Thinking about buying a Log Cant....

I guess I'm looking for a little feedback.... I've been thinking of buying a 60" Logrite log can't from Baileys. They are on sale for $99.00 plus free shipping and no tax.

Never had one, and I have been thinking it sure would be nice to be able to turn some of those big logs over once in a while to finish the cuts or move a bucked up section that's pinching a bar or another round.

Any input? Worth it or not? Better choices out there?

 

thinking about buying a log, cant make up my mind......

 

LogRite tools are top notch. I had a good wood handled cant hook and a LogRite in my hands at the same time, and put the wood one back. It just felt right. I've had all my weight on that handle moving 5' oak rounds, and I'm a pretty big guy. If it hasn't broken yet, it ain't gonna.

I also like the fact that the hook and point can be easily replaced if you ever needed to, and if you want to switch to a peavy point, it's just punching out a spring pin.

Cant hook is one of those things I don't go to the woods without.

 

That would have been a much better title!!!

 

We use the log rites at work. Probably in ways most would never think to use them. They are pretty tough. I have one that we broke and the handle is pretty thick fiberglass. Only reason it broke was someone ran it over.

 

I like the feel of a wood handled Peavy, but you can't break the Log-Rite. I don't know how you can work with logs without one!

 

I've put a lot of force on my Peavy. Do you really need the long handle of a cant?

 

That's a good question, I don't know. The 60" is the most popular length according to Baileys and its 10 bucks cheaper than the 48" being its on sale now. I was wondering the same thing about the length options.

 

I have a 60" Peavey. Works great on big lopsided logs. If you are working big logs in your yard go for it. If you are going to tote it around the woods you might want a shorter handle.

 

I've been wanting a cant for a while , too. Just a matter of time before I break down and buy one. Was considering a peavey, also. What made you choose a cant over a peavey?

 

Your timing is good, just ordered it a couple of hours ago from Baileys. From the little I know, the peavey and cants are identical in design other than the tip. Both are designed to grab a log and turn it over. Peaveys have a small 6" or 8" spike sticking out the end of the pole to aid in separating logs that are laying next to each other. The cant has a very short 90 degree elbow at the end of the pole with a short spike that sticks in the side of the log that that aids in gripping the log when you go to turn it over. Both are identical in all ways other than the tip. The straight spike of the peavey sticks between logs and you leverage your weight on the pole to separate logs on the ground.

As I see my situation, I don't have the need to separate logs that are laying on the ground next to each other, so I chose the cant which has a slight advantage in gripping a log to turn it over.

If you have a load of logs delivered and they are laying next to each other in a stack or on the ground, a peavey might be the better choice to allow you to get between them to separate them enough to buck them and turn them over. At least that's how I see it, but I'm just learning and that's why I posted this thread. Others might have more insight.

Baileys deal is good right now on the Logrite cant.

 

I always thought the point of a peavey was for jammin it into the ground wherever you are standing and having it stay there till you want to use it again.

 

The old time lumberjacks would a peavy point to push logs, especially during a log drive. A can't hook was designed more for moving cants (logs that have had the slabs removed) around a sawmill.

 

I don't use mine a lot, but when needed, a great tool to have !
A good addition to any wood cutter's tool box

 

I got the 60" heavy duty logrite. Never head into the woods without it. After using some cheap steel timber jacks my BIL had there is no comparison with the heavy duty aluminum Logrite. Especially since we broke one of the timber jacks with normal use. That Logrite could probably lift up my truck in a pinch lol. The optional log lifter stand thingy (I forget what its actually called) work ok too, but has a tendency to slip around the shaft and go crooked all the time. Really annoying. But that accessory really isnt needed.