Logjaws

[Hamburglar]

Does anyone use the red American made log lifters. They're about £50 and seem like a good idea.

 

Be interested to hear any feedback before taking the plunge.

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Rob

[Mat]

Never used one - guess no one else has either as you posted ten hours ago.

 

I am all up for easing the 'manual handling' I have used timber tongs and lifting hooks and all sorts over the years.

 

The best thing EVER (in my opinion) is a hookaroon (sometimes called a logpick). Brings a smile to my face every time I use it.

[Hamburglar]

Thanks for the reply.

 

Love my tree work, but previously broke my back in a cycling accident. Anything that helps is a bonus. Need to move a load of sycamore through a woodland and trying to think of the best way possible.

[Mat]

The great thing about a hookaroon, is you can really keep your back in line. The name is funny as well.

 

Be sure not to bury it into your knee though.

 

Timber tongs are ok but you spend hours looking for them every time you put them down. I trained my spaniel to retrieve them in the end.

[Hamburglar]

Any make or supplier you recommend? Just seen the stihl one for £50.

[Mat]

I got the stihl ones.

 

They have put up will all sorts of abuse, but you have keep the point super sharp.

 

For storage I stick a bit of old hose pipe over the end.

 

Here is a vid

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvJ8Q1vAdGA]Pickaroon - Mans Best Friend - YouTube[/ame]

 

:- )

 

(not from me, obviously)

Edited January 24, 2014 by Mat

[Ty Unnos]

LogJaw Uses & Demos - 'Cuz Logs Don't Come with Handles

 

It always looks to me that you really need two people for them to work properly?

[Woodworks]

I recently bought a log pick and some lifting jaws like these Husqvarna Timber Tongs 30cm - Timber Tongs, Hooks and Picks - Forestry & Pruning. Both are useful but for loading the processor I find the lifting tongs fantastic.