Turning big logs on the sawmill.

a quick video showing how I use a jack to turn logs on the sawmill. I've looked for all kinds of methods and ideas on this but never saw anyone using a farm jack. I've found it VERY useful around the mill and this video shows how I use it to roll logs.

[@JT_IBX]

What can I say, that's smooth, simple, and you are in control

[@brianleary137]

We use a lifting strap wrapped around and hook the strap to the jack. We built rollers for the top of the vertical pieces, so they roll without damage to the log.

[@a_farm_west_of_boring]

Like Brian, I use a lifting strap wrapped around the log/cant and hook the eye on one end to a chain hoist hanging from an overhead beam (inside a shop). But your method is great for outdoors. Thanks for sharing .

[@sgtrod8807]

This is a Bright Idea !

[@mikecameron5322]

I forgot I watched you before had a senior moment I used your pipe idea works great .Now I have to get a jack

[@christianbanners7563]

Nice Job! Not everyone has a tractor... simple method and good control. Stay safe.

[@rcote1234]

Great idea. Keeping it simple. Thx for sharing your method.

[@vicmd2868]

Try a leaf blowet for cleaning the bunks, and blowing the sawdust off the cuts.

[@lorallamb2673]

Work smarter not harder! Good job!!

[@concreteart101]

Yeah I'm doing it too.... perfect

[@51sicboy]

I've never had a log I couldn't roll with my peavey but if I do I will keep this in mind. Although it is quite slow.

[@johnmoyer5515]

Guess I'll be getting me a helper like that ive been thinking of an other use to get me off the h ground but this will help for sure

[@joewhittington7287]

that is fantastic idea. Thanks

[@terryatpi]

I like it. Merry Christmas

[@andylynnpei]

Brilliant! Well done.

[@BissellMapleFarm]

That's a smart idea.

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

Owl poop is mighty dang slick but that may just be slicker.

[@mikecameron5322]

Thank you that was very useful

[@mikecameron5322]

Smart very smart thank you

[@aenunez77]

That’s awesome. Very well executed. Have you had issues with your bed getting out of level? One of those drops shook your rack pretty hard. Not saying I’m any better.

[@diegomontesblni2718]

Thank you. Very good method and idea. I just spend 2 hours turning a 30 inch log today. Where do you get the yellow hook

[@zachb9976]

It is just half of a Timber Tuff log tongs.

[@jamesrussell6870]

5' cant hook on that size?

[@EvonFarmFlowers]

get yourself a small battery powered leaf blower to sweep off the bunks.

[@FirStub]

awesome!

[@dannyderriso4982]

A chain with a slip link will work better and it won’t scar your lumber up!

[@barrymyrick1884]

leaf blower

[@coburnlowman]

Any Sissy can cheat. A real man blows his back , just to be manly 😂. Really this is a simple great idea. I've used the winch method hooked to a hydraulic arm. This is much better than all of that crap. I had a Harbor Freight pickup bed crane made so it would swivel over the cant , but using both the hand winch , and hydrolic hand pump didn't work as well as this.

[@elainehull7680]

Thats to slow foe me lol

[@51sicboy]

I've never had a log I couldn't roll with my peavey but if I do I will keep this in mind. Although it is quite slow.