Brick tongs and brick hods are both used today to help lift and carry bricks or blocks. You need to know the advantages and disadvantages of each in order to decide which to use.
Brick tongs
Advantages
Made of heavy duty steel
You carry tongs away from your body meaning less risk of injuring yourself
Either an electroplated or powder painted finish provides protection against corrosion
Easy to use
Carries between 6 to 11 bricks
Locks bricks or blocks in place so it is suitable for restricted areas
Soft grip handle for comfort on various tongs
Adjustable length
Disadvantages
Only carries bricks and blocks not other materials
Limited to between 6 – 11 bricks, no more, no less
Brick hods
Advantages
Carries up to 12 bricks depending on the strength of the user
Can carry other construction materials such as mortar
Heavy duty plastic and aluminium
Transports material to restricted areas
Two people can lift if it is a heavier load
Disadvantages
Can be difficult to use
Can be dangerous if not used properly
The number of bricks depends on the weight the user can bear
Has to be lifted and carried on your shoulder with a long handle so it can be uncomfortable
Not adjustable
Bricks and other material are loose and not secured
Wonkee Donkee says…
If you want to purchase one of these tools, Wonkee Donkee recommends choosing the tool that will best suit your needs.
A hod is ideal for carrying bricks to another level, while the brick tongs are more suitable for transporting bricks to and from an area.
Brick tongs and brick hod prices are similar and they are both tools that will last making sure you get your moneys worth.
Whether you are simply doing a bit of DIY at home or working on site they can both save time and effort.
If you’re in the trade, or going to do a lot of brick moving, invest in both. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without them!