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- November 22, 2009 at 5:58 pm #41108
Gabe Ayers
KeymasterI have just purchased a walking arch from John Plowden in Stow, ME, and it is a superb tool for the single horse in the woods. I have used several other single horse arches, all of which were too heavy and poorly balanced. This tool allows me to easily haul logs which would be a struggle otherwise. I can pull tree-length wood that you would have to cut up without the arch. Also, the arch eliminates the need to spend lots of time clearing slash around logs as the arch rides up and over slash, stumps, rocks, etc. If can reach the log and chain it, you can pull it out. The adapters that John makes fit easily onto my d-ring by simply pulling the bolt, removing the rear tugs, and inserting the adapters. In my mind you will not find a better tools for working in the woods with a single horse!
November 22, 2009 at 8:10 pm #55534CharlyBonifaz
Memberpicture? just curious……
November 22, 2009 at 9:30 pm #55533jen judkins
ParticipantI agree, Brad…its a very simple but versatile design. Might get one myself;). I like the converted bunk option as well. Great for hauling brush or hay or whatever…
November 23, 2009 at 1:44 am #55521KeymasterJohn Plowden is in Stow, ME, for any of you wondering where Stowe ME is located! Sorry for any confusion. And, no I am not getting any kick-backs from the manufacturer. I just really think this a great tool.
November 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm #55522KeymasterCharley-
I will send some pics when I get it back out with the horse – might be a couple of days as we are busy with turkeys.November 23, 2009 at 6:21 pm #55524Scott G
ParticipantJust check with John. He is frequently on this site. John are you gonna weigh in or are you being modest. 😮
plowdenhorselogging.com
November 23, 2009 at 6:29 pm #55528john plowden
ParticipantI’ll weigh in – I’m going to post some new pics on my website – http://www.plowdenhorselogging.com – just give me a few days – I’ll also post prices and other info – my contact number is on the site if anyone wants to call –
I have come up with an easy adapter for a d-ring harness for those who use them and would like to use this rig –
JohnNovember 23, 2009 at 9:03 pm #55527simon lenihan
Participantsimilar in alot of ways to the bergan and ulvins arch from scandinavia, just wondering if the shafts are articulated.
simon lenihanNovember 23, 2009 at 9:20 pm #55523Carl Russell
ModeratorJust until there are more recent ones posted.
CarlNovember 23, 2009 at 9:23 pm #55529ParticipantThe joints between the shafts and wheels and the arch and wheels allow for movement –
JohnNovember 23, 2009 at 9:39 pm #55525ParticipantJohn,
Can you make something to be able to pin/snap into traditional harness? For example, something like the snap attachment shaft loop rigging I have for mine?No D-ring available, just the trace carrier off of the back band/belly band strap.
November 23, 2009 at 10:04 pm #55535Memberthanks a bunch!
November 23, 2009 at 10:23 pm #55530ParticipantScott – I make an entire front/tug/ring assembly that you would replace your traces with -The whole concept eliminates the need for traces and keeps the draft point under the load –
JohnNovember 23, 2009 at 10:44 pm #55526ParticipantJohn, do you have a pic of that?
November 23, 2009 at 11:05 pm #55531ParticipantJust have’nt loaded it yet –
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