Log Skidding Cone

[tech_type]

Anyone know of anywhere in the UK that sells log skidding cones? (these are plastic/steel cones which go over the front of the log when it is being dragged, and make it easier to pull over obstacles etc). I am aware of them in the USA/Canada, but they are too difficult to import.

[Chris Sheppard]

I've only ever seen one manufactured on in use in the UK but it was tiny and only really any good on a small portable winch (chainsaw winch/capstan type). All I know is it came from the same place the guy bought his capstan winch.

 

Have seen them made out of half an old plastic kayak though nd they seemed just as good.

 

Never tried on on a tractor mounted winch but only person I know who did decided it was a waste of time.

[Ironbark]

Not sure what size you are after, but Proclimber sell one....

 

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[wisewood]

What about fabricating your own?

Log skidding cone

[Brushcutter]

I'm sure this is the second time skidding cones have been mentioned on here. I've never seen one let alone used one.

 

Wouldn't be the best but what about a traffic cone as a stop gap? run the choker through the top of the cone. Won't take massive logs but they're not much big timber left.

[jimthecoed]

Anyone know of anywhere in the UK that sells log skidding cones? (these are plastic/steel cones which go over the front of the log when it is being dragged, and make it easier to pull over obstacles etc). I am aware of them in the USA/Canada, but they are too difficult to import.

Hi

Try my dad,

Telephone, (W) 01875615247

He can make one up in glassfibre.

A bit dearer than the other maker though

[Mr Ming]

Anyone know of anywhere in the UK that sells log skidding cones? (these are plastic/steel cones which go over the front of the log when it is being dragged, and make it easier to pull over obstacles etc). I am aware of them in the USA/Canada, but they are too difficult to import.

 

I have only ever seen them used once in this country, it was with an old chap in the boarders, he used old fishing buoys cut in half with the winch cable attached to the original anchor point and a choker attached inside.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Mr Ming
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