Looking for a tool.
- Thread starter Drewtree
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- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
Make one...use the end of a car leaf spring and a handle welded on.
If I knew the first thing about welding I would have one already.
treegongfu
Branched out member
I've seen them at Universal Field Supplies in Mississauga but couldn't say if they are stocking them currently.
RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Stihl dealer or husqy can get them in next day
- Location
- Chardon, OH
Yep. My old Stihl version has a hook attached to allow use as a short cant hook.
http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?item=1486
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MikePowers321
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Leeds, Ny
greg, how long is that bar?
- Location
- Chardon, OH
I had to go measure.
It's a Fiskars (Finland), that I bought at a Stihl dealer.
It's 30" long; Tip to end of handle.
It's a Fiskars (Finland), that I bought at a Stihl dealer.
It's 30" long; Tip to end of handle.
Treezybreez
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Lancaster, SC
A guy I worked for had a nice short one for climbing with on a lanyard. That long Husky one is not very pleasant to have banging against your leg while aloft. I have found that a flat crow bar works half way decent.
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/accessories-lubricants/breaking-bars-forestry-tools/showitem-EM-1000.aspx
About three weeks ago this same tool came into my head. I wanted a short one for in tree work and a longer one for ground cutting. After searching I thought about making one. All I needed was the ends of a leaf spring. Since the iron scavengers are active I set the DIY build aside
The next day at work one of the guys kicked something on the ground. Yippeee...an eight inch chunk of leaf spring!
There should be enough to make the in tree felling bar
Northern Tools had a good price on the longer one unless you were ordering from One of our sponsors and prorated shipping
About three weeks ago this same tool came into my head. I wanted a short one for in tree work and a longer one for ground cutting. After searching I thought about making one. All I needed was the ends of a leaf spring. Since the iron scavengers are active I set the DIY build aside
The next day at work one of the guys kicked something on the ground. Yippeee...an eight inch chunk of leaf spring!
There should be enough to make the in tree felling bar
Northern Tools had a good price on the longer one unless you were ordering from One of our sponsors and prorated shipping
That one looks perfect
MikePowers321
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Leeds, Ny
Probably nice for negative rigging big stuff, so you can put your saw away before the piece goes, without a huge notch??
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
I think I know what you mean but would you elaborate or illustrate?
Just what I was looking for! Thanks!
Precisely! I often undermine centre of gravity but when the wood gets larger I like to be able to hold on without a saw in my hands if I'm in a negative rigging situation.
GreenMntnBoy410
New member
- Location
- Vermont
Anybody care to mention how badass that video was? Had a little bit everything
Tom, the idea is simply to make a deep face cut so the hinge wood is behind the center of gravity, rather than out in front. The placement can determine how easily the piece initiates its own movement.
I've personally found enough time to get the saw to my side and hold it with one hand while holding the stem with the other. But that's me, and the trees in my area. Not to say I wouldn't want something else in another part of the world.
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
Thx..that';s what I thought you meant.
Indeed, the level of badassery is high on this one.
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