Handles on my logs...

[smokedragon]

A member here with just one arm has used them for a few years and loves'em for flinging wood around. I actually wonder if they are strong enough for a little skidding that I need to do.

We picked up a 350 lb hunk with the ones I bought (not the Northern brand, but green and orange from I think Bailey's). Wanted a way to snag it with the tractor boom pole and the chain just wouldn't stay. Put the slip hook of my logging chain in the middle of the gripper, and up she came, easy as pie. I was surprised too at how strong they are and how easy they are to use. That said, they aren't for everyone or every situation. But they are handy at times.

 

[WiscWoody]

I bought some of these from Baileys but I like using my new fiberglass handled pickeroon better at least for close by logs.

 

[CountryBoy19]

Get a good wheelbarrow... On most terrain there's no need to carry rounds 1 or 2 at a time to your truck. Wheel em over!

"Most Terrain" in Canada is flat... "most terrain" in the US is not flat... the terrain around me would laugh at a wheelbarrow...

 

[wahoowad]

I bought one of these Timber Tuff brand log carriers back in December, then ordered a second one because I liked it so much. I'm genuinely surprised a how well it works. It is very easy to notice that I am not bending over and down as deeply to pick up log after log. Also not as stressful on my hands having to grip logs tightly. Sometimes I use them both at the same time, other times only 1. Just depends on what I'm moving and how far.

My only gripe was the points did not dig into the wood every time but 60 seconds with a file fixed that. I highly recommend these.

 

[Seanm]

I bought one of these Timber Tuff brand log carriers back in December, then ordered a second one because I liked it so much. I'm genuinely surprised a how well it works. It is very easy to notice that I am not bending over and down as deeply to pick up log after log. Also not as stressful on my hands having to grip logs tightly. Sometimes I use them both at the same time, other times only 1. Just depends on what I'm moving and how far.

My only gripe was the points did not dig into the wood every time but 60 seconds with a file fixed that. I highly recommend these.

I had forgotten about this thread so thanks for bringing it up again and reminding me. I have to get these. I will have to do a search and see if I can buy them somewhere close to here or like most everything else I will have to order them.

 

[KodiakII]

"Most Terrain" in Canada is flat... "most terrain" in the US is not flat... the terrain around me would laugh at a wheelbarrow...

Yes we are well know for our flat lands.

This is the flat land close to where I live.
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[brenndatomu]

I'm genuinely surprised a how well it works. It is very easy to notice that I am not bending over and down as deeply to pick up log after log.

My only gripe was the points did not dig into the wood every time but 60 seconds with a file fixed that. I highly recommend these

+1 ^ ^ ^

Yes we are well know for our flat lands.

This is the flat land close to where I live.
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Nice pics!

 

[CountryBoy19]

Yes we are well know for our flat lands.

This is the flat land close to where I live.
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To be fair, I did put "Most terrain" in quotes because it isn't applicable to all terrain. There is a distinct different between Canada and the US. A large portion of Canada was flattened by glaciers, only the northern parts of the US were. I happen to be in fairly hilly terrain, yet what I'm in is nothing compared a lot of the US. Like I said, most terrain in the US would laugh at a wheelbarrow. The 2nd picture you posted seemed to be ideal gently rolling hills where a wheelbarrow would work fine.... either way, not worth arguing about, I don't really care, I was simply pointing out that "just get a wheelbarrow" isn't a good solution for a large number of people in the US.

 

[firestorm]

Received the Lockhart's Firewood Gripper from Bailey's today that I ordered after reading this thread. Like to thank the OP for the heads up. Carried a couple of pieces to the stove and I have visions of dry gloves and a back thats not aching the next time cutting. Quality appears to be great and they lock on the first jab, looking forward to trying them.