Skidding tongs?

I need to get a some skidding tongs. Can I get someone's recommondarion on what makes a good set. I get a grapple load of logs every year would like something better and quicker than a chain. I am looking at these.

https://www.baileysonline.com/search.asp?catid=1793&skw=SKIDDING TONGS

These are log dogs. They are used in the beach combing industry here on the west coast.



To set them in the log, you just drive them in with a five lb. hammer. To get them out, you just hit them on side once or twice and they come out.



If you think these might work for what you are doing, I would be happy to go to the local logging supply and mail it to you. I am guessing but I think they are worth about $3.00 each plus probably $10 postage. I can find out more accurate pricing if you are interested.

Those are fantastic! You wouldn't think they would hold so well, but I use the same principle with my machete to pick up rounds and splits without bending over.

Hobby, can they pull whole logs? It sounds too good to be true.

Hobbyheater Thats a awsome splitter who made it or is it homemade??

If this log was on flat ground with no potential for hang ups I would use the dog.



Again I have choked the log for a tough pull.



Used a roll to get a log out of a hole.



This log gave more than 1/2 cord of wood. On flat ground I would not have trusted the dog to hold.

I was right on the price of the log dog at $3.00, but behind the times on the postage $ 24.00 not $10.00.
I have traced back to where they are made and they are only sold on the West Coast; Alaska , Washington State and BC.

The splitter was 1 of 24 made in the early 80s by the Wilson brothers at Fruitvale, BC. It was known as the Wilson Beaver Chomper.

Nice splitter Allan, can you show a picture of the winch setup ? It sure looks like a back saver on those big rounds. I don't hear about Fruitvale very often , went to junior high there in that metropolis in the 60's.

I added the block for a fairlead in the fall of 2011. It works much better than the rollers that came with the winch.











The four way wedge is forged and is just as sharp today as it was 30 years ago.

Thanks for the pictures Allan, was the splitter born with a winch or did you design this setup? Can the splitter engine charge the battery or will a charged battery last as long as you feel like working?K

The winch was my add on . The 13 HP Honda has a good charging system.