Problem attaching log chain to Skidder tongs

[leftyscott]

The hooks don't match up so I go back to TSC and talk to one of the guys. He advises me to hook the tongs directly to the chain link stating that this is more secure than attaching hook to hook.

That make sense?

 

[southbound]

All the tongs we use have a loop instead of a hook..Then we just feed the chain threw the loop....

 

[zzr7ky]

I'm with Southbound, I don't see anything wrong with hooking to the chain. That is what that type (parallel inside) hook is designed to do.

 

[firefighterjake]

Well I've never used tongs . . . always just used choker chains when pulling out wood . . . but I've pretty much did what the TSC guy said . . . loop the chain into the hook.

 

[smokinj]

I just choke the log as well with a cable.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Lefty, what they showed you will work but is not the normal way to hook it up. As Southbound stated, there is usually a ring on the thongs. Then you can feed the chain through the ring.

I also much prefer my chains to have a grab hook on one end and a slip hook on the other.

 

[southbound]

I just choke the log as well with a cable.

A good set of tongs are sooo much easier....

 

[leftyscott]

Lefty, what they showed you will work but is not the normal way to hook it up. As Southbound stated, there is usually a ring on the thongs. Then you can feed the chain through the ring.

I also much prefer my chains to have a grab hook on one end and a slip hook on the other.

Appreciate all the feedback.. I saw tongs online with the ring instead of hook. TSC only sells one type so I just bought it, being the impulsive shopper I am.

Hope to use them soon. Just need to find a downed tree somewhere on my back 50 acres.

Will give follow up report at that time.

 

[jklingel]

He advises me to hook the tongs directly to the chain link stating that this is more secure than attaching hook to hook.

Never hook to hook; hook to chain. Not as convenient as an eye/ring, but that is what you have. Good luck w/ it.