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This is a discussion on Small work within the Problem Solving forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; I think I will make a new set of tongs. I don't have any that will grab something as flat ...
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07-25-2008, 01:17 AM
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I think I will make a new set of tongs. I don't have any that will grab something as flat as a leaf and hold well other than a rather large set that just isn't good for retrieval from the fire. The idea of clamping the tongs and leaving it clamped sounds like the best option for my situation with my hands the way they are... Been thinking about making some new tongs... now I have a reason... May still get me a set of those long needle nose pliers as well, couldn't hurt... Thanks guys
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07-25-2008, 04:28 AM
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Why not make a set of long needle shaped tongs?
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07-25-2008, 04:58 AM
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 Try something like this; I use these a lot. Finnr
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07-25-2008, 12:58 PM
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I picked up a set of tongs with small thin tips on the jaws just to be able to pick stuff up off the floor of the gasser, (or the shop). The tips heat up fast but they are very handy shifting a piece to where the "real" tongs can get a good grip on them.
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