Trailer Hitch Mount Changes Everything | Lewis Chainsaw Winch Gets Even Better

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3 жыл бұрын

The trailer hitch mount changes everything for my log skidding setup as the Lewis chainsaw winch gets even better with this stable platform hitch. On today's episode I'll introduce you to a new tool that I've been using which is an accessory for the Lewis winch 400 mk2. The trailer hitch mount with it's 2" steel tube fits into any 2" receiver and provides a solid mounting point for the lewis chainsaw winch to sit on. As you'll see in this video, the solid platform allows the winch to move slightly side to side which gives me some control over the positioning of the steel cable as it spools onto the winch drum. As a result of this, the steel cable gets wound on tight and in perfect placement preventing any kinks or bends. On today's episode you'll see me using the Lewis Chainsaw winch to skid out a log that wouldn't normally be easily accessed. This is the type of situation that I often use this portable chainsaw winch in to help me retrieve trees that I can then make into lumber on my portable sawmill. Glad you fine folks are here and let's get down to it.
Lewis winch 400 mk2 shown in video:
lewiswinch.com/products/lewis...
Lewis Winch Trailer-Hitch Mount shown in video:
lewiswinch.com/collections/le...
Chainsaw powerhead shown in video:
Holzfforma g660 92cc 7hp
Polaris Sportsman 2" receiver shown in video made by me.

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@richragan4810 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy for another great video. Key words for the day are "No Snow"! Peace and saftey Sandy. Thank you!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah thank goodness no snow

@ruggedtimber1743 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sandy, That is one wicked setup for the Lewis winch. Keep up with the great videos. Love the content. Stay safe

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate great folk like yourself tuning in. All the best

@Jim-si7wz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Sandy very educational and entertaining please keep the videos coming they get some off us through a very dark time.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Jimmy, good to have you around the channel

@ruggedtimber1743 3 жыл бұрын

Well said! I could not agree more. Stay safe

@GPOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting attachment - thanks for the demo. Got the job done Sandy - Cheers!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate that. I was just watching one of your videos on your Tacoma and keeping it safe from thieves. I learned something new . Hope all is well and the black flies aren’t getting ya yet

@russellbelliveau1694 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little setup !

@lumberjill6598 3 жыл бұрын

I do alot of thing's with my 4 wheeler so this kinda blows my mind! Add it to my wishlist!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Sure makes work seem less like work. Hope all is well Jill

@exotictones1054 3 жыл бұрын

That works much better than I expected. I figured that at would be going back to the log.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sure does work well. If the log ends up heavier than the machine I’ll have to secure the atv

@exotictones1054 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy just becareful chaining or witching down the front end.we did that w a wrecker n bent the frame.just a thought.I'm sure it's not strong enough for that.good luck.

@chriscox6598 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy. Another great video. I like the receiver hitch mount. Also, I noticed the new choker hook 👍

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Good eye Chris. Yeah the new choker I picked up recently as well which works great too

@chriscox6598 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy you will like those hooks. Looks like the same type as I have been using. Btw I sent an email to you the other day at the gmail address you use to put in your video description

@samstoned 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a woodlands saw mill because I seen your channel it gets delivered at the end of summer thanks for all the information you put in your videos

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Hope the wait goes quickly. Happy sawing!

@samstoned 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy can't wait I'm super excited I been wanting to get one for a while just moved to the country on a few acres it's will be a valuable tool

@john-littlejohnmayernik3619 4 ай бұрын

Yeap. I am doing the same thing. Thanks for the input.

@kb_yt697 10 ай бұрын

Awesome vid, thanks!!

@dalekentjr.2431 3 жыл бұрын

great video i watched your video on leveling the sawmill with a string that helped me a great deal i have a woodland 122 thanks again

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video and I could help Dale. Happy Sawing

@bwillan 3 жыл бұрын

That tow bar accessory for the Lewis winch is a winner. I'll bet it will work great on the back of the tractor. With the weight of that, you'll be able to winch out some good sized logs or several at a time.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

It sure has been a great addition. You’re right about the tractor. Going to give that a shot soon

@duncanraeside3290 3 жыл бұрын

That really worked well Sandy

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@edmc755 3 жыл бұрын

NICE VIDEOS SANDY > LOVE YOUR INFO AND CHANNEL👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re tuned into the channel Ed. All the best

@stigmartinrnning6751 3 жыл бұрын

The new setup looks great

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Working out well for sure

@randycrass2097 2 жыл бұрын

That is a smashing idea!

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great addition for sure

@sureflamefirewood4174 3 жыл бұрын

I'm liking the new set up..

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mymainelogcabin 2 жыл бұрын

Nice tool👍👍

@mikej1389 3 жыл бұрын

The right tools and attachments makes work much more fun

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’m with ya there Mike

@paulfranklin5855 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another good video.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you tuned in Paul

@swampah5155 3 жыл бұрын

A pointer for the Spencer tape. Get a carabiner and loop your belt through it then attach the tape clip to the carabiner. It will save belt loops from ripping out with the weight of the tape.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks Leon

@douglasthompson2740 3 жыл бұрын

That is a lot of leverage on the frame of your ATV. I would put a 'foot', stiff leg, down to the ground under it to take a lot of the load.

@relaxingnature2617 2 жыл бұрын

I have front and rear winches on my ATV ..its super handy having a rear winch

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

I can just imagine. I've often seen the need for a rear mounted one when stuck deep

@heath8779 6 ай бұрын

Very cool 😎

@sawingwithsandy 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Heath

@heyyoubuddy6749 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy how are ya? Wow that looks great I gotta get me one of those for sure. So I’m looking at the growing pile of wood and wondering what your gonna build? Quit a few 4x4 so look like it’s gonna be big hehehe. Thanks for all ya do.. God bless you and yours

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to get building really soon. Think you’ll like it

@heyyoubuddy6749 3 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy ya buddy I’m thinkin I will. Cant wait hehehe

@chetnash5991 3 жыл бұрын

Another cool tool! Enjoy!

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chet

@andreweisan9613 3 жыл бұрын

I use an ATV LOG HAULER to haul all my logs, hauled 12 foot pine up to 30 inch no problem

@leestone1885 3 жыл бұрын

Ill have to build me one of those mounts for my lewis👍🏻👍🏻

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty slick aren’t they

@leestone1885 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@montanaelkwhisperer1744 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Husqvarna 395xp (3rd generation...95cc engine) but the Lewis winch website only shows compatibility up to about the 372xp saws. But i guess if i'm using my husqy for cutting, i'll need another saw anyway for running the winch to pull logs.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I think you can fit up to 100cc saw

@craignash4736 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brother. I’m a very satisfied subscriber. Question. How bad is dirt on your blade when cutting? Or is it the stores in the soil ? Just curious. Thank You. Craig. Pa.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you tune in Craig. I find the dirt pretty much dulls the blade right away if the chain hits it.

@sureflamefirewood4174 3 жыл бұрын

Have you looked into getting a log trailer for the quad to try and keep the logs out of the mud?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen them but haven’t really looked into it too much as I have a small utility trailer infuse for that sometimes. I normally just try to skid logs when there’s snow in the ground to avoid the mud

@cjm3508 5 ай бұрын

Can you send me a link since I can’t find it to that steel cone on your cable and the auto release pulley please. I bought one a while ago and I just wanna buy another one.

@jerrysummers6923 2 жыл бұрын

How has the Holzfforma power head held up?

@howtodave1725 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered tracks for the four-wheeler?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen them before but never tried them out. It would allow me to use the atv in winter which would be nice in addition to my snowmobiles

@markwilson8920 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get ( or what is ) that plastic thing

@rogerwiley7269 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have to belay the front of the ATV to prevent it from pulling backward?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I do but as long as the tree is less than around 500 lbs I find I don’t need to

@Stihl4life 3 жыл бұрын

Nice I pulled out a hung up ash with my set up. If you get a chance KZfaq it😁👍

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Sure does make like easier eh. Glad you tuned in and all the best

@Krazykiller5 4 ай бұрын

Would it be possible to use a big steel carabiner and a sling and hook it to a tree? Or is it only made to hook into that hitch setup?

@sawingwithsandy 4 ай бұрын

It can hook on anything

@john-littlejohnmayernik3619 4 ай бұрын

How do you pivot the winch on the receiver extension arm under a load. Been pulling logs sixty to hundred feet from the winch. Been struggling with keeping the cable even on the drum. Got any advice.

@sawingwithsandy 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes if it isn’t spoiling evenly illl stop and pull the cable out and correct it before pulling again

@jeffpeters1014 3 жыл бұрын

Do you set your hand brake so you don’t stress the transmission when you pull ?

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I put it in park and set hand break

@michaelathmann444 2 жыл бұрын

Question/concern for this setup. I recently bought a Lewis winch which I just attached to a [clone] MS660 .... the exact say you use is this video. My question is regarding running the power head without bar oil in the tank. The Lewis winch obviously doesn't need it, but will running the saw with a dry oil tank hurt the saw? Any intelligent comments would be appreciated......

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I’m not sure Michael. I haven’t had any issues with mine so far

@snowphyco 2 жыл бұрын

Not if you turn the oiler off, there’s usually an adjustment screw

@sawmillsam7156 Жыл бұрын

the oil in a saws oil tank is only for the chain. I would empty it out if using with a winch so it doesn't leak out and get messy. 2 strokes are internally lubricated by the oil in the gas!

@scottolsgard2686 Жыл бұрын

Cool idea but that is one dddddaaaannngerous place to stand and operate it!!

@sawingwithsandy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along for the video Scott

@relaxingnature2617 2 жыл бұрын

What's that cone called ? and where do you buy one

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

It's called a skidding cone and this one I bought is made by the Portable Winch Company. I bought mine from a motorcycle shop of all places in Whitby Ontario.

@relaxingnature2617 2 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy cool ..idd like to get one ..how much does it cost ? ..I've seen a metal ski plate for that purpose before but never seen the cone .. I think the ski plate was from Finland or somewhere like that ....cheers from BC

@1d1hamby 3 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that you're still pulling only one log at a time. That winch setup should be able to pull several logs at a time.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I was only pulling 1 log here as there was only 1 log in this spot that I needed. I do pull multiple logs assuming my anchor is secured. I likely wouldn’t have been able to pull multiple logs with my atv as an anchor unless I secure my atv to a tree

@AndrewBrowner 2 жыл бұрын

can you do more than one log at a time, say you get 3 12' logs out of a tree can pull them level with each other and pull all three at once? ever find the limit of how much itll pull? secondly why not rev the chainsaw up a bit more, make sure its going fast enough that the clutch wont slip cause it can slip at low speed, and just to get the winch moving faster because it seems like a kinda slow bottle neck to the process especially if you need to winch each log one at a time and multiple times to an accessible trail

@sawingwithsandy 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I haven't been able to stall out the chainsaw due to pulling anything heavy yet. I have however found the weight limit of the cable and snapped it before in the winter when I tree was frozen to the ground i was trying to move. I could for sure move multiple trees at once with this as it's got a lot of power. Reason I don't want to rev up the chainsaw is because it has so much power that if the tree snags something it will load up the tension on the cable very quickly and I"d hate to break it

@AndrewBrowner 2 жыл бұрын

@@sawingwithsandy yeah i seen the video of the cable snapping after making this comment, i see the cable is the weak link not the saw, got the tractor winch now aswell, if you go back to using the lewis alot id love to see some 1/4" or 5/16" cable on it and pulling a few logs at a time as fast as it can manage, the clutch slipping on the chainsaw should be the weak point in the system

@delmanicke9228 3 жыл бұрын

Do you really need a 7 horse power chainsaw on that Louis which? I'm sure it will break that cable. Love your toy' s I mean tools 🙂.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

You don’t really need that big of a chainsaw but I figure if I go big I won’t ever wish I had more power. I also have a 60cc saw so wanted a saw

@lowercherty 3 жыл бұрын

Must not take very much force to pull that log. I would have thought you'd have to tie down the 4 wheeler.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

Log was relatively light

@jimcloe9692 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the yellow nose cone?

@mikeratkowski3506 2 жыл бұрын

I have one just like it I ordered it from Baileys

@wallaceloper637 3 жыл бұрын

Does Deer hunting gross your mind? just think

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t see too many deer around my parts unfortunately

@spamclarkeca 3 жыл бұрын

That skidding cone is the tool I need that I didn't know existed. I've tried using the bonnet of an old Land Rover (aluminium) with only partial success. One of those would definitely be a time saver, not to mention helping protect roots, streambeds, etc.

@sawingwithsandy 3 жыл бұрын

I agree it sure is a handy tool around my parts