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Anybody have a woodchuck tool ?

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by Pallet Pete, Oct 13, 2013.

  1. Pallet Pete

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    Hmmm.....interesting.
     
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    I may weld a hitch holder up like that it's pretty cool and would help in the woods big time !
     
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    Im intrigued looks like something that could come in real handy. Im guessing that you have one Pete? If so I look forward to a review of how well it works.
     
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    Nop I don't but I am gonna weld a hitch mount version I think
     
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    I have one , I bought the Quad from Baileys when they were having a sale I think I paid $100 . It is very well made and light . I have only used it to manipulate larger logs to cut up . I do like the idea of using it to cut up smaller diameter logs and branches but I have yet to try is like that . It does come with a set of chains for securing it to a tree but the hitch mount is extra .
     
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    I bought one at the Woodsmen's Field Day in Boonville about three years ago, it's never been used.o_O
     
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    Woodlands you got to use it so you can review it:p
     
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    Hmm would you sell it ? :D
     
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    Good question Pete why didnt I think of that?
     
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    I got firsts :D:drool::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Ill outbid you one penny at a time:p
     
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    I seem to be instigating a lot of bidding wars lately :emb:
     
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    Never used a woodchuck tool but did catch one the other day in a trap.

    As for the tool pictured, I think I'd much rather stick with a simple cant hook. As for the log lift, it can take a lot of muscle to get that log in the air and then it is good for only a very few cuts and you have to do it all over again. Really slows down the progress but increases the labor.
     
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    I feel much the same as you Dennis on the lift part I find it useless and don't even have the stand hooked up heck I don't even know or car where its at ;) The part I am interested in is the hitch / tree attachments I tend to carry logs out and cut them up by the truck. Lately I carry a small log stand and cut them up quick next to the truck however the hitch mount would be great given the 10000lb + hitch on the beast. It would make it easier and a lot more convenient weather I cut them up in the field or at home.
     
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    Use my cant hook & peavey quite a lot.The timberjack sits in parents garage,its almost 33 years old now & hasn't been used 20 years easily.
     
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    I forgot about this post, NO! :rofl: :lol:
     
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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    It was worth a shot:cool:
     
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