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John Frahm Id recommend getting appropriate hands on training and then looking for a pouch around the specific devices you’ve been trained on. By appropriate, trauma training needs to be practical, realistic and scenario based.
@@c11453198 thanks. EMT certified, taking WFA course this year. Involved in property maintenance for a non profit in the Sierras, have completed course work granting S-212 Wildfire Power Saw certification. I just liked the more streamlined look of his IFAK. Currently first aid kit sits in the truck which is always a ways away from where you are working. Hope to never need it but....I think Wranglerstar and Amp-3 should market a kit together.
I like it too. It reinforces the fact that it's a tool. It isn't going to just go on a shooting spree by itself. I gotta wonder how many people have been triggered by it, even though the fact that some people probably are is just kinda sad.
@@basteward4567 That makes no sense. He's showing that it's a tool, not something to be afraid of. He doesn't even mention them. It's quite literally part of the background, but somehow it's going to drive untold millions to his channel? Come on.
@@basteward4567 No, I simply think that if he was trying to trigger people, there are literally thousands of ways that he could have done it more effectively. The fact that he didn't do any of those things leads me to understand that triggering people is not his goal. Or do you think that he isn't clever enough to come up with the idea to do regular videos showing off his guns? Because that sounds naive.
Those scissor action tongs are an ABSOLUTE godsend, I have them and when moving cut and split logs, when you get in the swing of it you can pick and load whatever your putting them into very quickly, easily and more importantly, with much less strain on your back. And talking as someone with lower back OA that is essential.
according to the swedish husqvarna site that is not the logging/falling belt that is "complet" belt that is made for the once that drive a timber truck or work at a sawmill the one made for logging and falling is called "Tool belt flexi carrier kit" and is modular so you can get what you need not what they think you need.
I do no logging, no firefighting, no homesteading, but find your videos incredibly relaxing to watch for whatever reason. I do dabble in woodworking, so those videos help me out; regardless, something about your content is just super relaxing to watch even if I'm never gonna use 95% of the tools and whatnot you review.
The tongs are great for moving small logs as you showed, and especially great for picking up firewood off the ground to load in the truck. With practice you can toss the wood from the tongs, get one in each hand and your really cooking! There is also a larger size from them also. Thanks for the videos!
My OCD immediately noticed the green first aid sticker was peeling around the edges, no sooner had i thought "I'd be peeling that off straight away" and in the next shot its gone! 😁
You know, I'm amazed he didn't include that as a knock against the belt too, I expect stickers to at least last out into the woods on a 200$ accessory. Granted, for 200$ I expect you to at least do a moderately acceptable screen printing instead of a sticker.
I couldn't help but notice that actually getting into the First Aid pouch seemed like it was kind of difficult, and it made me wonder - if you're in a situation where you need to get into that pouch, are you potentially going to be weakened to the point of not being able to get it open? I feel like a sturdy canvas pouch with velcro would have been a better choice.
I am from the wilds of Northern New Jersey and I just wanted to let you know that us eastners have feelings and we can be pretty sensitive, so picking on us can have a lasting effect. With that being said I just wanted to let you guys on the LEFT COAST know that we all appreciate the time you spend on the videos and all the help and ideas. I wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year. Keep up the good work.
I'd like to point out few things. That is most commonly used belt here in scandinavia. I've used that loggers tape for +10years, mostly in professional use (not hobby like others). For the first aid kit holder there's Husqvarna first aid kit that fits in that pocket. The plastic also on that belt and all pockets is so strong that you need to cut with chainsaw to break that. Also the inside "packing material" what you call it is just for comfort, but its still pretty durable and hardly wears out. Also no one really bothers to carry ton of pickaroons and other stuff many kilometres in woods since you can have all on your belt without anything useless stuff. I guess maybe its time to you american guys come to this century what comes to logging etc. Its like you are living still the stone age compared to how we do it in here Finland, Sweden and other scandinavian countries.
@@charleyfolkes It's really rare to see axe on belt here and we dont use wedges often. If theres some really hard tree felling etc maybe then, but I have personally used wedges few times in 10 years. I know also other guys who doesnt even own wedges.. You can fell almost any size tree with felling bar. The hook on felling bar is also really helpful so you can spin big trees when limbing. Logging with chainsaw is nowadays pretty rare. Almost all forestry work is now done with harvesters. Only hardest places we do traditionally with chainsaw where you cant go with harvester.
TS Yeah , I think his issue is he doesn’t know how things differ around the world . The type of cutting he does on his property or wildland firefighting is different and each type of felling is different. Harvester logging has been common here for a long time as you say and guys still use chainsaws where the big machines go , nevertheless, guys like to wear flannel and pretend anyway !
32" waist. That's a distant memory. The good ol' skeptical Wranglerstar is showing here. That flap on the back protects your hiney from any East Coast lumberjacks.
Sorry for 3 comments but may God bless you and your family as well y'all are always in my prayers please keep my family and me in your prayers also you've helped me slow down on my drinking I'm still working on completely quitting I kind of let it get out of control after losing my aunt my uncle my brother and my dog all within a year and I was using that as an excuse thank you for all the advice that you give us God bless
andrew head it’s all a joke, he has no issue with east coast guys he just jokes around, I’m from the east coast and I think it’s funny, but when people from the east coast get offended suddenly his jokes seem to make sense
Huh we´ve had those "grabbers" for a long time. I know my dad has a one, And it´s like 60 years old. And I think the reason why we use those instead of pickaroons is because it´s easier to carry logs close to your body. And I´ve tried pickaroons and they just don´t work as well when it comes to actually dragging and carrying logs.
I enjoy your videos but ,as an eastern canadian doing thinnings and cutting studwood and pulpwood, many folks out here use almost the same setup on their waist, on a regular basis. (mounted on a leather belt) i am kind of shocked that you mock something you don' understand. I agree that the belt and back pouch unit look crappy, but the belt concept, along with holsters, tongs and hook as well as the release hook on the tape are time proven in eastern canada and europe. The tongs and hook are extremely effective when cutting and piling short bolts into forwarder piles. Overpriced? For the quality, yes, but very good functional idea overall
Gary Melanson Exactly. Sometimes not much except opinion in these reviews- The first question would be - where’s the axe scabbard ? Then the answer ( it’s not that type of belt ! ) would then open to a more diverse discussion about use . There’s also not a construction workers framing hammer either , so -
Love the chainsaw content. I’m a forester on the east coast and run a Stihl 362. I’ve never felt like the engine size was to small for the work I’m doing but definitely agree that east coasters could go for some bigger bars.
I was born in CT but work in Vermont. We do a lot of forest thining and timber stand improvement. I've just been running the 18in bar that came with the saw but am saving up for a 25in eventually. The 460 is an awesome saw probably would have been my choice if I was falling bigger trees.
My favorite all around saw-Stihl 044 with 25 inch bar. I've had it 25 years. I've got a bunch of other Stihl's but unless it's really small I'd rather cut fast than slow on any size tree.
The tongs are awesome for handling pole wood and four foot wood. You can grab a bigger piece with less hand strain and a swift push and twist releases it. Back saver. To each his own.
Cody if you cann be cheky so can i , Have you heard the story of the american west coast logger that went to a logging supply store and finally gave in and traded his ax for a chainsaw The sales man convinced the logger, i think his name was cody if i can remember the story right That with this new and improved chainsaw he would be able to cut at least 25 trees in one day, Cody was exited and returned to the forest, allready after 1 day cody returned to the store and he was mightily frustrated, he complained and said you promised me i would be able to cut adown at least 25 trees with this new chain saw, but i was only able to cut down 2 trees ,The sailsman looked the saw over and assured the logger that there was nothing wrong with his saw, The next day Cody was able to cut down 5 trees, a great improvement but it was a lot of hard work, he returned to the shop every day for the next week complaining every time , He was now able to cut down 10 trees a day and he was getting fitter for each day that went by, he now only had a waist of 28 but his biseps were sure looking really good especially according to his wife that assured him that he did not look at all european, after a restful weekend he returned to the store and scolded the sales man and demanded his money back, the salesman was getting really frustrated at this west coast logger and said fine we will take the saw out back and test it together , the salesman showed Cody all the featuers on the saw and then proceded to pull on the cord and all of a sudden the saw started up and cody who was used to use an axe not a chainsaw freaked out in horror and shouted !!!!!! what is that noise!!!!!!1 Happpy new years and thank you for a great cannel, swedish logger
Also, he cuts down a few trees and tries to call himself a logger. I'd like to see him run a saw for 8 to 10 hours a day in Georgia in the middle of July.
East Coaster here, I don't have the belt, but I have 4 of the ice a tongs, 2 that size and 2 of the large ones. I am 58 and have arthritis from the infection and those make a world of difference for me to be able to process firewood for ourselves. I just did 6 hours of processing firewood and I would have been worn out in less the 3 hours without the ice a tongs.
Odd mix of tools really. Almost like they were unsure who they were marketing too. Small "log" tongs and hook, sized for the homeowner firewood cutter yet a logger's tape as if you were cutting large saw logs (which you will never move with the other tools they gave you).
Those hooks are very common here in Europe, but they're not really an alternative to a pickaroon, they are a different type of tool. Pickaroons are very common here.
That belt is a thing of the past, it is configured for manual thinning and the hook and grapple is not at all used for firewood, they are for making neat stacks of pulpwood for the forwarder to pick up. Personally i have a holder for my axe and a pouch for my wedges as manual work is only done when the timber is too big for the harvester and falling and bucking the first one or two logs is nesesary
There called log thongs and a pulp hook, they are used primarily for thinning and cutting small stands of timber for pulp wood. You can get an all leather version as well.
I have two pairs of timber tongs, slightly larger than the husky ones you have. I use them all the time for carrying decent sized rounds, one in each hand. Way easier and faster than the old school way!
I use the grizzly peak kit it’s awesome. That first aid pouch is useless it’ll not take an FFD (compression bandage) and tourniquet etc. Spencer tape are made in the UK.
Ditch the hook! If you open the pliers up and hold it in the handle+the closest plier, you have the hook, best used for turning timber while you delimb your timber,, now you get a real nice place to store your wedges, also I'd mount the pouches upside down on the bed, feels a lot more stable, but guessing that's a preference kind of deal, cheers from Sweden
I love videos like this one. You always do a great job Cody. I saw Mrs. Wranglerstar's 4Runner in the last video. I got my wife one as well. We love it too. I'm not sure what all the East Coast ribbing has been about these last few months but I'm a Texan so I love every bit of it. Can't get enough of it. Happy New Year's to you and your family and thank you for what you do. God bless y'all!
I used those clamps 25 years ago in forests of blaen gwynfe Wales UK when i was a landing and timber stacker. Stacking between 15 and 20 tons of timber a day by hand with only those clamps :) not so new cody :) Happy New Year, always love the show.
They are called log tongs. They also made rail tongs for handling railroad steel in the old days, only difference is that rail tongs have rounded tips. I have a set of rail tongs.
Thanks for doing the comparison between the cost of this belt and the one you own. I was wondering those exact costs as you were showing the Husky belt.
I've used them grabbers when I was a teen and they work a charm, when hauling trees in the 3-ft snow. Works for smaller trees, don't really think they work for 12 inch+ diameter, though. That's when you take the pick to use.
Hey Wranglerstar so lets say you were going into the bush to clear trails, path, etc that nature and wildlife has caused (beavers) what type of tree tools would you take with for a weekend trip? ex. wedges, pick.. etc and would you do a tool/ gear review on it??
My wife bought this kit for me a few years ago. I am a member of a disaster relief crew and went out quite bit on chainsaw jobs. By the time it was said and done, I took the nylon belt out of the back flap and put the first aid pocket back on with clot packs in it. I used the side pockets to hold my wedges. The tape disappointed me, too. It is metric. I don’t use the metric system. Basically, don’t waste your money and invest in good leather pouches installed on a higher quality leather belt with other accessory holders.
Those log tongs or grabbers are as you said used when thinning, here in Northern Europe. Really easy to move small logs when you grab the log from middle and use your hand or the hook in the other hand. A pickaroon is useful when you are splitting wood. And you should try the hatefully Fiskars log tongs, way better.
It's called "tømmersaks" here in Norway to. Wery useful tool. I think the design has been the same for hundereds of years (exept for the plastic on the handle).
In the steel industry we call the lifting device a "Heppenstall". Really a great device for picking up steel blooms and bars that are too hot to pick up magnetically.
That belt is meant for small thinning etc and its reallu good for it. almost all professional loggers in sweden finland etc use this belt Its maybe not good for you but for many people it is You would not wanna carry that axe with you if you were thinning 1-6 inc size trees with chainsaw
We used the tongs to pick up rounds with our bucket trucks' winch. They work great, and can really cut down on time vs. running straps or span sets on the wood. We had two sets, but apparently we exceeded one of the tongs' capacity when it bent one if the arms, and ripped off the c-clip on the end of one of the points. They can definitely save you time, and the muscle of rolling the wood over the straps but don't be under it, because you never know. SAFETY THIRD. LMFAO
have you ever considered doubling up on tourniquets ? I've worked EMS for 10 years and i've seen multiple wounds that have required two TQ's to control bleeding . food for thought !
The tongues would be my only interest also. I've used pallet clamps with the same concept to pull the pallets out to the end of the truck. Thanks for the video, and you all have a Happy New Year 👍🙂
You should try to make a scabbard for your axaroon this winter when it gets to cold to do stuff outside. I am not exactly how you would do it kind of like how there is a ring for a hammer on a tool belt. The one problem with this is the axaroon might be to big but it would be cool to try to make one.
Cody, that tourniquet is it staged for application with one hand. I would highly advise you learn how to do that from many sources on the internet. It will still pack up nice and neat.
@@dennisolsen4507 nobody is talking about it looking pretty, it looks cheap. it looks like a toy and probably feels like one as well. if you had this on everybody would think less of you for using an inferior kit.
I agree that the log grabber is an excellent tool, Stihl also make one which I think he’s more substantial than the Husqvana, although it’s hard to confirm that without seeing it in person. I’ve used it for a number of years now and it’s great for moving poles and logs, but can also be used to carry rings if positioned in the correct place and makes it much easier to pick up the log/ring, particularly on the back. I’d also like to say that as a European, if the British can really class themselves as European, I wouldn’t be seen dead in that belt, but I could definitely see a German wearing it.
I agree with this review. The only redeemable parts of this belt are the tongs and hook. Buy the tongs, a grizzly aluminum axe scabbard, maybe a wedge pouch as needed. Assemble your own kit.
In sweden we take of our belt when we go into public areas, like we leave the belt in the forest, Its designed for traditional thinning / spacing and finally my wife likes the fact that i look european because i am, Swedish When i worked in the swedish logging industri in the 80´s we didnt use an ax, what for when you already have a husqvarna chainsaw
The pick was always carried, with a sling around your neck? Another very common tool used for bunching wood? Have you ever heard the term cut and bunch? In Minnesota and Wisconsin, you cut your logs to length and bunched them by hand or they didn't get picked up by the prehauler or what was called a packer?
You should check to see if the grabbers are sold separately. Looks like they took something that mounts an a belt and riveted it to their belt. Bruce from the city of Orange in Orange County California.
You can buy the pockets by them selves, you don't need the complete belt, every pocket has belt loops, so you can put them on an ordenary leather belt. The two long vertikal holes on the top on the pockets
We use these on my college course when out using the saws and I find these tools so helpful I use one of these belts when we are doing our hauling work with the winches and such, makes it some much better
Once again a superb video,good work my friend. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on Tough Duck? Especially they're zip up duck twill work vest or coats,hard to find in the States but good looking products with very little exposure. Thanks again,may the Lord richly bless you and your family!
Video idea: first aid gear reviewing. I'd like to see some of your first aid stuff, as well as trying out things like a R.A.T.S. (rapid application tourniquet system), as that's taken up permanent residence in my "cuts kit" because it is so much smaller and can be applied extremely quickly.
The sheets are great, yes the back side stuff wears off but for wett snowy winters its great and you can put it on a regular belt. The rest works but yea its way to expensive. I got is as a gift and Im to cheap not to use it. 😅
The name of the "grab thingy" is "timber scissors" (directly translated). And the one you have there is not very good. The metal is quite soft, so you will probably bend it. There are bigger and significantly better ones out there. Put one on the winch, then you can just hook on the scissors and pull.
Wranglerstar quick idea. They have a new point design on the stihl (logrite) pick-a-roons maybe you could show how to replace the tip and compare what you think in the new and old design. I’d expect it would be a pretty quick video and it wouldn’t cost $200 for a piece of ...........
Bunching tongs, been using them for thirty years commonly used when cutting pulp. Your not a logger if you haven't bunched logs all day by hand. This is what you used to do as an apprentice sawyer.
Yeah that Husqvarna helt was useless the day they announced it. However last year's fully modular Flexi belt is a step up there, although a far stretch in price-quality
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Happy new year to you and your lovely family! Be safe and be together :)
You got the small log tong, the bigger one is way better. Happy New Year
#wranglerstar Would you provide a link to your first aid pouch for your fallers belt. Thanks
John Frahm Id recommend getting appropriate hands on training and then looking for a pouch around the specific devices you’ve been trained on. By appropriate, trauma training needs to be practical, realistic and scenario based.
@@c11453198 thanks. EMT certified, taking WFA course this year. Involved in property maintenance for a non profit in the Sierras, have completed course work granting S-212 Wildfire Power Saw certification. I just liked the more streamlined look of his IFAK. Currently first aid kit sits in the truck which is always a ways away from where you are working. Hope to never need it but....I think Wranglerstar and Amp-3 should market a kit together.
Looks like the "I'm a Fire Fighter" belt by Fisher-Price I gave my son.
The fisher price set is better quality lol
@@robcanthandlestupidy9249I was about to say Fisher Price actually makes some quality products.
The belt costs $ 99 in Sweden and is aimed at the home owners
Love that u have been putting the AR in the background lately. Keep it up.
I like it too. It reinforces the fact that it's a tool. It isn't going to just go on a shooting spree by itself. I gotta wonder how many people have been triggered by it, even though the fact that some people probably are is just kinda sad.
I love it too. Always gotta have a good tool if it's ever needed while you're out and about while on your property
@@basteward4567 if he is sad why are u here watching ? your the sad one!
@@basteward4567 That makes no sense. He's showing that it's a tool, not something to be afraid of. He doesn't even mention them. It's quite literally part of the background, but somehow it's going to drive untold millions to his channel? Come on.
@@basteward4567 No, I simply think that if he was trying to trigger people, there are literally thousands of ways that he could have done it more effectively. The fact that he didn't do any of those things leads me to understand that triggering people is not his goal. Or do you think that he isn't clever enough to come up with the idea to do regular videos showing off his guns? Because that sounds naive.
I love how you're still flexing your 2nd amendment right
i think it was because the neighbour called bear but then again i dont remember when that was
This is the old crappy belt. They have a new one (Husky flexi)
Those scissor action tongs are an ABSOLUTE godsend, I have them and when moving cut and split logs, when you get in the swing of it you can pick and load whatever your putting them into very quickly, easily and more importantly, with much less strain on your back.
And talking as someone with lower back OA that is essential.
He needs to do a video with an east coast logger
according to the swedish husqvarna site that is not the logging/falling belt that is "complet" belt that is made for the once that drive a timber truck or work at a sawmill the one made for logging and falling is called "Tool belt flexi carrier kit" and is modular so you can get what you need not what they think you need.
I do no logging, no firefighting, no homesteading, but find your videos incredibly relaxing to watch for whatever reason. I do dabble in woodworking, so those videos help me out; regardless, something about your content is just super relaxing to watch even if I'm never gonna use 95% of the tools and whatnot you review.
The tongs are great for moving small logs as you showed, and especially great for picking up firewood off the ground to load in the truck. With practice you can toss the wood from the tongs, get one in each hand and your really cooking! There is also a larger size from them also. Thanks for the videos!
7:53 Yeah, the logging industry in Sweden is heavily mechanised so chainsaws don't sing as much.
My OCD immediately noticed the green first aid sticker was peeling around the edges, no sooner had i thought "I'd be peeling that off straight away" and in the next shot its gone! 😁
Had to watch back, one big improvement right there (3.48)
You know, I'm amazed he didn't include that as a knock against the belt too, I expect stickers to at least last out into the woods on a 200$ accessory. Granted, for 200$ I expect you to at least do a moderately acceptable screen printing instead of a sticker.
@@Allurade
Agreed.
I couldn't help but notice that actually getting into the First Aid pouch seemed like it was kind of difficult, and it made me wonder - if you're in a situation where you need to get into that pouch, are you potentially going to be weakened to the point of not being able to get it open? I feel like a sturdy canvas pouch with velcro would have been a better choice.
After shoveling snow for two hours and a shower this is the best way to relax, thank you and have a happy new year.
Bought one new 3 years ago still using it and its held up well to the job. I work in the forest for job , firewood and milled timber
I am from the wilds of Northern New Jersey and I just wanted to let you know that us eastners have feelings and we can be pretty sensitive, so picking on us can have a lasting effect. With that being said I just wanted to let you guys on the LEFT COAST know that we all appreciate the time you spend on the videos and all the help and ideas. I wish you and yours a Happy and Healthy New Year. Keep up the good work.
My favorite part was when you referred your 'horseshoe nail on the loggers tape' idea as the "traditional" way of doing it. Great video Cody!
I'd like to point out few things. That is most commonly used belt here in scandinavia. I've used that loggers tape for +10years, mostly in professional use (not hobby like others). For the first aid kit holder there's Husqvarna first aid kit that fits in that pocket. The plastic also on that belt and all pockets is so strong that you need to cut with chainsaw to break that. Also the inside "packing material" what you call it is just for comfort, but its still pretty durable and hardly wears out.
Also no one really bothers to carry ton of pickaroons and other stuff many kilometres in woods since you can have all on your belt without anything useless stuff.
I guess maybe its time to you american guys come to this century what comes to logging etc. Its like you are living still the stone age compared to how we do it in here Finland, Sweden and other scandinavian countries.
TS
So do you carry an axe ?
No use for wedges ?
@@charleyfolkes It's really rare to see axe on belt here and we dont use wedges often. If theres some really hard tree felling etc maybe then, but I have personally used wedges few times in 10 years. I know also other guys who doesnt even own wedges.. You can fell almost any size tree with felling bar. The hook on felling bar is also really helpful so you can spin big trees when limbing.
Logging with chainsaw is nowadays pretty rare. Almost all forestry work is now done with harvesters. Only hardest places we do traditionally with chainsaw where you cant go with harvester.
TS
Yeah , I think his issue is he doesn’t know how things differ around the world .
The type of cutting he does on his property or wildland firefighting is different and each type of felling is different.
Harvester logging has been common here for a long time as you say and guys still use chainsaws where the big machines go , nevertheless, guys like to wear flannel and pretend anyway !
Used that one for professional loggin, paper/pulp wood mainly but works with the logs also. It's popular with the lumberjacks in Skandinavia.
PeeJouni
That seems to be the use ,
He just doesn’t know .
I believe the dual tool setup is mainly designed for logging the smaller up to 8" timber they have in Sweden. Not really for the big west coast timber
32" waist. That's a distant memory.
The good ol' skeptical Wranglerstar is showing here.
That flap on the back protects your hiney from any East Coast lumberjacks.
Hahahahahahaha
Hey! ......I live on the East coast, East coast of Australia! 😁😂😃😆
getting froggy.
Is Midwest ok? 😂😂
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The mini log grapplers; not to be confused with grabblers.
Ya those Husky hooks send out a vibe that says "cheap cheap." Like a baby bird.
“If your an east coast logger” 😂 come on out we’ll show how small of hardwood we cut
If he saw the wood we cut he would run back to his perfect fir trees
Yeah, I like cody and his videos but I don't understand the hate for us east coast guys. Let him cut some some old hardwood and then talk smack.
andrew head it’s all a joke, he has no issue with east coast guys he just jokes around, I’m from the east coast and I think it’s funny, but when people from the east coast get offended suddenly his jokes seem to make sense
I had an aneurism trying to read this
@@TheAthholdings These west coast guys ain't never seen a real tree.
"I don't know if I would wear this out in public" had me laughing so hard haha. Thanks for sharing, and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Why would you? Unless you are falling a tree in public. But if you were you would look odd without that
Huh we´ve had those "grabbers" for a long time. I know my dad has a one, And it´s like 60 years old. And I think the reason why we use those instead of pickaroons is because it´s easier to carry logs close to your body. And I´ve tried pickaroons and they just don´t work as well when it comes to actually dragging and carrying logs.
Thanks for something new, you do a great job mixing it up. Was worried you got axed by RUclips, glad your channel is still going strong,
I enjoy your videos but ,as an eastern canadian doing thinnings and cutting studwood and pulpwood, many folks out here use almost the same setup on their waist, on a regular basis. (mounted on a leather belt) i am kind of shocked that you mock something you don' understand.
I agree that the belt and back pouch unit look crappy, but the belt concept, along with holsters, tongs and hook as well as the release hook on the tape are time proven in eastern canada and europe. The tongs and hook are extremely effective when cutting and piling short bolts into forwarder piles. Overpriced? For the quality, yes, but very good functional idea overall
Gary Melanson
Exactly. Sometimes not much except opinion in these reviews-
The first question would be - where’s the axe scabbard ? Then the answer ( it’s not that type of belt ! ) would then open to a more diverse discussion about use .
There’s also not a construction workers framing hammer either , so -
i've got a set of those huge grabbers, i use them for dragging big logs, they were used for saw mills and i've always called them log jaws
Love the chainsaw content. I’m a forester on the east coast and run a Stihl 362. I’ve never felt like the engine size was to small for the work I’m doing but definitely agree that east coasters could go for some bigger bars.
I’m in Connecticut and run 460 mag, 660 mag and 390xp almost exclusively, all with long bars
I was born in CT but work in Vermont. We do a lot of forest thining and timber stand improvement. I've just been running the 18in bar that came with the saw but am saving up for a 25in eventually. The 460 is an awesome saw probably would have been my choice if I was falling bigger trees.
@@kevingarber7057 CT here as well and run an 18" and 25".
My favorite all around saw-Stihl 044 with 25 inch bar. I've had it 25 years. I've got a bunch of other Stihl's but unless it's really small I'd rather cut fast than slow on any size tree.
The tongs are awesome for handling pole wood and four foot wood. You can grab a bigger piece with less hand strain and a swift push and twist releases it. Back saver. To each his own.
Thank you for the video and review! Happy new year!
Cody if you cann be cheky so can i , Have you heard the story of the american west coast logger that went to a logging supply store and finally gave in and traded his ax for a chainsaw The sales man convinced the logger, i think his name was cody if i can remember the story right That with this new and improved chainsaw he would be able to cut at least 25 trees in one day, Cody was exited and returned to the forest, allready after 1 day cody returned to the store and he was mightily frustrated, he complained and said you promised me i would be able to cut adown at least 25 trees with this new chain saw, but i was only able to cut down 2 trees ,The sailsman looked the saw over and assured the logger that there was nothing wrong with his saw, The next day Cody was able to cut down 5 trees, a great improvement but it was a lot of hard work, he returned to the shop every day for the next week complaining every time , He was now able to cut down 10 trees a day and he was getting fitter for each day that went by, he now only had a waist of 28 but his biseps were sure looking really good especially according to his wife that assured him that he did not look at all european, after a restful weekend he returned to the store and scolded the sales man and demanded his money back, the salesman was getting really frustrated at this west coast logger and said fine we will take the saw out back and test it together , the salesman showed Cody all the featuers on the saw and then proceded to pull on the cord and all of a sudden the saw started up and cody who was used to use an axe not a chainsaw freaked out in horror and shouted !!!!!! what is that noise!!!!!!1 Happpy new years and thank you for a great cannel, swedish logger
Emil Kvick
Well done !
At least here on the East Coast we actually have Hardwood and actually takes some skill to sharpen a chain any doll chain will cut through Pine🤣
True and my pickaroon just bounces off some hardwoods.
@@jaygrenham a master never Reveals His tricks and Secrets🙃
Also, he cuts down a few trees and tries to call himself a logger. I'd like to see him run a saw for 8 to 10 hours a day in Georgia in the middle of July.
@@justmeandthethree are u talking to me
@@davethevtwinaddict2151 I was talking to you but not about you.
I AM PROUD OF YOUR SOBERNESS CODY. I haven't touched a drop in 50+ years. Don't miss it at all. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
East Coaster here, I don't have the belt, but I have 4 of the ice a tongs, 2 that size and 2 of the large ones. I am 58 and have arthritis from the infection and those make a world of difference for me to be able to process firewood for ourselves. I just did 6 hours of processing firewood and I would have been worn out in less the 3 hours without the ice a tongs.
Love the AR with the Acog and DD rail that you included!
Odd mix of tools really. Almost like they were unsure who they were marketing too. Small "log" tongs and hook, sized for the homeowner firewood cutter yet a logger's tape as if you were cutting large saw logs (which you will never move with the other tools they gave you).
Those hooks are very common here in Europe, but they're not really an alternative to a pickaroon, they are a different type of tool. Pickaroons are very common here.
That belt is a thing of the past, it is configured for manual thinning and the hook and grapple is not at all used for firewood, they are for making neat stacks of pulpwood for the forwarder to pick up.
Personally i have a holder for my axe and a pouch for my wedges as manual work is only done when the timber is too big for the harvester and falling and bucking the first one or two logs is nesesary
A lot of companies got similar lifting tongs, Fiscars, Oregon Bacho or make them yourself. You got your blacksmith tools.
There called log thongs and a pulp hook, they are used primarily for thinning and cutting small stands of timber for pulp wood. You can get an all leather version as well.
It’s kinda like where’s Waldo
First it was loctite then the post office box now it the Armalite rifle
What’s next ?
I like it
I have two pairs of timber tongs, slightly larger than the husky ones you have. I use them all the time for carrying decent sized rounds, one in each hand. Way easier and faster than the old school way!
Looks like a kids Halloween costume 😂
I'm no wood guy, I'm no longer, and I got to say you are one of the most genuinely good honest men I have ever listened to. God bless
I use the grizzly peak kit it’s awesome. That first aid pouch is useless it’ll not take an FFD (compression bandage) and tourniquet etc. Spencer tape are made in the UK.
Ditch the hook! If you open the pliers up and hold it in the handle+the closest plier, you have the hook, best used for turning timber while you delimb your timber,, now you get a real nice place to store your wedges, also I'd mount the pouches upside down on the bed, feels a lot more stable, but guessing that's a preference kind of deal, cheers from Sweden
Also, the tape measure should go through the lowest loop and hook in the highest, then it won't flop around as much
I just checked my local swedish dealer, and I'm guessing Amazon takes their cut, it cost ~$130 retail in store 👌
nice work cody. Im 5 years sober. Dont miss it. Nothing ever came good out of being Hammered Drunk....
The Swedish Homestead guys wear those firewood fanny packs, but there usually tossing around small birch for firewood.
I love videos like this one. You always do a great job Cody. I saw Mrs. Wranglerstar's 4Runner in the last video. I got my wife one as well. We love it too. I'm not sure what all the East Coast ribbing has been about these last few months but I'm a Texan so I love every bit of it. Can't get enough of it. Happy New Year's to you and your family and thank you for what you do. God bless y'all!
I used those clamps 25 years ago in forests of blaen gwynfe Wales UK when i was a landing and timber stacker. Stacking between 15 and 20 tons of timber a day by hand with only those clamps :) not so new cody :) Happy New Year, always love the show.
“...you east coast guys...”?!?! Oh Cody....I think you need to see more east coast trees!!
They are called log tongs. They also made rail tongs for handling railroad steel in the old days, only difference is that rail tongs have rounded tips. I have a set of rail tongs.
Thanks for doing the comparison between the cost of this belt and the one you own. I was wondering those exact costs as you were showing the Husky belt.
I've used them grabbers when I was a teen and they work a charm, when hauling trees in the 3-ft snow. Works for smaller trees, don't really think they work for 12 inch+ diameter, though. That's when you take the pick to use.
Hey Wranglerstar
so lets say you were going into the bush to clear trails, path, etc that nature and wildlife has caused (beavers) what type of tree tools would you take with for a weekend trip? ex. wedges, pick.. etc and would you do a tool/ gear review on it??
The hook is handy if you need to roll logs like at an old style mill, it shines when you can keep the log from stopping by quick pulls along the way.
Cutting the smaller east cost logs those tongs and hook come in very handy. Especially cutting pulp wood.
Still get a chuckle from the east coast stuff. Can’t wait to see who else is “triggered”
Merry Christmas. Happy new year to you and yours Cody.
My wife bought this kit for me a few years ago. I am a member of a disaster relief crew and went out quite bit on chainsaw jobs. By the time it was said and done, I took the nylon belt out of the back flap and put the first aid pocket back on with clot packs in it. I used the side pockets to hold my wedges. The tape disappointed me, too. It is metric. I don’t use the metric system. Basically, don’t waste your money and invest in good leather pouches installed on a higher quality leather belt with other accessory holders.
Nice freedom protection device leaning on your pile of wood.
Those log tongs or grabbers are as you said used when thinning, here in Northern Europe. Really easy to move small logs when you grab the log from middle and use your hand or the hook in the other hand. A pickaroon is useful when you are splitting wood. And you should try the hatefully Fiskars log tongs, way better.
"Timber tongs" = "timmersax" in Swedish. I bought mine at a sale at SA Wetterling in Storvik, Sweden.
That One he is using is named massvedsax
It's called "tømmersaks" here in Norway to. Wery useful tool. I think the design has been the same for hundereds of years (exept for the plastic on the handle).
In the steel industry we call the lifting device a "Heppenstall". Really a great device for picking up steel blooms and bars that are too hot to pick up magnetically.
For 200 bucks you could buy some heavy grain leather and make an ultimate fallers belt/pouches for jack, like you did the bench👍
He has obviously never visited an East Coast logging operation.
Funny video Cody! Happy New Year! God Bless!
That belt is meant for small thinning etc and its reallu good for it. almost all professional loggers in sweden finland etc use this belt
Its maybe not good for you but for many people it is
You would not wanna carry that axe with you if you were thinning 1-6 inc size trees with chainsaw
Log tongs I've got a set of old forged log tongs I use for pulling logs to the house for cutting into firewood
We used the tongs to pick up rounds with our bucket trucks' winch. They work great, and can really cut down on time vs. running straps or span sets on the wood. We had two sets, but apparently we exceeded one of the tongs' capacity when it bent one if the arms, and ripped off the c-clip on the end of one of the points. They can definitely save you time, and the muscle of rolling the wood over the straps but don't be under it, because you never know.
SAFETY THIRD.
LMFAO
have you ever considered doubling up on tourniquets ? I've worked EMS for 10 years and i've seen multiple wounds that have required two TQ's to control bleeding . food for thought !
The tongues would be my only interest also. I've used pallet clamps with the same concept to pull the pallets out to the end of the truck. Thanks for the video, and you all have a Happy New Year 👍🙂
You should try to make a scabbard for your axaroon this winter when it gets to cold to do stuff outside. I am not exactly how you would do it kind of like how there is a ring for a hammer on a tool belt. The one problem with this is the axaroon might be to big but it would be cool to try to make one.
I quit drinking to when you did thanks for the inspiration.
Loving the "elephant in the room" over the last few vids Cody ;-)
Eyes on Virginia.
I love what you did with the "background" at the wood pile. That's a good looking accelerator😉😉😉😉
Cody, that tourniquet is it staged for application with one hand. I would highly advise you learn how to do that from many sources on the internet. It will still pack up nice and neat.
You forgot the worst part about it
It just looks awful!
He actually covered that pretty well there at the end. LOL I appreciate the comment none the less.
it looks like a it's part of a little kid's toy logging kit.
Looking pretty hasn't been an issue I considered snowflake.
@@dennisolsen4507 nobody is talking about it looking pretty, it looks cheap. it looks like a toy and probably feels like one as well. if you had this on everybody would think less of you for using an inferior kit.
The log tongs work great for moving bigger lumber and railroad ties. That belt is hideous. Send it to the East Coasters.
I agree that the log grabber is an excellent tool, Stihl also make one which I think he’s more substantial than the Husqvana, although it’s hard to confirm that without seeing it in person. I’ve used it for a number of years now and it’s great for moving poles and logs, but can also be used to carry rings if positioned in the correct place and makes it much easier to pick up the log/ring, particularly on the back. I’d also like to say that as a European, if the British can really class themselves as European, I wouldn’t be seen dead in that belt, but I could definitely see a German wearing it.
I agree with this review. The only redeemable parts of this belt are the tongs and hook. Buy the tongs, a grizzly aluminum axe scabbard, maybe a wedge pouch as needed. Assemble your own kit.
In sweden we take of our belt when we go into public areas, like we leave the belt in the forest, Its designed for traditional thinning / spacing and finally my wife likes the fact that i look european because i am, Swedish When i worked in the swedish logging industri in the 80´s we didnt use an ax, what for when you already have a husqvarna chainsaw
The pick was always carried, with a sling around your neck? Another very common tool used for bunching wood? Have you ever heard the term cut and bunch? In Minnesota and Wisconsin, you cut your logs to length and bunched them by hand or they didn't get picked up by the prehauler or what was called a packer?
You should check to see if the grabbers are sold separately. Looks like they took something that mounts an a belt and riveted it to their belt. Bruce from the city of Orange in Orange County California.
Love the fact you have an AR just sitting there.
You can buy the pockets by them selves, you don't need the complete belt, every pocket has belt loops, so you can put them on an ordenary leather belt. The two long vertikal holes on the top on the pockets
We use these on my college course when out using the saws and I find these tools so helpful I use one of these belts when we are doing our hauling work with the winches and such, makes it some much better
I also just use the FA kit as a pouch for my mobile
A Scottish Guy
I use my fallers kilt , and it’s got a pouch for the single malt ! It’s trending in NW logging camps !
Once again a superb video,good work my friend. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on Tough Duck? Especially they're zip up duck twill work vest or coats,hard to find in the States but good looking products with very little exposure. Thanks again,may the Lord richly bless you and your family!
Video idea: first aid gear reviewing.
I'd like to see some of your first aid stuff, as well as trying out things like a R.A.T.S. (rapid application tourniquet system), as that's taken up permanent residence in my "cuts kit" because it is so much smaller and can be applied extremely quickly.
The sheets are great, yes the back side stuff wears off but for wett snowy winters its great and you can put it on a regular belt. The rest works but yea its way to expensive. I got is as a gift and Im to cheap not to use it. 😅
The name of the "grab thingy" is "timber scissors" (directly translated). And the one you have there is not very good. The metal is quite soft, so you will probably bend it. There are bigger and significantly better ones out there.
Put one on the winch, then you can just hook on the scissors and pull.
should try a powersharp chain from northern tool . cuts different and can be sharped in 3 sec. you seem to like unusual stuff
Thanks for your true honest opinion 👍😉
Happy new year everybody. I hope 2020 will be fantastic for you.
Wranglerstar quick idea. They have a new point design on the stihl (logrite) pick-a-roons maybe you could show how to replace the tip and compare what you think in the new and old design. I’d expect it would be a pretty quick video and it wouldn’t cost $200 for a piece of ...........
That and the ikea tool box look like they go together
Bunching tongs, been using them for thirty years commonly used when cutting pulp. Your not a logger if you haven't bunched logs all day by hand. This is what you used to do as an apprentice sawyer.
Yeah that Husqvarna helt was useless the day they announced it. However last year's fully modular Flexi belt is a step up there, although a far stretch in price-quality