I’ve had mine for 18-24 months and have been very pleased. It has held up well. I skid logs around my woods and often up hills with my 570 4 wheeler. The unique shape of the cone enables me to pull logs I wouldn’t otherwise be able to skid. Most of my trees are oaks, hickory and maple that are often big enough that the cone barely fits. It’s a “specialty” product for which there aren’t many manufacturers so they can charge a higher price.
Yeah, unfortunately it is expensive for being just a piece of plastic but it does work well! Good to hear it's holding up for you, even with the heavier hardwoods.
I’ve owned one identical to yours for a couple decades, used with a portable gas capstan winch, purchased from Nova Jack, a Canadian company that last time I checked was still in business.
Had mine a couple of years now. Clearing an acreage with a chainsaw and a winch. Totally indestructible and a must have item. Pulls those logs over a brush pile or thru a cluster of trees with no effort or damage. Best tool you could have, no matter how you do the skidding 😅
I use the trunk lid off an old volkswagen - also good for hauling big stones, gravel, mixing cement in. Doesn't have to be Volkswagen - just need an upcurve in the front - punch a hole through for the chain. Been using mine for 30+ years and it is still going strong. Btw that is a dangerous tree to whack on. If a junk of dead top comes off you can't get out of the way quick enough. I like a falling bar and favor one side of the back cut to make the tree spin to one side to roll off the other tree.
Not sure where I saw one but it was made out of steel plate. It was built like a scoop and a chain through the front, would skid real easy in the winter time. And would save the skid trail from that rutt that always appears.
I do pressure wash them before milling. When I first got my mill I tried milling a dirty log. I could hardly finish the one log it was dulled so fast. I wash them now. Which mill did you get? You're gonna LOVE it! Woodland Mills are the best affordable mills out there!
I wonder the same thing. One guy said he has had his for a few years with no problems. I plan to store mine out of the sun so I hope it lasts a long time. We dont get too cold here in Oregon so Im not too worried about it breaking that way. We will see. So far I like it.
@@gotwoodinhead6814 I just subscribed to your channel. I process firewood as well. Maybe you can make an update one day after you have used it for a while.
Tip - cutting standing dead trees is very dangerous and should be avoided. I find letting the tree come down on its own is safer and it typically pops the root ball so your not lookining at a stump the next thirty years.
@@kirkboivin4357 Definitely worth it if you don't want your trails torn up. I can also pull larger logs with a smaller "skidder" (4-wheeler) because of less drag.
I’ve had mine for 18-24 months and have been very pleased. It has held up well. I skid logs around my woods and often up hills with my 570 4 wheeler. The unique shape of the cone enables me to pull logs I wouldn’t otherwise be able to skid. Most of my trees are oaks, hickory and maple that are often big enough that the cone barely fits. It’s a “specialty” product for which there aren’t many manufacturers so they can charge a higher price.
Yeah, unfortunately it is expensive for being just a piece of plastic but it does work well! Good to hear it's holding up for you, even with the heavier hardwoods.
I’ve owned one identical to yours for a couple decades, used with a portable gas capstan winch, purchased from Nova Jack, a Canadian company that last time I checked was still in business.
@@michaelmckeag960 Interesting. Is it plastic? How did it hold up over time?
@ It is yellow plastic, has held just fine, just scratches from use.
Very interesting thanks. Excellent edit with the different angles.
Thanks
Had mine a couple of years now. Clearing an acreage with a chainsaw and a winch. Totally indestructible and a must have item. Pulls those logs over a brush pile or thru a cluster of trees with no effort or damage. Best tool you could have, no matter how you do the skidding 😅
Agreed! I find it very helpful, especially on my small property where I don't want my trails all torn up.
I use the trunk lid off an old volkswagen - also good for hauling big stones, gravel, mixing cement in. Doesn't have to be Volkswagen - just need an upcurve in the front - punch a hole through for the chain. Been using mine for 30+ years and it is still going strong. Btw that is a dangerous tree to whack on. If a junk of dead top comes off you can't get out of the way quick enough. I like a falling bar and favor one side of the back cut to make the tree spin to one side to roll off the other tree.
Just saw this in the TH-cam feed tonight . This is awesome ! I'm going to subscribe now !
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Not sure where I saw one but it was made out of steel plate. It was built like a scoop and a chain through the front, would skid real easy in the winter time. And would save the skid trail from that rutt that always appears.
Sounds like it works. I've heard of people using a car hood too. I like a cone of some kind- I don't like my trails getting all torn up.
hey, thats a nice idea! maybe load the carabiner the other way round ,) thanks for the video!
Hah, good thinking! Thanks
That looks like what I need......TY for the Video
Thank you. It does work well.
They're a great help.
Great felling skills. I wouldn't beat wedges into a tree that punky. I would go more into the lean and figure it out from there safely.
Thanks! My plan is to always look up, always have a couple escape routes, and be ready to run fast!!!
@@gotwoodinhead6814 readiness is good, a plan is better and both is best.
do you clean you logs after? I assume this is for that nice sawmill i see in the video? I just bought a woodland mill too!
I do pressure wash them before milling. When I first got my mill I tried milling a dirty log. I could hardly finish the one log it was dulled so fast. I wash them now. Which mill did you get? You're gonna LOVE it! Woodland Mills are the best affordable mills out there!
@@gotwoodinhead6814hm126 9.5 with one extension.
Well that's it, I'm getting one.
I never heard of this before. My biggest concern would be how long it can last since it is plastic. Especially in winter cold.
I wonder the same thing. One guy said he has had his for a few years with no problems. I plan to store mine out of the sun so I hope it lasts a long time. We dont get too cold here in Oregon so Im not too worried about it breaking that way. We will see. So far I like it.
@@gotwoodinhead6814 I just subscribed to your channel. I process firewood as well. Maybe you can make an update one day after you have used it for a while.
@@countrywoodproducts Thanks for the sub. I will definitely post more vids on how it how it holds up.
@@countrywoodproducts Subbed back. What part of the country are you from? Im in Oregon with wet and pretty mild temps.
@@gotwoodinhead6814 Northern lower Michigan. Cold and snowy. Was -10 this morning. Thanks for the sub.
good job
Thanks!
Where can I get one?
I got mine at a local hardware store but they are available online too.
Tip - cutting standing dead trees is very dangerous and should be avoided. I find letting the tree come down on its own is safer and it typically pops the root ball so your not lookining at a stump the next thirty years.
Obscenely overpriced. Use a plastic barrel wrapped into a cone or a grain shovel.
@@JoeSmith-vs5sy That works too and is cheaper!
It's ridiculous wt they want for one of those$$$$$
They are a bit expensive. I guess you'd have to decide if it is worth it for your logging operation or not.
Once you've used one , you won't find it expensive
@@kirkboivin4357 Definitely worth it if you don't want your trails torn up. I can also pull larger logs with a smaller "skidder" (4-wheeler) because of less drag.