Log Gripper 3D Model – DIY Log Lifting Tongs CAD Plans
DIY Log Lifting Tongs – Manual Log-Carrying Too
A manual log gripper for lifting and carrying logs single-handed. Squeeze and lift with the built-in tongs mechanism — no chains, no straps, and no second pair of hands needed for moving firewood-length logs around the yard, into the shed, or onto the truck.
01 / Package contents
What's Included in the Lumber Tongs DIY Project
3D Files
Full 3D Inventor assembly and part models
3D Export formats
STEP, STL, DWF
2D Documentation
2D DWG production drawings + printable PDFs
Bill of Materials
Complete BOM with part numbering and material specs
Technological instructions
Welding and dimensional callouts for production
02 / At a glance
Manual Log Tongs Design – Technical Specifications
| 3D files | Inventor (.ipj), STEP, STL, DWF |
| 2D files | DWG (AutoCAD Mechanical 2004+), PDF — 3 sheets / 3 files each |
| Folding | Foldable within seconds for quick and easy storage |
| Package contents | DWG (AutoCAD Mechanical 2004+), PDF — 3 sheets / 3 files each |
| Max load capacity | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Mechanism | Manual self-locking tongs, grip tightens under load |
| Material | S355JR structural steel |
03 / Audience
Who Needs This Homemade Log Gripping Tool
Firewood cutters and homeowners stacking wood by hand
DIY woodworkers building their own log-handling tools
Small sawmill and lumber yard operators
Campers and off-grid cabin owners moving firewood
04 / The case for it
Why Choose This Log Gripper CAD Design
Foldable design — stores flat in seconds
Handles logs from 50 to 400 mm in diameter
Rated for up to 100 kg (220 lb) load
Built from S355JR structural steel for durability
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