I've found that most people I know who buy the timberjack get tired of using it. As Varminmist indicates, a cant hook will do more (except lift the log) in the overall firewood cutting picture, IMO also.
I roll out the log, chainsaw cut about 3/4 through at firewood lengths up the log (making darn sure that the chain NEVER touches the ground). Then use the cant hook to roll the log halfway over, and finish the cuts. Works faster than propping a log up just to make one or two cuts. If there is dirt on the log, I use an axe or hatchet to take the bark off at the saw cut line, to avoid dulling the chain teeth. If I touch the dirt, I get the file out (but normally file between each tank of gas to touch up the teeth). Going out now to do just that, and then get the splitter out to split.
Did anyone hear about this?
Working all the angles.
Hello, is this the FBI?"
"Yes. What can I do for you?"
"I'm calling to report about my neighbor Virgil Smith. He is hiding marijuana inside his firewood!"
"Thank you very much for the call, sir."
The next day, the FBI agents descend on Virgil's house. They search the shed where the firewood is kept. Using axes, they bust open every piece of wood, but find no marijuana.
They sneer at Virgil and leave.
The phone rings at Virgil's house. "Hey, Virgil!
This here is Floyd. Did the FBI come?"
"Yeah!"
"Did they chop your firewood?"
"Yep."
"Happy Birthday, buddy"