Moving some wood with Ozzie

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  • November 27, 2011 at 9:33 pm #42823
    Ed Thayer
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    Had a chance to get to the woodlot and move some wood today. I used a small scoot that is capable of handling a couple of 8″ to 10″ logs. I like this arrangement because of the scoot’s ability to elevate the leading edge and eliminate snagging the but of the logs. It is not something you would use for production logging; however, it works well for me and my single horse arrangement with a little snow on the ground.

    Ed

    https://picasaweb.google.com/107396364480794542661/2011OzzieTwitchingWood#

    November 28, 2011 at 3:56 am #67923
    bird
    Participant

    That’s very interesting. Thanks for showing the snaps. Did you make the scoot? What’s it made of?

    November 28, 2011 at 10:09 am #67921
    jen judkins
    Participant

    @highway 30533 wrote:

    I used a small scoot that is capable of handling a couple of 8″ to 10″ logs.

    Its so cute! I want one!:o

    November 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm #67917
    Carl Russell
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    Looks like a valuable tool. It may be small, but it will go a long way toward improving the practical application of the single horse, exactly the reason why it should be considered for use in production logging.

    Will you bring that to Athol?

    Carl

    November 28, 2011 at 3:29 pm #67920
    jen judkins
    Participant

    @Carl Russell 30558 wrote:

    Will you bring that to Athol?

    Please do…I want to take some pictures/measurements, etc. 🙂

    November 29, 2011 at 2:03 am #67922
    Ed Thayer
    Participant

    I have two of these and can bring them both to Athol. They are very easy to build and we could construct a couple if people are interested.

    Ed

    November 29, 2011 at 11:26 am #67919
    jen judkins
    Participant

    Oh good, Maybe Reno and I can test drive one…

    November 29, 2011 at 3:13 pm #67918
    Scott G
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    Very nice, Ed. That rig very closely resembles what we also refer to as a a “go devil”. I agree with Carl… this can definitely go a long way towards increasing production while skidding with a single. Less resistance is always a great thing. I look forward to meeting you in Athol!

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