How to flip 3' rounds on edge?

[DeanBrown3D]

Anyone have a good technique for flipping a 3'+ diameter, 2' thick, round log onto its side? The only tool I have that I can think of is a 5' peavy, though I don't think it is up to the job. I need to roll them over to my trailer (where I have a winch to pull them up), its just getting them started.

 

[wahoowad]

Hmmm, I'd give some thought to using that winch, even if you had to extend the reach with a strap. Maybe wrap the strap or a chain around the top and pull it over? Can't wait to see the easy answer some one smart will post right after me

 

[Eric Johnson]

You'd be surprised what you can move with a cant hook or peavey. But if that didn't work, I'd try wahoo's approach.

 

[MrGriz]

I'd say that wahoo is onto something with the use of the winch. If not anything that will get you some leverage should help (cant hook, peavey, long piece of pipe, etc...).

 

[suematteva]

Peavey and a pulp hook or two.

 

[DiscoInferno]

Or just get a buddy or two to help you lift one side up. That's about 14 cubic feet of wood, so I'm guessing something like 500-900 lbs, but you'd only have to lift half.

 

[littlesmokey]

Used to move a few logs and stones with pulley blocks. An extra heavy sling and a few multi-blocks and you can move a great deal. Years ago we rigged a set of three blocks (four wheels each) and pulled the carcass of a jeep from an arroyo to stop erosion from messing up a nice camping area. Never figured out how it got there, but climbing rope and the pulleys and three of us straining we opened the blockage. It was amusing that we were about as coordinated as the three stooges, not quite good enough to raise a sail like I have seen on sailing ships.

 

[Highbeam]

Or just get a buddy or two to help you lift one side up. That's about 14 cubic feet of wood, so I'm guessing something like 500-900 lbs, but you'd only have to lift half.

Don't let the big number scare you off, you won't be actually lifting this weight, just tipping it up. I have been cutting up cottonwood and when green/wet as it is I have to think it compares with most woods for weight. 3 foot diameter but only 18" length is pretty much the bottom 6 rounds. I cut them into saucers and then roll them to the splitter but the buggers tend to fall over and I have to get them up. Not easy of course but I have found that getting under it with a sapling pole and levering it up past horizontal gives you a good grip on the edge as well as starting the weight over. Once it is up enough that you can use your legs then it'll be easy.

 

[wg_bent]

Peavey? Those don't get loud enough to cause a log to roll. They don't go to 11.. need a Marshal for that!

 

[begreen]

Just about any long lever should work, prolly even a 2x4 on edge. Or spike it and hook it to the hitch on the back of the truck and easily pull it over.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I usually ask the wife to help on those kind.

I agree totally with Eric though. A simple cant hook does the job very easily.

 

[Gooserider]

I usually ask the wife to help on those kind.

I agree totally with Eric though. A simple cant hook does the job very easily.

But if the tool CAN do it, why do they call it a "CAN'T" hook :-S :question:

Gooserider

 

[Hogwildz]

Its 3' wide x 2' long. just flip the thing over already. Put yer back into it.

 

[titan]

All someone has to say to me is "Betcha can't move that!" and one way or another.....it gets moved. Signed.... foolish pride still taking precedence over my back.

 

[budman]

Its 3' wide x 2' long. just flip the thing over already. Put yer back into it.

GO HOG MAN.

 

[DeanBrown3D]

Well, the 5' peavy had absolutely NO trouble at all, I feel it could do double that weight with a bit of effort.

Thanks all for the amusing commentary