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Where would you cut the nose on an old cant hook?

Started by shinnlinger, November 18, 2014, 09:05:27 PM

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Magicman

I would certainly recommend the cleat on the nose.  It gives you much more control when the "nose" bites into the log.


 
I even widened the cleat on one of my Logrites.  I need to do the others.


 
This old welded on cleat was perfect.
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shinnlinger

That is helpful, I could cut up some flat stock with some tips like yours and lag it to the end.  I hadn't thought of making it wider but that is a good idea. 

Thanks. 

Dave
Shinnlinger
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loggah

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bandmiller2


Shinlinger, I make very serviceable pickaroons  from old picks I find or buy at the flea markets. I use an oxy-acet torch cut one point off and shape the other with the torch and anvil. I have found a pyramid point the best. The tapered handles are strong and won't pull out of the head. Frank C.
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bandmiller2

Poston, be aware its a long trip to New Hampshire, and its all up hill just look at a map. Frank C.
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Peter Drouin

Quote from: bandmiller2 on November 24, 2014, 08:57:48 PM
Poston, be aware its a long trip to New Hampshire, and its all up hill just look at a map. Frank C.



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shinnlinger

 Frank,

I would love to see a pic of your pick!
I can see how that would work and I have some picks laying around.

Dave
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

thecfarm

POSTON,better put a winter jacket on and bring a shovel. The shovel is for snow by the way.  ;D
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bandmiller2

Dave, sorry on the picture thing. Best thing is to look at a commercial wood handle pickaroon and copy the head. A slight curve and a pyramid point. You would need a special lathe to make a pick handle, one with a tracer. There are many picks laying around as their seldom used anymore. Frank C.
A man armed with common sense is packing a big piece

POSTON WIDEHEAD

Quote from: thecfarm on November 25, 2014, 06:00:45 AM
POSTON,better put a winter jacket on and bring a shovel. The shovel is for snow by the way.  ;D

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Quote from: thecfarm on November 25, 2014, 06:00:45 AM
POSTON,better put a winter jacket on and bring a shovel. The shovel is for snow by the way.  ;D

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thecfarm

Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

Jim_Rogers

I recently took in a "cant hook" on consignment to sell it for a fellow. It is brand new and has as best I can tell never hooked into a log or cant.
I can take a picture with a ruler behind it if you need measurements, just let me know.

Jim Rogers
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shinnlinger

I don't see how it could hurt this thread Jim.....
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

Jim_Rogers

Here they are:



  



 



 

I haven't measured the length of the handle, yet. But if this is "model 50" the handle could be 50" long. It is a tall one for sure.

I don't know if these help you or not.

Jim Rogers
Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
Woodmizer 1994 LT30HDG24 with 6' Bed Extension

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