Can anyone tell me what this is?

[stever]

The handle is over 6 feet long the claws or tongs are probably 10 to 12 inches long each having 2 teeth.

 

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[Gypsy Heart]

looks like a type of log dog

 

[stoney56]

Looks like a log or timber carry.


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[silverswede]

Could also be ice tongs for carrying blocks of ice. Seems the handle should slide through for a two-man carry. The railroad tie tongs worked that way. Real neat antique, Stever.

 

[Boobydoo]

Most logging tools have a curved area between the pivot and prong to better grip the round log.

I like silverswede's guess.

BDoo

 

[retiredgun]

Looks like a tool for railroad work ie carry ties and or rails.

 

[Michelle]

way to go Gypsy!!!

 

[Boobydoo]

If this item closes, can you measure the distance accross in the closed (each arm parellel) position. It appears it will be pretty thin.

All the railroad tie dogs, logging dogs, and ice block dogs I have reviewed have had curved arms. These are straight.

I am also wondering about the function of the center device that could be positioned directly above the weight load... maybe a pully belt connection?

It may be a vintage carpentry tool of some sort?

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[diggummup]

Looks like an old tree pruning tool to me.

 

[Michelle]

Okay how about a blacksmith's tool...for picking up hot iron/steel/horseshoes? Pot-o-beans!

 

[danger831]

reminds me of a barb wire stretcher/puller.Sorry not time to look info up so good luck

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

=diving doc
, kept the creosote off your hands.
******
They worried about the help in those days?

My vote is for carrying the rails.

The presence of an aux lifting ring on top at the center of gravity indicates that it could be used either by a crew of men or a boom if available.

The pole is of equal diameter, allowing it to be shifted to allow two men to use it simultaneously, one on each side of the rail..

Plus the size and shape of the tongs fit a rail quite nicely, also notice the pressure ridge inside of both tongs indicating a heavy object was working inside of and in "contact" with the jaws.

Tropical Tramp

 

[dg39]

So glad you agree and aren't afraid of getting creosote on your hands. Know what continued exposure does to your hands, Duh?

Doc

Uh, makes them black?

 

[diggummup]

Since this doesn't seem to be a rare tool,there should be an example photo somewhere on the web I would imagine.Wonder if anyone can find one to match? I can't.I hate coal tar creosote,had to use turpentine to get it off back in the days of my youth,building fences on the family farm.Prolonged exposure on a daily basis could cause certain types of cancer I believe.Can also irritate skin if you have "sensitive" skin.Never bothered me,'cept for the black stains.Of course,most daily activities or chores on the farm would cause your hands to get "stained".Nothing a little soap,water and friction couldn't get rid of.So stever-Where did you get this? An old barn perhaps? You need to keep it from rusting any further.Nice find.You still with us on this?

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

DOC are you crazy?? Work? sheeehs

Tropical Tramp

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

=diggummup ]
in the days of my youth,building fences on the family farm
******
HI diggum etc. I guess this is why I like you ole X farmer hehehe

p.s. No-wonder you are a natural for detecting, plenty of digging up practice.

Tropical Tramp

 

[diggummup]

=diggummup ]
in the days of my youth,building fences on the family farm
******
HI diggum etc. I guess this is why I like you ole X farmer hehehe

p.s. No-wonder you are a natural for detecting, plenty of digging up practice.

Tropical Tramp

I ran far,as soon as I could.It's very cold in the winter when you have to work outside in the elements.Not for me,no.

 

[Chagy]

It is a vintage railroad come-a-long fence stretcher winch....You can find it at E-Bay selling for $35.00

Best,

Chagy........

 

[PBK]

Well done, Chagy!

(I need to sign up for your ID newsletter and correspondence course! )

 

[Michelle]

excellant Chagy....good work everybody