done!

 

[jthornton]

And a couple of videos... this one is the first test.



JT

 

[jthornton]

That looks great and quite professionally done!

Thanks, I try my best when doing everything.

JT

 

[jthornton]

Lowering the test log onto the saw mill.

JT

 

[jthornton]

My friend found a 1 ton chain fall in his pile of stuff and we added some places to put chains to hold the log lower during transport.

JT

 

[kyle1!]

Another one of the great fabricaters on this sight.

 

[jthornton]

A couple more photos

JT

 

[logeeland]

Great job! The best part is the chain fall. Have you found something too big for the chain fall and trailer yet? Great use of stuff lying around too.

 

[Jere39]

My friend found a 1 ton chain fall in his pile of stuff and we added some places to put chains to hold the log lower during transport.

JT

Very nice. I use the same technique to make final adjustment to aiming my log arch before backing up with the ATV.

 

[jthornton]

Great job! The best part is the chain fall. Have you found something too big for the chain fall and trailer yet? Great use of stuff lying around too.

Actually we had to cut up an old not used anymore home made trailer to get the materials! Well the 1 ton chain fall will pick up a 24" x 9' white oak on single line, he can go around the log and back up to the eye to somewhat double the lift power. He has not picked anything bigger that about 16" x 9' (the first pickup) I have larger logs but they were blocked by smaller ones.

Very nice. I use the same technique to make final adjustment to aiming my log arch before backing up with the ATV.

I was quite surprised how easy it was to skid it around on the grass.

JT

 

[WoodTick007]

Your project surely came together nicely. . .something to think about would be an small 12v winch with a fob wireless remote. HF often has 3000lb ones for right around $50 you could either power it with a deepcycle battery or wire it to the atv. They are very handy and quite durable.

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[jthornton]

Your project surely came together nicely. . .something to think about would be an small 12v winch with a fob wireless remote. HF often has 3000lb ones for right around $50 you could either power it with a deepcycle battery or wire it to the atv. They are very handy and quite durable.

Thanks, it was a fun project for sure. We talked about an electric winch but he opted for the simple route. He cuts his wood in a pretty remote place so if the battery failed he would be screwed.

JT

 

[robson1015]

The hub caps are a nice touch....

 

[Agent Orange]

Nice work, it's way cheaper to build them isn't it.

Here's the one my father in law and I are building. Going to finfish it this weekend. It's just partially welded, need to fab axles, add gussets, and rig the choker.

 

[jthornton]

The hub caps are a nice touch....

When I got the axle for my splitter project from the junk yard the owner picked out a nice one with good tires and hub caps...

JT