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Good idea, think I'll make up one of those grabbers for pulling the choker through. I have some stainless rod...just bend a hook and make up a handle.

Zigzag yarder...found some information. It looks like a real cool set-up, but the device they described was a 12 horsepower engine, and too large and heavy for our application in most cases, it would seem. The block arrangement though, that looks like it's worth some study. Thanks.

Generally, the older pines in this area are in the 60-70 year old range, with some older exceptions. Generally that translates to 24"-30" diameter size for the older trees. Brian, no cant hook owned here, but a good idea. I see them around. Found a diagram of the Pine Wilt cycle:

Al, do you lose pulling strength by setting your blocks up high?

Good advice, thanks Willie.

Great help, thanks guys. Figuring in the cost of a new chainsaw and comparing, makes the winch Leon recommended look attractive....plus the features. The guy purchasing doesn't have a large enough saw without buying one, and I'm going to be stingy and not volunteer mine to run the winch...

Excellent! Thanks Leon.

It would be hours on end, and day after day. I've run a mill hard, but never for a couple month period straight. Be nice to hear from someone who has one of those.

Yeah, Willie, you can double the pulling capacity with that set-up. Do you think a chainsaw winch could handle the load all day long? Wonder if the engine could take it? I figured out that you'd need about a 70cc saw to get the required grunt. .

Thanks, one like that seems like it wood do the job. I'll follow up on it. Two tons on the power it says. It would be nice to have one that uses either rope or cable. I imagine that with those rope winches, if you tried to use cable on the aluminum capstan, it probably would tear it up...

Pine forests in Japan are being ravaged by Pine Wilt Disease, which attacks certain species of Pine, particularly our Akai Matsu, or Red Pine. The Disease is rapidly spreading throughout the country, and has moved into my area. The prefectural government has cut loose funds to begin a removal...