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Another Newbie Question Re Cant Hooks

Started by plaindriver, June 22, 2013, 09:37:52 AM

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plaindriver

Im starting to look at cant hooks. I think I want one with at least a 48" handle, for leverage, as I aint near as strong as I once was, and the back aint all that sturdy.
Are the 'jaws' or opening on all cant hooks the same size? Reason I ask, I saw one advertised that can handle "up to 12" logs", and most of the logs I have to mill are in the 20" range. Thanks.
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terrifictimbersllc

Hook should get bigger as handle gets longer. Ask or go by log size recommendation .
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beenthere

Head for Logrite in the left column for the best cant hook deal. Several sizes to pick from and the 48" is a good size. Don't think you need to worry much about the log size they will handle.
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tyb525

My 48" LogRite has rolled logs up to 24", I haven't tried bigger yet, I would like a longer handle for logs bigger than that.
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Jeff

I'd not go anywhere but Logrite. anything else is inferior. If you call them, they will recommend the right tool for what you have going. Tammy loves to talk to Forestry Forum members.
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Woodkiller

+1 for Logrite. I have 2 and they are the goto at all times. 

Ga Mtn Man

I've used both the LogRite 48" and 60" and prefer the 60".
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Magicman

The below information was copied from Logrite's site.

The 48" cant hook is long enough to get the job done without the big arc of the longer handle. Combines good leverage with ease of use. 1.75" diameter  48" handle will grip an 8" - 32" diameter log.

The 60" cant hook offers an extra foot of leverage and a bigger hook for moving big logs easily. Will grip 10" - 36" diameter log.

The Megahook offers maximum leverage at 78" long.  It also features a larger hook. It is only available as a cant hook.
The 78" handle, will grip 15" - 45" diameter log
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SPD748

I have Logrite cant hooks in 30" and 60" flavors as well as a 48" peavy. I agree with others on the fine craftsmanship of Logrite products. My 60 has rolled 24" logs with ease.

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WDH

The 60" is more versatile and will be easier to use as you get more of a lever if you move a lot of logs.  You cannot beat the Logrite cant hooks.  They are superior to any other and well worth the investment. 
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thecfarm

If I was to have just one,it would be a 60 incher. I also perfer a peavey,the one with the point to pry the logs apart. And to stick the point into the ground so it will stand up.
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WDH

If you are cutting high quality, furniture grade hardwood on a manual mill, the point on the peavey can make more of a hole in the side of the cant whereas the cant hook is less likely to do so, and do less damage to the face of the board/cant.  The best one to use can depend on the kind of mill that you have and what you are cutting on it.
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bandmiller2

A lot depends on how a mill is set up.If yours is a manual mill you need leverage to load and turn.A hydraulic mill you just need to roll the logs on the loader arms.On most circular mills if their set up proper a short cant hook is the handiest like 2' likewise a hydraulic mill with a level deck.Before I ramble on, get two, short and long you won't be sorry. Frank C.
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slider

I have a 60 as well and they are telling the truth ,logrite is a big step above the others.
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Nomad

     A 60" Logrite for me to move logs.  A 48" for the young, strong guy helping me who doesn't understand leverage. ;D  (Makes me look good.)  And a couple of mill specials for the odd stuff on the mill.  But Logrite all the way!
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ValleyGuy

Right after picking up my mill I took the advice of the Forum and ordered a Logrite cant hook. I does work well but a friend helping out bent it the first day of use. Are they not supposed to be a bit tougher than that? (the friend wasn't all that strong.......) :-\

Larry

You must of been using a imitation because there is no way a Logrite can be bent in normal use.

I have a 48" and 60" modified Dixies.  Also have the Logrite Mega hook.  The big Logrite gets used the most because it will do everything the 60" does easier and faster.  The 48" just sees a little use.  I might order a Logrite Mill Special as it looks handy.

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Quote from: ValleyGuy on June 24, 2013, 05:49:12 PM
Right after picking up my mill I took the advice of the Forum and ordered a Logrite cant hook. I does work well but a friend helping out bent it the first day of use. Are they not supposed to be a bit tougher than that? (the friend wasn't all that strong.......) :-\


Would you mind telling us where you ordered it from?
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Jeff

It wasn't a logrite then, and if it was, they would want it. As asked, where did you get it?
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

Valley Guy could have been fooled like I was. For 20 years I had helped a guy mill using wooden handle hooks.
After buying my own mill, I was turned on to the best cant hook on the market......LOGRITE.

But what clicked in my memory was the Blue color.

When I saw the Logrite on the F.F. I said to myself, I know a place in town that sells these and I won't have to order one. When I went to this place, I began inspection of their hook......it was NOT a Logrite but was made of cheap metal but was painted to resemble the Logrite.

I didn't buy it but was almost fooled. I came back and ordered my via the Forum.

A lot of newbies get fooled this way. I was....almost!  :)





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Magicman

It is very understandable how a person could be tricked.  Knockoffs also pattern their labels to resemble Logrites.   :-\
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clww

I got my FF special orange Logrite cant hook last year. One log was especially tough to roll, so I hooked a chain around the handle, then back to the hitch on my Dodge. Log rolled and zero impact to the cant hook. I'll never buy another brand. 8)
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tyb525

Yeah, I've put all my weight (and then some...) on my logrite handle, driven over it with a truck, use it as a pry bar on the mill to lift the ends of really heavy logs to place shims....and more... and it isn't crooked at all. The other nice thing is it is all aluminum (I believe the hook is?) so you can leave it outside if you want and it won't rust or compromise the integrity.

One more thing...that hook BITES into the logs like a gator!
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thecfarm

I like the gator comment.   ;D   Gators are like grits in Maine,not much of them are here.
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