Home Made Tongs in a Pinch

[Ductape]

OK...... so i have a small set of skidding tongs, but ever since we got a bigger strove, they don't open wide enough to use on 20" wood. So i need to move some big rounds........ what to do, what to do? Poking around, i find some chain, J hooks, and a couple rings. Some work with the grinder to sharpen the ends. Voila ! No scissor action, but the weight of the rounds is plenty to keep them planted. I'm almost surprised they work so well...... seeing as I made 'em.

I may need a bigger tractor though.....................

 

[Rookie1]

I was going to say you need a bigger tractor then scrolled down to see your comment. Nice job on the tongs.

 

[WVwoodsman]

Those look great!

 

[olyman]

i used the same for a while--but its hard to beat the real things--and you can find the large tongs on ebay for bout 90 clams--thats what i have now--they are real sharp--and self closing--

 

[Iska3]

That should work. The price is right..