How did I live without this tool?

[darren_nh]

I was working the pile at the local woodbank and a local logger and I were cutting when he pulled out this.

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What a back saver and light as a feather. Moving rounds is nearly effortless.

Does anyone else use one of these to work a pile?

 

[CTYank]

Been using a LogRite (aluminum) 3' pickaroon for about 6 months now. Can be used many ways for moving rounds/splits. Makes my arm 3' longer.
Aluminum makes it light, and still strong. Beware of flimsy knock-offs, as reportedly sold by Northern Tool. From the orient, whereas LogRite are made in CT, USA- we know where their cars are parked. :msp_rolleyes:

 

[Laroo]

I use a Peavy brand, and yes handier than a pocket on a shirt.

 

[wudpirat]

You'll live longer with it.

Happy you discovered the back saver.
I've used pulp hooks, pickeroons and hookeroons since I started wood heating.
They kind of put a handle on a piece of wood making it easier to work and also save wear on the hands and gloves.
If you have a problem with sharp and pointy, be careful.:biggrin:

 

[artbaldoni]

Just got mine for Christmas. Why didn't I have one of these sooner?
The 2 tools I always have when using the hydraulic splitter:

The pick doesn't look this new anymore...:msp_ohmy:

 

[woodguy105]

Happy you discovered the back saver.
I've used pulp hooks, pickeroons and hookeroons since I started wood heating.
They kind of put a handle on a piece of wood making it easier to work and also save wear on the hands and gloves.
If you have a problem with sharp and pointy, be careful.:biggrin:

Pulp hooks are awesome. I use two in my splitting business. I think a pickeroon is next on the list.

 

[zogger]

Never used one. They look interesting. I know I haven't seen any in any hardware stores. I'd like to try one, see what they are good for. Or see a video of one in action. It's like bow bars on a chainsaw, never ran one, I have never seen one in the flesh so to speak, couldn't figure out what they were for, how and when to use them until I saw a video and read a little more about them.

My back is binary. Works fine/absolutely doesn't work, no middle ground. Been out most of the week, can't do much. Know I can't run a saw now or pick up any sort of round, even if I could picaroon it closer. Maybe one of these tools might help me avoid issues? Don't know. It doesn't go out on me doing normal work, it is just bending funny, reach down to pick up like nothing, a dropped whatever, or like the other day, just woke up in pain with some disks moved the wrong place or small rupture or something. Original accident was 12 ruptured, absolute teh suck.

 

[Mac88]

My back is binary. Works fine/absolutely doesn't work, no middle ground. Been out most of the week, can't do much. Know I can't run a saw now or pick up any sort of round, even if I could picaroon it closer. Maybe one of these tools might help me avoid issues? Don't know. It doesn't go out on me doing normal work, it is just bending funny, reach down to pick up like nothing, a dropped whatever, or like the other day, just woke up in pain with some disks moved the wrong place or small rupture or something. Original accident was 12 ruptured, absolute teh suck.

Take care of yourself, Zogger.

 

[artbaldoni]

My back is binary. Works fine/absolutely doesn't work, no middle ground. Been out most of the week, can't do much. Know I can't run a saw now or pick up any sort of round, even if I could picaroon it closer. Maybe one of these tools might help me avoid issues? Don't know. It doesn't go out on me doing normal work, it is just bending funny, reach down to pick up like nothing, a dropped whatever, or like the other day, just woke up in pain with some disks moved the wrong place or small rupture or something. Original accident was 12 ruptured, absolute teh suck.

I'm with ya. Back surgery in 2003. Learn to listen to your body. Especially when it tries to tell your brain you're not 18 anymore. :msp_sad:

 

[likesaws]

Got mine 2 years ago. one off fleabay. The other one is a council tool brand made in North Corolina.
Both are great tools don't know how I got by with out it. Save the back for sure.

 

[husqvarnaguy]

Someone gave one to me and I love it.

 

[artbaldoni]

Mine's a Council from Grainger.

 

[Moss Man]

Been using one for a couple years to level the top of the loaded trailer and dump truck, it's worth it's weight in gold IMO.

 

[turnkey4099]

I had wanted one for years, wasn't willing to pay the high price for a "nail on a stick" - tried all sorts of substitues, rake, how, weeding fork. Finally bit the bullet and bought one about 3-4 years ago. First use I tured my rear end into a pulp by kicking it for not buying one 30 years ago.

I go nowhere near wood no matter what I will be doing with out it. I have walked 50 yards to retrieve it to move one rouind over to the splitter rather than bend over and roll it.

Of all my tools that is one of the last ones I would ever get rid of.

I even homebuilt a 7 foot one and haven't crawled up on the truck to unload rounds since.

Harry K

 

[CTYank]

Besides the predictable uses of 3' LogRite pickaroon (rolling and placing wood with fingers well out of reach), pulling from pile(s) and unloading truck, I've found it very useful for skidding large rounds short distances.
Just jam the "nail" into the end, grab pickaroon with both hands, lift end and drag. Worked with ~300 lb of cherry.
There are many ways it'll help you avoid testing your back. (That's highly recommended, zogger.)

 

[zogger]

Besides the predictable uses of 3' LogRite pickaroon (rolling and placing wood with fingers well out of reach), pulling from pile(s) and unloading truck, I've found it very useful for skidding large rounds short distances.
Just jam the "nail" into the end, grab pickaroon with both hands, lift end and drag. Worked with ~300 lb of cherry.
There are many ways it'll help you avoid testing your back. (That's highly recommended, zogger.)

I will see if I can scrounge one up and give it a shot, see how it fits for me.

 

[zogger]

I'm with ya. Back surgery in 2003. Learn to listen to your body. Especially when it tries to tell your brain you're not 18 anymore. :msp_sad:

I opted for no surgery way back when it happened. They wanted to lose the discs, put steel or titanium rods in, then said I would most likely be in a wheelchair or using a walker.

I gimped outta there ater much choice language, wouldn't consider that. Did every other alternative measure I could find.

Long recovery and these relapses cramp my style..but most of the time I can do stuff. I guess, best I ever got was half strength (or so) back. I'm two inches shorter then back then and 20 lbs lighter, and neither was a whole lot to begin with..ha! Had to really look for jobs I could do with my unpredictable schedule of availability.

 

[BrokenToys]

They also work well for chasing your crackhead neighbors off your lawn :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[farmerboybill]

Hey,

I just scored one of these off C-list -

old pick??????


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I'm going to pick it up today. No cutting!

 

[Chris-PA]

OK guys, now I'm thinking I should get one. It's just never been real obvious to me how it would be useful, but I know darn well that with most traditional tools - well, they became traditional for a reason I guess! And since I'm always looking for ways to protect my back (my office mate here has three herniated disks, and I know others who've had Zogger's experience too - I really want to avoid that!), I guess I'll start looking for one.