Good morning Tom, thanks so much! Building a bucket extension has been on my list for a while but that old piece of plywood works so well I have been putting it off. Have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
Thanks so much! I am a few years older than you and I agree. The bending over is a little tougher. Making the pickaroons has been a fun project. Have fun making your pickaroons. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week, Ben 👍
We used it today splitting rounds. Can't believe it. Like you said a total game changer. Thanks for stopping by Russell. Have a great week, Ben 🪵🪓👋😎👍🍻🍻
Good morning Mark 👋 I think I am going to build a longer one as we are going to have 12 cords to deal with. Thanks for stopping by, have a great week, Ben
hi there good build i made actuality 2 from a ax head cut it in half then made one from the top and bottom , but then had to make handles , , best to all john
Hello, thanks so much for watching and commenting. That sounds like a great idea, 2 for the price of one👍 I noticed you made a video about pickaroons but didn't see a video about making them. Have a great day, Ben
hi not to sure if there is one ,just drew a V in the blade and had 2 ,the only problem in the taper where the handle goes , it is hour glass shaped ,john@@whenworkisplay
@@fricknjeep thanks John, the one I made in the video is working really well. I made 2 this morning from with a bolt through an old handle. They are lighter but I have to use more force. I really appreciate your come back 👍
Great that it worked Ben. Saves the back for sure. And having two makes picking up those rounds easy. Stand straight up and go with two rounds if you’re moving them from place to place. And with two round you are balanced as your carrying them. Thanks for the mention Ben 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋. Just a thought, maybe a little more hook on it on the end. But if it works. Don’t fix it. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋. They are a great tool. I’ve never seen them for sale any where. My motto is , If you’re doing firewood, you need one of these. 🤭🤭🤭🤭 Have a great day. 👋👋👍🏻👍🏻
I love those Irwin Quick Grips and have them in multiple sizes. Yep, breaking a cutting disk is the reason we have to wear gloves and a face shield. Yes sir, a pickeroon relieves all that bending over. Great job on the build Ben.
Good morning Rob, I am looking around to see what I have to build a second longer one. It's not raining today, so it should be a little easier to see what I am doing. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Ben 🌞😎👍☕️
Nice work Ben, I like it. I've got so many old axes around. I've used pulp hooks and pickerons for a long time but that is a sweet hack instead of buying another one. Have a great weekend! ☕️👍😊🌴
Good morning Mark🌴, I had never used a pickaroon before this. I wish I had started using them years ago. I just built version #3 using old circular saw blade material. It is thin and strong and is becoming my favorite. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍☕️
Hey Ben. That's a perfect tool for the job. The next one with a longer handle will have its place in the woodyard also. That project turned out great. Watch out for flying disc's
Thanks Kenny, I had planned on building the second one today but we started splitting wood and that was our day. We love working with the wood. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🍻🍻
How's she goin'? A pick-a-roon is as handy as a pocket on a shirt eh!! Noel is a great promoter of these tools and no wonder. Nice build here Ben and I bet you'll get lots of use from this new tool in the woodyard!! Take 'er easy!!
Thanks Mike, we used it today splitting rounds. I never bent over once 😁👍🪵🪓. Total game changer. I will be adding a few more to the tool box. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
Nice job Ben, I jumped when the grinder kicked back 😳😂. Glad you did hurt yourself 👍🏻. I see the snow has gone down a lot, it will be going down here also this week. Have a great week Ben 🙋🏼♂👍🏻🇨🇦☕
Thanks Luc 👋 Me too, during the editing process, every time I saw that segment I jumped. The snow is gone for now. We will probably get more this month. Have a great week, Ben 🌞😎👍☕️
Ben, I never saw Noel's homemade pickaroon. So, it's good to revisit topics so that new people can see what is possible. Now, after I watched you make your pickaroon, a thought came to mind. Your picaroon looks a lot like a fireman's axs. While not exactly like a fireman's axe, maybe you can do a search of the interweb for images and that will help you with version 2.0. BTW, I think you are onto something. Plus, now I need to check out Noel's pickaroon. Be careful and Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
Good morning Bob, I never really thought about having a pickaroon but with 12 cords of 8ft lengths I wanted to make things easier on my back. It is another rainy day here and I am in the garage working on version number 3. This one I am building from an old circular saw blade and it is showing a lot of promise. Thanks for the info. I will check out the fireman's axe. Have a great day, Ben 🪵🪓🔥😎👍
Thanks Joseph, we used it today and I am pleased with how well it worked. I will be adding a few more pickaroons to the tool box. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍
I looked to see if you made a video about your homemade pickaroon, but didn't see one. Sounds like a nice build. Thanks Brent, have a great week, Ben 😎👍🪵🪓
Nice supply of wood Ben. That's the exact reason why I don't buy those aluminum oxide cutting wheels anymore. They explode way too easy. I only use metal diamond cut wheels nowadays, so much better and worth every penny. Glad you had worn your PPE and hopefully others will too. Nice job on the pickaroon. It looks to be working well for you and it cost you next to nothing and only a few minutes to make, nicely done. Many years back I changed over from a pickaroon to using handheld log tongs. Many tools to do the job, all good, thus it comes down to preferences. Have a great week Ben!
Good evening Paul, yes 6 cords delivered and another 6 coming. We love having it in the yard and we love working with it. The pickaroon I built in the video worked great today. I built another one this morning and it doesn't work nearly as well. Not sure why?? I have been fiddling with the point but no success. If I can't built more pickaroons as good as my first one I may follow you and get handheld log tongs. If you have a favorite pair I'd love to hear about them. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
@@whenworkisplay I don't have a favorite but rather a few for different size log rounds, small, medium and large. There are so many brands out there nowadays with some made well and others not so well. It's one of those tools you want to hold before buying. They don't all feel of the same quality or comfort.
I'll be honest I didn't know what a pickaron was a couple of months ago, now two months later I wish I'd had one years ago lol😅. I used a pulp hook in the past but a pickaron is definitely better in my book. New subscriber here , I like what I'm see
In the video you saw me using the pickaroon for the first time. It certainly makes handling the firewood easier. Since they are so easy to build and cost nothing, I am experiencing with different designs. You and Tucker have a great weekend 👍Ben
Nice little Build Ben!! Hookaroons/Pickaroon's are the best. Great job! What's on the back of the tractor (@7:04) -- Propane tanks?? Cheers, -- J. Andre. / Old Iron Acres
Thanks J Andre. Can't believe how much of a game changer the pickaroon is. On the back of the Kubota.. cement in a water softener tank and the bigger one is the cover for the tank. Together they weigh about 800 lbs and keep my center of gravity low. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻🍻
Thank you Sir! I am a subscriber to your channel 😁👍 I would love to see a video about your 100 yr old pickaroon and I am guessing others would as well !! Thanks so much, have a great weekend, Ben 🪵🪓🔥😎👍
When I go to the camp, when the snow is gone I will for sure make a video of it. It`s just a short one and it`s the E.B. Eddy`s blacksmiths that made it....CHEERS@@whenworkisplay
A pickeroon is a handy tool for moving sticks of wood. One false swing, though, and they can cause injury. Be careful with it. I find that a guy can overestimate the size of log they can move with them and can lead to over exertion. They are best for smaller rounds and odd size pieces but not for really big rounds.
Good evening Craig, being someone who is somewhat unfamiliar with pickaroons I appreciate your experience and your knowledge. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🍻🍻
Very clever! I also like the bucket modification for getting more firewood !
Good morning Tom, thanks so much! Building a bucket extension has been on my list for a while but that old piece of plywood works so well I have been putting it off. Have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
Very good idea, just turned 60 and that bending over to pick up wood isn’t as much fun as it used to be! I’ll be making me a picaroon !
Thanks so much! I am a few years older than you and I agree. The bending over is a little tougher. Making the pickaroons has been a fun project. Have fun making your pickaroons. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Have a great week, Ben 👍
I have one someone gave me , a total game changer when it comes to firewood!!! Take care Ben have a great week.
We used it today splitting rounds. Can't believe it. Like you said a total game changer. Thanks for stopping by Russell. Have a great week, Ben 🪵🪓👋😎👍🍻🍻
Awesome job Ben! Handy little tool to have around for sure. Thanks for sharing. Tips to Noel for the idea. Cheers, Mike.
Thanks Mike! We used it today. It definitely is a game changer. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻🪵🪓
Good Morning Ben, Clever as always. I think one thing that adds to the effectiveness of the tool is the weight of the head. Thanks for sharing. Bryan
I hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the info Bryan👍 I'll keep that in mind when I build a longer one. Enjoy your day, Ben 😎👍
I like this, very nice.
Thanks Micky👍
Great job, Ben! And thank you, Noel, for the concept!!!!
Thanks John 👋 We are going to give it a good workout today 👍 Have a great week, Ben
That's a great little tool. Well done.
Thanks Ross, we used it today splitting rounds. It is a game changer. Have a great week, Ben🪵🪓 👋😎👍🍻🍻
Good morning Ben. Great tool for handling firewood. Take care.
Good morning Mark 👋 I think I am going to build a longer one as we are going to have 12 cords to deal with. Thanks for stopping by, have a great week, Ben
hi there good build i made actuality 2 from a ax head cut it in half then made one from the top and bottom , but then had to make handles , , best to all john
Hello, thanks so much for watching and commenting. That sounds like a great idea, 2 for the price of one👍 I noticed you made a video about pickaroons but didn't see a video about making them. Have a great day, Ben
hi not to sure if there is one ,just drew a V in the blade and had 2 ,the only problem in the taper where the handle goes , it is hour glass shaped ,john@@whenworkisplay
@@fricknjeep thanks John, the one I made in the video is working really well. I made 2 this morning from with a bolt through an old handle. They are lighter but I have to use more force. I really appreciate your come back 👍
Nice simple design.
Thanks Brian. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍☕️
Wow! That’s Incredibly Awesome! 🤩❤️✨
Thanks so much!
Great that it worked Ben. Saves the back for sure. And having two makes picking up those rounds easy. Stand straight up and go with two rounds if you’re moving them from place to place. And with two round you are balanced as your carrying them.
Thanks for the mention Ben 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋.
Just a thought, maybe a little more hook on it on the end. But if it works. Don’t fix it. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋.
They are a great tool. I’ve never seen them for sale any where.
My motto is , If you’re doing firewood, you need one of these. 🤭🤭🤭🤭
Have a great day. 👋👋👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Noel, we are going to give it a good workout today. Hope you are feeling better. Enjoy your day 🌞😎👍
@@whenworkisplay 👍🏻👍🏻 a little better Ben.
I love those Irwin Quick Grips and have them in multiple sizes. Yep, breaking a cutting disk is the reason we have to wear gloves and a face shield. Yes sir, a pickeroon relieves all that bending over. Great job on the build Ben.
Good morning Rob, I am looking around to see what I have to build a second longer one. It's not raining today, so it should be a little easier to see what I am doing. Have a great day and thanks for stopping by, Ben 🌞😎👍☕️
Great video, enjoy watching thanks
Thanks Mike, have a good one, Ben 👍
Nice work Ben, I like it. I've got so many old axes around. I've used pulp hooks and pickerons for a long time but that is a sweet hack instead of buying another one. Have a great weekend! ☕️👍😊🌴
Good morning Mark🌴, I had never used a pickaroon before this. I wish I had started using them years ago. I just built version #3 using old circular saw blade material. It is thin and strong and is becoming my favorite. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍☕️
Well done Ben!
Thanks Gary 👍
Logan from Fabbed Fun made a pickaroon too.
Noel and Logan are both top notch.
Thanks Gary, I have been looking at Noels. I'll check out Logans as well. I plan on building a longer second one. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍
Hey Ben. That's a perfect tool for the job. The next one with a longer handle will have its place in the woodyard also. That project turned out great. Watch out for flying disc's
Thanks Kenny, I had planned on building the second one today but we started splitting wood and that was our day. We love working with the wood. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🍻🍻
How's she goin'? A pick-a-roon is as handy as a pocket on a shirt eh!! Noel is a great promoter of these tools and no wonder. Nice build here Ben and I bet you'll get lots of use from this new tool in the woodyard!! Take 'er easy!!
Thanks Mike, we used it today splitting rounds. I never bent over once 😁👍🪵🪓. Total game changer. I will be adding a few more to the tool box. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
Nice job Ben, I jumped when the grinder kicked back 😳😂. Glad you did hurt yourself 👍🏻. I see the snow has gone down a lot, it will be going down here also this week. Have a great week Ben 🙋🏼♂👍🏻🇨🇦☕
Thanks Luc 👋 Me too, during the editing process, every time I saw that segment I jumped. The snow is gone for now. We will probably get more this month. Have a great week, Ben 🌞😎👍☕️
Great job my friend
Thanks John, have a good one, Ben
Ben, I never saw Noel's homemade pickaroon. So, it's good to revisit topics so that new people can see what is possible. Now, after I watched you make your pickaroon, a thought came to mind. Your picaroon looks a lot like a fireman's axs. While not exactly like a fireman's axe, maybe you can do a search of the interweb for images and that will help you with version 2.0. BTW, I think you are onto something. Plus, now I need to check out Noel's pickaroon. Be careful and Enjoy the Journey - Cheers
Good morning Bob, I never really thought about having a pickaroon but with 12 cords of 8ft lengths I wanted to make things easier on my back. It is another rainy day here and I am in the garage working on version number 3. This one I am building from an old circular saw blade and it is showing a lot of promise. Thanks for the info. I will check out the fireman's axe. Have a great day, Ben 🪵🪓🔥😎👍
That looks good and a homemade one is a great way to see if you like the tool
Thanks Joseph, we used it today and I am pleased with how well it worked. I will be adding a few more pickaroons to the tool box. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍
Great job for short money, Ben. I've been thinking about buying or making a pickaroon. It sure would be helpful.
Good morning, thanks Rick! I am pretty happy with it. It will get a good workout today. Have a great week, Ben 🌞👋😎👍☕️
Good morning Ben and Sue!
Good morning Gary 👍
Good job Ben. I made one from an old Tacoma rear spring with a tube sleeve that fits tube handle and the LogOx handle.
Brent
I looked to see if you made a video about your homemade pickaroon, but didn't see one. Sounds like a nice build. Thanks Brent, have a great week, Ben 😎👍🪵🪓
@@whenworkisplay Hey Ben, I didn't make one but, I did what you did plus a little welding.
Brent
Nice supply of wood Ben. That's the exact reason why I don't buy those aluminum oxide cutting wheels anymore. They explode way too easy. I only use metal diamond cut wheels nowadays, so much better and worth every penny. Glad you had worn your PPE and hopefully others will too. Nice job on the pickaroon. It looks to be working well for you and it cost you next to nothing and only a few minutes to make, nicely done. Many years back I changed over from a pickaroon to using handheld log tongs. Many tools to do the job, all good, thus it comes down to preferences. Have a great week Ben!
Good evening Paul, yes 6 cords delivered and another 6 coming. We love having it in the yard and we love working with it. The pickaroon I built in the video worked great today. I built another one this morning and it doesn't work nearly as well. Not sure why?? I have been fiddling with the point but no success. If I can't built more pickaroons as good as my first one I may follow you and get handheld log tongs. If you have a favorite pair I'd love to hear about them. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓
@@whenworkisplay I don't have a favorite but rather a few for different size log rounds, small, medium and large. There are so many brands out there nowadays with some made well and others not so well. It's one of those tools you want to hold before buying. They don't all feel of the same quality or comfort.
I'll be honest I didn't know what a pickaron was a couple of months ago, now two months later I wish I'd had one years ago lol😅. I used a pulp hook in the past but a pickaron is definitely better in my book. New subscriber here , I like what I'm see
In the video you saw me using the pickaroon for the first time. It certainly makes handling the firewood easier. Since they are so easy to build and cost nothing, I am experiencing with different designs. You and Tucker have a great weekend 👍Ben
You too my friend
Nice little Build Ben!! Hookaroons/Pickaroon's are the best. Great job! What's on the back of the tractor (@7:04) -- Propane tanks?? Cheers, -- J. Andre. / Old Iron Acres
Thanks J Andre. Can't believe how much of a game changer the pickaroon is. On the back of the Kubota.. cement in a water softener tank and the bigger one is the cover for the tank. Together they weigh about 800 lbs and keep my center of gravity low. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻🍻
@@whenworkisplay Nice! Ballast is good!
I just sub to your chanel. I have at the camp a picaroon that`s over 100 years old and I must show it when I`m able to get over there.....CHEERS
Thank you Sir! I am a subscriber to your channel 😁👍 I would love to see a video about your 100 yr old pickaroon and I am guessing others would as well !! Thanks so much, have a great weekend, Ben 🪵🪓🔥😎👍
When I go to the camp, when the snow is gone I will for sure make a video of it. It`s just a short one and it`s the E.B. Eddy`s blacksmiths that made it....CHEERS@@whenworkisplay
@@gatorsworld cheers 😎👍
A pickeroon is a handy tool for moving sticks of wood. One false swing, though, and they can cause injury. Be careful with it. I find that a guy can overestimate the size of log they can move with them and can lead to over exertion. They are best for smaller rounds and odd size pieces but not for really big rounds.
Good evening Craig, being someone who is somewhat unfamiliar with pickaroons I appreciate your experience and your knowledge. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🍻🍻
Have fun with your firewood...another six cords! You'll be busy!
It will help save your back Ben. I went through 2 cut off wheels when I made mine. Later
Good evening Mech, I had a few of those thin wheels fly off on me. No scars yet👍 Thanks for stopping by, have a great week, Ben 🪵🪓👍🍻