Anyone use a Cant

[TonyF]

I have one of the Timber Tuff yellow handled cant hooks with jack, it works ok for larger logs in most cases, but for smaller logs not so much. Its hard to get the hook to bite on the smaller logs. I also have one of the blue Logrite cants, with no jack. its works better than the other and is much lighter since its aluminum, not fiberglass. At this point I usually just try to prop up logs with the loader or mini-ex.

I'd recommend to get one with longest handle you can find, big logs are heavy

 

[20 20]

. At this point I usually just try to prop up logs with the loader or mini-ex.

:thumbsup: and there you have it a mini ex{with thumb, or grapple} in the woods is great for lifting logs.

 

[studor]

I found a plan for a log lifter (timberjack) made out of 1 inch pipe on one of the agricultural extension sites and made it.
http://msucares.com/pubs/plans/6379.pdf
I have used it for the last ten years or so and while I stll have it mounted in the carryall, I find that I use it less than I used to since I bought log tongs. Now I tend to hook up the tongs and lift the log and cut it into shorter pieces which I block on a sawbuck. To move really big logs I have both a peavey and a cant hook and find they are usefull for moving the log to get a chain on if I think the log will be too heavy for the FEL. The tool I find really useful for firewood is a pickeroon to lift pieces on to the splitter

 

[crazyal]

I have one of the Timber Tuff yellow handled cant hooks with jack, it works ok for larger logs in most cases, but for smaller logs not so much. Its hard to get the hook to bite on the smaller logs. I also have one of the blue Logrite cants, with no jack. its works better than the other and is much lighter since its aluminum, not fiberglass. At this point I usually just try to prop up logs with the loader or mini-ex.

I'd recommend to get one with longest handle you can find, big logs are heavy

Like this?

It's just not portable enough to get into the deeps woods. :laughing:

 

[beenthere]

These look like nice ones. LogRite Tools, Cant Hook, Log Peavey, Log Carrier, Timber Carrier, Logging Tools

MarkV

Those LogRite tools are the best. A real improvement over the normal cant hooks and peavy's available for years. Northern tool has a chinese knock-off copy of LogRite which seems grossly unfair and illegal to me. They are not well made, but try to be a look-alike.

Best and fastest method I've found is to buck the log partway through, then roll it half around to cut through the remaining part. A short 30" logrite cant hook is what I use to turn the log.

The log jacks are just too cumbersome to use if interested in getting done quickly. Too much setup time for a cut or two.
But if one likes the exercise, then go that route.

 

[crazyal]

These look like nice ones. LogRite Tools, Cant Hook, Log Peavey, Log Carrier, Timber Carrier, Logging Tools

MarkV

I looked at them. I'm normally a non wood handle type of person since every rake or shovel I've ever had with a wood handle has rotted or broke. Bot that's because they get left outdoors, not sure if this would ever get left out since leaving it out would mean leaving it in the middle of the woods.

I was a little concerned that Aluminum may bend if I try to move something too big. But after reading from people that have them I feel more comfortable.

 

[ToadHill]

When I cut firewood I lay the largest diameter piece on the ground and drag the rest perpendicular o it. I then lift one end up and drop it over the first log. I move the tractor to the far end of the second log and cut off the overhanging end. As the rounds drop off , I push the log up further with the bucket loader and when the weight of the overhanging end gets greater than the back half, I just set the FEL on the back end and push down.

You can't believe how much easier this is on my old back. No more bending over to cut the log into splitting rounds. I then slide the rounds into the bucket and move them to the splitter. I can then roll them onto the splitter and toss the split pieces into the back of the truck.

 

[Skyco]

I have two Timberjacks bought at NT, they are shown below- the right one is a 3 ft with wooden handle the other is a 4 ft with fibreglass handle. The wodden one is considerably lighter to tote around.
Oddly they are just about the same length! Apparently NT uses a rubber stretchy tape measure.....
I find them moderately handy to roll a log or pick up one for bucking. The stand will come off both to use as a cant.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

The reason I like the peevey better is the point is straight on, which seems to work better for diggin under the log, or wedging in to pry and definatly for pushing the logs around. Have never used the aluminum handles (thought they would bend and break without the flex wood does) have broke a few of the good hickory wood ones over the years but you can replace the handle and getting the flex sure puts a lot of extra power into rolling a big one.
Rick

 

[TonyF]

Like this?

It's just not portable enough to get into the deeps woods. :laughing:

Exactly! My little ex is a bit smaller, I'm able to clear little paths to get in, then turn the cab sidewards with the log and work my way out. Its just too much work to manhandle those logs. The cants stay pretty much in the back of my truck these-days.

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