Timber / Pulp Tongs Holster ???

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I currently use the pictured Husq tong holster; point is it seriously does my head in becuase of that stupid rivet slap bang in the middle of the pouch area - if it's there to stop the tongs falling out then it flippin well works but that is the problem - it's so tight I am forever fighting to the get the tongs out.

 

So, can anyone reccommend one? Had a Stihl one in the past which was better and no rivet but thought I'd ask.

 

Thanks.

[Frank]

A petzl carry tool on your belt (like you would have on a harness) and a small keyring ring, or tiny krab, or a small piece of cord through the hole in the handle of the tongs.

 

Cheap but effective. I just completely made that up but it may be a good idea???

[Frank]

Or.............drill the nuisance rivet out. Its not needed. Also an email to Husqvarna showing your modifications. Haha.

[Andy Collins]

Dont worry, I had a Husky one and it fell apart in no time, I have now had the Stihl ones for quite a while, and there are no probs with either using them for tongs or wedges. The rivets dont seem to get in the way either

[the crafty weasel]

You could drill out the rivet in the centre, replacing it with an m5 bolt, with penny washers to stop it tearing out, and a capped nut to avoid sharp edges. in between the two pieces of leather on the bolt you could put a short piece of tubing, to hold the pouch slightly open.

[Arctostaphylos uva-ursi]

Dont worry, I had a Husky one and it fell apart in no time, I have now had the Stihl ones for quite a while, and there are no probs with either using them for tongs or wedges. The rivets dont seem to get in the way either

 

I was interested in the two rings on your high lift wedge. Is there a reason for this?

[Hodge]

I was interested in the two rings on your high lift wedge. Is there a reason for this?

 

It's to stop the end of the wedge splitting when you whack it.

[Andy Collins]

Ah yes, 2 rings dont move on the head of wedge, which helps prevent mushrooming when driving it in. The rings seem to lock off against one another. Another tip I leaned when wedging is to use a hammer weighted with shot, which doesnt bounce on the wedge so takes less effort to drive it. Cheers Mike Hill for that

[Brushcutter]

Two rings is a must for Hi-Lifts been doing it for years. Makes them last a lot longer. Another trick with the hilifts is not to use a very heavy hammer or the wood just tends to snap. I hear they use to come with two but now you must buy the extra one:sneaky2:

 

I guess i must be lucky as i've never had any problems with my Husky holders. The STIHL ones do look a little better though. Whats the extra hook on its own for Andy? An Axe?

[Andy Collins]

Yes, the trees in the wood we're working have a lot of dirt around the base, so a small axe is ideal to slice the bark off before felling. I also carry a small shot hammer in it when wedging smaller trees.