Thats when it was new. Its got turf tires on it now and I have pallet forks. Some of the logs Ive brought home are more than it wants, but it lifts them with a little coaxing...
My solution to bucking might be a little easier. I lay the heavy logs flat about 6" apart. Then I use a cant hook or peavy to lift them up and buck off 18". Then I move the cant hook and buck the next 18".
One other solution for bigger logs is to buck cut five or six lengths part way down and stop before the pinch starts. Then roll the log to complete the buck cuts. Most of the time I can complete at least one buck cut with no pinch and that makes it easy to roll the log(s). Oh, and a simple wedge at the top of the kerf that starts to pinch allows me to complete most buck cuts.
Casey, how are you lifting all those logs onto your new structure? Seems like it would take some really strong power equipment (fork lift?). The ones my logger friend dropped off for me to buck up weigh at least 1000 pounds apiece, maybe more.
I figured as much. You are lifting up and tossing around really heavy logs onto that log holder.
It would be nice to invent a device that rotates the log after you make about five or six buck cuts within an inch or so of the bottom of the log. Then you could complete the cuts without cutting into your holder with the chain saw. That device might be easier to make than you realize.
It already has one, and HE has a name... lol I call him "helper".Sawyer Rob: Your trailer needs a live bottom, to feed the load to you.
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