What is this tool?

[blkcloud]

In this video.. The guy is hammering something into his block of wood to winch it to the splitter .. Any idea what it is his is hammering in?

 

[olympyk_999]

its a log dog...usually used for skidding logs with animals...not very popular anymore

 

[tla100]

That sucker retracts FAST....Those logs must be on the lighter side. He moves them around fairly easy....

 

[Marshy]

That's slick right there. First time I've ever thought a vertical splitter actually made sense.

 

[Hinerman]

That winch sucked that log in quick. I wouldn't want to split wood that tall, standing where he is standing. His balls were in line for a serious catastrophe if one of those logs pops.

 

[mn woodcutter]

That splitter has a fast retract. That winch worked pretty slick too!

 

[Erik B]

If any of you watched that show, Mountain Men, They were following a couple of guys from one of the Carolinas doing some logging. They were using those log dogs to skid logs using a horse. Can't remember what channel that show was on.

 

[cre73]

Pretty cool setup, Cleanest guy I have ever seen splitting wood. I agree with above, my balls wouldnt be there I do a little half turn now on my horizontal splitter to protect the boys from a popper.

 

[dancan]

Like olympic_999 said , log dog , was mainly used with oxen or horses , I'll try and scare up a pic of the couple that I have by the weekend .

 

[blkcloud]

I need one.. When the logs get about 3 feet long they won't feed very well in my processor .. No issues if I have another log on deck .. It pushes the butt end no problem.. But the last log of the day sometimes is a pain .

 

[blkcloud]

If any of you watched that show, Mountain Men, They were following a couple of guys from one of the Carolinas doing some logging. They were using those log dogs to skid logs using a horse. Can't remember what channel that show was on.

You talking about eustice and Preston .. I watch the show, but most of the time I fast forward when these 2 come on..

 

[Cody]

If any of you watched that show, Mountain Men, They were following a couple of guys from one of the Carolinas doing some logging. They were using those log dogs to skid logs using a horse. Can't remember what channel that show was on.

Eustace and his buddy? I liked those guys' practices but they're both fools.

 

[Philbert]

Gotta love that winch!

First time I've ever thought a vertical splitter actually made sense.

Stihlman441 has posted several videos of these. Makes sense for smaller stuff too!


http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/superaxe-aussiechopper.254195/

Philbert

 

[Cody]

Gotta love that winch!


Stihlman441 has posted several videos of these. Makes sense for smaller stuff too!


http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/superaxe-aussiechopper.254195/

Philbert

Looks like my new dream splitter!

 

[Philbert]

Looks like my new dream splitter!

I want one too!

Only problem I see is if the rounds are not cut off square - no way to prop them up.

Philbert

 

[turnkey4099]

That winch sucked that log in quick. I wouldn't want to split wood that tall, standing where he is standing. His balls were in line for a serious catastrophe if one of those logs pops.

Not much different than on a horizontal. Balls are right there even with the slide BTDT and it wasn't fun!

Harry K

 

[turnkey4099]

I want one too!

Only problem I see is if the rounds are not cut off square - no way to prop them up.

Philbert

That's what he is doing by leaning against them. It would work the same with a crooked cut one.

 

[sledge&wedge]

That sucker retracts FAST....Those logs must be on the lighter side. He moves them around fairly easy....

Might be stronger than he looks... I learned a long time ago to never underestimate the strength of a farmer or an old man. My grandpa is 85 and I still wouldn't fight him even if you offered me a baseball bat and a taser.

 

[olympyk_999]

Eustace and his buddy? I liked those guys' practices but they're both fools.

I believe you mean "useless"...the other guy seems to be a bit better

 

[Philbert]

That's what he is doing by leaning against them. It would work the same with a crooked cut one.

I was referring to the Aussie Chopper one, with a table, in the video I posted, not the the one in the OP's video.

Philbert