First Day with the Logrite

Kbeitz · April 20, 2016, 08:38:38 PM

I would go for the big one but my mill wont take a 45" log...

KirkD · April 20, 2016, 08:50:03 PM

Quote from: Magicman on April 20, 2016, 07:22:30 PM
It all depends upon the size logs/cants that you are dealing with. The 78 is designed for large stuff and has a larger hook. As they get progressively smaller/shorter, the hook gets smaller so that they can easily hook the smaller logs. The 78 would be cumbersome handling small logs if it could hook them.

The 48" is designed for handling 8" - 32" logs.
The 60 is designed for handling 10" - 36" logs.
The 78 is designed for handling 15" - 45" logs.

Check out Pages 11 & 12

I got a 60" first and would lean toward it as a "only one" size. My two 48's get the most usage in my situation.

If you only had one would it be a Peavey or a Cant Hook? I have an old wood handled Peavey of my dads.

thecfarm · April 20, 2016, 08:53:15 PM

I myself perfer a peavey,the one with the point. The point comes in handy to pry two logs apart. Stick it in the ground so it stands by itself too.

hbeane · April 20, 2016, 09:01:14 PM

I am so glad I read this post. I just ordered a sawmill.Hope to be receiving it soon. I was going to buy a cant hook at the big box store or had my eye on a cheap one from northern toolhttps://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?action=position"> Note:Please read the Forestry Forum's postion on this company..I had debated about log rite and was not sure what to do...I called today and told the guy at woodmizer add a 48" and a 60" to my mill if it had not left...I was glad to not pay the shipping and put it on the pallet but disappointed it had not left Indiana yet...Thanks for all the advice on log rite..I am sure we will not be disappointed.

Magicman · April 20, 2016, 09:38:42 PM

You will

Quote from: KirkD on April 20, 2016, 08:50:03 PMIf you only had one would it be a Peavey or a Cant Hook? I have an old wood handled Peavey of my dads.

You will notice in my picture that I only have Logrite cant hooks, my preference. Some folks prefer a peavey so that they can stick it in the ground. That is fine, but the end piece on the cant hook is designed to catch the log and give it more turning ability.

I still carry the pipe handled peavey. It does not grab a log correctly plus the point is always jabbing into the ground when trying to roll a log. It makes a good pry bar. ;D

WDH · April 21, 2016, 07:17:32 AM

If you are cutting high quality wood like walnut, cherry, etc. and if you have a manual mill where you have to turn square cants manually on the mill (no hydraulics), the peavy can stick a hole in the wood with the sharp point, damaging that board. The cant hook has a squared end, and will not damage the wood. You don't want a peavy hole in the middle of you prime walnut board.

terrifictimbersllc · April 21, 2016, 08:00:40 AM

Quote from: Magicman on April 20, 2016, 07:22:30 PM
It all depends upon the size logs/cants that you are dealing with. The 78 is designed for large stuff and has a larger hook. As they get progressively smaller/shorter, the hook gets smaller so that they can easily hook the smaller logs. The 78 would be cumbersome handling small logs if it could hook them.

The 48" is designed for handling 8" - 32" logs.
The 60 is designed for handling 10" - 36" logs.
The 78 is designed for handling 15" - 45" logs.

Check out Pages 11 & 12

I got a 60" first and would lean toward it as a "only one" size. My two 48's get the most usage in my situation.

I carry the three listed above to all jobs. The 78 can be too big for small logs. The 48 can be too small for big logs. I'd agree the 60" is most useful of the three generally for me too but it will depend on the average size of your logs.

p.s. my 78 is a cant hook and the other two are peavies.

KirkD · April 21, 2016, 12:57:22 PM

To bad they don't make them with the tip replaceable so you can go from cant hook to peavey.

Jeff · April 21, 2016, 01:09:01 PM

Multi tools are never as good as dedicated tools. Why would you want to be messing around interchanging tips when you could just grab the preferred tool?

KirkD · April 21, 2016, 02:11:52 PM

Quote from: Jeff on April 21, 2016, 01:09:01 PM
Multi tools are never as good as dedicated tools. Why would you want to be messing around interchanging tips when you could just grab the preferred tool?

I agree with you Jeff but changing a tip from a flat blade to phillips on one of my Snap-on screw drivers because I had more flat blades and needed another phillips does not make it a multi tool. What if I decided I was not using my 60" Peavey but found it better suited to be a cant hook?

terrifictimbersllc · April 21, 2016, 02:17:02 PM

Sell it and get the other one. Btw you can swap between if you want to.

Jeff · April 21, 2016, 02:43:42 PM

Quote from: KirkD on April 21, 2016, 02:11:52 PM
I agree with you Jeff but changing a tip from a flat blade to phillips on one of my Snap-on screw drivers because I had more flat blades and needed another phillips does not make it a multi tool. What if I decided I was not using my 60" Peavey but found it better suited to be a cant hook?

To me, a closer analogy would be to have multiple heads for one hammer handle. I just would never consider it.

YellowHammer · April 21, 2016, 03:08:50 PM

Quote from: WDH on April 20, 2016, 08:15:16 PM
Yes, the 60" is the all around choice if you could only have one. I have the 78" as well, and it is unsurpassed for turning the big, back-breaker logs. Over-killl on the average log. That is where the 60" shines.

I have a 48" and a 60" both hanging by the mill. 90% of the time, I reach for the 60".

nas · April 21, 2016, 10:17:51 PM

I have a 60" and a 30" mill special and use the 30" 90% of the time

Nick

Jeff · April 22, 2016, 08:23:50 AM

The only people I would recommend the 78 to are those that do tackle big logs. I'm talking a log, that when you look at it, you say to yourself, "That there is a big log!" I don't have a megahook, and I don't want one. Why? Because if I did it would give me the notion I should tackle a big log if I come across one. There are a couple huge white pine logs at my Mother-in-law's neighbor's house right now, and my back is telling my mind "Thank-you for not considering going and getting them".

Magicman · April 22, 2016, 08:38:57 AM

Since I am portable a 78 would be very unhandy to put in the back of my truck.

Of course with hydraulics, I have never seen my need for one anyway.

I use the sawmill's clamp, chain, and end tong to move heavy logs. ;)

red · April 22, 2016, 09:43:13 AM

I have the Mega Cant Hook 78 " and I have a bad back . But I have been thru physical therapy many times, I know my push/pull limitations. Strangely enough moving sand with a shovel is an excellent exercise for my back. But moving dirt with the same shovel is to heavy. Often when I pull on a log with the mega hook I just drop it and let the log roll. I am sure I am entertaining to watch.

dsgsr · April 22, 2016, 09:46:03 AM

The Cant hook on my 78" is held in by a roll pin, So yes I think one Could change ends.

David

Jeff · April 22, 2016, 10:22:10 AM

They are different. Round hole, square peg type of deal.

JohnM · April 22, 2016, 03:20:09 PM

We love our Mega Hook! ;) ;D

derhntr · April 22, 2016, 03:37:04 PM

MM,
I might have to use your method on this ugly pile I start on tomorrow. I had been thinking how I could use the hydraulics to move some of the logs I have to buck to length