Though mechanized processing of logs at roadside is common practice elsewhere in Canada, it is a difficult activity to undertake in Coastal British Columbia because of steep slopes and large trees. In 1985, at the request of its member companies, FERIC investigated existing technology and in 1986 began to develop an attachment for a cable loader to process coastal logs. This report describes how the West coast processor was developed in cooperation with the Science Council of British Columbia, The National Research Council, Johnson Industries Limited, and members of the British Columbia Forest Industry.