Cant hooks

[300zx_tt]

Who's got them? What length handles are you guys using? I'm looking at a logrite 60" but don't know if it's overkill, I'm going to start milling and have a couple of logs in the 4000-6000lb range. Most of the time I think I'll be using it for large firewood rounds or logs that are smaller than that. Are logrite's worth the extra coin? I'm usually a buy once cry once kind of guy.

What's the biggest log you've moved with a 48" cant hook?

Any advice would be great!

 

[Big_Al]

Got a 4ft cheaper one, timber tuff I think. Used a couple years now, works well. No issues. Usually look for a spots where I can cut thru the log so I don't have to roll entire thing. But that's cause of back issues & not the hook. Has a bigger hook than my old one, (someone borrowed it from my truck) nice for bigger logs but sometimes hard to get a grip on smaller stuff.

 

[Woodyjiw]

I have an older cant hook with a wood handle that's about 48".
My opinion is this, the longer the handle the easier it is to move stuff. The logrite hooks look to be of quality.

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[outdoorsman0490]

I have had a 60" logrite for about 10 years now, works great, never have to worry about breaking it.

I also have a 42" for around my sawmill

 

[300zx_tt]

I have had a 60" logrite for about 10 years now, works great, never have to worry about breaking it.

I also have a 42" for around my sawmill

Is the 60" too cumbersome to use on smaller logs and big rounds? I'd think it gets to be a pain in the butt because it's so big.

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I wouldn't use a 60" very often personally, but I own a tractor with a loader. I use my logrite 30" mill special all the time and I'm glad it's not longer.

And yes, the logrites are worth the money. Get yourself a pickaroon while you're at it. You can thank me later.

 

[300zx_tt]

I wouldn't use a 60" very often personally, but I own a tractor with a loader. I use my logrite 30" mill special all the time and I'm glad it's not longer.

And yes, the logrites are worth the money. Get yourself a pickaroon while you're at it. You can thank me later.

I don't have a tractor.... it'll be a while before I get one too, lol I'll probably end up with a 60" I'd rather deal with the extra length than have to struggle moving the bigger stuff. I'm not sure how much of a pain it will be to use on smaller stuff.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have three cant hooks, one is a Logrite... As I get older, the longest one works better and better! lol

IF, it's your only cant hook, get the longest one...

I have a tractor/loader, but I still like my long "wood handled" cant hook.

I really don't care for my Logrite, I just hate how fat the handle is at the end and how it feels in my hand...

SR

 

[aokpops]

I made one not realize the hook was cast . Well the hook broke . I never used one before now in the market to buy one

 

[Brushwacker]

I don't use mine often but I bought the super duty long all steel Logrite. If I had it over would of got the lighter aluminum 1 with the long handle. I have a couple of old short handle ones to. Smaller stuff I prefer the shorter 1's. There is no danger of human strength breaking the handle of the all steel 1 though and plenty of leverage for most applications.

 

[Sandhill Crane]

I have a 48" cant hook and two peaveys, 30" for log deck work and 48".
I think a cant hook works better, grips better, on large single logs the size you mentioned.
I use the peaveys but again, they do not bite the log, they just hook it, and the larger the log the more I found the tip can slip, can pull back towards the hook. The peaveys are more versatile with multiple logs piled up. You can pry, push/pull endwise as well, and stick the tool upright in the ground vs laying them down when not using.

Mine are Log-rite, and I like the easy to spot bright blue color. Shows up well when using in the woodlot, and also in the trailer, so I know its going home as well.
Log-Rite's have a tough foam wrapped handle that I'm somewhat protective of when piling tools in to go. Mine has a few tiny chunks out of it, but it is very tough, dense, and a solid grip, barehanded or with gloves. I like their tool.
I have thought of welding a small bump stop at the base of the handle so the hook can not swing back to the handle and pinch my hand/fingers when I grab the handle low near the hook, as in carrying it horizontal.

 

[Babaganoosh]

I have a 60 and it's great for big logs.

Ideally I'd like a 60 and maybe a short one like 18 inches that gives you just enough leverage when you don't want to use the big one.

 

[Babaganoosh]

Sandhill just laid out my perfect arguments on peavey vs cant hook.

Peavey is great for prying and I love the ability to stick it in the ground. Easy to find and during a long day it beats bending over to pick it up. Seems like a small thing but it adds up.

Cant hook seems to grab better for me anyway. The tip on the peavey slips a lot.

Oh my final thought is cant hook and a good pry bar is my personal set up. Your mileage may vary.

 

[Jere39]

I am very happy with my Peavey Cant Hook. As I am typically working alone, I like the longer handle so I can reach it easier when I am mid-cut, and roll logs with one arm while steadying a saw.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Here's the three I use,

I like the one in the center best.

SR

 

[300zx_tt]

Yeah I think I'm going with the 60" logrite when I can swing it... need new tires on the dually first

 

[BIG JAKE]

I have three. The short one is roughly 40", a 5.5' and one about 8.5' that is adjustable hook diameter for big heavy logs. I keep the points sharp so they bite deep and don't break out of the wood. They all have their place but I use them all. Wear a hard hat with the long one if I'm pulling towards me-long story, but I had it break out once and smacked me hard to the ground. Changed the jaw tip on that one to a sharp chisel point. It's a custom I made myself out of necessity. Use it quite a bit. No pics at the moment. All cant hooks