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Log tongs

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by 94BULLITT, Apr 15, 2018.

  1. 94BULLITT

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    I need a set of log tongs. I've heard that the imported ones bend so I want a set of American tongs. Who makes a good set? I'm guessing the ones with a swivel are better? Where is a good place to by them?
     
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    Those do look really nice. They are a bit more than I want pay for a set, because they are rated for lifting. They are also out of stock and I would like to have my set by Friday so I could use them Saturday.
     
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    Barcroftb, where’d we get them tongs for the Hurricane? Ya know, the one named after walt?
    :whistle:
     
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    Theses would be the ones Eric VW

    Tongs

    Walt seems to like them
     
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    That's what I was going to recommend. Columbus McKinnon nowdays, but was once made under the name of Dixie Industries. Good stuff. :yes: Cant hooks, peaveys, all manner of hookaroons, and a multitude of logging tools and fittings.
     
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    hey about your log tongs Peavey manufacturing in Eddington Maine has some of the best log handling equipment and its made in us
     
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    I have a felling that those may be Columbus Mickinnon tongs relabeled.
     
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    That is good to hear. I am hoping they will last many years. I'll find out what they are made of Saturday.
     
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    Northern tool has a newer line of them out, don't remember pricing but looked interesting. Just in case some else is looking.
     
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    What. your tractor grapple broke?:rofl: :lol:
    Get the swivel.
     
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    I got mine from Northern China tool. The biggest one that they had 10 year's or so ago. Put some nasty tugs on them and no issues so far.
     
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    "Northern China tool" :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Sister company of Hazard Fraught.
     
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    I own the same set I think. I barely use them, would have sold ya mine...
     
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    The tongs came today.

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    You have a set of Columbus Mckinnon/ Dixie log tongs? I could possibly use another set, if the price is right.
     
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    How much?
     
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    Have you ever heard of the "Pinch A Log". Its an tool that eliminates most deep bending because of its design. It's a solid tool made in the USA. It has several videos on Youtube. It has been around for several years and is gaining in popularity. It is also being made in Germany for the European and Australian market. Their are several videos in German on Youtube. I recommend the tool because it really works! I have arthritis in my hips and back and now I can still handle firewood without deep bending...Dan
     
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