RedTailHawk
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Found these old chains in my barn. Anyone know the name or purpose for this type of hook?
what type of chain hook?
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SPYDERLK
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Apparently they are to be driven into wood. Why one would trust such a connection is the mystery - seems they should have a backward angle on the hook tang. ... ?Light loading?
Maybe for logging, but most I see have more hook to them.
About 3/4 down this page are some.
Logging Spikes Set Skidding Log Dogs 24” Chain Pulling Lumberjack Grab from charmingandcheap on Ruby Lane
Bruce
About 3/4 down this page are some.
Logging Spikes Set Skidding Log Dogs 24” Chain Pulling Lumberjack Grab from charmingandcheap on Ruby Lane
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dieselcrawler
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Old time logging hook, I found one in our barn when we bought our farm. Pound them into a log with a maul/axe.
History channel show 'Mountain Men' Estace used them in a few episodes, skidding logs with his horse.
History channel show 'Mountain Men' Estace used them in a few episodes, skidding logs with his horse.
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They are supposed to be driven into a log, but why baffles me. It seems hooking a chain around the log would be way easier, and wouldn't damage any lumber.
Zerk
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I just bought some chokers cause I got tired of wood slipping out, when checking it with regular hooks.
If you are skidding logs for firewood, you really don't care about a hole in the wood.
FarmWrench
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+1. Slap them in with a few blows from an axe and a single blow to the side will pop the hook out. Dates back to the days of animal traction.
EONE
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They work good still.... Ever try getting a chain around a log in brush or deep mud? They work fast and never realy get too deep in the wood. Big time saver, the old guys had lots of good tricks back then, work was HARD so anything to make is faster and easier
dieselcrawler
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I tore up both my cable chokers today, as I drug a few logs on pavement. Might have to try that old hook in the barn now...