I hear that, they're not cheap by any means.
I've though about welding a ring or cup onto a piece of plate and trying out the bottle jack. I've got a decent sized one riding around in the truck.
I'd like to work with a jack sometime. It seems like being able to read that gauge would really help you dial in hinge wood and whether or not you "got it".
That being said, another plus for wedging, feeling out the progress as you drive them.
Each have their place for sure. I feel like wedging skills are not as much of a thing in the east coast. Most timber cutters I've seen here may have one or two wedges and a mini sledge. Most of the time that stays in the skidder.
I learned pulling first but wedging can be so much more...
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