log arch

Rockman · Feb 13, 2011

I finished my log arch today(except for the winch), it is modeled after the old Hyster arches of yesteryear. I used a set of come-a-longs for the test hitch, seems to work great.

crazyal · Feb 13, 2011

Nice. Have you thought about adding a box to hold your chains?

Rockman · Feb 13, 2011

crazyal said:
Nice. Have you thought about adding a box to hold your chains?

I am planning on adding hooks to hang the chains.

beeforty · Feb 13, 2011

Looks great:thumbsup: I've thought of building one but don't really need one, not enough trees or distance to haul home to make it really needed. Do your tires rub in tight turns?

R W · Feb 14, 2011

A Well Built Piece Of Equipment.

Baby Grand · Feb 14, 2011

Nice looking arch. That should make bringing in the wood a lot more productive. What did you use for the axles?
-Jim

Rockman · Feb 14, 2011

Beeforty, yes the trees do rub the tires in tight turns, not a problem so far maybe I should think about adding fenders.

Baby grand, I went to the junk yard not knowing what I was looking for and came home with the rear axle from a Mercury villager mini van, I cut the axle on the bandsaw leaving 4" stubs on the hubs, works perfect, plus 15" tires.

yomax4 · Feb 14, 2011

Interesting...I ususlly just wrap a chain around the end of the log and lift it with the 3 pt. and away I go. Is there an advantagemto using the arch?

Thanks.

Rockman · Feb 14, 2011

yomax4 said:
Interesting...I ususlly just wrap a chain around the end of the log and lift it with the 3 pt. and away I go. Is there an advantagemto using the arch?

Thanks.

Yes, there are a couple advantages I know of, 1) the arch carries the weight instead of having it hang of the rear of the tractor 2)it lifts the tree/log off the ground making it easier to pull and keeping it out of the dirt mud.

Kevin

blueone · Feb 14, 2011

Nice Job! :thumbsup: Are you adding a manual boat type winch or are you going 12v electric? Is that 2" or 3" x 1/4-1/2 tubing?

I just tested this yesterday for the first time. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/196275-i-need-cut-some-wood.html

I think that your arch will serve you well. Don't forget to make a place for your saws. Like this http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff436/brickdust1/DSCF1953SmallSmall.jpg or what ever works for you