[TheForge] Log tongs?

[peter fels & phoebe palmer]

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On 10/20/2010 5:21 AM, Andrew Vida wrote:
> OSHA spy!
>
> peter fels&  phoebe palmer wrote:
>>    So clearly, the well equipped hearth absolutely has to sport several
>> dozen sets of tongs,
>> made to accommodate the wide variety of logs available.
>> Anything less is dangerous!
>>
>> On 10/19/2010 5:33 PM, Jerry Frost wrote:
>>> Bob:
>>> You'll run into the same problem you do with forge tongs and off size stock.
>>> If the log is large across you find the handles too far apart to get a
>>> comfortable grip. The ones made like a scissor lift with a second hinge
>>> point are easier to hold onto but they get shorter as they open wider. A
>>> nother is to make the handles different length. The fixed handle is long
>>> with an easy to hold end and another spot to hold onto while the far end has
>>> the log tong point. The mobile handle is shorter with a lot point on one end
>>> matching the fixed handle, there is a hand grip handy to the second hand
>>> hold on the fixed leg. This lets you grip a log and have a good long handle
>>> for leverage without it being flexible.  None are perfect though, maybe get
>>> an erector set and experiment. If you do find the perfect log tong be sure
>>> let us know.
>>> Jer
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Bob Ehrenberger"<eforge at centurytel.net>
>>> To: "Paul N"<crosspein at sbcglobal.net>; "Blacksmithing List Sponsored by
>>> ABANA"<theforge at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 6:56 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Log tongs?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Paul,
>>>>
>>>> Yes, I was planning on making the jaws a semi-circle with the end about
>>>> 10"
>>>> from the hinge. My thinking was that you would need the leverage to pick
>>>> up
>>>> a log of any size.
>>>>
>>>> Robert Ehrenberger
>>>> Shelbyville, Mo.
>>>> eforge at centurytel.net
>>>>
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