Anyone know where I can find these tongs?

[pike it alot]

I've spent hours online looking for a set of these tongs with no luck.They say Lansing Forge on them.These are my brother-in-laws and he doesn't remember where he got them.My back could really use a set!View attachment 281544

 

[mesupra]

Those are some interesting looking tongs, I have used a set of the following and although much slower than a traditional pulp hook it seems easier on the body.

STIHL Hand Pulp Lifting Tongs

 

[mbbushman]

Looks like a set of railway tie tongs to me. I have a similar set that I use for wood handling as well.

http://www.industryrailway.com/p/145/tie-tong-one-man-aluminum

 

[dingeryote]

The Tie Tongs are sold through IRS, even though they are made by Lansing Forge.
Industry Railway Suppliers. Tongs

Give 'em a shout.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[pike it alot]

Thanks guys.Called them up yesturday and they where quite a bit more than I expected ($236.00 plus shipping).That's more than I can afford right now but i'm thinking of trying to fab up a good pair of tongs.I have a pair of one handed tongs similar to the Sthil ones but I need a two handed pair that I can get ahold on some of the bigger logs.Any of you ever make your own?

 

[dingeryote]

Nope, never made my own.
I have seen a pair of cheapo skidding tongs, converted to hand tongs with a welder though.:hmm3grin2orange:

Just noticed you are in Unakleet. I gotta ask.
Is the Sagoonik clan still in the village?

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[mbbushman]

Yep, knew they would be pricey. I got mine from an estate sale for 30 bucks :hmm3grin2orange: Your best bet is to find an old railroader with a set laying around in the shed. They are very difficult to find around where I live as well. But when I lived in northern Ontario, they were all over because so many people were employed by the railroad there.

 

[pike it alot]

Nope, never made my own.
I have seen a pair of cheapo skidding tongs, converted to hand tongs with a welder though.:hmm3grin2orange:

Just noticed you are in Unakleet. I gotta ask.
Is the Sagoonik clan still in the village?

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

Quite a few Sagooniks around here.Crazy you ask,you been here before?