earthmover2011 94 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 tongs look like what use to lift train tracks with in old days never seen any in real life 1 Quote Link to post
skinner 348 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 they cut the arse off ya yes they do mate, i got two pair from china they were called tong tongs Quote Link to post
jimmys shop 182 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 Some headcases on here ,who in the name of god would put up pics of anyone using a set of tongs .Its illegal to even have them in your possession .Think first . Quote Link to post
p3d 879 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I have been offered a set of antique tongs and have no idea what they are worth any ideas anyone. cheers nuthatch I think they are illegal to own under the present laws. Be careful of the people offering them to you. As for there worth, they were a useful tool just like a mattock or shovel.(pre ban) If you did not have a strong dog at the dig, they were the cleanest way to hold and draw before tailing. Like all tools they could be overused. Blacksmiths would make a pair of tongs for a small sum. About £20-£25 back in the 70's if my memory is correct. I cannot imagine that there value would be great today. They were similar to tongs used by them in there work but had pointed ends on the handles and a ring that would slide up the handles to hold them shut. The jaws had smooth serrations. I never saw skin broken by these. The Anti's used the tongs as a symbol to sway the public. ATB Quote Link to post
Nuthatch 1 Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I have been offered a set of antique tongs and have no idea what they are worth any ideas anyone. cheers nuthatch I think they are illegal to own under the present laws. Be careful of the people offering them to you. As for there worth, they were a useful tool just like a mattock or shovel.(pre ban) If you did not have a strong dog at the dig, they were the cleanest way to hold and draw before tailing. Like all tools they could be overused. Blacksmiths would make a pair of tongs for a small sum. About £20-£25 back in the 70's if my memory is correct. I cannot imagine that there value would be great today. They were similar to tongs used by them in there work but had pointed ends on the handles and a ring that would slide up the handles to hold them shut. The jaws had smooth serrations. I never saw skin broken by these. The Anti's used the tongs as a symbol to sway the public. ATB Thanks for the info fella's at least i am in the know now regards Nuthatch Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Some headcases on here ,who in the name of god would put up pics of anyone using a set of tongs .Its illegal to even have them in your possession .Think first . If thats a go at me for putting a link up to pics of tongs being used you should read before you comment the pics are a historical account of badger digging on a badger preservation website the pics are already in the public domain and their for anyone to see including anti's and it says quite clearly that to be in possession of tongs is illegal Quote Link to post
Waz 4,226 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I have been offered a set of antique tongs and have no idea what they are worth any ideas anyone. cheers nuthatch I think they are illegal to own under the present laws. Be careful of the people offering them to you. As for there worth, they were a useful tool just like a mattock or shovel.(pre ban) If you did not have a strong dog at the dig, they were the cleanest way to hold and draw before tailing. Like all tools they could be overused. Blacksmiths would make a pair of tongs for a small sum. About £20-£25 back in the 70's if my memory is correct. I cannot imagine that there value would be great today. They were similar to tongs used by them in there work but had pointed ends on the handles and a ring that would slide up the handles to hold them shut. The jaws had smooth serrations. I never saw skin broken by these. The Anti's used the tongs as a symbol to sway the public. ATB Nice to see someone post who's talking from experience free from paranoia. I believe they are still in use in different parts of the world. Im sure some see them as a regular tool to aid a swift clean end to proceedings so you can get onto the next place I dare say theirs people about who have tonged just about as many as they have tailed. Am talking either historically or where the law is still not an ass regarding badgers. Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,415 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Years ago I seen them used regularly and nearly always by cowards. Used quickly they could be humane but they did tend to get over used and misused. They belong on the scrap heap no matter how valuble or well crafted. If you cant get on your belly and handle one you aint a terrierman, JMHO. BUT, were they any crueler than those nooses on long poles that the SPCAs are so quick to use on so called dangerous dogs or wretched wounded foxes or badgers ? 2 Quote Link to post
Guest hunterside Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 my misses values my tong :tongue4: dont no about the others Quote Link to post
southdurham 42 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 ive a black silk pair :sick: Quote Link to post
tullyeyed 90 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Years ago I seen them used regularly and nearly always by cowards. Used quickly they could be humane but they did tend to get over used and misused. They belong on the scrap heap no matter how valuble or well crafted. If you cant get on your belly and handle one you aint a terrierman, JMHO. BUT, were they any crueler than those nooses on long poles that the SPCAs are so quick to use on so called dangerous dogs or wretched wounded foxes or badgers ? no harm to you niel cooney,but reading your posts on bars a while back, now tongs, ASSHOLE Quote Link to post
neil cooney 10,415 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Please explain ? Quote Link to post
jigsaw 11,810 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 over the years ive met many a man that used tongs and none of them were COWARDS,they know more about dogs and working them than most.Neil I find that statement of yours rather silly and condesending.you obviously have a very high opinion of yourself..These proper dog men could handle any quarry with their hands.Tongs I was told could remove the quarry cleanly and quickly and with little harm to it.What about the people long ago that kept draw dogs,wheatens/staffs etc,these were equivilent to a tongs.The difference being you didnt have to feed,walk or clean after the metal ones.I suppose the owners of heavy dogs were cowards too? 7 Quote Link to post
Mustard. 83 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) over the years ive met many a man that used tongs and none of them were COWARDS,they know more about dogs and working them than most.Neil I find that statement of yours rather silly and condesending.you obviously have a very high opinion of yourself..These proper dog men could handle any quarry with their hands.Tongs I was told could remove the quarry cleanly and quickly and with little harm to it.What about the people long ago that kept draw dogs,wheatens/staffs etc,these were equivilent to a tongs.The difference being you didnt have to feed,walk or clean after the metal ones.I suppose the owners of heavy dogs were cowards too? Well said jigsaw Neill What else could you do back then?dig another hole or trench on? Wait till he dives at the terrier and grab him?? Tell me? Edited January 22, 2011 by Mustard. Quote Link to post
mushray 246 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Years ago I seen them used regularly and nearly always by cowards. Used quickly they could be humane but they did tend to get over used and misused. They belong on the scrap heap no matter how valuble or well crafted. If you cant get on your belly and handle one you aint a terrierman, JMHO. BUT, were they any crueler than those nooses on long poles that the SPCAs are so quick to use on so called dangerous dogs or wretched wounded foxes or badgers ? utter nonsense Neil!!! pure horse shit from a man in the game so long....Mush Quote Link to post
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