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hobbies and interests woodworkingWhat is the difference between a peavey and a cant hook?
Traditionally cant hooks were used around sawmills for turning cants. A cant hook has a small toe hook on the end which provides a second biting edge. A peavey has a point on the end which is used to separate logs. Today these tools are used interchangeably and are capable of doing the same jobs.
Consequently, why is it called a cant hook?
In pre-pushbutton sawmill days, the cant hooks were used to roll the cant after a slab was cut off. (A log that has had one or more slabs cut off it is called a 'cant')."
Similarly, what is a Peavey hook?
Like a cant hook, a peavey consists of a pivoting metal hook with a wooden lever handle, but instead of a gripper foot, a peavey has a protruding spike. Peaveys are also used for lifting, moving, and pivoting logs around woodlots, sawmills, and rivers. A peavey's hook is generally bigger than that of a cant hook.
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