Log turner for LT15?

[Brad_bb]

I know there has been a long thread on sawmill mods, but it's a lot to sort though to try and find what I'm looking for.  I'd really like the abilility to raise either end of a log and turn it to get the orientation I want.  I like to cut crooked logs for timberframing, so these functions are more difficult for me due to the nature of the logs I'm trying to cut flat on two sides.  Selecting the orientation and getting there takes 10 times as long as it takes to cut them. 

I would really prefer not to have to design something from scratch as I'm sure a number of sawyers have done this already.  I want to find the nicest, best design though.  Note that the mill will be stationary and have electric power available.  The mill is going eventually be electric.  Right now it has the 19hp Kohler gas engine.  I'll either convert this mill or trade it in for a stationary "wide" LT15.

Thanks for any help!

[pineywoods]

Look here. There are several on lt15..Log turner, clamp, to roller and backstop, 110 volt electric power..
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,39860.0.html

[Jeff]

Go to the topic, and use the search at the top setting it at "this topic". It will only return things from that topic. You have the choice with the top search box to search just the topic you are in, or limit it to the whole board you are in, or select the forum as a whole.  Feel free to start a new topic if you want, but certainly know that is is not that hard to find anything you want within a given topic with the search.  Its much easier than throwing off a load of firewood.  ;D

[Kbeitz]

I took the cheap way. Sizzor jack.



 

[thecfarm]

Brad,put on 3-4 of those rollers,just to make sure you have one in the right spot.  ;)

[47sawdust]

Not exactly sure what you are trying to do.If you are set up in a building can you use on overhead lift on a trolley?

[Brad_bb]

Thanks guys.  Giving me some ideas.  I don't want anything overhead.  I'm cutting crooked logs flat on two sides.  I have to get the log in the best orientation before I cut and that usually involves a lot of messing around, using my forklift to lift one end to shim it up, but then it rotates out of position, back on the forklift, up and down, using wedges and a can't hook by myself.... Having rotational control and the ability to lift each end will make it much more efficient.  If I'm cutting a log flat on two sides to end up 6, 8, or 10 inches thick, you have to adjust each end of the log so that you get full thickness ( or as best you can) for the whole length of the log.  This is critical to the outcome of the piece.  Look at this thread for an example of what I like to do.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,88980.0.html