Logging wench mods

[leaddog]

I bought this at a auction last summer and it has been very handy so I thought I needed to make some mods. For safety when I ran it from the tractor seat I made the guard. I don't need a cable in my teeth in case something broke.
I put a chain saw holder on the guard so that it was handy.
I made up several choke chains out of some pieces of chain I had picked up for a couple bucks at a yard sale. I just bent up some rings and welded them shut and welded on some 9in long rod to help find them under the logs.

 

[leaddog]

another view
The chainsaw holder was made from plywood and it holds the saw solid and safe and in a position that is easy to get to

 

[leaddog]

here is the release pulley I made. It work good and makes it easier for one man to work. I used cable covered with nylon tubing to keep from scaring the trees. nylon webbing like on the commersial ones would be better but since I'm on a budget and had the cable it works.

 

[leaddog]

parts I had the local high school make for the release pulley.
The pulley is made so that when the slip holders go over the pulley it releases. The pulley MUST be used upside down so the cable can fall off. Also the strap must be inline with the groove of the pulley so it pulls right.
If anyone needs more info PM me

 

[BobG_in_VA]

Hey!! Where's the wench??? All I see ia winch....bobginva

 

[leaddog]

ah yes the old rule " i before e". Oh well spelling never was my strong suit. "ia" ,guess we both need to spellcheck
leaddog

 

[5030]

LeadDog:

Another abused and unwashed tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[leaddog]

Yes, I should have left it out in the rain today and got it washed but when it is all red and shiny I hate to take it out in the mud. I'm just like a little kid, if I see a BIG mud hole I just have to try and see if that 4x4 will work.
With that winch on I can really go in the mud. As lond as there is a tree within 165 ft of course. ha ha

 

[dieseljunky]

Have used a logging winch for years but never heard of a release pully.What is it's function?

 

[Iowachild]

<font color="blue"> Have used a logging winch for years but never heard of a release pully.What is it's function?
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Just looking at the picture, I'm guessing it's used as what I call a snatch block. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[1bush2hog]

I think it is more than just a snatch block - It is used for angle pulls and when the choker chain that is attached to the main cable hits the pulley the cable drops or releases from hte pulley bringing the pull more in line with the winch for the remainder of the pull -

Farmi offers one for purchase as I am sure other mfg's do also

It saves a few steps in the process with the auto release

 

[Iowachild]

Yes, I can see where that makes good sense. People who spend a lot of time working alone tend to come up with some ingenious ideas! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[leaddog]

Iowachild is right. It is used to pull a log at an angle to clear an stump or tree and then release and pull straight. The manufactured ones are pricey, like over $200 and this cost about $10. Same way with the choke chains, scrap chain and alittle welding. I just hate spending money if I can make it. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif