Midwest Tongs "Gentle Giant" Snake Grabber Repair & Modification, Disassembly (Snake Catcher Tool)
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- This videos shows a repair for an old set of Midwest Tongs "Gentle Giant" snake grabbers. Information in this video is useful if you'd like to convert your tongs to a larger or smaller size, or to add a tensioning device.
Thanks for watching and good luck! : ) 
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Timestamps, parts, tools:
00:48 Drill out the pole rivets
01:58 Remove the grabber end pins
02:46 Remove grabber and handle ends
02:53 Replacement parts and modification ideas on the bench:
- 1/2" EMT conduit as the replacement pole ($4 for 5 ft)
- 1/16" wire rope cable stop (ie, NAPA 731-1135, $2.49)
- 1/16" aluminum wire crimps (ie, Everbilt 566 466, $2.57)
- 1/16" wire rope (34 cents/ft)
03:55 Remove the handle pivot pin
04:36 Disassemble the handle
04:55 Location of new drilled holes in handle
09:10 If using new wire rope: make the grabber end loop
10:13 Partially assemble the grabber end
12:18 Install the new pole (conduit)
13:34 If using rivets: make a template and drill the pole
14:28 Riveter (Pittsburgh 58612, from Harbor Freight, $20)
15:26 Rivet the grabber end to the pole
17:00 Align the handle with the grabber end
18:07 Complete assembly of grabber end
19:17 Temporarily assemble the handle end
21:27 Check the fit on the handle end
22:46 Install the handle pin
23:46 Tension and test the new setup
26:13 Crimp the handle loop
Thanks for watching, and good luck with your snake grabber!
Your redesign is simply genius, you now permanently fix it 👍
That cable looks very strong because my W203 hood latch uses skinny cable too 😅
Haha! 😅 I know -- I think the cable on the W163 hood latch is the same skinny cable! Thanks for watching : )
That came out really nice the way you made it 😊 There is actually a video of them making similar ones from Pakistan on youtube
Thanks, singlecams! Yes, this one was made in Pakistan too - I'll have to check out that video; it's pretty well made - there is no way I was gonna throw it out for just a bent pole! : )
I'd love a snake grabber, but I have no snakes to grab! I really admire your thoughtful approach to your work.
Haha! That's good, though, that you don't have to grab any snakes where you live - snakes are very surprising when they show up where they aren't supposed to be (like in the house!), even harmless ones!
Thanks for watching! : )
Of all the things to find! Too bad I wasn’t working on my RAV4 sooner I wouldn’t’ve bought a new snake grabber. We use them with some regularity in Yuma, Arizona, too.
Haha, what a coincidence! I bet you use them even more in Yuma than we do here in CO (and they're still hibernating here, or doing whatever they do when it gets cold!). Thanks for watching! : )
Nice capture tool 👍🏻
Thanks! It has been a good tool for us!
Hey! I met you sister at work today. I love working on Mercedes. Maybe you can contact me if you ever need help with them. I love them
Haha, what a small world! Yeah, the W163's are great trucks! : )