I want to replace my log leveling jacks with 2 pairs of hyd cylinders that lift a roller so I can not only level but also slide logs/cants. I want to operate them with a hand operated hydraulic pump to lift the roller. I prefer to use 2 cylinders rather than one so I can do a vertical lift because space is limited. (A single cylinder would have to lift the roller through an arc complicating the mounting.) Anybody done this? Ideas?
Bob
If you're talking about a log turner/clamp then Pineywoods has a proven design that he's shared with us a while ago. It's a good thread.
I think KelLOGg is talking about a toe board.
Satamax, that is right.
Take a run thru this thread...
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,7789.0.html
Look for Larry,he has a good idea...
That's really weird. Earlier this morning I read it and only saw clamp/turner. Now I read it and it's obvious it's a toe board he's talking about. Brain fart, I guess. :)
grouch made an index for that thread
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,7789.msg1396274/topicseen.html#msg1396274
I think the older style WM hyd. mills had a T shaped roller that went straight up.Marty Parsons might be able to help you with that.
Quote from: Ox on June 05, 2016, 09:52:42 AM
That's really weird. Earlier this morning I read it and only saw clamp/turner. Now I read it and it's obvious it's a toe board he's talking about. Brain fart, I guess. :)
That's ok. I read through this thing and thought for a minute that Grouch made an index for your brain fart.
PC
Me too! :D
Quote from: DDW_OR on June 05, 2016, 11:46:20 AM
grouch made an index for that thread
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,7789.msg1396274/topicseen.html#msg1396274
Thanks, I found Larry's topic and I do remember it but could have never found it w/o the "index". That was a significant effort that will pay off for many.
I think I will go with the arc path model like Larry's. His is very compact and I actually have more space to put it than he did.
Bob