I got to use my Fiskar's the other day. What an awesome tool! I can pick up 2 logs at a time without bending over! One works better than the other but I'm hoping the more the one gets used it'll loosen up and grab/hook better. When the hooks open, they don't come to a closed rest position they stay spread. I greased the joints a bit, hopefully that'll help. Overall awesome tools, I wish I woulda known about these 12 years ago!
Can’t agree with you more! Log tongs are a guys best friend in the woodyard and the best part is they save your back. What you may want to do so the tongs close freely is take a screw driver and lightly try to separate the two halves of the tongs where the rivet holds them together. Mine were stiff as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I'll give that a try. I kinda thought about that but wasn't sure how stout the rivets were, so I figured I'd use them a bit and get a feel for them. If its still tight after the next tree I'll tinker with them a bit. I love'em regardless :)
I owe you one Tony. After decades without tongs ( have a pulp hook and hookaroon ) I took your advice and got the Bahco log tongs. I harvest a good 6-7 cords each year for two Jotul stoves for 99% heating here in Maine. What a tool for an aging back ! Why didn't you tell me about this years ago 😢
Ann, I’m glad you enjoy the Bahco tongs, they are definitely one of my favorites. However I’ve been trying other brands and keep switching off. Now I’m not sure which is my most favorite. Bottom line is any log tong is better than no log tong. I really appreciate you watching, commenting and supporting my channels👍TCT
Thank You Sir for making this. Finally got tired of moving everything by hand, and have recently discovered this world of log handling tools. Your video helps tremendously!
OMG that’s toooooo funny! I can see why they are better than anything I showed in the video. However, typically there is a “use by date” when they go to college, get a girlfriend or get married. so at some point the log tongs will come in handy. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Hi and it’s great to have a friend in Chili!!!! Appreciate you watching, commenting and supporting my channel. Hope to hear from you in the future.👍TCT
My father was a blacksmith. He liked to cut wood, and he made a heavy pickeroon from a railroad pick. He cut off one end of the pick and shortened the other end, drawing it out to a sharp point. I still use it for unloading logs from my pickup. It's heavy and the bit really digs into a log, letting me pull it right out of the truck easily. The handle is the traditional railroad pick handle.
Roberto, railroad spikes are awesome steel to work with, I’m sure you can put a wicked point on the tip that would stick in the hardest of wood. Thanks for watching, commenting, sharing your story. 👍TCT
Hi Christopher and thanks for commenting. I have used the large ice tongs to gather blocks of Ice in Jan/Feb for fun to see how hard the job was, it was fun, but I sure wouldn't want to do it all the time. I appreciate you watching👍
I have the Husqvarna brand!! I use mine for picking up chunks of firewood and also for piling pulpwood if I am hand cutting a timber sale!! There a real back saver!! Stay safe my friend
Jon I know one of these days I’ll ask Log-ox to send me sample for a review or I’ll pick one up. I enjoy any tool that saves my back . Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
I use a Husqvarna tong the larger one and a sweedish axe. Sweedish because of the blade profile. I tape up the handle with skateboard tape. With a 15-24 inch handle. I can grab any height and not bend over, spiking the ends. Then flick and throw
Though I haven’t used the Husqvarna log tongs I have picked them up at the logging shows and it feels very similar to the Bahco. love the idea of the skateboard tape on the axe handle, gonna have to try that one. thanks for sharing, watching and commenting. 👍TCT
Gregory, your accident was actually a stroke of luck. You’re right the Bahco are really good log tongs. Have you tried the LogOX? They are different but extremely comfortable to carry large blocks to splitter or stacking. Though I haven’t tried them yet there is a company called Reipal and sell model 202 Firewood Timber Logging Tong II from Sweden 24" long 10" Jaw open. I’m trying to get a set to review but they look well made. You can find them at www.vmtw.com/202-reipal-firewood-timber-logging-tong-ii-from-sweden-24-long-10-jaw-open/ Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I looked at the LogOX - I question it’s weight - to my way of thinking you have to balance off the tool weight vs the use of it - I run a Hakki firewood processor so I am concerned about moving 5-10 inch logs. Cannot beat the Bahco - I just ordered the long handled version of the Bahco based on your video! Thanks for the reply and the video!
@@TonysCoolTools I am going to get 20 tons of birch wood as logs in a couple of weeks and so from my past experiences, I need to get some right tools to save energy, especially when talking about carrying logs or cut wood. I found your comparison of log tongs very useful.
Nett I will be doing a review in a couple of weeks on another back saving tool called the LogJaw. It also is a back saving tool that help with moving logs. 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools In the end, everybody needs to find and learn the tools that serve him best. I did 15t last year only with an electrical chainsaw and a gränsfors bruks splitting axe. Especially my back will say thanks when I upgrade to a better toolstack for lifting and preparing the cutting process... Looking forward to your logjaw feature. Cheers!
Hi Nancy, glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Without a doubt log tongs really help when moving wood. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Tony, great demonstration on the log tongs! I never had one, but after this wonderful video, this would definitely be a back saver for sure. I would cut rounds then stack on pallets until i was ready to split. You come home and the lower back hurt. This would help alleviate that. Thanks again for this video!
Craig, regardless of which log tong you get they are gonna save your back. You’ll tell yourself why didn’t I get these sooner. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
thanks tony, I was about to buy a pulp hook and i'm glad i didn't I am in ontario and all we deal with is hardwood.I will look at the hammer style hook. I have the longer one by Husqvarna works great but it would be nice for a shorter one.
Thanks Again for the education Tony ! I don’t own any, kind’a thought they were a gimmick. I can see the benefit in many situations from this video. I’ll look into adding a set to my arsenal of tools. Thanks 👍👏 Rick
Rick you definitely won’t be disappointed and probably say why didn’t I get thes sooner. Log tongs are a huge game changer for me. Thanks for watching 👍
I was going to put a set of tongs on my Christmas list but had not yet looked into it. Thanks for doing tha work for me Tony; credit yourself one Moon Man! Reno
Ha ha Reno glad I could help you out with your Christmas list. People tell me wouldhounds are hard to buy for so I give them plenty of “cool tool” like log tongs or kindling crackers to fill my stockings. 😂👍
great Vid Tony. I have two of the Bacho's, One is modified with a finger hook, I will add the Finger hook to the other one too. I also have a version of the long one with a spring loaded release . Thanks Mike M..
Glad you enjoyed the video. I have additional videos on log tongs I missed in the original review. You should check them out. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Hi Tony: I had to go back and watch your video. I’m going to be cutting 6 cords of 24”L x 12” to 18” diameter rounds. Then I need to stack them. I’m looking at using pulp hooks, hookeroon, and the Pinch a Log. I have a couple of other options. Roll and pull with hookeroon. Or use the log grapple trailer to lift the rounds in place. The log grapple trailer might be the best option. It certainly is the lowest risk option.
Great show Tony, very informative. Thank you. I grew up using pick-a-roons and wood hooks. Wood or Pulp hooks are made for 4ft wood. We used to buck the logs into 4ft sections and then they were loaded onto a trailer or the truck. The Pulp hook is slightly put into to end of the log and stood up. Then you hold that end with your free hand and stick the Pulp hook into the lower end and pick up the log and put it on the trailer. If the hook was in a little too far, you can just flick your wrist when you throw the log and it comes out. It was hard work back then, not a lot of hydraulic loaders around, but people still needed wood.
That’s the way I saw them used was picking up 4’ sections and that makes total sense and is very easy to do and helpful. Thanks for your detailed explanation, appreciate you watching 👍
Wow. I bought some a while ago and used them extensively yesterday. They are amazing labor savers. Coupled with my Wolfe Ridge splitter I can split wood with almost no effort. Thanks for the reviews.
Dennis, glad you tried them and found the same results I did. Until someone uses the log tongs they can’t believe the relief you get on your back as well as how easy it is to pick up logs. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Love your attitude. Saw you via in the woodyard Chris. You're the type of guy who says more with less words, thats a talent imo. I have a couple of Stihl tongs, living in Norway. Although not as effective as log ox, i often use them to roll logs over in the woods, when theres snow and roots and other obstacles that wont let me roll it with a push. Anyway keep going, love your content.
Aidin, what I found is pretty much any log tong is worth it’s weight in gold for saving your back when picking up wood. I’d love to visit Norway, Sweden, Germany and Finland some day and see how you guys do your logging/firewood and equipment you use. You are so far in advance when it comes to training of chainsaw skills. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
The tongs where you used both hands to use and pick up a small piece. Them tongs are used to drag logs out the woods. I had a big set like you and I run a quarter inch cable thru it in a loop and once you pull on the cable it would tighten the tongs and make it bite deeper in to the wood. Nice video. Have a great day be safe.
Hi Dana and Millie, funny you should mention Logrite pickaroon, have a video on them coming up soon. Appreciate you stopping by. Millie keep pumping out those video’s and growing your channel. 👍
Very interesting to see how even though some of the tools are very simular they are not equal. Thanks for the comparison Tony, the video will help others on making a purchasing decision.
Yup not all tongs are equal. Frances, you are lucky in that you have Brittany who’s the human log tongs that toss’s blocks like they were nothing shaming the rest of standing watching her😂😂😂 Hope you guys are feeling better👍
@@TonysCoolTools Thanks Tony, we are feeling back to normal👍. Brittany is a power house for her size, I'm thinking I nay not need the tractor grapple anymore if she keeps it up.🤣🤣
Tony, I enjoyed watching you pinch your logs! After watching your video I ordered my second pair of Ochsenkopf tongs. Used both at the same today loading rounds onto the AXIS. It was double the pleasure. For me personally I don’t care very much for my LogOx. It feels a little heavy. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to PB ….
Thanks for the great video, Tony. I just found videos on these back saving tools a few days ago. I'm cultivating more of my own wood from my property, and I'd just seen an older video that you did on these tools. I was looking for the Bahco tongs, and instead ordered the Ochsenkopf Log Tongs. I hope it was a good decision, the Bahco tongs were going to take until the end of the month to get, the Ochsenkopf are supposed to be here in 3 days.
Mike you made a great choice on the Ochsenkopf products. They are a really good company. Though I don’t have a set, multiple viewers have contacted me about how good they are. I had a concern about the cork handle lasting and was told by people that have had it for yers with no problem. The one drawback I was told is the cork gets slippery when wet. I’m sure you and your back will enjoy your new tongs. If you haven’t you should check out my new video #49 about the LogOx tool. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools Thanks for the reply! You had me sold on your review on the Bahco but I didn't want to wait, and the Ochsenkopf seemed reasonable. I'm concerned about a good, hardened metal tool where the points hold up. Had I seen the LogOx sooner, I would have considered that. The only question I would have had on the LogOx would be the weight. Thanks again, and now you come up in my feed!
Tony both of my rebuilt shoulders wished your channel was around when I used your favorite log tong. That tong made everything so much easier, though I didn’t know about the log tong toss method. My days of splitting firewood are over so you and Chris fill that in for me. Thanks
I have the bahco tongs ,and they work great for what i use them for, thanks for the info on some of the other kinds out there, keep up the good job realy enjoy
Ahhh.. Tony and his tools! Tony you have so many I would struggle with which one to use🤣 I in think I’m with you on the favorite. The Baaco seemed to work the best. Fiskars would be the second choice for me. 👍🏻👍🏻-TOA
Mark i use my pulp hook for two reason. First like you I pick up long limb-wood , the other use is when I have to load a large round of wood on a hand truck it’s handy to hook top of round and pull back on hand truck. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Jeff you’d be surprised how large of a chunk of wood I can move with the tongs. Tongs really process 16” and under blocks efficiently. Thanks for watching 👍
Great Video Tony- I use the Log Ox for loading large rounds (Over 12 inches) in to the Top Dog firewood bucket. Then I lift the rounds up to the splitter to waist height, once split I put the firewood back into the bucket or throw it right in the trailer. I have the Fiskars tongs, but I haven’t used them much.
Richard sounds like you have a great system. The Fiskars LT6 are to small for most of the logs I pick up. I hope one day they introduce a larger version to the US market. Looks like the LogOx works for you. Thanks for watching 👍
Daniel anything that saves our bodies and time, and allows us to be in the outdoors more is what I’m after. Glad you enjoyed the video, appreciate you watching 👍
Great video, Tony. Pretty impressive how those tongs held that log at a crazy angle. My wife and I have the Pinch-A-Log tongs and we love them. I can easily carry a 24 inch long piece of firewood with a point in each end, tight up again my body. It is also easy to throw logs and drag limbs with these tongs. Their customer service was terrific as well.
Joe it’s awesome how well log tongs hold wood whether in the middle or end. I’ve only seen the pinch-a-log on video and it looks interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience with the log tongs. Appreciate you watching and commenting👍
Interesting you mention the LogOx. I’ve been in contact with the owners and just received a LogOx to review so stay tuned I’ll be posting a video shortly. I too like the Ax style hookaroon. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Bill Glad you enjoyed the video. The LogOx is an awesome tool but I’m glad we have so many options to choose from. Let’s talk at HH this weekend. Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT
Nice demonstration! I wish I could get the bahco log tongs with my employer discount. I have been screwing around for a year since you first showed them. I just broke down and ordered 2 of them. Thanks for sharing Tony.
Harry you won’t be disappointed with the Bahco tongs. Large companies like you work for have a difficult time working with many divisions. Fiskars owns Gerber knife company, yet it was a nightmare trying to buy a Gerber product. Thanks for watching 👍
Dick the Husqvarna is a good tong, the Bahco powder coating and sharpness of the tips are the thing I like. For me log tongs are a time and back savings. Appreciate you watching 👍
Really appreciate that feedback on the cork handles. I only know of one company (Ochsenkopf) that sells them and they are a very good company. Thanks for sharing 👍
The thing I like about my Log Ox, is that it's designed like a peavey or cant hook, rather than pincers. Thus with or without the extension attached, you can use it to roll a log laying on the ground. It'll pick up a surprisingly big round, and is well balanced, so you can just hold it at your side as you walk it over to your truck or trailer. Occasionally, I'll have to grab the shaft with my other hand to help lift heavy ones onto my tailgate- but it sure beats bending over, and picking them up off the ground. The tongs do have an advantage, in that you can drag logs and heavy rounds from the end. A Log Ox simply isn't designed for that. The Ox is also less efficient at picking up small rounds or splits. (it likes weight to help it get a firm grip, as it only has one point. ) So get both! lol.
You are right, all the different device’s that pick up wood have pros and cons. The LogOx seems to be the Swiss Army knife of tongs being able to multi task. Appreciate you taking your time with the detailed explanation. Thanks for watching 👍
Ha ha Todd, I’ve shown him numerous times but like the old saying “ it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks “. He’s just a bull and does everything manually. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
25 years ago I used a pulp hook for a few years and it was so awesome. I was pretty good at throwing with it. But in the beginning my knees paid the price.
Matthew there is definitely a trick to flicking your wrist and towing a piece of wood with a pulp hook. The other thing I noticed was the pulp hook works much better on softwood then hardwood. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Ha ha Ann, I assure you if you pick up the log tongs your back is gonna love ya! Life is so much easier when you have the right equipment. The one thing I will warn you is the Bahco may be on back order but put your name on the list so they contact you when they come in. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Hey Tony this is a great video on the different types of log handler’s I have the Logox it’s a great tool it is well well built,just a little heavy,I’ll be ordering the Bancorp for sure 👍👍🙏
Glenn you definitely will not be disappointed adding the Bahco tongs to your arsenal of back saving tools. From what everyone tells me LogOx is a great tool as well. Thanks for watching 👍
Pretty sure the last two "yardsale" tongs were never intended to be used by hand. Those are used for skidding and/or possibly lifting tongs for moving logs around with a tractor or other piece of equipment.
Phillip, glad you enjoy the video, I have 4 other back saving log tong videos you may want to check out.. 106, 92, 77, 49 Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
I have seen but not used a set of Pinch A log tongs. I love the simple design and have followed them from the beginning when they started. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I have a log ox. It’s a good tool I use it mainly for lifting logs to buck. Also got the the hookaroon piece for it. I use it for unloading the truck. The 30 inch handle little to short for me. Stay cool out there.
Dan, From what viewers tell me they like the LogOx but possibly a bit heavy and short. One of these days I’ll get my hands on one I’ll do another review. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@@earthandbloom I was at the Logging show in Green Bay WI on Friday and looked at picking up a set since they had a show special but there was no country of origin I could see, but I believe they are manufactured in Sweden
When you master the pulp hook (both the throw and the flick) you will see what its all about, for me after a chainsaw and an axe that is the most important wood tool in my opinion
Thomas, I haven’t mastered the pulp hook yet, it definitely takes some practice . I’m glad we have multiple options in the woodyard for people to use. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
I've been looking at getting the Bahco tong with the extended handle...seems they're sold out on them quite frequently. Those two handle metal tongs we have alot of Ice tongs like that here that Amish use when cutting ice in winter on the ponds.
Geoff I had to wait 4 months for set of the long Bahco tongs the first time I ordered them. Once you get a set, you'll love them! Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍 TCT
For moving block of cut firewood I love the log tongs but when I'm moving large block my favorite is the pickaroon. Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT
David I try my best to give an honest review and show pro and con and let let the viewers come to a conclusion on what they like. Appreciate you watching 👍
These are nice, not just for your back but for the big ass giant wolf spiders that like to hide in the pile of logs in Ohio, I was having trouble picking up logs and having to be face to face with these giant black spiders crawling up my arm. My cheap ass Dad refused to get me these so I quit. Lol
Now spiders and snakes are no fun, they typically share the heck out of me. Log tongs keep you hands dry and save your back. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Oh I have used the Husqvarna tongs and you are right they are very good as well as economical. The only reason I chose the Bahco 10 years ago is I didn’t know Husqvarna made tongs. I also like the Bahco paint or powder coated finish and they come in 3 different sizes. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for the review Tony, its a shame you didn't have the Husqvarna ones to test as well as they didn't get much of a mention in the video you did with Chris. My Dad has the Bahco ones like yours, and I have the Husky ones, and the Bahco ones are far superior. I think the reason is mainly down to where the rear pincer/leg pivots, check them out side by side (5:22). The Bahco rear leg pivot is orientated at the top, the Husky at the bottom. The Husky ones never seem to grab as naturally or easily. Something perhaps worth considering for you or others anyway! Cheers
Ironically I was at the Paul Bunyan show and was going to pick up a Husqvarna log tong and forgot. I pretty sure your are right about the rear leg. The other noteworthy item to mention is the Bahco tips are extremely sharp and pick up bucked up firewood even when frozen. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
I seen you on some of Chris’s In the woodyard videos and you and him make a great team doing videos. I was wondering if you had your own channel and I just came across it. Great video. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Great to have you as a subscriber. I had so much fun making videos with Chris he suggested I start my own channel. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Hi Tony - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. My two Husky log tongs have been indispensable over the past 10 years. I am constantly surprised by how few log hounds use them. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the historic relevance of today, Sept 11, both past and current, to both sides of the Atlantic.
I have the Fiskars pair you have there and a Husqvarna pair just alike and like them all. About 100-150cm long logs: the tong in one end and the hook at the other...
Good Video , If you lived down the street I would let you borrow my Log Ox set for rest of month to try it out. You would like it I believe working in the woods hauling rounds to truck.
Nathan, interesting you mention that. My friend is a manager for Snap-on and after seeing my review he told me though Snap On doesn’t manufacture the Bahco log tongs they own the Swedish company that makes them. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Now that’s a bummer. I had the same issue when I bought mine and had to wait a couple months. They never seem to have enough inventory on hand. You can switch to the Husqvarna brand which might be easier to find. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I ended up ordering a fiskars hookaroon. I have 5+ acres with downed branches and smaller trees everywhere. As a kid I worked in a wood pile but never heard of these tools.
When I cut wood with friends and let them try all the log tongs we all have different preferences. I typically use whatever I have with me and that will be the Bahco, LogOx and Pinch-a-Log. Currently Fiskars doesn’t offer the log tong in a 11” or 12” so their current 9” is to small. All three I’ve mentioned are built like tanks and work well.👍TCT
Curious about thoughts you might have regarding Mr. Carlson . These tools seem like a great idea, Yet in real life, I've never seen Chris using one. 🤔 Care to speculate ? In fact of the half dozen wood yarding channels I watch , None use them , What is the downside? They can't be cost prohibitive, ( even for Chris 😅😅 ) Again Just seems a little strange
Jean ironically a lot of people still don’t know about log tongs. As far as Chris, he’s a no frills kind of guy and though he’s used my tongs he prefers to just bend over and pick up a block of wood. If you look at Dan from Back 40 or Andrew from Eastonmade channels you see them using the LogOx. I know a lot of people are using log tongs but not sure why they’re not showing them. In the next couple of weeks you’ll see a new log tong I’ll be reviewing called “Pinch-a-log”. All I know is I wouldn’t be without my log tongs,. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Who needs Consumer Reports when you have Tony! A wealth of practical information and tips as always.👍
Emilio thanks for your kind words. Glad you enjoyed my video.
Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
I got to use my Fiskar's the other day. What an awesome tool! I can pick up 2 logs at a time without bending over! One works better than the other but I'm hoping the more the one gets used it'll loosen up and grab/hook better.
When the hooks open, they don't come to a closed rest position they stay spread. I greased the joints a bit, hopefully that'll help.
Overall awesome tools, I wish I woulda known about these 12 years ago!
Can’t agree with you more! Log tongs are a guys best friend in the woodyard and the best part is they save your back. What you may want to do so the tongs close freely is take a screw driver and lightly try to separate the two halves of the tongs where the rivet holds them together. Mine were stiff as well. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I'll give that a try. I kinda thought about that but wasn't sure how stout the rivets were, so I figured I'd use them a bit and get a feel for them. If its still tight after the next tree I'll tinker with them a bit. I love'em regardless :)
I owe you one Tony. After decades without tongs ( have a pulp hook and hookaroon ) I took your advice and got the Bahco log tongs. I harvest a good 6-7 cords each year for two Jotul stoves for 99% heating here in Maine. What a tool for an aging back ! Why didn't you tell me about this years ago 😢
Ann, I’m glad you enjoy the Bahco tongs, they are definitely one of my favorites. However I’ve been trying other brands and keep switching off.
Now I’m not sure which is my most favorite.
Bottom line is any log tong is better than no log tong.
I really appreciate you watching, commenting and supporting my channels👍TCT
Thank You Sir for making this. Finally got tired of moving everything by hand, and have recently discovered this world of log handling tools. Your video helps tremendously!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Log tongs are a wood cutters best friend!
Your back will thank you for it.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
I find my two sons are my best back saving devices so far.
OMG that’s toooooo funny! I can see why they are better than anything I showed in the video. However, typically there is a “use by date” when they go to college, get a girlfriend or get married. so at some point the log tongs will come in handy.
Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Who's joking 😂
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Greetings from Patagonia Chile!!!!
Hi and it’s great to have a friend in Chili!!!!
Appreciate you watching, commenting and supporting my channel. Hope to hear from you in the future.👍TCT
My father was a blacksmith. He liked to cut wood, and he made a heavy pickeroon from a railroad pick. He cut off one end of the pick and shortened the other end, drawing it out to a sharp point. I still use it for unloading logs from my pickup. It's heavy and the bit really digs into a log, letting me pull it right out of the truck easily. The handle is the traditional railroad pick handle.
Roberto, railroad spikes are awesome steel to work with, I’m sure you can put a wicked point on the tip that would stick in the hardest of wood.
Thanks for watching, commenting, sharing your story. 👍TCT
good video, from CA (i'll be mostly working with oak (both white and red) so the info about the hardwood is useful).
Glad you enjoyed the video. Log tongs are extreamely beneficial in the woodyard.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
The tow handed ones are ice tongs for moving blocks of ice when that was rhe refrigerashon .
Hi Christopher and thanks for commenting. I have used the large ice tongs to gather blocks of Ice in Jan/Feb for fun to see how hard the job was, it was fun, but I sure wouldn't want to do it all the time. I appreciate you watching👍
I have the Husqvarna brand!! I use mine for picking up chunks of firewood and also for piling pulpwood if I am hand cutting a timber sale!! There a real back saver!! Stay safe my friend
Tim it’s funny few people use the log tongs that I cut with, I wouldn’t be without them. Thanks for watching 👍
Outstanding video! Very informative and very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻
I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
Really appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Tony, I can't say enough good things about the Log Ox. It's like having 3 great tools in one. It's worth every penny. Thanks again, great show.
Jon I know one of these days I’ll ask Log-ox to send me sample for a review or I’ll pick one up. I enjoy any tool that saves my back . Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
@@TonysCoolTools we can make that happen. Glad to hear you're enjoying your LogOX Jon!
Great! I love those wood grabbers.
Grant log tongs are definitely a back and time saver. Appreciate you watching 👍
My brother got a log ox, tried it , gave it away.
Good job
Jean I’m glad there are different types out there maybe he will like one of the other ones. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great job god bless
John I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
I use a Husqvarna tong the larger one and a sweedish axe. Sweedish because of the blade profile. I tape up the handle with skateboard tape. With a 15-24 inch handle. I can grab any height and not bend over, spiking the ends. Then flick and throw
Though I haven’t used the Husqvarna log tongs I have picked them up at the logging shows and it feels very similar to the Bahco.
love the idea of the skateboard tape on the axe handle, gonna have to try that one.
thanks for sharing, watching and commenting. 👍TCT
I have the large Bahco - bought them by accident and never regretted it - nothing really compares to them.
Gregory, your accident was actually a stroke of luck.
You’re right the Bahco are really good log tongs. Have you tried the LogOX? They are different but extremely comfortable to carry large blocks to splitter or stacking.
Though I haven’t tried them yet there is a company called Reipal and sell model 202 Firewood Timber Logging Tong II from Sweden 24" long 10" Jaw open. I’m trying to get a set to review but they look well made.
You can find them at www.vmtw.com/202-reipal-firewood-timber-logging-tong-ii-from-sweden-24-long-10-jaw-open/
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I looked at the LogOX - I question it’s weight - to my way of thinking you have to balance off the tool weight vs the use of it - I run a Hakki firewood processor so I am concerned about moving 5-10 inch logs. Cannot beat the Bahco - I just ordered the long handled version of the Bahco based on your video! Thanks for the reply and the video!
Thanks, Tony! Cheers from northern Sweden. :)
Hi Nett and thank you for watching. Glad to have a friend from Sweden.👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I am going to get 20 tons of birch wood as logs in a couple of weeks and so from my past experiences, I need to get some right tools to save energy, especially when talking about carrying logs or cut wood. I found your comparison of log tongs very useful.
Nett I will be doing a review in a couple of weeks on another back saving tool called the LogJaw. It also is a back saving tool that help with moving logs. 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools In the end, everybody needs to find and learn the tools that serve him best. I did 15t last year only with an electrical chainsaw and a gränsfors bruks splitting axe. Especially my back will say thanks when I upgrade to a better toolstack for lifting and preparing the cutting process... Looking forward to your logjaw feature. Cheers!
Very good video I’m going to get two of them
Mario glad you enjoyed the video, also check out my videos 92 & 49 for two other log tong reviews.
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Thank you, this was really helpful in helpling me get a better idea of which one of these might work best for my needs in moving wood around.
Hi Nancy, glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative.
Without a doubt log tongs really help when moving wood.
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Tony, great demonstration on the log tongs! I never had one, but after this wonderful video, this would definitely be a back saver for sure. I would cut rounds then stack on pallets until i was ready to split. You come home and the lower back hurt. This would help alleviate that. Thanks again for this video!
Craig, regardless of which log tong you get they are gonna save your back. You’ll tell yourself why didn’t I get these sooner.
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That is exactly what i said. Why didn't i know about this 5 years ago. Said the same thing when i bought my picaroon.
I’ll be making two of them tomorrow
You’ll definitely save your back and wonder why you didn’t make them sooner.
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thanks tony, I was about to buy a pulp hook and i'm glad i didn't I am in ontario and all we deal with is hardwood.I will look at the hammer style hook. I have the longer one by Husqvarna works great but it would be nice for a shorter one.
Glad you enjoyed the video and got some information to help you make a decision.
Appreciate you watching and commenting. 👍TCT
Thanks Again for the education Tony ! I don’t own any, kind’a thought they were a gimmick. I can see the benefit in many situations from this video. I’ll look into adding a set to my arsenal of tools. Thanks 👍👏 Rick
Rick you definitely won’t be disappointed and probably say why didn’t I get thes sooner. Log tongs are a huge game changer for me. Thanks for watching 👍
I was going to put a set of tongs on my Christmas list but had not yet looked into it. Thanks for doing tha work for me Tony; credit yourself one Moon Man! Reno
Ha ha Reno glad I could help you out with your Christmas list. People tell me wouldhounds are hard to buy for so I give them plenty of “cool tool” like log tongs or kindling crackers to fill my stockings. 😂👍
Hello Tony, great review of the log tongs 🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Larry glad you enjoyed it. Wouldn’t leave home without one.
Thanks for watching 👍
This is a nice Introduction,
Ebele glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate you watching 👍
great Vid Tony.
I have two of the Bacho's, One is modified with a finger hook, I will add the Finger hook to the other one too.
I also have a version of the long one with a spring loaded release .
Thanks Mike M..
Mike, It seems the only company I found with a finger release is the Fiskars. That is really a nice feature. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Great n honestly presented
Glad you enjoyed the video. I have additional videos on log tongs I missed in the original review. You should check them out.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
You got me sold on the Bacho's. Good Video.
You won’t be disappointed! Thanks for watching 👍
Best thing since sliced bread.
Lee you are soooooo right. These tools are a Huge benefit in anyones woodyard.
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Hi Tony: I had to go back and watch your video. I’m going to be cutting 6 cords of 24”L x 12” to 18” diameter rounds. Then I need to stack them. I’m looking at using pulp hooks, hookeroon, and the Pinch a Log. I have a couple of other options. Roll and pull with hookeroon. Or use the log grapple trailer to lift the rounds in place. The log grapple trailer might be the best option. It certainly is the lowest risk option.
Great show Tony, very informative. Thank you.
I grew up using pick-a-roons and wood hooks. Wood or Pulp hooks are made for 4ft wood. We used to buck the logs into 4ft sections and then they were loaded onto a trailer or the truck.
The Pulp hook is slightly put into to end of the log and stood up. Then you hold that end with your free hand and stick the Pulp hook into the lower end and pick up the log and put it on the trailer. If the hook was in a little too far, you can just flick your wrist when you throw the log and it comes out. It was hard work back then, not a lot of hydraulic loaders around, but people still needed wood.
That’s the way I saw them used was picking up 4’ sections and that makes total sense and is very easy to do and helpful. Thanks for your detailed explanation, appreciate you watching 👍
Wow. I bought some a while ago and used them extensively yesterday. They are amazing labor savers. Coupled with my Wolfe Ridge splitter I can split wood with almost no effort. Thanks for the reviews.
Dennis, glad you tried them and found the same results I did.
Until someone uses the log tongs they can’t believe the relief you get on your back as well as how easy it is to pick up logs.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Another great video lots of great info
Peter I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching 👍
Love your attitude. Saw you via in the woodyard Chris.
You're the type of guy who says more with less words, thats a talent imo. I have a couple of Stihl tongs, living in Norway. Although not as effective as log ox, i often use them to roll logs over in the woods, when theres snow and roots and other obstacles that wont let me roll it with a push. Anyway keep going, love your content.
Aidin, what I found is pretty much any log tong is worth it’s weight in gold for saving your back when picking up wood. I’d love to visit Norway, Sweden, Germany and Finland some day and see how you guys do your logging/firewood and equipment you use. You are so far in advance when it comes to training of chainsaw skills.
Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
The tongs where you used both hands to use and pick up a small piece. Them tongs are used to drag logs out the woods. I had a big set like you and I run a quarter inch cable thru it in a loop and once you pull on the cable it would tighten the tongs and make it bite deeper in to the wood. Nice video. Have a great day be safe.
Arthur you definitely could use them for skidding logs, I use them now for wall decorations. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
Tony, the Tool Titan.
There’s at tool for every hand. I prefer the Logrite pickaroon.
Hi Dana and Millie, funny you should mention Logrite pickaroon, have a video on them coming up soon. Appreciate you stopping by. Millie keep pumping out those video’s and growing your channel. 👍
@@TonysCoolTools Thank you sir! I'm definitely planning on upping my RUclips presence
Thank you Tony. Good information 👍
Rafael, glad you enjoyed the video. i gave three other videos on log tongs as well.
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I've been looking for the fiskar 13" log tongs online to different Ace stores. No one has it for sale
@@rafaelortega1864 To my knowledge Fiskars does not offer a 13” log tong. The biggest they make is the 9”.
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Good one Tony! This one is going to go viral. The Bahco tongs are king. A hay hook? Heeeyyyy!
Thanks Mike, I agree Bahco is a top contender especially the long version you have. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
Very interesting to see how even though some of the tools are very simular they are not equal. Thanks for the comparison Tony, the video will help others on making a purchasing decision.
Yup not all tongs are equal. Frances, you are lucky in that you have Brittany who’s the human log tongs that toss’s blocks like they were nothing shaming the rest of standing watching her😂😂😂 Hope you guys are feeling better👍
@@TonysCoolTools Thanks Tony, we are feeling back to normal👍. Brittany is a power house for her size, I'm thinking I nay not need the tractor grapple anymore if she keeps it up.🤣🤣
Tony, I enjoyed watching you pinch your logs! After watching your video I ordered my second pair of Ochsenkopf tongs. Used both at the same today loading rounds onto the AXIS. It was double the pleasure. For me personally I don’t care very much for my LogOx. It feels a little heavy. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to PB ….
Jay that seems to be the consensus that the LogOx though a very good tool might be a bit heavy. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for the video sir.
You bet, my pleasure.
I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Thanks for the great video, Tony. I just found videos on these back saving tools a few days ago. I'm cultivating more of my own wood from my property, and I'd just seen an older video that you did on these tools. I was looking for the Bahco tongs, and instead ordered the Ochsenkopf Log Tongs. I hope it was a good decision, the Bahco tongs were going to take until the end of the month to get, the Ochsenkopf are supposed to be here in 3 days.
Mike you made a great choice on the Ochsenkopf products. They are a really good company. Though I don’t have a set, multiple viewers have contacted me about how good they are. I had a concern about the cork handle lasting and was told by people that have had it for yers with no problem. The one drawback I was told is the cork gets slippery when wet.
I’m sure you and your back will enjoy your new tongs.
If you haven’t you should check out my new video #49 about the LogOx tool.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools Thanks for the reply! You had me sold on your review on the Bahco but I didn't want to wait, and the Ochsenkopf seemed reasonable. I'm concerned about a good, hardened metal tool where the points hold up. Had I seen the LogOx sooner, I would have considered that. The only question I would have had on the LogOx would be the weight. Thanks again, and now you come up in my feed!
Hi Tony, thanks for showing us how useful the Log Tongs are. I’ve never used them.
You’re missing out by not having a set, what a back-saver it is!
Thanks for watching 👍TCT
I am indeed impressed with the improvement in your presentation. Keep up the good work
Don Thanks for your kind words, Practice makes perfect! Appreciate you watching 👍
Tony both of my rebuilt shoulders wished your channel was around when I used your favorite log tong. That tong made everything so much easier, though I didn’t know about the log tong toss method. My days of splitting firewood are over so you and Chris fill that in for me. Thanks
Yikes both shoulders, that doesn’t sound like fun Dennis. I always try to find an easy way to do a hard job. Appreciate you watching and commenting 👍
I just bought a pair of the Fiskar LT6's. I'm looking forward to using them! My back just can't take bending over and lifting things any more :(
Your back will love you for getting a set of ones.
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I have the bahco tongs ,and they work great for what i use them for, thanks for the info on some of the other kinds out there, keep up the good job realy enjoy
You bet Larry, I agree with you the Bahco definitely does the trick and makes my life easy. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Ahhh.. Tony and his tools! Tony you have so many I would struggle with which one to use🤣 I in think I’m with you on the favorite. The Baaco seemed to work the best. Fiskars would be the second choice for me. 👍🏻👍🏻-TOA
Ha ha Todd, variety is the spice of life. I’m glad there are many good companies out there. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I love the Pulp hook for longer boiler wood, rarely use it for 16s.
Mark i use my pulp hook for two reason. First like you I pick up long limb-wood , the other use is when I have to load a large round of wood on a hand truck it’s handy to hook top of round and pull back on hand truck. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
Thank you sir! New sub here now!
This was very thorough and a great lesson.
Glad you enjoyed the video. I have more back saving tools I’ll be showing in the future.
Thanks for watching, commenting and subbing to my channel👍TCT
Great review! Looks like a back saver on the smaller stuff
Jeff you’d be surprised how large of a chunk of wood I can move with the tongs.
Tongs really process 16” and under blocks efficiently. Thanks for watching 👍
The two you bought at garage sales are ice tongs that were used before refrigerators were popular in homes
Darrin ironically I live by an Amish community and they still use them. I appreciate you watching and commenting 👍TCT
Great Video Tony- I use the Log Ox for loading large rounds (Over 12 inches) in to the Top Dog firewood bucket. Then I lift the rounds up to the splitter to waist height, once split I put the firewood back into the bucket or throw it right in the trailer. I have the Fiskars tongs, but I haven’t used them much.
Richard sounds like you have a great system. The Fiskars LT6 are to small for most of the logs I pick up. I hope one day they introduce a larger version to the US market. Looks like the LogOx works for you. Thanks for watching 👍
Definitely looks like the Bahco would be the way to go! I do not have a tongs but I now know what ones tog get thanks Tony👍👍
Jeremiah all I know is they are really handy and save my back. Thanks for watching 👍
Another great demo from you Tony.. thanks for taking the time in putting these out for all of us.
Daniel anything that saves our bodies and time, and allows us to be in the outdoors more is what I’m after. Glad you enjoyed the video, appreciate you watching 👍
Great video.
Tom glad you like the video. Lot of choices out there and most are very helpful tools. Thanks for watching 👍
Great video, Tony. Pretty impressive how those tongs held that log at a crazy angle. My wife and I have the Pinch-A-Log tongs and we love them. I can easily carry a 24 inch long piece of firewood with a point in each end, tight up again my body. It is also easy to throw logs and drag limbs with these tongs. Their customer service was terrific as well.
Joe it’s awesome how well log tongs hold wood whether in the middle or end. I’ve only seen the pinch-a-log on video and it looks interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience with the log tongs.
Appreciate you watching and commenting👍
Nice job Tony, very thorough, I have the log ox, I tend to use an axe style pickaroon. I have broken a lot of the spike style pickaroons,
Interesting you mention the LogOx. I’ve been in contact with the owners and just received a LogOx to review so stay tuned I’ll be posting a video shortly.
I too like the Ax style hookaroon.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
Great demo video Tony! Looking for a log tong to go with my log ox. See you Friday at HFH.
Bill Glad you enjoyed the video. The LogOx is an awesome tool but I’m glad we have so many options to choose from.
Let’s talk at HH this weekend.
Thanks for watching and commenting.👍TCT
Nice demonstration! I wish I could get the bahco log tongs with my employer discount. I have been screwing around for a year since you first showed them. I just broke down and ordered 2 of them.
Thanks for sharing Tony.
Harry you won’t be disappointed with the Bahco tongs. Large companies like you work for have a difficult time working with many divisions. Fiskars owns Gerber knife company, yet it was a nightmare trying to buy a Gerber product. Thanks for watching 👍
Really informative video Tony. I have two of the Husqvarna tongs which appear to be very similar to your bacho. They really save my back.
Dick the Husqvarna is a good tong, the Bahco powder coating and sharpness of the tips are the thing I like. For me log tongs are a time and back savings.
Appreciate you watching 👍
Great video Tony, you're definitely helping us make good decisions on tools we need or "want"!! Thanks Terry
Terry I’m glad you found my video informative. That means I’ve accomplished my goal. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I’ve got both a solid handled tongs and a cork handled tongs. The cork is comfy but in the wet, the cork becomes slippery.
Really appreciate that feedback on the cork handles. I only know of one company (Ochsenkopf) that sells them and they are a very good company. Thanks for sharing 👍
@@TonysCoolTools - Mine are both Oregon. The solid handle is 12” and the cork is 7”-8”.
@@dcvariousvids8082 interesting I’ve not seen the Oregon version. Will have to check it out👍
The thing I like about my Log Ox, is that it's designed like a peavey or cant hook, rather than pincers. Thus with or without the extension attached, you can use it to roll a log laying on the ground. It'll pick up a surprisingly big round, and is well balanced, so you can just hold it at your side as you walk it over to your truck or trailer. Occasionally, I'll have to grab the shaft with my other hand to help lift heavy ones onto my tailgate- but it sure beats bending over, and picking them up off the ground.
The tongs do have an advantage, in that you can drag logs and heavy rounds from the end. A Log Ox simply isn't designed for that. The Ox is also less efficient at picking up small rounds or splits. (it likes weight to help it get a firm grip, as it only has one point. ) So get both! lol.
You are right, all the different device’s that pick up wood have pros and cons. The LogOx seems to be the Swiss Army knife of tongs being able to multi task. Appreciate you taking your time with the detailed explanation.
Thanks for watching 👍
Thank s for the number for the Wood bundler
And good luck, I know you’ll love it!
TCT
Maybe Tony you should let Chris in the wood yard know that he should have log tongs ❤😊your old best friend
Ha ha Todd, I’ve shown him numerous times but like the old saying “ it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks “. He’s just a bull and does everything manually.
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25 years ago I used a pulp hook for a few years and it was so awesome. I was pretty good at throwing with it. But in the beginning my knees paid the price.
Matthew there is definitely a trick to flicking your wrist and towing a piece of wood with a pulp hook.
The other thing I noticed was the pulp hook works much better on softwood then hardwood.
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Excellent ! Pulp hook & pickaroon are my go to. May get the Bahco if she-who-must-be-obeyed allows.
Ha ha Ann, I assure you if you pick up the log tongs your back is gonna love ya! Life is so much easier when you have the right equipment.
The one thing I will warn you is the Bahco may be on back order but put your name on the list so they contact you when they come in.
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Nice Tony, interesting...😀🇦🇺
Glad you enjoyed it Rick, thanks for watching 👍
@@TonysCoolTools always do😀🇦🇺
Good Demo !
Maybe when I get older I'll get one, I'm only 71 at the moment.
Ah heck you’re just a spring chicken😂
You’ll appreciate then when you try one, I’d put money on it!
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@@TonysCoolTools
You'll put money on it, good, you can send it PayPal ????????
Hey Tony this is a great video on the different types of log handler’s I have the Logox it’s a great tool it is well well built,just a little heavy,I’ll be ordering the Bancorp for sure 👍👍🙏
Glenn you definitely will not be disappointed adding the Bahco tongs to your arsenal of back saving tools. From what everyone tells me LogOx is a great tool as well. Thanks for watching 👍
Pretty sure the last two "yardsale" tongs were never intended to be used by hand. Those are used for skidding and/or possibly lifting tongs for moving logs around with a tractor or other piece of equipment.
Jeffery my two garage sale tools were actually tongs used in the early 1900 to carry/move blocks of ice.
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Thanks 😊
Phillip, glad you enjoy the video, I have 4 other back saving log tong videos you may want to check out.. 106, 92, 77, 49
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Hi Tony
I have the Pinch A Log tongs. They work great. Grab the ends of your 16” cut rounds to carry.
I have seen but not used a set of Pinch A log tongs. I love the simple design and have followed them from the beginning when they started. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@@TonysCoolTools The guy that makes them is at the State Fair every year in the Expo Building.
I have a log ox. It’s a good tool I use it mainly for lifting logs to buck. Also got the the hookaroon piece for it. I use it for unloading the truck. The 30 inch handle little to short for me. Stay cool out there.
Dan, From what viewers tell me they like the LogOx but possibly a bit heavy and short. One of these days I’ll get my hands on one I’ll do another review. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
@@TonysCoolTools the log tong part is little heavy. I have used it. I think I like the hookroon better think I build 36 inch handle for it.
Our husky ones are awesome, and were the most budget friendly around us. All I had to do was take a flat file and sharpen them up a bit.
Reuben your right the Huskys are budget friendly and function when you file or grind the tips a bit sharper. Appreciate you watching 👍
@@TonysCoolTools and they are still made in Sweden I believe, so that's good!
@@earthandbloom I was at the Logging show in Green Bay WI on Friday and looked at picking up a set since they had a show special but there was no country of origin I could see, but I believe they are manufactured in Sweden
Good info
Thanks Dave, I appreciate you watching 👍
I had to take my timber tough back to the store. The handle came off first day
Scot I’m not a fan of the Timber Tough brand of tools.
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When you master the pulp hook (both the throw and the flick) you will see what its all about, for me after a chainsaw and an axe that is the most important wood tool in my opinion
Thomas, I haven’t mastered the pulp hook yet, it definitely takes some practice . I’m glad we have multiple options in the woodyard for people to use.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT
I've been looking at getting the Bahco tong with the extended handle...seems they're sold out on them quite frequently. Those two handle metal tongs we have alot of Ice tongs like that here that Amish use when cutting ice in winter on the ponds.
Geoff I had to wait 4 months for set of the long Bahco tongs the first time I ordered them. Once you get a set, you'll love them! Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍 TCT
@@TonysCoolTools wow...good to know! Thanks
good day tony
Top of the morning to you Steve, thanks for watching 👍
My feeling is the pickaroon works best for me.
For moving block of cut firewood I love the log tongs but when I'm moving large block my favorite is the pickaroon.
Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍TCT
Great video on the tongs. Thanks for the information, as a former Salesman, you explain all the points of the tools. Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
David I try my best to give an honest review and show pro and con and let let the viewers come to a conclusion on what they like. Appreciate you watching 👍
These are nice, not just for your back but for the big ass giant wolf spiders that like to hide in the pile of logs in Ohio, I was having trouble picking up logs and having to be face to face with these giant black spiders crawling up my arm. My cheap ass Dad refused to get me these so I quit. Lol
Now spiders and snakes are no fun, they typically share the heck out of me.
Log tongs keep you hands dry and save your back.
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Husqvarna make very good log tongs, you must try them. Great video!
Oh I have used the Husqvarna tongs and you are right they are very good as well as economical. The only reason I chose the Bahco 10 years ago is I didn’t know Husqvarna made tongs. I also like the Bahco paint or powder coated finish and they come in 3 different sizes. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for the review Tony, its a shame you didn't have the Husqvarna ones to test as well as they didn't get much of a mention in the video you did with Chris. My Dad has the Bahco ones like yours, and I have the Husky ones, and the Bahco ones are far superior. I think the reason is mainly down to where the rear pincer/leg pivots, check them out side by side (5:22). The Bahco rear leg pivot is orientated at the top, the Husky at the bottom. The Husky ones never seem to grab as naturally or easily. Something perhaps worth considering for you or others anyway! Cheers
Ironically I was at the Paul Bunyan show and was going to pick up a Husqvarna log tong and forgot. I pretty sure your are right about the rear leg. The other noteworthy item to mention is the Bahco tips are extremely sharp and pick up bucked up firewood even when frozen.
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I seen you on some of Chris’s In the woodyard videos and you and him make a great team doing videos. I was wondering if you had your own channel and I just came across it. Great video. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Great to have you as a subscriber. I had so much fun making videos with Chris he suggested I start my own channel.
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Hi Tony - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. My two Husky log tongs have been indispensable over the past 10 years. I am constantly surprised by how few log hounds use them. It would be remiss of me not to acknowledge the historic relevance of today, Sept 11, both past and current, to both sides of the Atlantic.
Rodney you are right, I can’t believe how few people use the log tongs. Thanks for remembering and mentioning Sept 11th. 👍
Putting some of those on my list , might be some at the Paul Bunion show .
I have the Fiskars pair you have there and a Husqvarna pair just alike and like them all. About 100-150cm long logs: the tong in one end and the hook at the other...
@@brucearney9536 Bruce I know they will have multiple brands at Paul Bunyan.
@@johanneslaxell6641 Johannes I’m sure you find them helpful when picking up logs. Thanks for watching 👍
Good Video , If you lived down the street I would let you borrow my Log Ox set for rest of month to try it out. You would like it I believe working in the woods hauling rounds to truck.
I’m sure the Log-ox is a good tool and I wish you were closer so we could both try all the log tongs out. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
I believe the bahco brand pair is made by snap-on
Nathan, interesting you mention that. My friend is a manager for Snap-on and after seeing my review he told me though Snap On doesn’t manufacture the Bahco log tongs they own the Swedish company that makes them.
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Hey Jeff thanks for watching 👍
Merci.
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Morning Tony, thanks for watching 👍
You sold me on the bahco long handled ones but they're out of stock or unavailable everywhere I've looked.
Now that’s a bummer. I had the same issue when I bought mine and had to wait a couple months. They never seem to have enough inventory on hand. You can switch to the Husqvarna brand which might be easier to find. Appreciate you watching and commenting.👍TCT
@@TonysCoolTools I ended up ordering a fiskars hookaroon. I have 5+ acres with downed branches and smaller trees everywhere. As a kid I worked in a wood pile but never heard of these tools.
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Hi Bill thanks for watching, have a great day.👍
Those tongs you don't like are ice tongs my dad had a set of them
Ryan yup you are correct it’s large and small ice tongs. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
So, at the end of the day, which brand do you like the best and would recommend? I couldn't tell if it was the Bahco, Fiskar or another brand.
When I cut wood with friends and let them try all the log tongs we all have different preferences. I typically use whatever I have with me and that will be the Bahco, LogOx and Pinch-a-Log. Currently Fiskars doesn’t offer the log tong in a 11” or 12” so their current 9” is to small. All three I’ve mentioned are built like tanks and work well.👍TCT
Curious about thoughts you might have regarding
Mr. Carlson .
These tools seem like a great idea,
Yet in real life,
I've never seen Chris using one.
🤔
Care to speculate ?
In fact of the half dozen wood yarding channels I watch ,
None use them ,
What is the downside?
They can't be cost prohibitive, ( even for Chris 😅😅 )
Again
Just seems a little strange
Jean ironically a lot of people still don’t know about log tongs. As far as Chris, he’s a no frills kind of guy and though he’s used my tongs he prefers to just bend over and pick up a block of wood.
If you look at Dan from Back 40 or Andrew from Eastonmade channels you see them using the LogOx. I know a lot of people are using log tongs but not sure why they’re not showing them.
In the next couple of weeks you’ll see a new log tong I’ll be reviewing called “Pinch-a-log”.
All I know is I wouldn’t be without my log tongs,.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍TCT