Best length Peavey?

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  • March 8, 2012 at 11:20 pm #43574
    Doug
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    I currently work with a cant hook thats some where around 40″ in length and am looking to pick up a peavey, my question is what length would be best for general purpose log work? Just looking for opinions as I guess there are many variables to consider. Thanks.

    Doug

    March 9, 2012 at 1:27 am #72508
    Scott G
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    Doug,
    I have two 4 footers that suit me very well for all-around woods work. I know some folks on here prefer longer ones though.

    March 10, 2012 at 11:52 am #72509
    Does’ Leap
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    Doug:

    I have used a 48″ peavey for a few years and purchased a 36″ peavey this year. My thought was that I would use the bigger peavey on large logs and the smaller on firewood. However, I use the 3 footer exclusively. I have found that rolling logs is much more about technique than leverage and force. Generally speaking, if I can’t roll it with the 3 footer I won’t be able to with the 4 foot peavey. The 3 foot peavey is much easier to handle.

    George

    March 11, 2012 at 1:26 am #72518
    menageriehill
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    is it not ironic that I posted recently that I was lookingfor a cant hook or a peavey? A catalog that I look at alot is Lehmans non electric Catalog. Lehmans .com their hooks are between $109. and $119. the handles are 54″ and they are saying that they are long. As I said in my post I was wanting to pick one up cheaper than that if I could find one used. Keep me in mind please if you do. Thanks.

    March 11, 2012 at 12:46 pm #72512
    Doug
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    Thanks for the input guys, I’m going to order one from Peavey Manufacturing in Maine tomorrow. Mhill if I see any at the yard sales or auctions I’ll let you know.

    Doug.

    March 11, 2012 at 1:22 pm #72514
    jac
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    just been on the Peavey Manufacturing web page an they list a 48″ standard peavey for $73.19… I noticed a 36″ mill favourite for $57.83… any thoughts on this version ?? we cant get peavys over here and only have the husky/sthill/oregon felling bar … John

    March 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm #72517
    Ethan Tapper
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    A true American creation, I guess. It was invented by Joseph Peavey of Bangor, ME. He didn’t patent it (story goes he got drunk on the way to the patent office and a friend took it and went without him while he was sleeping), but it got his name and his family always made them.

    You should try one out, John. They’re handy.

    March 11, 2012 at 2:48 pm #72515
    jac
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    Thanks Ethan… I emailed them to see how much to mail one over here…. tho the powers that be will probly list it as a weapon an confiscate it 😀
    John

    March 11, 2012 at 3:14 pm #72510
    Does’ Leap
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    John:

    I would definitely spring for an actual peavey rather than the “mill favorite”. The peavey has a pick, essential for prying and levering logs, while “mill favorite” does not.

    George

    March 11, 2012 at 7:10 pm #72516
    jac
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    Ah thanks George , I went back on an looked closer at the pics.. see it now .. Cheers … John

    March 11, 2012 at 8:19 pm #72519
    menageriehill
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    it seems to me that the wood in the handle effects the cost.

    March 12, 2012 at 7:36 pm #72511
    Robert MoonShadow
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    Try Northern Tool – search for ‘peavey’ – it shows wooden handle one for $40, and an aluminum (!?!) for $70 – same with the cants…

    March 12, 2012 at 10:32 pm #72513
    Doug
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    If you decide to buy one from Northern Tool check the reviews first. It may save you some money in the long run.

    Doug

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