I have one but just the base tool. Works well for lifting larger rounds than a scissor tool can for me. I got it when I was going through my hookeroon phase.
Different designs have been available for years. I bought one years ago and then gave it away as it didn't seem to help me much. Difficult to use and I wasted a lot of time. Big problem was it was ok on some very small limbs but to roll but as you are also lifting the log at the same time, it limits you to using on small stuff only. I always found on small logs it was easier and faster to just lay them on another log to cut using log tongs to drag them. The log tongs have helped me big time.
I have one of these. It works well for getting a log elevated to keep your chain out of the dirt. Timberjack - Log Lifter | Guarantee for life, Made in USA
Maybe this is a good place to ask. Anyone have a preference to a peavy or can’t hook that’s well suited for rolling large logs. Bought a timbertuff and had to reweld the hook to grip larger stuff. Not looking to Jack them up just roll em.
Cant hook. Either LogRite or Stihl , both the same thing but different colors. LogRite is local in CT also , I think Manchester or Vernon area.
I have a chintzy cant hook. It's red with metal handle. Works ok, don't use it much. Dixie/C.M. still makes the traditional style. What about a cant/lifter combo? Have secretly wanted to try the lifter tool for felling myself.
I have one, found it used on FBM for cheap. I have used it as a cutting support, not so much for picking up rounds. But maybe it just doesn't fit my process very well. I'm keeping it around because maybe in the future I will use it more
This is what I have. Its a lifter / cant combo. I mainly use it to get a log off the ground so I can't really say how it will roll a log. TimberPro - Log Lifter & Cant Hook
I literally just broke mine out today! I like it. It’s great for logs I’d say up to 15” in diameter. Hook it on and roll it over to get your end off the ground and cut. Bigger rounds no, however you can still make your first cuts in the big logs then attach it, make sure it grabs and then roll them to be able to cut what’s left. Glad I picked it up. I’ll get some pics on Friday as I plan to get out and cut some more.
We stock these at my work. Too spendy for me though. I used to have an old catalog from Dixie Industries...they used to make a *bunch of cool wood handling products and fittings. Far less since Columbus McKinnon bought them, but the forge is still open.
Yep Vernon. I ran into it by accident some years back. Was looking at some granite for sale and they were across the street. And they do have what I was asking about. They call it the Megahook. Designed for real logs Not cheap and too long for my tastes. Maybe I’d be better off just making a new handle for mine. Xtreme Duty Cant Hooks
I do have one of the old lift can’t hooks kicking around. Never found much use for it myself. An old 70’s steel thing, strong and heavy. Like most of them it’s designed for smaller logs. The few times I used it seemed more work than benefit. Sister commandeered it. She doesn’t use it either LOL
I use a peavey my Dad gave to me. It works well for me. I also have a Woodchuck Timberjack. They each have their place.
I have the Log-ox kit that I bought back in 2019. Tried it out but to me it just slowed me down (was just using the main lifting tool as I already had a timberjack and peavey). Fast forward to now and with the mobility issues, I am actually glad I have it. I like it better than log tongs, and have been using it as of late so I don't have to bend over as much. Like everything else, it's another tool in the toolbox but one that after many years is finally seeing use. A lot of people just use a pickaroon to lift rounds, but I like the Log-Ox once you get used to its quirks. On a different topic, I looked hard at the new Log-ox splitter (they partnered with Timberwolf on the design). I like the small footprint for storage, but didn't like that for that much money, there was no hydraulic log lift. I also wasn't a big fan of the refueling setup.
