An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.
the large wrenches used to make up or break out drill pipe, casing, tubing, or other pipe; variously called casing tongs, pipe tongs, and so forth, according to the specific use. Power tongs are pneumatically or hydraulically operated tools that serve to spin the pipe up tight and, in some instances, to apply the final makeup torque.
A grasping device consisting of two pieces joined at one end by a pivot or hinge.
A pair of curved arms with sharp points, pivoted like scissors to bite into a log for yarding or loading.
an implement consisting of two limbs or 'legs' connected by a hinge, pivot, or spring, by which their lower-ends are brought together so as to grasp and take up objects which it is impossible or inconvenient to lift with the hand
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
Tongs are used to handle paper when placing prints in different chemical trays during the developing process.
A tool, used to handle stamps, that resembles tweezers with rounded or flattened tips.
Tweezer-like tools with a smooth gripping service used to handle stamps.
two piece hinged tools used to hold hot metal
Glassmakers tool for picking up, transferring and applying water to the Punty to remo ve the glass piece f ro m the pipe of blowpipe. Virtual Production Replications – is the remaking and replacement of an unattainable (non-art) original "production" glass piece with an as close as possible custom made glass piece for repair, recovery or restoration for historic purposes, etc.
Plier form tool for gripping metal while hot, usually in a forging situation.
essential tool of the stamp collector for handling stamps carefully as they enable specimens to be handled without danger of soiling and contamination from hot and perspiring fingers ( not 'tweezers').
Metal tweezer-like implements used to handle stamps.
Similar to tweezers (a term which the British still use) but made of springy brass or steel plated to provide a smooth finish which does not corrode. Having a pair of good tongs and learning to use them to protect stamps during handling is a rewarding skill which everyone can acquire.
Metal accessories for handling stamps to avoid soiling stamps, and creasing or breaking off perforations.
An implement consisting of two limbs connected by a hinge, pivot, or spring, for grasping objects difficult to lift with the hand.
Metal instrument with two legs joined by a hinger for grasping and holding things, e.g., crucible tongs.
Long hinged tool used for gripping objects.
Tongs are gripping and lifting tools, of which there are many forms adapted to their specific use.