Mechanical Advantage of a Paring Ladder to Move Logs Uphill @SurvivalSherpa

Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Using the paring ladder to move a heavy log uphill out of a tangle for debarking. The more vertical the legs, the more force is needed to move the log. Getting the ideal angle makes lifting easier.

Paring Ladder tutorial on our blog: survivalsherpa.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/a-glorified-shaving-horse-how-to-build-a-paring-ladder-in-the-woods

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~ Todd

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