have you processed any of that locust jo191145 ? I remember that score when i first joined...pushing you to get it!
No that’s still in my driveway (off to the side) Gotta start on all the stuff I put in my mother’s field first. Keep em happy ya know. She wants her grass back LOL
Check on Amazon. I think that is where I ordered our 48" hook. There are several lengths, styles, prices....type in cant hook.
Welcome to the forum Road-side Oak. The 250 with an 18" bar will struggle a bit on those but it can be done. It will just take longer and you may have to sharpen the chain a bit more often. And yes, I've cut some big oak with a 180 (16" bar) but not much. I've cut lots of oak like that with a 290 and a 16" bar. The only reason the 180 could cut is that it has the narrow kerf chain. Without that it would be way too much for it. Don't forget that you could rent a larger saw to work that pile of logs. In addition, I know lots of guys on here are hot to noodle. I'm not in that crowd at all. I'd much rather just buck up the logs then use sledge and wedge to break them down. But before you break them down I'd highly suggest seeing if you could first load them in the trailer as they are easier to move in the round. A ramp made from a 2x6 or 2x8 will do wonders for loading. Or if the trailer is low enough you can often roll them up onto the trailer end over end. On cutting on the pile, that pile looks easy to cut from so I would not worry too much. If you are not highly experienced then for sure pay really close attention to the possibility of catching the nose of the saw bar on the next log. Nasty things can happen if one is not careful. That is why chain brakes were invented. On the peavey or cant hook (I prefer the cant hook), a 48" is big enough. To be honest I like a 36" but haven't had one of those for quite some time. The last one I had was stolen and I bought a 48" but still wish I had the shorter one. A 60" is rarely needed unless you are working in the Pacific NW so save your dollars. You also do not need to spend $150 on a cant hook or peavey. Also, I much, much prefer a cant hook with a wood handle. Bailey's have some good ones but you can also get those through amazon and amazon uses bailey's but are much less costly if you buy this way. Good luck to you. I understand your love for the hookeroons as they are one of the best tools out there. Log tongs are another and perhaps even a greater tool! Those things will save a lot of bending and also will save your back. It is amazing too how much lighter the wood feels when moving logs or splits using these. Which also brings to mind that some folks seem to think you must grab a log on the ends to pick up but it is much better to grab in the center of the log. This way you can also pick up a much larger log. Even if the tongs only spread 16 or 18" you can still pick up larger logs than that diameter so don't worry that they are too small. Husqvarna makes 2 sizes and only the larger pair is good as the small one is really way too small. There are other log tongs on the market and most are cheaper but that does not make them better. Most have found that the Huskies are the best ones out there.
Thanks for the wealth of info Backwoods Savage !!!! My 250 also has a narrow kerf bar. So maybe it is doable but I’m sure it will be slow. Anytime I put any weight into my cut with the bar fully buried in oak the saw bobs down pretty quickly. I also agree with moving the rounds in the round, it’s oretty easier and I have had no trouble just rolling them on to my trailer in the past with just the mesh landscaping ramp. Although I have bent the angle iron support beams on the ramp in the past with some really big rounds that were cut way too long so they weighed at ton! Thx also for the tip on 48” in handle on the cant hook. ... been wondering if the 60 was really necessary as the 48 is way easier to fit in my suv if I want to keep it with me all the time.
I agree, wished I had added $15 more to the $35 I spent on the cheap pair of tongs and got the Husky's.
Ol Dad cut all our firewood for 20 years with two ms 250’s and a 16” bar. We had some big ones but not that big. It can be done. As backwoods said, among other things, it comes down to a sharp chain. Don’t even bother trying to cut once they get a little dull. Just wasting time and saw life. I would want to bring along 5 loops for a job like that. I don’t like to sharpen in the field. I’d rather just change them out. Personal preference I guess.
The only thing that will keep you from rolling the first log is the dirt packed up against it. So long as the ground is even and the log is round a 60" peavey can roll just about anything. Your logs should be no problem to roll. Just be careful that one doesn't roll you over. I have my guy lay out logs flat as possible I have a cant hook and peavey from Peavey Tools Standard Peavey. Can't go wrong. These are from my 2018 load.
Lmk know if you want to check it out. I’d be happy taking 2-3 of those logs all I have room for at the moment.
I hardly ever get out that way but you’re right, it’s not far at all. Once school gets out, I may be able to lend a hand if needed.
I bought a Timber Pro loglifter/cant hook and hookeroon from Woodchuck Tools. Free shipping at the time and I had them in two or three days. So far I am very happy with them. They have help me a lot. They also have Woodchuck Duo which is a Peavey/Cant Hook.
If you would like to watch, here is our method of dealing with big rounds. Since we now have 2 splitters, I use them both. Before, we would just split everything with the red splitter, sit in a chair at the back of metal rack.
Great video! That is pretty much how I do it with one major exception... that metal rack u use on the ground is a great idea. It looks much less cumbersome than what I do which is to try to balance or shim a large round up on the splitter plate for that initial split. I need to make something like that. Any ideas for how to do that without welding? I have not yet learned that skill.. but every year I think more and more that I need to. Thanks again for all the info!
I built one out of wood, but it doesn't slide as well. Build one with wood and try nailing metal flashing on it. Maybe you have a friend that can weld or see what a Fab shop would charge.
Or you can also just use 1 or 2 pieces of pipe to also help you roll the log to the splitter! A winner both ways as you can roll the log there and use the pipe for getting it onto the splitting plate.
