Home-made log lifter

[Zekamaboy]

Hi, I'm a newbie to this forum, from Western Australia. I saw a ladder-style log lifting aid on Youtube, and made a variation as per the video in the link below.
I accidentally left a bit of detail out, the lifter is 2.5metres (8'2") long, and I reckon it'd lift a 100kg (220lb) round, if the lifting guy was fit and strong.

I'm pretty sure that this vid is misplaced here in the introduction section, I'll see if I can move it to a more appropriate area. But I reckon I'll have teething problems getting to grips with how to do that.

 

[Haplo]

I like it!

 

[buzz sawyer]

Nice work!

 

[Lightning Performance]

Gooday


@pioneerguy600

 

[pioneerguy600]

Gooday


@pioneerguy600

Moved

 

[cookies]

I like it. I can't help but wonder if having a second piece added to your log lifting lever might make things easier. A base with hinges as a better fulcrum point.

 

[Haplo]

I like it. I can't help but wonder if having a second piece added to your log lifting lever might make things easier. A base with hinges as a better fulcrum point.

I was thinking that too so it doesn't slip. But maybe the weight of the round is enough to prevent it slipping under the truck

 

[quahog]

Nice.

Simple concept to save the back. Especially for those of us who do a bunch of solo work.

 

[Philbert]

I like it too!

Nice, simple alternative to winches, ramps, hydraulics, etc.

Philbert