Phantom Scroller Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Well you've probably seen these things before but I needed a rush job couldn't get my crumpets out of the toaster at work they're to small, so I had to turn the toaster over and boy what a mess don't do this at home. So I've made these and the wife said can I have one as well and I thought hey these might sell, so with out further a do here it is. The pattern will be in the pattern library as soon as. Roly Edited September 30, 2015 by Phantom Scroller Lucky2, woodworker13403A, oldhudson and 5 others 8 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Nicely done Roly. Suggestion though, instead of the screws drill a 10mm hole and put in a different colored dowel. For instance if your tongs are light wood use a walnut dowel or a dowel that has been stained a walnut color. This makes for a great contrast and will help identify your tongs from anyone else's. DW Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted September 30, 2015 Author Report Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Nicely done Roly. Suggestion though, instead of the screws drill a 10mm hole and put in a different colored dowel. For instance if your tongs are light wood use a walnut dowel or a dowel that has been stained a walnut color. This makes for a great contrast and will help identify your tongs from anyone else's. DW Great idea I'll use that on my next one and these are brass nails and wood glue it was a quick thing at the time but hey great idea love this place so many idea to use and modify thanks DW. Anybody else with tong designs feel free to chip in.Roly Oh I just thought I could scroll a pattern inside the tongs ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! Edited September 30, 2015 by Phantom Scroller bobscroll 1 Quote
merlin Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Nice Roly..... different from others I have seen..................... Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Gordster Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Very nice Roly,and a good idea...boy oh boy those toasters hold a lot of crumbs lol Oh and thanks for pattern when its there Edited September 30, 2015 by Gordster Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
kywoodmaster Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Good idea. I also like the idea of using a dowell rod. Should sell at the craft fairs well. Later Larry Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
newfie Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Nice work roly thanks for sharing Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Great job and good idea! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
heppnerguy Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 could it be made from one piece of hard wood ? Dick heppnerguy Quote
Lucky2 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 could it be made from one piece of hard wood ? Dick heppnerguy Dick, it probably could, but, there would be a good probability of it stress cracking. Len Phantom Scroller and heppnerguy 2 Quote
wombatie Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 Great idea Roly and DW. Take a photo of them being used and pop the paper photo and the tongs in a plastic bag for sale. That way they can see what they are for and you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Marg Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Paul hd Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 Toasty tongs could be your bread and butter. 😋 Nice work. 👠bobscroll and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote
frankorona Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 Excellent idea Roly, very practical. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 Well you've probably seen these things before but I needed a rush job couldn't get my crumpets out of the toaster at work they're to small, so I had to turn the toaster over and boy what a mess don't do this at home. So I've made these and the wife said can I have one as well and I thought hey these might sell, so with out further a do here it is. The pattern will be in the pattern library as soon as. Roly Lol ,I could use these but i found another way to get the toast out but your reflexes need to be spot on.when the toast is done ,immediately i press down to reset the toaster but it won't reset if you do it right away and i let my finger slide off the re-setter and the toast shoots out far enough to grab it if your quick.But tongs would be a better way! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 1, 2015 Author Report Posted October 1, 2015 could it be made from one piece of hard wood ? Dick heppnerguy Yes Dick it can and I have a plan to make a design, watch this space. Roly Quote
ike Posted October 1, 2015 Report Posted October 1, 2015 Those are nice.I have straight ones but yours are much betterThat curve will keep your hands our of the heat. thanks for sheowing Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
oldhudson Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 could it be made from one piece of hard wood ? Dick heppnerguy Here's an example made from a piece of 3/4" oak. On the backside I embedded a small rare earth magnet so it hangs on the toaster. I used a bandsaw but a scroll saw would work well too. Finished with salad oil. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Posted October 2, 2015 Here's an example made from a piece of 3/4" oak. On the backside I embedded a small rare earth magnet so it hangs on the toaster. I used a bandsaw but a scroll saw would work well too. Finished with salad oil. ToasterTongs353.jpgToasterTongs354.jpg Yep they're good and magnet idea I like everyone you cut out you can make a smaller pair until they're really tiny. I've just done four more in red oak with a ply block. thanks for comments. Roly LarB and bobscroll 2 Quote
bobscroll Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 Nice one Roly! Stops you getting toasty fingers! Thanks for the photo's, Bob Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
grampa Posted October 2, 2015 Report Posted October 2, 2015 Must make one of them I'm sick of burNing fingers.......Paul Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
LarB Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 Those are very stylish!! Love the curves :-) Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
orangeman Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 I made my toast tongs from left over bamboo flooring from Home DePot. Cut the ends at an angle and glued them together. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted October 3, 2015 Author Report Posted October 3, 2015 Show us a picture Brian, not sure what you mean. Roly Quote
penquin Posted October 3, 2015 Report Posted October 3, 2015 Really like the idea's on this one, almost makes me want to make toast to just give it a try. Very good. jim penquin Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
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