Cant Hook - Striaght Tip or 90 Degree?

[Adamal]

I was just wondering what the difference is between a straight tipped and a bent tipped cant hook. All I've really read is that that you can stick the straight one in the ground.

How does it effect the diameter log you can use it with? Does one allow you to use it with a wider variety of log thickness? Would one or the other allow me to use it with 8" - 24" logs (maybe 30")?

Thanks.

 

[Philbert]

Welcome to A.S.!

The one with the straight point is called a 'Peavy'. It is also good for separating logs jammed together, such as when floating a raft of them down a river in the old days.

I prefer the cant hook, which grips the log at 2 points. Size of log is determined by the size of the hook.

I also like a 'timberjack', which is a cant hook with a foot to hold a log off of the ground for cutting.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

Here is an 'adjustable' model (home made/modified?).

Philbert

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I have a cant hook I bought last year. I'm not sure of the brand but it came from the local hardware store supplier here in AK.
It currently is "used" as an expensive weight to keep a tarp down on my small wood splitter. It's useless for moving logs compared to the 2 Log rite peavies I also have and use.
Just something with the shape of the hook makes it not grab on most any log.
It's not so much that it's a cant hook, but just the actual design.

I like the peavy better because the point is really usefull for moving logs around. I use the ones I have mostly for re-positioning logs that won't feed on the processor.

 

[Hinerman]

Here is a good explanation with pics:

http://www.logrite.com/store/Category/Cant-Hooks-and-Peaveys

 

[Jere39]

And, to further confuse the use of terms, my Cant Hook is made by the Peavey Company:



As noted, it has the grabbing hook on the end of the face too, so that when it is hooked onto a log, it holds to the log while I might be adjusting the hook grip on the other side of the log. For a guy who works alone in the woods, (and for a guy who is about 30 years past peak upper body strength,) this is an indispensible tool for moving, rolling, dislodging, and rearranging logs. I typically saw about 80% through a downed log while bucking, then after a dozen or so of those cuts, I Cant Hook roll the log and finish the cuts. Takes a little more time, extends the life of a chain sharpening dramatically.

Single handing/arming the Peavey Mfg Company Cant Hook:

 

[Adamal]

Ahh! It's much clearer now.

I guess I'm in the market for an actual cant hook. It's too bad I don't use one enough to justify a LogRite. Maybe I'll check out an Irontron from Northern Tool http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612319_200612319

It seems to get decent reviews. Does anybody have first hand experience with this guy? Remember, I'm a pretty light user.

Thanks.

 

[USMC615]

I have one each Logrite 60" cant hook and 60" log peavey, both with the log stand attached...indispensable tools to have and well worth the investment.

 

[Philbert]

Joseph Peavy invented these tools, and that company still makes them with beautiful, ash wood handles. http://peaveymfg.com/
Also available from sponsor Bailey's: http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest.../Peavey-Mfg-3-1-2-Wooden-Handle-Cant-Hook.axd

Dixie Indutries makes them with really nice hickory handles, available from Bailey's: http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest...y-Socket-Style-3-FT-Handle-2-1-4-Diameter.axd

LogRite makes nice aluminum handled tools in blue, and sells them as STIHL in orange. They come with a very good guarantee as I recall.

Northern Tools peavys/cant hooks can be hit or miss. I have seen some in their stores that look nothing like the catalog photos, with 2-1/2 inch diameter handles, too big to grab. They have also sold a variety of cheap steel handle tools that bend, and some with fiberglass handles that break. If you live near a store and can see them in person, you can make a choice, but be careful buying sight unseen.

Bailey's, and other site sponsors also carry some other brands if you browse their sites.

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

I have one each Logrite 60" cant hook and 60" log peavey,

Having both, are there situations where you prefer one over the other?

Thanks.

Philbert

 

[USMC615]

Having both, are there situations where you prefer one over the other?

Thanks.

Philbert

I find the peavey with approx 4" long point by 3/4" diameter can get in between rounds whether on their side or standing up on end, and can pry or move them around a little better, especially when rounds are just all tossed, scattered in a big pile...you can kinda poke and prod them around a little easier with the point.

When it comes to rolling logs over after 3/4 or deeper bucking on one side down the length of the log, I think the peavey grabs and holds just as well as the cant hook even with its additional 'toe' hook. With the 60" handles, there's plenty of leverage to roll long, big diameter logs easily. And the optional log lift I put on each, probably raises the log 6-8" off the ground at that point of contact. Plenty of room to finish the cuts. They both work well, heavy duty, and I guess would come down to personal preference in the end.