How to Lift Heavy Objects Without a Block and Tackle

A block and tackle is a real handy tool to have around, and a simple one to operate. But there’s another way to lift heavy objects that utilizes leverage. A long time ago, Pa Mac’s father drew a picture of an old-fashioned tool he knew of that was used to lift heavy objects by hand, using a simple, homemade device that’s made out of common materials. Well, Pa Mac finally built one, and guess what? It worked! And today he shows YOU how to make one and even demonstrates the use of it by lifting a 500 lb log off the ground with nothing but hand power and mechanical advantage. Thank you to Garvee for sponsoring this video! Here's a link for the Garvee Heavy Duty Log Lifting Tongs: 28-inch 4-Claw Log Grapple for Logging Tongs: https://bit.ly/4mEYv7K Remember to use the discount code FAR10 for a 10% discount, valid for ALL items on the Garvee website! #Garvee #LogTongs [WARNING! Skidding tongs are NOT FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING. Skidding tongs are not rated to suspend logs for any length of time. Always use common sense, and err on the side of caution.] [Links in this video description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product using one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. So thank you very much!] Mash here to check out Pa Mac’s books “Building an Old-fashioned Pole Barn” and also “Common Trees and Their Uses for the Small Farm or Homestead”: https://farmhandscompanion.com/fhc-ge... Did you know that all soundtracks on the Farm Hand’s Companion channel are recorded on homemade instruments? To find links for purchasing the soundtrack of The Farm Hand's Companion Show, go here: https://farmhandscompanion.com/produc... Watch Pa Mac’s video, “Lifting Heavy Objects With an Old-fashioned Gin Pole”:    • Lifting Heavy Objects With an Old-fashione...   Be sure and subscribe to the Farm Hand's Companion channel to see a variety of shows for the small farm or homestead: The Farm Hand's Companion Show, My Favorite Farm Tool, The FHC Q & A Show with Pa Mac, FHC Farm Bulletins, FHC Extras, FHC Viewer Projects, and What I Got at the Auction.