Why does the table appear to twist as the log lifts?
There is a slight twist. This can be easily corrected by placing a trailer jack or drop post under the front corner of the table. Adding steel to the machine will increase its weight and cost. The prototype was kept as simple, light, and inexpensive as possible, so I choose to leave this addition off. The table seems short for the length of log I would like to use. The table is designed on the prototype and in the plans to be 8 ft. long and 2 ft. wide. The table could easily be made to whatever size you desire. If larger-sized logs are used, it would be good to make the main rail (splitting rail) out of H beam instead of channel iron.
