Reply To: Building a Traditional Go-Devil

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Mike, I took a few shots of the chaining set-up Rod described. Doesn’t quite show what I’d hoped. Basically the chain is wrapped around the load and secured with a choker like you would a log. It then passes under the bunk and through the ring in front of the sled (pictured) and that is what you hook your horse(s) to. I have a clevis behind the bunk that keeps the chain centered in back of the bunk.

Ron, the system works great. Much better than binding the load to the bunk. It is easier to chain, more secure (no having to check the load and tighten the binder after starting), and more convenient not having to carry around the binder. The sled also moves easily under the load. I like it so much that I am going to reconfigure the way I chain my scoot maybe even my bobsled (Carl?).

Overall the go-devil is working great. I have a decent hill going from my woodlot up to the farm and I have been loading the sled with that in mind. I have been slowly increasing the size of the load trying to get a sense of what a single horse can pull up that hill and have been surprised by the results. The bay on the right in “Go Devil 3” pulled that load pretty handily before lunch today. It is very convenient to block the wood right off the sled as it is mostly off the ground.

Great tool. Highly recommended.

George

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