Jon1270 cant hooks can be different as far as the spacing. It sounds as if yours need to be a bit shorter distance between the upper clamp and the toe of the handle. You should be able to loosen that and I'd try sliding it down in 1/4" increments. That should do the trick. Sometimes mine also needs some help setting the hook and by habit I tend to not just set the cant hook on the log but sort of ram it into the log from the side which will make the hook grab better.
Definitely not the log jack. A 3' or 4' handle can be really nice. Also, I'll stick with a wood handle.
I am not a metallurgist. But, it is my understanding that if that part is cast iron you ain't going to bend it. If if is forged you got a chance to bend it. Maybe others know how that part is made.
I've bent the point up and down a bit, but it didn't make the difference I was looking for. I'd still like to vary the geometry, even if that means cutting a couple inches of the end and improvising a new spur. I'd rather not do it in 1/4" increments, though.
I got them on Amazon... made by a company called ISIS or IRIS or something... Found two styles of them HERE and HERE
Maybe you can jig a U-bolt clamp on the arm to test different lengths before doing irreversible modifications?
I was thinking something more along the lines of a wire rope clamp. Get one big enough so the rope pincher sits on the arm. Maybe even sharpen up a second rope pincher and use it as a test hook instead of the bolts. I don't think it'll be strong enough to last but it ought to give you an idea of its effectiveness.
My wife came home with a new hard hat for me to replace my 10yr old one. I had removed the face screen on the old one and then couldn't find all the hinge pieces to put it back on, plus 10yr is a bit long even though it sits inside out of the sun most of the time. I'm not sure I like the new one as well. It is a Stihl, and the ear muffs need to be realigned every single time I click them back down into place. Does not make me happy.
I have a husqvana hat that was a Christmas gift a few years ago. I don't wear it as much as I should due to not liking the headgear. A Rockman hat is on my list. They made some of the older Stihl hats. Very comfy, nice suede band on the forehead. A buddy of mine has a Stihl labeled one that is older.
I measured some photos from Logrite's site, and it looks like the geometry of my hook is close enough that I can match them by reshaping the bottom spur, to raise the point about 3/8". I'm skeptical that that will suffice, so I'll probably try to reshape the point of the hook as well. I also may be trying to use my hook on logs larger than it is appropriate for. Going by Logrite's geometry and the sizes of logs they mention in their marketing materials, mine is probably only suited to 26" and smaller logs.
Bought two more pairs of gloves today that I tried a while ago from the H. Depot great grip great dexterity cut resistant and nice and thin not even to bad in the cool weather
Have you ever tried Atlas fit gloves, not for cold weather but they will last a very long time. http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Large-R...=1456208293&sr=1-19&keywords=Atlas+fit+gloves these are a little warmer last just as long to http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Atlas-Gl...562&sr=8-11-spell&keywords=Atlas+Glove+midium
Haven't tried them yet but I want to Probly going to throw a few pairs in on the next online order. The ones I did buy though seem very similar except are about $10 a pair, did I mention smart phone compatible not concerened with that part though I usually use my axe handle or the bar tip on my saw to work my phone. Cut Resistant X-Large Gloves 7009-06 at The Home Depot - Mobile
I don't know about smartphone compatible gloves really, but don't waste your money on those gloves from the Home Depot
I don't think there's any gloves that last very long when you wood hoard. I've tried a bunch of different types. They all meet a quick death.
