Felling wedges

[AllyH]

Just looking for a general opinion. What really is the best felling wedge to use, and what is the best 2 sizes? Any help/opinions?

 

 

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[inthewoods]

Hi lift is the only wedge you need, get two & tie them together a couple of feet apart.

 

https://www.frjonesandson.co.uk/products-page/forestry-equipment/wedges/stihl-high-lift-wedge-980g/

[caledonian bob]

Just looking for a general opinion. What really is the best felling wedge to use, and what is the best 2 sizes? Any help/opinions?

 

 

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Always used these, no real problems if you know how to use them.

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/felling-wedges/high-lift-wedges

[Gray git]

Always preferred these

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/splitting-wedges/ochsenkopf-aluminium-massive-wedges

But if you like the hilift put these nylon inserts instead of the wood and they last far longer

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/felling-wedges/plastic-handle-for-high-lift-wedges

 

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[veners]

I use a couple of the medium plastic wedges at the sides then a highlift in the centre, sees most stuff over that doesn't need a pull.

[MattyF]

Always used these, no real problems if you know how to use them.

 

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/felling-wedges/high-lift-wedges

 

 

With the plastic instead of Wöod inserts you can also get from Clarkes these would be my first choice.

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/felling-wedges/plastic-handle-for-high-lift-wedges

[oldwoodcutter]

Hi lift .

[inthewoods]

But if you like the hilift put these nylon inserts instead of the wood and they last far longer

https://www.clarkforest.com/shop/forest-garden/felling-wedges/plastic-handle-for-high-lift-wedges

 

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Nice one :-) not seen the plastic handles before! So they take mallet splatter well?

[Gray git]

Nice one :-) not seen the plastic handles before! So they take mallet splatter well?

A timber insert would last me about a year if I was very lucky but had the plastic 1 for about 3 years now and apart from annoyingly bouncing out the alloy it's almost indestructible.

 

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[inthewoods]

I use a couple of the medium plastic wedges at the sides then a highlift in the centre, sees most stuff over that doesn't need a pull.

 

Usually the Lil plastic wedges are only any use for taking big stumps right down (if you can't find a stick)

 

3 wedges? Personally I find that excessive (not knocking you) there's not many trees you need more than 2 high lifts... Imho