Log Jack

[Bocefus78]

Are they worth the trouble? I just bought one off craigslist for $10. I figured for that price, it was worth trying. Did I just waste ten bucks?

 

[Kenster]

By 'log jack," I assume you mean the device with which you can clamp a log or trunk and roll it over as well as slightly raise it off the ground to make cutting easier?

If so, I have one and I use it. It has a sort of 'T' leg on it that holds the jack and the log up in the air. I carry a 6" x 12" plank to put under the T-bar to keep it from sinking into the dirt. Works fine for me. For Ten bucks, why not?

 

[mecreature]

I have been wanting one. Seems plenty useful to me.
Take a pic of it in use. You tell us if it was worth it.

 

[Bocefus78]

Yes, Im talking about basically a peavey with a metal t on the other side that raises it off the ground. Good Idea on the board--note to self.

Mecreature.....I'll take some pics when I get to use it.

 

[Jags]

I don't go out in the woods without mine. If I am dealing with large diameter stuff I use the "cut 9/10th through and roll, finish cut", but If I am dealing with 12" stuff, I use the jack. Faster and less chance of hitting dirt IMHO.

 

[ScotO]

I've often thought about getting one myself. For ten bucks you can't go wrong IMHO.

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Are they worth the trouble? I just bought one off craigslist for $10. I figured for that price, it was worth trying. Did I just waste ten bucks?

"Worth it"? Not to me. Any log they are small enough to be useful on they are unnecessary, and they're useless on big logs.

 

[bogydave]

For $10 you can't go wrong, save your back or a chain, it more than paid or it's self.
$100 here new

 

[DexterDay]

For $10 you can't go wrong, save your back or a chain, it more than paid or it's self.
$100 here new

Thats about what I paid for mine.... Little less than $100...

For $10, its worth its weight. Hickory handle is worth more than $10...

 

[DanCorcoran]

I've never used mine to jack up a log (I took off the "T"), but use the peavey all the time to roll over the big ones.

 

[lukem]

Mostly use them to get a chain under big logs when skidding them out.

 

[Flatbedford]

I've never used mine to jack up a log (I took off the "T"), but use the peavey all the time to roll over the big ones.

I agree. Not great as a jack, but use mine as a peavey all the time. A steal at $10!

 

[xman23]

The timber jack I have works well. Large solid ash handel with a large hook and leg. I can roll and pick off the ground 10' , 14" log. Just another tool I like having in the quiver.