[TheForge] Log tongs?

[Jerry Frost]

Bob:
You'll run into the same problem you do with forge tongs and off size stock. 
If the log is large across you find the handles too far apart to get a 
comfortable grip. The ones made like a scissor lift with a second hinge 
point are easier to hold onto but they get shorter as they open wider. A 
nother is to make the handles different length. The fixed handle is long 
with an easy to hold end and another spot to hold onto while the far end has 
the log tong point. The mobile handle is shorter with a lot point on one end 
matching the fixed handle, there is a hand grip handy to the second hand 
hold on the fixed leg. This lets you grip a log and have a good long handle 
for leverage without it being flexible.  None are perfect though, maybe get 
an erector set and experiment. If you do find the perfect log tong be sure 
let us know.
Jer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Ehrenberger" <eforge at centurytel.net>
To: "Paul N" <crosspein at sbcglobal.net>; "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by 
ABANA" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:56 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Log tongs?


> Paul,
>
> Yes, I was planning on making the jaws a semi-circle with the end about 
> 10"
> from the hinge. My thinking was that you would need the leverage to pick 
> up
> a log of any size.
>
> Robert Ehrenberger
> Shelbyville, Mo.
> eforge at centurytel.net
>