Hello, The tongs measure approx. 18-1/2" long, and the business end has 4 prongs/tines on each side. The eyebolt is approx. 4" long, and appears to have a 5/16-18 threaded end. Any ideas? I bought a box full of these!!!! Regards, Lou

Fireplace tongs? Or for moving hot coals in a forge?

Hello, Papaw. The tines are only 5/16" diameter, I would be concerned that high heat would distort them. Thanks, Lou

   I was thinking perhaps for grabbing bulk nails.

    most bins had a single tined handle used like a rake to drag the nails.

    the tines looks like that.

I was thinking of nails also. Maybe for taking them out of the shipping keg. That would explain the long length.

Mike

Hello, I will go with Nail Tongs. Thanks for the replies, Lou

Now what do I do with the 40 eyebolts that fell into the back of my truck? :-) Regards, Lou

If you need something to do, you could practice picking them up with the tongs.

Mike

Hello, Mike. I tried it, not enough mass in the pile of eyebolts. The only ones that stayed in were the ones that got caught in the eye. Now I am thinking this may not be for nails, it would be too difficult to plunge these into a nail bin, The nails claws I have seen are perpendicular to the handle, and used more like a rake.I will keep searching. Maybe for handling miniature vises? :-) Regards, Lou

I'm still looking for a keg of nails to try the tongs in!!!!!

Try them on oysters, you might have better luck!

Hello, Bob. Thanks for solving the mystery!!!! Now, how did Oyster Claws find their way to Central New York???? Thanks again, Lou

Quote from: lptools on May 20, 2017, 10:23:57 PM
Hello, Bob. Thanks for solving the mystery!!!! Now, how did Oyster Claws find their way to Central New York???? Thanks again, Lou

Ice age glaciers

I've got a lot of I-bolts off of motors and pumps.  They are screwed into the top for lifting. Those are usually cast, with round eyes.

I dont recall any 5/8 eye bolts with a flattened side in old hanger catalogs, but im still checking.. lots of weird old pipe hangers.The fact that you got a bix full also indicates some kind of hanger attachment.
Chilly

Hello, Chillylulu. Thanks for looking. I brought one to our local hardware seller, and he is not sure what they could have been ordered for. The size of these is 5/16  shank diameter, with a 5/16-18 threaded end. Thanks again, Lou