what is a CANT HOOK and why you need two!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@Combat_Pyro]

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[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

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[@januszpaliczak3658]

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[@stephenbrian4591]

i realize it is kind of randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to stream new movies online?

[@benjaminahmed3236]

@Stephen Brian flixportal :)

[@JESUSlovesyouall]

You ABSOLUTELY have to start where you're at to accomplish anything. No matter what you do, you'll never have every tool you need. From quilting to gardening to work working. The point is to just start and learn as you go along and from your mistakes. I loved the video. You're doing a great job. Progress is a slow and steady pace to success 🤗

[@grsartofworship4352]

It’s so good to be able to see your process because it can help the rest of us that are not professionals how to do these projects. I respect your honesty.

[@julieb7068]

GRS ART of WORSHIP MINISTRIES ^^^^THIS^^^

[@Benelli-ex7oq]

Nice job Doug well dun 👍👍👍

[@brendadulaney3648]

Mr. Doug........... you two guys are WORKERS !!!! Bravo !

[@ralphmelvin6814]

Put in a few years as a crane operator building bridges. Don’t care if it’s trees or a 35000 pound lift each one is different and both can be dangerous. So keep on rocking these videos and we’ll all learn together.

[@shocker1215]

You forgot one of the most important thing needed. A partner or friends can’t do some things without them.

[@johno6861]

shocker1215 , everything goes better without someone else getting in the way.

[@johno6861]

Poison Ivy , I’ve had employees and have wasted enough time explaining how we were going to do something and then spend even more time explaining why their idea would not work and was dangerous. I have lifted 50’ boats by myself and recently installed 400 lb beams under my deck. I deal with logs like he is playing with and I’m 70. Your washer would be no problem, just tilt it up and put a board under it, go to the other side, repeat, go back and repeat until you are high enough. The other day I brought a new wood stove down to the house, 27 stairs.

[@molliejonte2732]

Learn as you go. That is the best education. It sticks with you.

[@williamcooper126]

Great video thanks as always....One thing to consider on the big stuff to save the winch from getting too hot is to put a snatch block on the arch and double back the winch cable.

[@markmaue4861]

This might be my favorite video, I love cutting wood and have never seen a trailer like that👍👍👍

[@beandip007]

You know I really appreciate how you include mistakes in the videos of you learning, it gives a lot of perspective on the subject. I hate making mistakes and its good that I can learn from others.

[@velatroha5309]

Doug you should ad a rolling bar to the end if the trailer to make it easier to load the logs

[@toneyjohnson8910]

Love my Log Ox kit. Thanks for introducing me to it. I love working in my wood lot.

[@Ollie9mm]

Of course those can’t hooks couldn’t move that big log!... what ya need there is a CAN hook.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

lol and a skid steer ; )

[@Ollie9mm]

OFF GRID with DOUG & STACY no doubt. 👍🏼

[@TheMrAshley2010]

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[@eddiewatson3759]

Doug lets fire up that sawmill and make some wood boards

[@anaphylastiks]

My gosh. You have God working through you in ways you may or may not know. God bless you.

[@PaulaJoDavis]

ARGH! We had to go and BUY firewood. I really don't like living in town. But soon, we will be out of town and in the country! Prayers are appreciated!! Blessings from NE Missouri!

[@Trail-of-dead]

I collect big wood all spring/summer long and it’s super hard work, but in February in Missouri and the wood stoves got the house over 75 it’s well worth all the effort. I feel your pain my friend.

[@tonygrimes13]

This is not only firewood.

[@phillully4472]

That's a heap of firewood Doug.. hope ya get a portion of it cut and stacked before the snow flies in your neck of the woods!

[@dancnluc1]

Oak is heavy! We cut down an oak and made some lumber and some post. The post were so heavy. I can’t wait to see videos of y’all cutting the lumber. I love the smell of fresh cut lumber.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The one thing I would suggest Doug. Is a snatch block. So you are not overworking that winch. Just a suggestion. God bless

[@tommybrooks6558]

The apparatus on the back of your trailer is very very smart. Great idea who ever come up with that . I used to help my father-in-law log when I started when I was 15 it's just in my blood my both my grandfathers logged way back in the thirties and forties.

[@josiahdabill4862]

You guys need a jammer truck. Its amazing the amount of wood that was hauled with one before all the big equipment.

[@blainstenberg2806]

once you get the tip of the log on the trailer try to grab another bit on it farther back before the arch falls forward save lifting it back up cool video have a great day cheers

[@valeriewilliams1738]

I used a cat hook all the time. I had a firewood contract in Rocky Mountain National Park. I used to make log homes as well. There was no way to turn a lot to peel it with a draw knife without it. You know exactly what tools you need for your work. I'm also impressed that you take the time to do some research the tools and buy America made. I love doing firewood, it's calming and relaxing. I'm glad that you were able to get these trees. To much good wood to waste.

[@rustygsp]

Ordered a Log Ox yesterday and it's on it's way. Thanks so much for showing us this tool. We go through a lot of wood through the winter...wood stove is our only heat source, so this will really help.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

It's a handy tool for sure!

[@mollyberginc8808]

I love this stuff!!! I worked in a hard wood lumber mill for 8 years and I loved that job! Thank you for all your hard work Doug & Stacy!!! Shalom

[@deborapettigrew1258]

Failure and mistakes are just steps you take toward success. Can’t get there without them. I’m just wondering how you’re going to get the bigger ones from the pile at homestead to your s sawmill to cut them. Going to have to get you a crane that would be appropriate wouldn’t it?

[@Connie-sh3kf]

Always amazes hubby when I give a suggestion to something and he does it perfectly then he says how did you ever know how to do that. I say from awesome KZbinrs. Like you! Thanks 😘

[@januszpaliczak3658]

Intelligent drive for loading logs onto the trailer Great job Doug!

[@longshadowfarmstead1102]

Doug, here's an idea - instead of the "landing gear" you welded to the rear of the trailer which you have to use Handyman jacks to get the pin out of, why not pick up a couple of Handyman jacks from Craigslist and weld the foot to the trailer on each side? Then you'd never have to pack around a Handyman jack again, and it would be a simple matter to put the "gear down" and release them when you're loaded. Also, if you put a spring loaded shock absorber on the front of the steel arch, it would prevent it from crashing every time it goes over center when you're pulling a log onto the trailer. The spring would reset the shock every time you return the arch to the loading position. And yet another: go to a scrap yard and get some old sawmill green chain rollers for the rear edge of the trailer. Weld them on about 1/2 inch higher than the deck of the trailer and they should really make loading easier. Love your show. My wife and I watch every new episode, so keep 'em comin'.

[@mikewoods897]

Just keep taking your time...I get excited sometimes or try to do something cheap and end up hurting myself. Safety First! 🐸

[@anaphylastiks]

Never underestimate yourself. Strength comes from within. We push not pull. Always from nothing to something.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

TYVM 💙 Doug great tutorial! Always enjoy watching.

[@LifeinFarmland]

Love my logox!

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Great Video. Do yourself a favor please. Double check your winch cable and change when any sign of wear. Have seen them break and can cause a lot of damage to human an machinery. Also some of the boards on your friends trailer won't be continue to take loads like you have been putting on trailer especially dragging them across the wire area. My SO worked in a woodyard and had a CDL License. I learned so much from him. God Rest His Soul. God Bless and Peace Be With You All ☮️

[@rogerhuber3133]

Quite a trailer! Having good equipment makes all the difference doing any job.

[@Danzilly]

Doug's getting into the the fun stuff now! Wood fire is heart warming!

[@tonygrimes13]

This is not only firewood.

[@willowsverge3046]

This is a good example of needing a cant for a can do job 😁👍

[@rezyness]

great ideas and tools that exist to make work easier. thx!

[@valerieescabi6104]

Godbless you both I love your videos💖❤️

[@karenwillison3987]

Thank you Doug! 68 yr young gramma here that splits own wood. For sure am getting a cant hook. Sorry to see the mess of chemtrails in segment where can see your blue sky in background. Same here yesterday in northwest PA. Doug & Stacy love you both.

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

You will love the log ox and use that coupon code to save ya some money

[@AlmostHomestead]

Wow! Those are crazy heavy logs. Love my Log Ox 3in1 Forestry MultiTool

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Good job lots of hard work . 👊

[@NancyfromCanada]

Great job love watching you move those big logs! Glad you guys are recycling and reusing! Love watching your channels! Nancy from Canada

[@loganspitzer2569]

I respect how you approach each new project and with humbleness curiosity and effort you're doing amazing and I am learning so much from you guys i appreciate you

[@theresawheeler4566]

Great Video!!! Thanks for posting it! Tweeted and sharing on Facebook!!! 💗💗💓💓

[@JacobVanHeel]

It's easier on the winch and trailer decking if You use the log arch multiple time to lift and move it on to the trailer instead of dragging it. Cuts down on friction and force needed from the winch

[@WendyK656]

Boy that Log Ox works pretty cool. We just might have to look into one of those Doug.

[@susanschneider-baker49]

We love our LogOx Forester set-up, it was well worth every dime, nickle & penny we spent.

[@runawayacres4622]

Well Doug I think you guys did great. When I was younger I had a landscaping business with tree service. I think you guys handle it awesome. Love the arch on the trailer idea. Wishing I had that when I first started.

[@bwillan]

Good video. Just be sure not to make lumber from the tree branches. They will turn into bananas and hockey sticks the second you finish the cut with the mill head. Better to use those for firewood. Looks like that one big log has lots of branches coming out of it. Should be interesting getting that one loaded without it snagging too much.

[@marylouise890]

I’m very Happy you are Saving Your Back👍

[@davidmc8110]

Of course... ... if you want to move the log, you want to hook down low and lift. If you hook on an end (on the side) and lift you can move some pretty big logs.

[@anaphylastiks]

Yep summer and winter hats. 100% important. Also there is a breaking in period for hats so they don't distract. A new hat and complex work do not go hand in hand. But the breaking in period is a highly important part of training the brain to react safely in dangerous situations.

[@dlivengood59]

With a little bit of skill and access to a sawmill be I could see tons of possibilities. Tables, benches, chairs and curio cabinet👍👍

[@phillee2814]

As an ex-trucker (among other things), I'd definitely recommend chaining such a heavy load, rather that relying on straps. For moving them, leverage and block and tackle are your friends.

[@kerrywright2645]

He did better than most guys I see on the road. I see a lot of guys hauling wood with no kind of tie downs.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Nice load f logs

[@howardhardy1992]

cool video, gave me some ideas. I just ordered a large cant hook. I have used them in the past as my brother has a tree service and I have worked for him part time for many years. Yesterday I went to get a little free firewood. The guy had posted a couple pics in the online add but nothing in the pic to judge size. When I got there I found that the big log was close to 36" diameter and about 15' long. It's black locust which is harder and heavier than oak. I found that even trying to order a cant hook is not easy due to the lack of raw materials from covid. No worries though as i have one ordered and committed to taking all the wood. The guy said that he has had several people stop buy in response from the add and all said they could not process wood of that size. I will be using it for firewood and also air drying a bunch for lathe projects.

[@roybracy5074]

Good series of videos on the log collection takes me back to when me and my father would work in the forest on our firewood business. Your learning fast there's a lot of ways to move logs i loaded big logs with rollers and leveraging onto pickup.thanks for the video

[@rick_3.50]

Glad to see more than one twig loaded at a time

[@markmiller6310]

All in all a good job dough

[@geoffoutdoors]

Looks like its coming together pretty good for some milling. Brilliant!

[@kellyh1316]

Thank you for your videos! Always great to learn new things!

[@jeremyallan5471]

Next time you need tools talk to your local blacksmith they are pretty easy to make

[@royreynolds108]

You might want to install a receiver on the front of your truck so you may hook the trailer to the front and push the trailer instead of having to back it into areas. After the trailer is in place turn the truck around and hook back up. A lot of fishermen do this with the advantage that the traction wheels are out of the water. You don't have that but it sure seems pushing is easier than backing a trailer up; at least for me.

[@drewdouglas4883]

I dig the trailer man that’s nice

[@countrycraftsman5110]

Bigger cant hook. Can equal bigger butt busting as well.

[@dubsnaks3698]

Serious timber their Doug careful with the back! God bless y'all!

[@noellehedman5412]

Now that you have those humongous trunks at the property, will you use this same process to move them around to process?

[@lar7905]

Soooo...you put it out there that you're just learning . Ghighly impressive to be so up front . Hopeyou you get a million subscribers.

[@genal5808]

Great video, Great tools! Thank you for the nuggets!

[@rickmason2214]

Shoul bring that frontend loader on the trailer and make it easier ...

[@gamesonvhs5927]

I gathered some firewood in the city today. Someone left some pallets laying on the sidewalk. Ha!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi....... 🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Another thing people who collect logs like that do is make high quality lumber to sell to woodworkers. It takes some resaw skills to make high quality wood from most trees.

[@THERE4fabrications]

Wish I had access to wood like that here in Montana.

[@ohske]

wau kerja yang baik good 👍👍👍👌😊

[@jeauxblack]

Where can I get that hat, beaver hat company, what style please?

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

And you need a good friend to work with you.

[@onewhitestone]

One of the best tools for wood is brut strength. You also have to be a little crazy. Keeps you young.

[@CountyLineCarvings]

Great progress developing already... I have a solid amount of similar size saw mill experience...we have found that 2 guys, each with a hook in hand is very efficient for convincing bigger logs to roll wherever you need them to go.... One guys starts the rotation, and the other guy cant bite into the log a bit lower. also to help steer a log --- keep a decent sized wedge of a small log around.... put that in-front of the log on one end, then hook into the opposite end. the stump wedge will keep that end in place while the hooked end crawls along as you push it. !

[@edieboudreau9637]

Tools are good.

[@stateoftheart7641]

My gosh your lucky I guess to have found such a good snag. I hope I get the chance to get some like that. Awesome video Doug :)...

[@raynall3593]

That big hook gonna come in handy a lot, moving the logs on the mill too to get then like you want then and then turning them as needed. The right tools for the job. Equipment that can handle the size of the logs is a must have. Like the trailer with the arch for loading and transporting. Then you got to unload and store till you ready to do something with the logs. And then to move and load the logs on the mill. Lots to consider so you do not wind up getting hurt. What you are going to get from them is well worth the effort if you love wood. A surprise in every piece as you cut it.

[@EricGoesToShopClass]

Slam that hook in there. Often that means you're pushing or lifting instead of pulling. But you won't deal with the hook slipping if you can get it through that bark layer. You can do it like you are, but you'll have to throw the hook down where you want it to bite. Either way, make sure a hook that slips doesn't mean a log coming back at you. If you're pushing, keep a couple pieces of firewood nearby to kick under while you lift to block your log from coming back on you.

[@eduardosalcedosr1727]

Hi DOUG, great tutorial👍 I learned a lot from😳 this video, you work👍 very hard👍. GOD 🙏🙏BLESS YOU. EDUARDO MIAMI FL 🇺🇸

[@starrmcurry2718]

Doug and Stacy, wanted to ask for prayers or my family. My 47 yr old son died from a heart attack today leaving behind a wife and 2 children.

[@dancnluc1]

Starr M Curry so sorry to hear that! Prayers going out for your family!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

🙏 lifting up

[@cramfarms]

Can't wait to see everything that comes from these logs!

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

Logrite makes great canthooks!!!! We use two of the large ones for out in the field and a smaller one at the mill...... all "Woodmizer Orange"!!! LOL! We just picked up a Stihl hookaroon...... pretty sure that was made by Logrite as well....... Thanks for sharing.... we all appreciate it!!!

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Whenever you're moving brush you just stick a tire and chains underneath that so you can pull it off but you cut it down in the middle of the Chainsaw keep the brush down to got to be safe..

[@markmaue4861]

Nothing feels like wood heat

[@garykuiken6191]

Hopefully you mill some lumber. It would be a shame to use it all for firewood. What's with the cardboard on the license plate Doug ? Cheers.

[@LibbyOnTheLabel.]

Great advice! Enjoyed the video.

[@marylouise890]

Just starting to watch you move these logs. Had to write this: I don’t miss the horrible sound of a police car or a ambulance 🚑. I heard it in the background when you first started #Doug. Now back to the video 😊

[@straubdavid9]

Good job to you and your buddy ... those are some heavy logs for sure. Best of luck and like you said ... there is always some good advice in the comments section ... all it takes is for you to start a project and folks that have been doing this stuff for years will chime in.

[@ETgranny1895]

Where is the other dog?

[@IceLynne]

You guys have a lot of geoengineering going on over your heads - pretty gnarly.

[@andrewnichols1240]

Thank you guess I need a buggy cause my logs are biggys. Canthooks are hard to find

[@cancelchannel3394]

Woodchuck is also made in America, and in my opinion is better designed tha LogOx 🤔😊

[@marymccabe9146]

Doug, i would love to see you use that log moving tool on a tree you ARE able to move. Would love to see how it DOES work. I am not done watching the video..... Maybe you do show it!

[@marymccabe9146]

Yes, just saw at 13:00 or so the use of it!