Lenaghan Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 hi everyone, I'm still new at this but had realized how badly I needed a good long pair of tongs rather then the vise grips I'd been using:rolleyes: So i found some rebar, and started hammering and this is what i ended up with... there not pretty but they work. I also used a bolt just cause I didn't know how to make a rivet. Also this is my first real project I've done start to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TASMITH Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Well done Lenaghan! It feels pretty good to get that first project done from start to finish and end up with something you needed. First steps are always the best feeling. They look like they will work quite well for you in your next endeavors.Now you know that you can make your own basic needs it won't be long before you are trying something bigger and better.... like more tongs, punches chisels and on and on and on. Good job and happy hammering! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangcrazy85 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 congrats my good man i'll be hammering on my own pair monday would you consider making another set close to those and sellimg them to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 You did a good job on those tongs, Lenaghan. Watch out, though. Now you've got the bug!! Created a monster, maybe. LOL. Have fun and keep hammering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cross Pein Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 I hope my first project comes out as good Lenaghan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenaghan Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 wow this is what i like about this site, everyones friendly here. And yes CurlyGeorge your right i do have the bug! I'm wanna make another set right away maybe outta better steel this time, to bad i ran outta propane and could BBQ supper lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfshieldrx Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Looks real similar to my first tongs (come to think of it, the only tongs I have MADE). Looks good...bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Good serviceable looking pair of tongs Lenaghan. Well done. Feels pretty darned good doesn't it? Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob JS Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Nice job, made my first pair this week too, so I know how good it feels. Are you also wandering around finding things that just need to be picked up with tongs? Just me then :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Congratulations, its a nice feeling when it finally hits that you can start making your kit instead of laying out cash or getting someone else to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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