skates and horses

[JAinVA 4,619]

This tree was a hazard.  Once removed, the logs needed to be transported through a narrow passage to the sawmill. A log skate would be the answer; but a good one costs over $300. A well used Wheel Horse frame and some welding rod helped me create my own skate. 

 

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[ebinmaine 67,344]

NIIIIICE 👍👍👍

[SylvanLakeWH 25,503]

[formariz 11,987]

Good idea. Use what you have. 
Any 18”+ white oak  down there?

[JAinVA 4,619]

Got several at 24" on the stump,1 or  2 at 30" and one at over 36"

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[Pullstart 62,814]

Looks great!  Have you ever used a log arch?  If I cut more trees more often, I’d likely have one.

[formariz 11,987]

8 minutes ago, JAinVA said:

Got several at 24" on the stump,1 or  2 at 30" and one at over 36"

Will PM in a bit. 

[JAinVA 4,619]

Kev I have not used a log arch. Before the large tractor died I moved logs with a modified boom pole.I welded chain from one side to the other at the boom base to hold the log from climbing up That worked well.

Edited May 12, 2023 by JAinVA

[JCM 9,130]

Last evening before signing off of RS I thought to myself we have not heard from @JAinVA for some time and lo and behold here you are. Nice to hear from you 

[ebinmaine 67,344]

1 hour ago, JCM said:

Last evening before signing off of RS I thought to myself we have not heard from @JAinVA for some time and lo and behold here you are. Nice to hear from you 

Agreed.  

[oldlineman 1,481]

Pole dinghy in lineman language.  

[WHGuy413 2,683]

Not gonna lie I saw the title to this post and instantly thought @Pullstart wrote it. But then again his is on ski’s not skates. 
 

never used a skate before but have used a home made log arch my dad built. Down side is it’s big and bulky and could probably be half the size it is. If you knew my dad you would know he over builds everything. But I can’t build so I’m not one to complain.