detail wherein like reference numerals indicate like parts throughout the several figures reference numeral 10 indicates the log holder of the present invention the log holder 10 comprises three interconnected horizontally extending support members 12 with each support member 12 having a base flange 14 an upper flange 16 and a web 18 connecting the flanges a pair of grooves or channels 20 are thus formed on each side of the web 18 the support members 12 are interconnected together as best seen in fig3 by the use of angular plates 22 which are suitably connected to the adjacent webs 18 of the support members 12 by the use of suitable bolts 24 and nuts 26 the support members 12 are arranged symetrically about vertical axis x as shown in fig3 with the outer flange edges preferably touching each other to provide a more stable support however the support members 12 need not be touching but should be sufficiently close so that the portions of upper flanges 16 closest to axis x will act as a base for the log l to rest upon as shown in fig1 and 2 to hold the log l in position a retainer 30 is provided for each support member 12 the retainer 30 as shown in fig1 and 2 and in fig4 in an exploded view comprises a shoe portion 32 having a t shaped slot in the lower portion thereof consisting of a horizontal opening 34 and a vertical opening 36 a pair of opposing legs 38 are thus formed by the t shaped slot a collar.