Another Newbie Question Re Cant Hooks

[Tam-i-am]

tyb525 - the handle is made of aluminum, the hooks are steel that has been heat treated and then zinc plated so you don't have to worry about rusting.

ValleyGuy - if your friend did purchase a logrite and it bent please have him call me

[Wallys World]

I have a Logrite 60" peavy and a hookeroon. I don't know how to work without them.

[OlJarhead]

http://youtu.be/TudSOd6e2NY
Here I am using my short LogRight on a log that was 23" at the big end.

[Magicman]

The video is "unavailable" to me.   :-\

[OlJarhead]

The video is "unavailable" to me.   :-\

Try again, I think it was still processing.

[Magicman]

OK, maybe I was too quick on the draw.  I'm practicing my "open carry".   ;D

[mad murdock]

OK, maybe I was too quick on the draw.  I'm practicing my "open carry".   ;D

You need to update your Avatar pic then MM, we need to see that hogleg! ;)

[Magicman]

   Your eyes might not could take it.   ;D

[5quarter]

I did the same thing CLWW did, except I had an inverse result: the log remained where it was and my lovely logrite was wrenched into a pretzel. I had a homemade cant hook with a large eye bolt attached to the handle just for that purpose, but for some reason, did not have it that day. My wife felt bad about my loss and bought me another for a fathers day gift. I take much better care of it now and it takes good care of me. I've since bought a couple more, and I can say with confidence that when used properly, you can flex them but you cannot damage them. very good tools.

[Brucer]

I bought my first one -- a 30" mill special -- back in 2005. I bent the handle a few months later (by rolling a 2000 lb+ log over it :(). Logrite supplied me with a new handle and it is still my work horse cant hook around the mill. Now it's got more of a blue & silver look but it'll probably outlast me.

I use the longer handled cant hook in the log yard. It doesn't get nearly as much use but it's a back saver when I do need it.

If you can afford it, I'd recommend getting the 2 sizes -- 30" & 60".

[Magicman]

Hopefully ValleyGuy will give us an update. 

[ValleyGuy]

Sorry to be off for a bit, bad time of the year.

I hope I wasn't fooled on the Logrite as I ordered it from Amazon and they were supplied by Bailey I think. I'll check my bill. I ordered it from the US and picked it up at the border. Didn't complain about it as it's such a hassle to return things over the border.

Logrite has contacted me and asked for pics which I sent. I hadn't thought that they might be interested but now that I see just how highly they are thought of here I can understand their concern.

Seems that there are a lot of Logrite fans here, didn't intend to disparage the product as I still like it the product, just using it on smaller logs.

M

[GDinMaine]

I have a couple of Dixie cant hooks that are about 20-years-old.  They are not fancy and not even pretty anymore, but they roll logs very well. One is 48" the other is 36" long.  The shorter one sees a lot more use.  Rarely but I ran into large (36"+ diameter) logs that has a fair bit of sweep or large knots.  That is when I would like a 60" or so handle.

[mkjones32]

60" Peavey and 48" Cant Hook.  No luck bending my 60" Peavey so far.  ;D 

Kevin

[beenthere]

Don't try a Logrite, 'cause you won't go back to the Dixie's afterwards.   Just sayin..
;)

[Jim_Wahl]

I have an assortment of cant hooks and peaveys. I also have a 60" Logrite cant hook and peavey
and a 78" Big Arkansas Super Stick Logrite. I don't think I have even touched the others since
I started using the Logrites at least 10 years ago. You can have the Logrites, though, when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers.

[GDinMaine]

Don't try a Logrite, 'cause you won't go back to the Dixie's afterwards.   Just sayin..
;)

It 'ait broke so I don't fix it. 

I could drop $350+ for a couple of Logrites or just keep using the ones I have, that are perfectly functional.   Let me get back with you on that.

[Jeff]

I could drop $350+ for a couple of Logrites or just keep using the ones I have, that are perfectly functional.   Let me get back with you on that.

Where the heck are you getting your prices from?  That is American dollars correct? And a couple does still mean two?

[ValleyGuy]

Hi All (again),

I have to say that I'm more impressed than ever with the forum. An innocent comment and I'm getting emails and phone calls. Seriously, thanks to all, looks like Tammy at Logrite would like to replace the handle.

I think the problem started because I had it shipped to a US address. Not knowing I'm north of the border they didn't send me one of the beefier models intended for your brawnier northern cousins.  ;) After eating I sometimes hit 160 lbs, maybe I should have told them that when I ordered it.

Seriously impressed by a great company.

M

[GDinMaine]

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=XCH%20060&utm_source=nextag&utm_medium=cse

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=CH+042&catID=

add shipping and it's pretty close. 

[Jeff]

Most people get along just fine with a standard duty canthook.

[5quarter]

Valley guy...I thought the Canadian logrite also doubled as a hockey stick... ;) :D

[Tam-i-am]

Marc

went to the post office today and your handle is on the way.

As for using the tool, did you see the last video about the imitations, Kevin is bigger than 160(don't tell him I said that) and is hanging on that handle.  he is using a standard series tool.

http://youtu.be/cMw-nx-bcrM

Tammy

[ValleyGuy]

Thanks Tammy,

I'll give this new handle a workout soon as a friend just dropped off a pile of pine logs.

That you would go to the trouble to find me speaks volumes about your company.

Thanks for the hockey suggestion 5quarter, but is it also warranteed for hockey?

Marc

[thecfarm]

Another satisifed customer.