Best Thing to Use for Skidding/Moving Logs (Plus How to Use a Pulley to Redirect)
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2021
- What is the best thing to use when skidding or moving logs? This video will answer that. There a lot of great choices but one outshines them all.
X-Bull Winch Rope: amzn.to/3Iz6lza
Stegodon Winch Rope: amzn.to/3jYZTrL
TICONN 10 Ton Winch Snatch Block: amzn.to/3I6OGxi
BPA-RACING 10-Ton Snatch Block: amzn.to/3EDdTyv
Ucreative 2Pcs Synthetic Soft Shackle: amzn.to/3S4ppIA 
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I have a short chain (german Forstkette) and hook it on that kind of winch line. That way the chain gets all sliding over the ground and the winch line just runs free.
You were correct in your first pronunciation of "bowline".
Bowlin'
I got a 3 point skidding attachment with tongs off amazon for cheap. I use that to get it set and a chain. The chain is annoying, because sometimes if the tree gets in a bind and rolls the chain slips off, then you got to get off and hook it back up, but its the best thing Ive tried so far.
This is awesome so thank alot for adding the links to the products you are using in the video. This is alot to learn to get started. I'm excited
I have seen too much bad from wire rope/cable.
Very interested in the synthetic line though
Thank you for the video. This is something I can easily rig
weaknesses are can't tie knots in the stuff (you can but kills the strength worse than rope) and very susceptible to abrasion by dirt. This may all be overcome by overkill with size. so, with bigger sizes you might be right. worth thinking about.
Excellent video. Thanks.
they make redirect pulleys specifically for this if youre doing it alot, its basically a snatch block like shown but without the top piece, itll come with a cone type deal that you secure to the end of your cable behind the hook, youre pulling a tree down or a log out of the woods somewhere the tractor cant go, when the log reaches the turn and the cone near the end of the line runs into the pulley it derails itself so now youre disconnected and the log is at the turn, you can keep winching, or driving without needing to walk down and unhook everything to remove the snatch block from the system
maybe not a huge deal doing one log or tree in a spot, but if the same spot has a couple turns and you need to bring 40 logs out of there it changes it from being an day getting in and out and in and out to a couple hours of smooth one motion pulls
ooooh nice I gotta look that up now. Sounds like just the thing I will need.
Nice, Will have to check that out too
do you have a name or link to the product you mentioned?
Good evening, don't you just luv rigging. It completely amazes me that just a cable on a block and tackle system can lift a derailed train engine with just minimal effort and equipment. Thanks for the info, take care and good luck.
Thanks! yes I do love Rigging it makes some tough jobs easy
I have been eying the synthetic line for some log doggin on my proprty. I alreayd have a log chain, steel line, rope with a Maasdam rope puller and a snatch block ect..... but yeah I was looking at different synthetic winch lines to do this last night lol.
it has its place for sure in the woods. way lighter!
My property is sloped in places and hard/unsafe to get to. I’ve been using a couple chains, D rings, snatch blocks, and long choker cable, but I really like this synthetic rope idea. Way longer and lighter than my current setup.
What size synthetic cable might be ideal for light duty skidding? 1/4", 3/8" or 1/2".
Synthetic rope is good but there were no mention of the downside.The initial cost to purchase is considerably higher than wire rope. Only a 5yr life expectancy then it's out with some more money. If mud gets into the braiding then it will very quickly break. It's very poor against chaffing.
Personally, I would rather use the synthetic
@@robertducat-qp7qy That's fine so long as you are aware of the shortcomings. I'm not against synthetic rope, it is an excellent product providing it is used appropriately.
I like the weight of chain. It's good to use our bodies and strain a little
What your doing is completely a different thing then hooking a chain or choker cable around a log on the ground & pulling it out with your tractor. Your synthetic rope is no better then plain rope. Eventually its going to snap from wear & tear and if there's a human body or limb in the way its still gonna do some damage.
Do you think the bowline would hold it it wasn't wrapped around your drawbar? Thanks for the upload
Great video! Was wondering what was the attachment you use (black bar) that's on your three point hitch that you attached the line to?
Its a draw bar. amzn.to/3NzWvPJ
Beats that 55 hundred dollar winch skidder they sell... good stuff.
Amazing! So much cheaper
Would it work to buy it in 50ft lengths and connect multiples if I needed it? Only issue I could see is if I’m using a snatch block…
Every time you tie two ropes together you reduce the strength by 30%. It only has a 5 year life, if mud gets into the braid it will be very quickly destroyed and has very poor chafing qualities. For winching vehicles on tarmac it's excellent. For pulling logs or anywhere there is dirt, forget it use wire. If you do buy wire rope, wear gloves as any strands that break are very painful if they stick into you.
I love winching logs I'm only 130 lbs 69 yrs old some cables snatch blocks & my Toyota Highlander car
I am wondering, how you rigged the cable/rope to the tree. A bowline you said? Or was the bowline to the tractor although I only saw a hitch in the rope there. Thanks...
I used a separate sling to wrap around the tree
Nice video. Looked like you still had a widow maker to deal with though.
Thanks for thé vidéo, any recommendation of where I Can buy
Amazon
Is there a link for Amazon products you're using ?
I've Added links in the description of the video
@@appalachiandiy2415
Thanks very much
That's very nice but people with chains and cables pull out big logs , and you toothpicks. Greetings from Croatia ✌️.
It doesn't have a lifespan you drag that stuff around on the ground it'll fray in no time at all.
Thumbs down for not having your ROPS bar up.
Thanks OSHA
And it breaks!!!!
Hello Just Subscribed, we use a Capstan winch on the back of the tractor and use synthetic Rope also 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸