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Modified Log Tongs

Discussion in 'Axes, Mauls, and Hand Saws' started by buzz-saw, Mar 18, 2021.

  1. buzz-saw

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    Here are a couple pictures of a set of Husky 12 inch log tongs I modified for use with my splitter. Converted to 4 points instead of just two , this way I am able to hold smaller logs level and centered on the 4 way wedge if tongs are not centered on the log.
    I tried using the way the were to hold logs off the beam but problem I was having was if tongs were not at the perfect balance point the log would tilt one way or another.
    Works great around the splitter.

    I won't use this pair in the field any more. I did this just for splitting. Log Tongs 1 copy (2).JPG Log Tongs 2 copy (2).JPG
     
  2. sirbuildalot

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    Looks nice! Good job on the fabrication! They definitely don't work the best on small pieces.
     
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    FHC engineering at its finest. :thumbs: What size are those?
     
  4. buzz-saw

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    They are the 12 inch.
    I did loose a little by adding the extra points , now between the points is probably around 10 inches.
    But since I am just using with the splitter that is fine , any log larger than what they can grab I can just let it sit directly on the beam.
     
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    Very nice fabrication and welding skills. Looks quite neat and works well, I'll bet.
     
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    So what's the advantage of using the tongs to hold the log on the splitter...just keeping your hands out of harms way?
     
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    If I am running the 4 way wedge and have a smaller log the position of the wings on the side of the wedge with the logs sitting on the beam will give me 2 larger splits off the bottom of the wing and two smaller off the top of the wing. By holding the log off the beam I can center it on the 4 way wedge. This allows me to easily hold up the log with one hand and use the other hand to operate the splitter.
     
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    :yes:
     
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    Very smart, looks like great fab work
     
  10. Paul bunion

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    Did you try it out with only one side done as a tripod arrangement?
     
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    No I did not.
    I figured that two sets almost directly across from each other was my best bet in keeping logs level.
    Don't know Maybe 3 would work ? But I know that 4 do work.
     
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    Figures a known finger destroyer would ask this question!! :cool:
     
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    I have a purple fingernail right now...its the middle one...wanna see it? :whistle: :D
     
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