Built a new log jack today!

[Bushmans]

I'm pretty tired of cutting dirt so I decided to build a log jack. Not sure of the exact term but who cares if it works! I was able to copy some measurements from a friends so it was pretty easy. It will get a preliminary run tomorrow.


http://www.arboristsite.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=277938&d=1360279522

'm trying some new picture thing so please let me know how you view the pics. Not sure if its working or not!
They should be on the screen, not clickable......I hope:msp_confused:

 

[dave_dj1]

Looks good. Nothing like homemade!

 

[Bushmans]

Looks good. Nothing like homemade!

I was out at the round pile grabbing rounds and it worked really good. no slipping and very "bitey"
Can't wait to prop some logs tomorrow!

 

[REJ2]

Worst case, you might have to widen the foot for stability and less sinkage in soft soil. Kudos for home made!

 

[Bushmans]

Worst case, you might have to widen the foot for stability and less sinkage in soft soil. Kudos for home made!

I took the foot into consideration. 99% of the time I cut in the winter. My saws usually get put up for summer so I decided to go with the small foot for weight and easy transportation. However sometimes I do cut when the ground is not frozen all the way and that is why I went with the cross on the foot. They are one inch steel rods and about 4-5 inches across. Sand? probably no good. Everything else should be ok.

 

[Muffler Bearing]

"Timber Jack"

Looks great, saved yourself $80 bucks ::msp_thumbsup:

 

[Bushmans]

"Timber Jack"

Looks great, saved yourself $80 bucks ::msp_thumbsup:

Thanks for the clarification! Now I can say, "Hold on a minute, let me get Jack'.

 

[Muffler Bearing]

Thanks for the clarification! Now I can say, "Hold on a minute, let me get Jack'.

Have your 1st Timber Jack Rep:msp_thumbsup:

 

[demc570]

looks great,good job!

 

[John R]

I was out at the round pile grabbing rounds and it worked really good. no slipping and very "bitey"
Can't wait to prop some logs tomorrow!

Bring it to my house and give it a test run. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Bushmans]

Bring it to my house and give it a test run. :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Maybe some time! Getting together tomorrow with Farmboss45 and another friend to cut wood and roast some hot dogs for lunch. I think we will have two 029/290s an 031AV, a 390, a 391 and a 440. A Stihl of a day!
A Michiagn GTG is imminent!

 

[motoman3b]

Charlotte what a small world I hunt over that way, Live about half hour from ya over in Onondaga! Nice timber jack by the way I bought mine from Northern Tool its a handy tool!

 

[Bushmans]

Charlotte what a small world I hunt over that way, Live about half hour from ya over in Onondaga! Nice timber jack by the way I bought mine from Northern Tool its a handy tool!

Sweet! You will be close for the GTG then. Sure would be fun to meet everybody in person.

I have such a hard time parting with money when I know I can build it. This was made from scrap steel from work and I "borrowed' the paint. I promise to return it when finished!

 

[motoman3b]

Sweet! You will be close for the GTG then. Sure would be fun to meet everybody in person.

I have such a hard time parting with money when I know I can build it. This was made from scrap steel from work and I "borrowed' the paint. I promise to return it when finished!

I agree.... Nothing like homemade, built these tongs for my splitter when I first got it and many cords later still working great, not the prettiest but neither is the splitter!

 

[Bushmans]

I agree.... Nothing like homemade, built these tongs for my splitter when I first got it and many cords later still working great, not the prettiest but neither is the splitter!

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like this one mt bud built ? homegrown is best!

 

[howard270]

Sure like your homemade jack. Been wanting to weld one up myself, may have to get on it a little sooner after seeing yours!

 

[phelps63]

A Michiagn GTG is imminent!

Let me know I would like to attend too.

 

[Iska3]

Looks like its going to work good. Good Job!!!

 

[Bushbow]

Even painted it - very ambitious!! Sure will help with finding it when you lay it down in the woods. The one I built is just iron and hides well if I don't keep an eye on it.

 

[Mac88]

If you have trouble with that sinking in the ground, just throw a slab of 2 by under it.