Jacking/Lifting a log before cutting?

[Labman]

I usually cut off some of the larger limbs, throw rounds under the trunk, and then cut stressed limbs leaving the trunk supported on the rounds. I would rather learn here if that isn't a good technique?

 

[chugbug]

Metals406 , great measurements , Now I have another project !!! Thanks

 

[Metals406]

Metals406 , great measurements , Now I have another project !!! Thanks

No problem.... Just make sure to post pictures of it when you're done.

 

[arlen]

Logrite

Logrite makes good cant hooks and peavy hooks.

Some of them are under $100.- and good quality too.

LogRite.com


David

 

[IMINTOGTOS]

I'm a bit biased on what to use

View attachment 86236 When it comes to humpin logs around nothing like a big ass John Deere tractor with a loader to horse those logs around. Throw out those cants and get one of these you will never look back. HD

 

[J.W Younger]

I usually cut off some of the larger limbs, throw rounds under the trunk, and then cut stressed limbs leaving the trunk supported on the rounds. I would rather learn here if that isn't a good technique?

yeah ,get as much wood under the trunk as you can then try this.If you can see its gonna pinch if you cut top down and can't get bar under it for an upper cut, bore tru, cut down then cut up. have a good grip and stand to the side in case of kickback when bore cutting. with large stuff this is all that works for me. on second thought maybe this is not a good idea. Just because I do it that way DON'T MAKE IT SMART.

 

[Nailgunner]

I'd suggest a 3T telehandler, if you can get one there. Often you can't and the hire is expensive. but when I've got one in it's such fun. Not much they won't push or pull to where it needs to go.

 

[XJWoody]

If any of the trunk is off the ground before you start place a block every few feet before you buck it and if it settles the blocks will keep it off the ground.

Otherwise the cut almost through and roll technique mentioned above. If possible, do the 1st through cut before you have to roll, on a section not in the dirt.

That's what I try to do, if at all possible. I generally will use some chunks of limb wood, or whatever is handy.

If all else fails, I make some almost-through cuts, then throw on my junkiest chain for the through cuts, at least until the log is chunked down small enough to roll with the peavey.

 

[MtnHermit]

I used a hydraulic floor jack to lift a log, worked great. I couldn't roll it as it was wedged between two stumps.

 

[slowp]

I carry files, because, there's times when clearing a road, no equipment available, I end up sawing the dirt. The trees are too big for a peavey and sometimes trees are even indented into the road. The saw shop guy sold me the proper chain for the above. He said to go with what they use for the landing saws. So you might want to dedicate a chain for those times when you can't avoid getting it dirty.

Today I went woodcutting and the snow was holding the tree up off the ground.

Now I have to go unload and can't get close to the woodpile because of the snow.

 

[BobL]

Here's my home made 48" and 60" cant hooks.

And here is my log lifter adapted from a kangaroo jack. It much more suited to milling than bucking.

If I can't roll the log (especially in rocky areas), I use a couple of long hardwood wedges that I drive under the log and cut down to these

 

[stihl sawing]

Nice job, What did ya use for teeth on that one.

 

[jra1100]

My 2 cents

Here are the tools I use to get logs up. The first is a timber jack that I bought at Fleet Farm for $34 and modified to work better. I added the long arm to be able to get around logs up to 30 or so inches. It is adjustable with the holes in the arm. I added the brace on the handle because if you try to life a 30 inch log the handle will bend. Not any more though!!!

The second is one of those pickup cranes that you can buy on ebay. I got this for about $60, but didn't want it in the pickup bed. One of my good friends is a mechanical genius, and came up with this simple "quick tach" for it. Just slide in the top and bottom pins, and away you go. This is special made for the heavy duty military bumper on this truck, won't work on your average bumper. It will lift up to 1,000 pounds. JR

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...86/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...87/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...88/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...89/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

 

[Metals406]

Here are the tools I use to get logs up. The first is a timber jack that I bought at Fleet Farm for $34 and modified to work better. I added the long arm to be able to get around logs up to 30 or so inches. It is adjustable with the holes in the arm. I added the brace on the handle because if you try to life a 30 inch log the handle will bend. Not any more though!!!

The second is one of those pickup cranes that you can buy on ebay. I got this for about $60, but didn't want it in the pickup bed. One of my good friends is a mechanical genius, and came up with this simple "quick tach" for it. Just slide in the top and bottom pins, and away you go. This is special made for the heavy duty military bumper on this truck, won't work on your average bumper. It will lift up to 1,000 pounds. JR

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...86/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...87/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...88/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...89/a=58202793_58202793/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink

Looks good! It so true, that necessity is the mother of invention.

 

[Airecon]

Here's some plans for a lift I found on the internet. http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/ExtPubs/Plans/6379.pdf

I found it here http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/ExtPubs/PlanList97.htm

 

[zacdog]

Thanks

Here's some plans for a lift I found on the internet. http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/ExtPubs/Plans/6379.pdf

I found it here http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/ExtPubs/PlanList97.htm

Thanks Airecon for posting plans. works really well and easy to build.

 

[StihlyinEly]

I'm a low tech guy. When I'm felling in the woods or working on deadfall, after I take out all the branches and clear the area, I just start cutting. It's easy after a certain level of experience to tell when a cut will start to bind. I back out and start the next cut down the line until it binds, and then move along.

Once I get a bunch of cuts nearly done, I'll roll the log with my foot or, if it's big, I'll bend my back and push with my legs, and then finish off the cuts I've got before moving along to the next segment. On the rare occasion (very rare) that I kiss a rock or the ground with my chain, I've always got a backup saw waiting, as well as two backup sharp chains, so I can keep on keepin on.

I have a 4-foot metal prybar I keep in the bed of my pickup for those logs that REALLY need some leverage.