Make Logging Easier With the Right Logging Tools and Equipment

Whether you’re clearing a lot or just chopping up one felled tree, choosing the right logging tools will help you get the job done with as little strain on your body as possible. You can use a chainsaw to split the tree into more manageable pieces and then use a log hook to help you turn, lift and drag logs.

Use a timber jack to lift large sections of tree a few inches off the ground so you can make complete cuts with a chainsaw while protecting the chain from striking the ground. A cant hook provides leverage for rolling giant logs, and a log hauler hooks around the cut sections to make it easier to lift them without having to squat or bend down.

There are multi-tools that combine several different types of logging tools to minimize the equipment you need to carry. In addition to the right logging equipment, remember to have the correct safety gear, including a helmet, hearing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are some common logging tools?

A: Commonly used logging tools include chainsaws, log splitters, haulers, cant hooks and timber jacks. There are logging multi-tools that combine various logging tools into one versatile piece of equipment. This minimizes the number of hand tools you need to carry and keep track of.

Q: What’s a log hook used for?

A: A log hook, also known as a cant hook, has a long handle for leverage, a metal end with small teeth for grip and a moveable metal hook that digs into the log. Its primary function is to keep control of heavy logs while you’re moving them from one place to another. The long handle provides leverage to make rolling the log easier. The longer the handle, the greater leverage you have to move and control heavy logs.

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