A Weekend Getting Logs

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 06:44:32 AM

A friend had a dead redoak which the city cut into 6 logs from 8 to 12 feet long and piled them up by the road. Diameters were 24 to 36 inches. It took 4 trips last weekend to get them home because I can safely haul 3000 lbs on the trailer and was probably a few hundred lbs over at times. After the last trip a week of rain/ice set in. Enjoy the pics; I surely enjoyed getting them home.
Bob

Parbuckling the 1st log

Happy owner

Breaking the remaining pile apart

Loading a nice clear straight one

Tied down and ready to travel

Pulling last log off with the mill loader/turner winch

Lined up and ready for nice weather to saw

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Bob

Chuck White · January 16, 2015, 06:55:26 AM

Nice whack of logs Bob!

47sawdust · January 16, 2015, 07:49:06 AM

Bob,
Nice job,especially like the way you secured your load.
Mick

AnthonyW · January 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM

Nice photos kelLOGg! That is almost exactly the type of trailer and design I'm looking for. Problem is up here they mandate (and ticket for the lack thereof) fenders on the trailer. I am tempted to go hydraulic for loading, but a wench/parbuckling is has not been rules out.

terrifictimbersllc · January 16, 2015, 08:02:29 AM

Nice pictures, enjoyed seeing your logging job.

Ga Mtn Man · January 16, 2015, 08:04:11 AM

I really like your log-fetching setup Bob. Nice whack of red oak.

drobertson · January 16, 2015, 08:06:36 AM

Dandy logs! nice job on the recovery, those should make a good whack of lumber! 8)

Jemclimber · January 16, 2015, 08:24:04 AM

Quote from: AnthonyW on January 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Nice photos kelLOGg! That is almost exactly the type of trailer and design I'm looking for. Problem is up here they mandate (and ticket for the lack thereof) fenders on the trailer.

Nice load of logs and nice trailer. I really like all the pockets on it and the way it looks like a great trailer for parbuckling. I too was curious about the lack of fenders and if it is legal or not.

78NHTFY · January 16, 2015, 09:49:08 AM

Nice pictorial! But why are you waiting for the weather to saw? Being from NH sure looks good to me :D :D All the best, Rob.

jaygtree · January 16, 2015, 11:28:34 AM

nice. chain binders and ratchet straps. great pics. thanks. jayg

hackberry jake · January 16, 2015, 01:45:59 PM

It looks like the logs are checking already. I think I remember that there is some kind of infection that gets into oak that causes extreme checking. You will probably want to seal the ends pretty soon.

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 04:59:03 PM

Quote from: AnthonyW on January 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Nice photos kelLOGg! That is almost exactly the type of trailer and design I'm looking for. Problem is up here they mandate (and ticket for the lack thereof) fenders on the trailer. I am tempted to go hydraulic for loading, but a wench/parbuckling is has not been rules out.

Hydraulic loading on a trailer would be interesting. Would it be arms like a WM? Parbuckling has an advantage of a long reach to get a log: just keep adding more chain.
Bob

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 05:04:42 PM

Nice load of logs and nice trailer. I really like all the pockets on it and the way it looks like a great trailer for parbuckling. I too was curious about the lack of fenders and if it is legal or not.
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Not sure if it is legal in NC or not - not asking now. Adding fenders would certainly complicate parbuckling.

I put a lot of thought into the pockets for the strap binder - the other pockets came with the trailer. It had MH axles but I changed them out and generally beefed it up.
Bob

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 05:07:31 PM

Quote from: hackberry jake on January 16, 2015, 01:45:59 PM
It looks like the logs are checking already. I think I remember that there is some kind of infection that gets into oak that causes extreme checking. You will probably want to seal the ends pretty soon.

The logs had been waiting for several months before I got them. Should i seal them at this late date? They are the customer's logs and I don't think he cares. They will be QSawn except for the knotty one.
Bob

4x4American · January 16, 2015, 06:04:21 PM

Quote from: AnthonyW on January 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Nice photos kelLOGg! That is almost exactly the type of trailer and design I'm looking for. Problem is up here they mandate (and ticket for the lack thereof) fenders on the trailer. I am tempted to go hydraulic for loading, but a wench/parbuckling is has not been rules out.

it would be cool to fix up some sort of log loader arms onto a trailer like they have on our portable sawmills. it could double as a clamp to secure the logs, but still chain em down. You could fix up a removable fender, if the fender is in your way.

4x4American · January 16, 2015, 06:06:25 PM

Great trailer setup and a proper job of securing the load. Nothing to worry about them going anywhere. Do you have a seperate battery for the winch?

xlogger · January 16, 2015, 06:26:09 PM

Hi Bob, is that one of thousand red oaks that they planted years ago along the streets in town? Several are falling over with storms, going rotten, etc. The city does not have enough money in the forestry dept. to take care of all that they need cutting I understand. They planted those trees between the streets and side walk, now they know someone made a mistake years ago. You know most of the trees had yard signs tack on them over the years. Have extra blades ready.

hackberry jake · January 16, 2015, 07:25:00 PM

Quote from: kelLOGg on January 16, 2015, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: hackberry jake on January 16, 2015, 01:45:59 PM
It looks like the logs are checking already. I think I remember that there is some kind of infection that gets into oak that causes extreme checking. You will probably want to seal the ends pretty soon.

The logs had been waiting for several months before I got them. Should i seal them at this late date? They are the customer's logs and I don't think he cares. They will be QSawn except for the knotty one.
Bob

probably not worth worrying about it then. Just lose 6-8" on each end of the boards.

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 07:31:13 PM

Quote from: 4x4American on January 16, 2015, 06:06:25 PM
Do you have a seperate battery for the winch?

Yes, it is a big one. I keep a BatteryMinder on it when not in use.

kelLOGg · January 16, 2015, 07:36:00 PM

Quote from: xlogger on January 16, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Hi Bob, is that one of thousand red oaks that they planted years ago along the streets in town? Several are falling over with storms, going rotten, etc. The city does not have enough money in the forestry dept. to take care of all that they need cutting I understand. They planted those trees between the streets and side walk, now they know someone made a mistake years ago. You know most of the trees had yard signs tack on them over the years. Have extra blades ready.

Yes, Ricky. My friend knows the county forester and they lament the lack of sawyers to process all the trees dying of natural causes. The trees were all planted ~85 years ago and far too many end up in the landfill. We'll see how lucky I am with tramp metal.
Bob

4x4American · January 16, 2015, 08:01:12 PM

Quote from: kelLOGg on January 16, 2015, 07:31:13 PM
Quote from: 4x4American on January 16, 2015, 06:06:25 PM
Do you have a seperate battery for the winch?

Yes, it is a big one. I keep a BatteryMinder on it when not in use.

Good deal. deep cycle marine one?

Quote from: kelLOGg on January 16, 2015, 07:36:00 PM
Quote from: xlogger on January 16, 2015, 06:26:09 PM
Hi Bob, is that one of thousand red oaks that they planted years ago along the streets in town? Several are falling over with storms, going rotten, etc. The city does not have enough money in the forestry dept. to take care of all that they need cutting I understand. They planted those trees between the streets and side walk, now they know someone made a mistake years ago. You know most of the trees had yard signs tack on them over the years. Have extra blades ready.

Yes, Ricky. My friend knows the county forester and they lament the lack of sawyers to process all the trees dying of natural causes. The trees were all planted ~85 years ago and far too many end up in the landfill. We'll see how lucky I am with tramp metal.
Bob

Should have a FF get together to come help process.

fat olde elf · January 17, 2015, 03:12:16 AM

Thanks for the heads up on this posting.... Nice trailer and tie-downs. Good work Robert !!

dean herring · January 17, 2015, 07:46:21 AM

May not be getting logs but me and my 6 yr. old grandson are working on mill site so we can start . We have to move around some small ones mostly firewood. As long as he gets to be on the tractor he is happy. Got a ways to go but enjoying the time working on it and spending time OUTSIDE with my little buddy. Have a blessed day Dean 3D Lumber