Why Log Tongs Are Needed Fireplace Tools
If you have ever tried to load firewood into a burning fireplace or stove, you know that it can be a bit dangerous. Embers can fly out at any moment—plus the rising heat from the fire. That’s why log tongs are a great option to keep your fire burning and keep you safe at the same time.
The short video below highlights how tongs differ from a fireplace poker when you need more grip and control.
Log tongs are made for loading firewood into a fire as well as rearranging wood that’s already burning. A poker can push firewood around, but its usefulness stops short of picking up heavier pieces or precisely placing a log.
Log tongs have a hinge point at the middle of the assembly that gives you leverage to grab and move logs. They’re typically steel or cast iron and over 25? long to keep you a safe distance from the flames. Note that smaller or low-cost fireplace tool sets sometimes omit tongs to reduce cost.
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- Pilgrim 5-piece modern tool set
If you want tongs included with your set, check the contents before you buy. Individual log tongs start around $35 for a 30? pair, and go up to about $95 for 36? wrought iron designs. Complete fireplace tool sets range from under $50 to $500; sets under $50 most likely do not include tongs.
If you have any other questions about our selection of log tongs or their features, please call us at 800.203.1642.
