For Sale LogOX 3-in-1 Forestry Tool

RGrant · Apr 1, 2020

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Hi Jon_E , thanks for the reply.

We have over 600 customer reviews for the LogOX on our website, Amazon, and other online retailers like the Home Depot, Power Equipment Direct, and Lowe's, which average about 4.8 stars across the board, so I was a bit puzzled when I saw the ad along with your comments. I see from you signature block that you're working in southwestern Vermont as well, which funny enough, is where we designed and use the LogOX extensively (in Arlington), so presumably we work with similar tree species and sizes in our respective woodlots. We designed the LogOX Hauler specifically to replace the old pulp hook we were primarily using for years to move log rounds and load a log splitter, which it has since done exceptionally well for us and thousands of our customers since we launched in 2016. In fact, it was proven in a Fairfield University ergonomic impact study, which was published in an engineering academic journal last year, to reduce back strain by up to 93% and bicep strain by 76% compared to lifting log rounds by hand. It's also recognized by the Perdue University based non-profit organization, the National AgrAbility Project, as a tool to assist people with "back, strength, and endurance" physical limitation issues who are processing firewood, and is now listed on their Assistive Technology Database.

Far from being a "jack of all trades master of none," the LogOX cant hook has the sharpest hook and most aggressive beveled toe of any similar tool on the market, which provides the surest grip on a log you can find when rolling them. Depending on the terrain and length of the log section, I can roll up to about a 32" diameter log fairly easily with it. For anything much larger than that, we'd recommend using a longer handled cant hook that will inherently provide more leverage. Most of the stuff we cut up for firewood here are windfall trees somewhere between 14-28" diameter, which it works perfectly for rolling. For anything under 12" in diameter, I'll use the timberjack to help quickly buck up, which I've never had an issue using either.

While I certainly respect your opinion and can appreciate that everyone has different tool preferences, work requirements, and abilities, I'd hate for you to have had a suboptimal experience using our tools, potentially due to an operational technique issue. Below is a video we shot that shows the best ways we've found to get the most out of using your LogOX. I hope you took advantage of the Firewood Hoarders Club $15 discount code on either a 3-in-1 or Forester Package (FHC) on our website and ordered it there. If you did, you may remember that we provide a lifetime warranty on the LogOX and a 30-day 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. I assume 30 days has elapsed since your purchase, however, if you watch the video below, give the LogOX another shot using the techniques it shows, and still want to return it (assuming you haven't already sold it) just shoot me a message at [email protected] with your name and order number, and I'll personally ensure that you can ship it back to us for a full refund.
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Ordered a LogOx yesterday after reading this. I’m sure I’ll get good use out of it, but I’m always looking for some made in USA tools and with customer service like this, I couldn’t pass it up.
And my back will thank me.

BigBlueLogOX · Apr 9, 2020

RGrant said: ↑

Ordered a LogOx yesterday after reading this. I’m sure I’ll get good use out of it, but I’m always looking for some made in USA tools and with customer service like this, I couldn’t pass it up.
And my back will thank me.
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Thanks for your business and vote of confidence RGrant

You'll definitely appreciate the back-saving leverage the LogOX delivers, backed up with a lifetime guarantee.

RGrant · Apr 9, 2020

BigBlueLogOX said: ↑

Thanks for your business and vote of confidence RGrant

You'll definitely appreciate the back-saving leverage the LogOX delivers, backed up with a lifetime guarantee.
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Been using it. Love it. Doesn’t make the wood any lighter, but oh man it’s easier on the back. Might seem too costly for some, but certainly less than a back surgery however you look at it.

Rush Battle · Apr 18, 2020

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The primary way I collect firewood is to cut rounds in the woods, load them on my tractor bucket or trailer, and bring them back to my processing area near my wood shed, for splitting and stacking. I felt that I needed all three functions that the LogOX claims to have. I found that the LogOX is more like a Swiss Army knife. It's a jack-of-all-trades and master of none. The function is there, but it is limited. When I went to buck and roll logs in the woods, the timberjack is somewhat unstable and the cant hook really wouldn't roll anything very big. When picking up rounds, I thought that the unit was too heavy for the capacity, and that it required both hands to operate effectively - the point of the cant hook wouldn't always let go and I'd wind up tossing the log in a direction I didn't want it to go. I also found it nearly worthless around my log splitter, as the logs I needed help with lifting are just too big for the LogOx to handle. I don't need it to help with split wood, as it goes straight from the splitter table to the stacks.

I have used everything out there in 30+ years of processing firewood - log tongs, pickaroons, the funny things that look like garden hoses with hooks on the ends, full-size cant hooks and peaveys, and just plain gloved hands. The one thing we always come back to are the classic pulp hooks for handling splits and rounds, and full-size cant hooks for rolling larger logs. I am sorry, but the tool just did not meet my expectations. I know there are a lot of very positive reviews out there, and I bought it based on several of those reviews. I will say that the tool is well made, stout and heavy and I am sure it will last a lifetime. I just don't like it.
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After using mine for 6 months, I agree with this evaluation completely. I tried hard to like it, but it is what it is.

Blstr88 · Apr 19, 2020

Are you still interested in selling yours Jon_E? I'd like to try one, especially if I can get a used one for a bit of a savings.

Mitch Newton · Apr 19, 2020

Might be an adequate tool, but way too expensive. I can do the same with a longer cant hook (easier to use leverage) and hand held log tongs. Much cheaper and easier to use. Plus the LogOx has to deal with cotter pins when adding the handle. Just another part to lose. Just my $.02.

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