timberjack how it works

[@TheGuitarRoom]

Thank for this. I just ordered a custom made Timberjack from Peavey Manufacturing (the inventor of the tool) from Maine. They sell them with 42 inch handles. I asked for a 60 inch handle. They made it right away. Great company. I also have one made by Stihl that I got on lone new for $75.00. Logrite actually makes them for Stihl. You pay extra for the Orange 🤣🤣. Thank you again for your video. I’m Jersey guy original. Hello neighbor.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I'm going to be making another one in the near future on video.

[@TheGuitarRoom]

@@Robinson-Homestead I look forward to seeing it. I wish I had that skill

[@mxquattro]

Very nicely done, thanks for the how-to. I admire guys like you with the tools and talent and willing to share. Thank you!

[@georgejeckells388]

Hi Kevin, I retested my non weld log cant/ log jack after it broke. I tightened all threaded joints. It worked great, even as a log jack. The bottom tooth worked too. Guess I wasn't using it right. Have a great day Regards George

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for sharing George.

[@paulgreen2863]

I'm going to have to make a forge. I have an old fire pit that I think will do. I just finished a rail for my chainsaw mill. Now it is this thing. Thank you for the how to video. I have some very big logs that I have to move. I hope it will work. I had on paper just what you are making but it didn't have the TEE that comes off. All in all its a good idea. Thank you again.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Good luck with your projects and thanks for the comment.

[@russvtguy]

Hey Kevin , for whats its worth. If you have a golf course in your area , they change out there bed knifes on the reel mowers at least once a year. High quality 3/16 steel and will give them away. Some of the best flat stock that I have found. The frame on my old Toyota Tundra gets a new welding every spring. Love the old common sense you bring and good luck hunting this year.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment russvtguy.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

I have modified peevies for years and found the same problem from the start. Stability is soooo important. You don't want anything moving around when a saw is running. Your geometry is perfect but I can stake my hook from the side and then do the tip up. It takes a bit of getting used too but works great. Love that forge bud. I sure miss the anvil. I get to use it soooo little now. Nice job my friend !

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Tomoko love working on the forge lot of fun.

[@sundial6919]

Thanks so much Kevin , i took a lotta pointers from your build 🌻

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I'm still working this tool Love it.

[@davesaam4308]

OK, now I've seen it and seems you got it right. Thanks for the full fabrication video. Guess I'll start mine when time permits. I'll make mine 60" long as my current log jack is too short(48"). Oh, my current log jack is about 30 yrs. old, my dad had a chainsaw/mower shop. I'm 76 now, still burning wood.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

good luck on the build, can't beat the wood heat.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

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[@williammcguire3rd]

Awesome build Kevin!! As always you done a great job!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you William.

[@Oldtech51]

I’ve made these for several years now. I use 1 inch x 2 14 or 11 gage steel tubing. Foot must be at least 8” wide. I cut my hooks out of 1/2 “x 1” flat bar. Old truck lug wrench works good too. Lug wrench is almost bent on the correct angle.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the info Mark.

[@sundial6919]

Mark A , Thanks so much for the lug wrench idea !! It works great but the hi grade hardened steel took me couple or 3 hrs and 3 bits to finally drill through after heat hammer forging to get wide enough to contain 3/8 grade 8 bolt and welded 4 grade 8 flat wsahers on each side of hole to re enforce weakend drill area . Thanks again Sir and Cheers !

[@kevingaddis7276]

Thanks for the brain work, now I'll make one for myself.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I'm going to make another one soon.

[@some-idea]

Hi Kevin. If you add a second hook/spike further up towards the bracket, you may stop the log rolling back onto the hook so much. I’ve seen some with angle rather than a flat bar foot, which might stop the edge of the foot digging in as you start to lift. A second foot could aid stability and share the load with bigger logs? Great video, keeping tool making alive!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Great idea thank you

[@mten8965]

nice real nice. like the looks of the snow in the background👍🦃😎

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Cold but good to work in.

[@gatorsworld]

great modification on your DIY timber jack....works well....CHEERS

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@welcometothewoodshedwithtr7680]

I keep a 12 inch square of 2 3/4 inch pieces of plywood screwed together under the front seat of all my trucks for jack pads and they get more use as pads for timberjack feet. If you drill a hole in the pad and put a rope loop handle on it it is easier to pick it up if it gets pushed into mud or soft ground.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you for the idea.

[@welcometothewoodshedwithtr7680]

@@Robinson-Homestead And thank you for the video. Cheers.

[@guadalupemagana8161]

Great job i am working on my diy timberjack thanks! For sharing!

[@Gus1966-c9o]

Great job man , I made one ten years ago and I’m glad I did .

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I love this thing thanks for the comment.

[@gochagamsahurdiya8225]

Шикарно 👍

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I wish I could figure out how to translate

[@dougzabierek2309]

Awesome tool Mabey you should use a piece of flat stock for the Jack part it might not stick in the ground as much

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

Hey, nice job and good descriptions! I am still using a timberjack that dates back to my father's time and I am older than I like to admit!!! LOL! Keep up the good work!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

It's working great so far thank you for the comment.

[@gregorymosher5008]

Hi there. You wouldn’t be able to email me pictures of it could you? I am huge into homesteading, woodworking carpentry and getting into blacksmithing. I love antique tools and all that.

[@KE4YAL]

I wish I had on of those 40 years ago that is really y great device thanks for sharing

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Jerry.

[@paulgreen2863]

Instead of flat bar on the TEE I think I'll use a longer piece of pipe.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Can't hurt to try

[@none5355melvinMadigan]

Awesome tool for lifting logs for fire wood

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Melvin.

[@niklar55]

It occurs to me that the best ''foot'' for the job would be a half section of 4'' pipe, which would be wide enough to reduce sinking, and also the round section would roll better.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

I think you may be right.

[@niklar55]

@@Robinson-Homestead Alternatively, you could use a flat plate, say 4'' x 9'', and pivoted, so that it stays flat to the ground. (which is what I've just sketched for myself!) ;-)

[@gabrielklassen9043]

I've made one excalty like it it works great

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for sharing mine works good to.

[@redfield312]

finally found the 2nd vidio well done better than a bought one have copied your drawing and will build one soon cheers

[@alanamos5158]

Last log seems about rotten. But great video add I'll probably be making 1 myself!!!

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Alan mine is still working great.

[@ggsmith099]

Will you build me one well how much first? Let me know!😁 And you could carry a 6 x 6 steal plate with you then even big logs wouldn't sink! 😎💨

[@todlevandoski3542]

I add 10 more inches off ground

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@PG-cs8yp]

👍

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thank you Peter.

[@v6hilux]

Love your work and tutorial, but you lost me when you started cutting up a Hollow Bearing Tree to remove from the environment - "the wood you love", a place for animals to find shelter to live and reproduce.

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment and watching.

[@silvrcolctr5954]

Your trying to make a “peavey tool” while your at it make a “pickaroon tool” while your at it both invented in 1800’s

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment Richard.

[@guadalupemagana8161]

Hi I think you need a second foot

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the idea.

[@ahoo5753]

PUTTA small square of plywood under the foot

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks that would work.

[@timflorek6917]

I like to burn alive wood when it’s still on the tree

[@Robinson-Homestead]

Thanks for the comment.

[@marioburgos6508]

😂 stop getting junk for tools

[@Robinson-Homestead]

American made junk tools work great?