Did you figure out your mistake with the first attempt with the come-along? You were actually pulling the log against itself. You should have attached one hook to front of log and second hook to top of the front log arch. I give you great praise for all those beautiful compound bends, notches, and welds. You should build roll cages for nascar.

Look like some planning can make it safer, an one person job boat winch might help

Did u build it ? Looks real professional. Need more craftsmanship like that . If so what size it the pipe ?