A wood cutting/gathering question

[Deere Dude]

If I can't get to a tree or logs without using my FEL, it stays.

I will roll 16"-18" rounds onto a big pallet then lift with the FEL to splitter height and use the pallet as a table for the half round I just split. The only time I will lift a round is if I feel energetic and want the pallet of rounds two rounds high. Then the only lifting generally is stacking the splits from the wheel barrow to the stacked pile inside a shelter.

 

[JRobyn]

The tongs are very useful when one's dad has bucked up 4 or 5 medium sized trees (6"-8" dia) "where they lie" and then someone has to pick up all those rounds off the ground. Sometimes, those rounds stay on the ground for a year or two and can be nasty on the bottom.

 

[Piston]

I have both the logrite and the Fiskars hookaroon. I find myself reaching for the fiskars everytime over the logrite, not really sure why, I guess it just fits the grip of my hand better, but they are both good tools.

 

[FreedomFamilyFarms]

I just used our new Fiskars hookaroon which I purchased a couple months ago (for exactly you state) yesterday for the fist time

Fantastic tool, wish I had picked one up years ago.

+1 on the Fishers. Just got one this year.

 

[goeduck]

You hookarooners are going to make me have to go out and buy a new tool

 

[turnkey4099]

You hookarooners are going to make me have to go out and buy a new tool

You for sure won't regret it.

 

[motownbrowne]

You hookarooners are going to make me have to go out and buy a new tool

You can thank us later.

 

[dstig1]

I have both the logrite and the Fiskars hookaroon. I find myself reaching for the fiskars everytime over the logrite, not really sure why, I guess it just fits the grip of my hand better, but they are both good tools.

I do agree with those who note the contoured handle vs the round handle is easier to use as it falls right into your hand in the right orientation for use without having to look at it. I am thinking of ordering the Fiskars myself. I have a couple of their tools and they are great.

 

[Budweiser John]

OK now, great insight and positive vibes on a little known firewood helper from both the TBN forum and the Firewood Horders group. Can't Waite to get one but still have one lurking question, well actually two questions.
First off, the handle length. I'm 5' 9" tall and thinking a 30" handle would be about right.. yes?, or no?
Secondly, the business end is available in two typical configurations, a straight 'pick' profile or a 'curved' point profile. Which is better for rangeling 16" long rounds mostly dumped on the ground to and onto my splitter. My splitter is a 'splitfire' with a hydrolac lifting table for really big stuff.
What's the best way to go? I like the looks of the 'Peavy company' line up so far but haven't pulled the trigger yet but itching to do so. Merry Christmas.....
B. John

Thanks for all the help members.

 

[motownbrowne]

OK now, great insight and positive vibes on a little known firewood helper from both the TBN forum and the Firewood Horders group. Can't Waite to get one but still have one lurking question, well actually two questions.
First off, the handle length. I'm 5' 9" tall and thinking a 30" handle would be about right.. yes?, or no?
Secondly, the business end is available in two typical configurations, a straight 'pick' profile or a 'curved' point profile. Which is better for rangeling 16" long rounds mostly dumped on the ground to and onto my splitter. My splitter is a 'splitfire' with a hydrolac lifting table for really big stuff.
What's the best way to go? I like the looks of the 'Peavy company' line up so far but haven't pulled the trigger yet but itching to do so. Merry Christmas.....
B. John

Thanks for all the help members.

I haven't used the Fiskars. I'd like to try the Fiskars, but honestly I wouldn't even consider the Peavey one. It's wood, and if it's like every single other wood one I've handled, it's heavier than the Logrite, which is a big negative in my book, and it's probably not as strong. Also, can you buy a replacement tip for $12? The Logrite is a damned good tool. I understand the comments about the contoured handle, but the flip side is that the Logrite's cylindrical handle can be easily choked up on, and you can lift a round from anywhere on the handle, if that makes sense. The foam and handle shape make it so you're not relying on a formed portion of the handle for grip. I'm 6'2" and like my 30" for everything I use it for.