We considered buying those but bought these instead. Those you have pictured do work well but the best thing about the Husky (some other brands are made) is that no or very little bending is needed to pick up the logs and it is easier to get the tongs on the log. Just put them down and lift them. Believe it or not it always seems you can lift more using these rather than picking up by hand. Also, your hands or gloves don't get wet or muddy and don't get as cold in winter either. Some have said they don't grip too well on debarked wood but a couple strokes with a file takes care of that little problem. They are not cheap but I still consider buying a pair of these to be one of our best purchases.
I wouldn't handle firewood without the tongs Backwoods Savage posted above. I actually bought a pair off of amazon, then we have a local store kind of like harbor freight and they had some. So this year I went from none to 3 pair. Have had a pickaroon for years but leery with the grandkids operating it so they now like the tongs. I put my big rounds in my OWB buy using both tongs on one round to lift and put in the door of the stove. Can't say enough good about them and the savings on my back.
Yes, I have 2 sizes, the larger size, for 20" logs, I'd sell because I don't cut rounds thay big any more. I like them quite well and they are cheeper, but maybe not as versatile, as log tongs. They are for the money a great tool.
I have one of the Timber-Tuff versions that they sell at TSC. I need to get another. I like mine a lot and use them all the time. Takes a little getting used to technique but they are pretty handy. Ralphie I might be interested in buying your 20" version since I only cut to 20".
I myself prefer the tongs like Backwoods Savage posted. I had a chance to try Dave brenndatomu ’s grippers and didnt like them as much. Maybe it’s just because I have more experience with them. Seems like they’d probably work best picking rounds up by the ends. Gripping from the sides seems a little trickier. The tongs work well both ways. I get more of the “extension of my hand” kind of feel from them.
I have a pair of tools like that... don't know what the brand it, and the handle is yellow. But they work nice!
A very timely conversation for me... Has anyone used these off-brand tongs, and are able to comment on quality/durability? I know I could rely on the Husqvarna name, but if I can save about $40 on a pair...
I've tried a few of the cheaper brands but the Huskies just seem better. The only think I did like about some of the others is they opened a bit wider but with the huskies we can lift anything we cut here. I will say that I have not used them on anything larger than a 31" or 32" log. Of course they aren't so good for grabbing on the ends as they won't open that far but grabbing in the center works just as well if not better. Some made so they reach down a bit further so most folks don't even have to bend the knee to reach the log. I'm 5'10" with a terrible back and have to bend only slightly to grab even a 4" log so the huskies are long enough for me. The Huskies also seem to let go of the log easier. They are built solid and will no doubt outlive my grandchildren with ease.
FYI , everyone DO NOT BUY this I bought one to try out a while back , angle is wrong, even then won't stick into anything , no weight . I guess it is for grabbing and rolling logs , piece a crap IMO I'm going to do a review on it when I get around to it .
ole I guess I'd have to go out to the barn to measure but you can guess by the size of logs I can pick up. I will go measure if you wish. Just ask. If you do buy, I highly advise to buy the larger ones. I've seen and tried the small ones and would not pay $10 for those.
HDRock, were you referencing the product link that I had posted (these), or the OP's? Wasn't sure if you posted a pic that I couldn't see as well.
