Hi Sam, It was nice talking with you too. I appreciate you taking the time to try out the recommendations I made and sharing the results on your channel. Like any tool, a lot of how you use it and where it fits into your workflow comes down to what the job entails and personal preference. For instance, when I use the Hauler to move a lot of brush, I'll lay down a main branch, then stack a bunch of the smaller stuff on top of it and use the Hauler to drag it all where I want it to go. If there's a notch or small offshoot branch close to the base of the main branch, it's easy enough to grab that by hand, but if you've got a long 3-4" diameter branch without one, IMO it's a lot easier to engage it with the Hauler and hold the wooden cross handle. Likewise, with moving large rounds, which is a relative term for everyone, I'd never recommend walking with one by your side at the point where that becomes uncomfortable. However, I've found the Hauler useful to drag them vs. bending over and rolling them, but again, it's a matter of what equipment's at your disposal and personal preference. If you don't mind, I'd like to leave this link to our main overview video where I demonstrate some of these techniques and folks can judge for themselves how it would fit into their routine: ua-cam.com/video/bNYspnwjzp0/v-deo.html I know this was a quick turnaround video, so I look forward to seeing how it works for you this spring when you put more of what we discussed into action. You may also want to consider getting one of our Hauler Holsters, which goes on your belt and allows you to put the Hauler on your side rather than setting it down to operate your log splitter between rounds. Again, I appreciate you featuring our products on your channel and wish you the best with growing it. -Austin Roberts Co-Founder Team LogOX
Thanks again for your advice! Yes, this spring will certainly bring more tree work to the channel and I'll grab the LogOx whenever I feel the need for it. It definitely saves bending over and we all know what that feels like after several hours of work. I'll play around with brush some more too. I have a grapple but the tractor can't always get to things. I will also try it out for manually "skidding" smaller logs. Bottom line is if it doesn't sit in my shed taking up space, I feel like all of this has been worth while. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to help. -Sam
Great Job Sam! I appreciate you displaying the such honesty & just being real about that tool! Also shout out to LogOx for speaking to you directly & helping you understand their product a little better! That really speaks positive volumes about the company. Not many would take the time to help the customer & not many customers would take the time to give the product another try & swallow their pride so to speak. Kudos to you both & Thanks for showing us that tool in real world uses! Keep it up! Take care!
Nice video Sam. I use the Logox hauler to pick up rounds and swing them into the back of my Polaris. I am not as young as I used to be...... and it is easier on my back. It takes a little practice to get the cant hook to release sometimes though. To turn logs, I use a Logrite Xtreme Duty Cant Hook 60" with a stand. Keep the videos coming!
Nicely done. Love the honesty. I was looking at getting one strictly for getting logs onto the splitter. They have since lengthened the handle and made some other improvements.
The answer to some of your questions and doubts is that not everyone can do what you do. I have bad ankles, need a knee replacement, one back surgery and in 2017 a fall broke my back. I still do all my own work but have to have different options including to alleviate bending over, lifting etc. I don't do a lot of wood but do enough. I purchased a cheap hookaroon a few years ago and it has helped tremendously and I am planning on trying out the log ox real soon.
I'm starting to become aware of its benefits to folks like yourself and as I'm sure you wouldn't wish that on anyone, it would probably be a very helpful tool to someone in your situation. Thank you for your insight.
A fair and realistic test of the piece of equipment 👍👏 Depending on the situation and length of time on a specific job would decide for me whether it was just something with a niche or something I need. I am a “KISS” person and old ……don’t want to drag along excessive stuff unless it has a real benefit. Thanks for the review 👍👏
Guess what I just did... 4' length of 1" ID black steel pipe, bright orange Rustoleum shaker can, Plasti Dip for the grip. Total cost = $30. Now I have the leverage I wanted. Yes, I agree. LogOx already has the pipe stock, paint and grip. Just offer a longer handle priced at $29.95 and leave it up to the consumer. I have several tree jobs lined up for the summer. I'll test it and see if it works or damages the tool.
@MJA doing stuff, we’re well aware that more leverage would increase the LogOX's utility. So we’ve tried creating longer handle prototypes before, both in two overlapping sections that would still fit in the CarryOX gear bag, and standalone long one-piece handles, to increase the overall length to a standard 60” and 48”. The problem at either length, with the current diameter of rolled steel tubing we’re using, is that the longer handle can generate enough torquing force to warp the Hauler under extreme pressure. We torture test everything we make and guarantee our tools for life, so while the 48” was close to passable, it didn’t meet our exacting standards, and that’s where our trials ended. And yes, any damage that resulted from modifying the tool would void the lifetime warranty. That all said, we’ll seriously consider going back to the drawing board and determining what, if any, additional length we could add between our current length and 48”. If you look at a standard aluminum cant hook or Peavey either 48” or 60”+ (that’s any good) you’ll notice it has a significantly larger diameter handle. If we tried to match that diameter it would make the Hauler too heavy for lifting repetitively and defeat the primary purpose of the tool. However, we’ve found that the LogOX in its current form works well with the majority of logs used for firewood, which is why it’s the best selling and highest-rated forestry hand tool of its kind on Amazon.
@@LogOXUSA Thanks for the reply I am a jack of all trades myself but you get the rest. I use my LogOX on my ATV because it saves room and is a lot better than not having anything when I am clearing my trails. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
Thanks! I put a longer handle on it and it makes sense for me now. You're probably right. I should have gone with a Logrite or something more geared towards bigger logs. 🤠👍 Oh... and yes I've always wanted to try a hookaroon!
Hi Sam,
It was nice talking with you too. I appreciate you taking the time to try out the recommendations I made and sharing the results on your channel. Like any tool, a lot of how you use it and where it fits into your workflow comes down to what the job entails and personal preference.
For instance, when I use the Hauler to move a lot of brush, I'll lay down a main branch, then stack a bunch of the smaller stuff on top of it and use the Hauler to drag it all where I want it to go. If there's a notch or small offshoot branch close to the base of the main branch, it's easy enough to grab that by hand, but if you've got a long 3-4" diameter branch without one, IMO it's a lot easier to engage it with the Hauler and hold the wooden cross handle.
Likewise, with moving large rounds, which is a relative term for everyone, I'd never recommend walking with one by your side at the point where that becomes uncomfortable. However, I've found the Hauler useful to drag them vs. bending over and rolling them, but again, it's a matter of what equipment's at your disposal and personal preference. If you don't mind, I'd like to leave this link to our main overview video where I demonstrate some of these techniques and folks can judge for themselves how it would fit into their routine: ua-cam.com/video/bNYspnwjzp0/v-deo.html
I know this was a quick turnaround video, so I look forward to seeing how it works for you this spring when you put more of what we discussed into action. You may also want to consider getting one of our Hauler Holsters, which goes on your belt and allows you to put the Hauler on your side rather than setting it down to operate your log splitter between rounds.
Again, I appreciate you featuring our products on your channel and wish you the best with growing it.
-Austin Roberts
Co-Founder
Team LogOX
Thanks again for your advice! Yes, this spring will certainly bring more tree work to the channel and I'll grab the LogOx whenever I feel the need for it. It definitely saves bending over and we all know what that feels like after several hours of work. I'll play around with brush some more too. I have a grapple but the tractor can't always get to things. I will also try it out for manually "skidding" smaller logs. Bottom line is if it doesn't sit in my shed taking up space, I feel like all of this has been worth while. I can't thank you enough for taking the time to help.
-Sam
Great Job Sam! I appreciate you displaying the such honesty & just being real about that tool! Also shout out to LogOx for speaking to you directly & helping you understand their product a little better! That really speaks positive volumes about the company. Not many would take the time to help the customer & not many customers would take the time to give the product another try & swallow their pride so to speak. Kudos to you both & Thanks for showing us that tool in real world uses! Keep it up! Take care!
Nice video Sam. I use the Logox hauler to pick up rounds and swing them into the back of my Polaris. I am not as young as I used to be...... and it is easier on my back. It takes a little practice to get the cant hook to release sometimes though. To turn logs, I use a Logrite Xtreme Duty Cant Hook 60" with a stand. Keep the videos coming!
I've been seriously considering a Logrite pv. Possibly before the next 30"+ tree I fell. They're not cheap 😉
Nicely done. Love the honesty. I was looking at getting one strictly for getting logs onto the splitter. They have since lengthened the handle and made some other improvements.
Thank you so much! I noticed they improved a lot of the features I took issue with. Glad they did 😁👍
The answer to some of your questions and doubts is that not everyone can do what you do. I have bad ankles, need a knee replacement, one back surgery and in 2017 a fall broke my back. I still do all my own work but have to have different options including to alleviate bending over, lifting etc. I don't do a lot of wood but do enough. I purchased a cheap hookaroon a few years ago and it has helped tremendously and I am planning on trying out the log ox real soon.
I'm starting to become aware of its benefits to folks like yourself and as I'm sure you wouldn't wish that on anyone, it would probably be a very helpful tool to someone in your situation. Thank you for your insight.
A fair and realistic test of the piece of equipment 👍👏 Depending on the situation and length of time on a specific job would decide for me whether it was just something with a niche or something I need. I am a “KISS” person and old ……don’t want to drag along excessive stuff unless it has a real benefit. Thanks for the review 👍👏
Maybe LogOx can make a longer handle as a option just a Thought👍Thanks for the video Keep Doing Stuff!!! 😁👍🚜💨💡
Guess what I just did... 4' length of 1" ID black steel pipe, bright orange Rustoleum shaker can, Plasti Dip for the grip. Total cost = $30. Now I have the leverage I wanted. Yes, I agree. LogOx already has the pipe stock, paint and grip. Just offer a longer handle priced at $29.95 and leave it up to the consumer. I have several tree jobs lined up for the summer. I'll test it and see if it works or damages the tool.
@@samsdoinstuff Awesome Job on the video😁👍 and I will be making the same MOD to my LogOX 🤯
@MJA doing stuff, we’re well aware that more leverage would increase the LogOX's utility. So we’ve tried creating longer handle prototypes before, both in two overlapping sections that would still fit in the CarryOX gear bag, and standalone long one-piece handles, to increase the overall length to a standard 60” and 48”. The problem at either length, with the current diameter of rolled steel tubing we’re using, is that the longer handle can generate enough torquing force to warp the Hauler under extreme pressure.
We torture test everything we make and guarantee our tools for life, so while the 48” was close to passable, it didn’t meet our exacting standards, and that’s where our trials ended. And yes, any damage that resulted from modifying the tool would void the lifetime warranty. That all said, we’ll seriously consider going back to the drawing board and determining what, if any, additional length we could add between our current length and 48”.
If you look at a standard aluminum cant hook or Peavey either 48” or 60”+ (that’s any good) you’ll notice it has a significantly larger diameter handle. If we tried to match that diameter it would make the Hauler too heavy for lifting repetitively and defeat the primary purpose of the tool. However, we’ve found that the LogOX in its current form works well with the majority of logs used for firewood, which is why it’s the best selling and highest-rated forestry hand tool of its kind on Amazon.
@@LogOXUSA Thanks for the reply I am a jack of all trades myself but you get the rest. I use my LogOX on my ATV because it saves room and is a lot better than not having anything when I am clearing my trails. Have a great weekend 😁👍🚜💨💡
throw away or give away the logox and get a logrite hookaroon
Thanks! I put a longer handle on it and it makes sense for me now. You're probably right. I should have gone with a Logrite or something more geared towards bigger logs. 🤠👍 Oh... and yes I've always wanted to try a hookaroon!
U make a lot of sense, good work mate 😊
@@gunterbecker8528 Thank you!🤠👍