Toast Tongs

[Tom Bender]

Making a few pairs of these in my spare time. A good project while staying home. Not much material needed. 3/8" x 8"

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[Mel Fulks]

They are nice ...and that's one that Edison missed ! I like the end pads. Think a little deeper accent grips would asure
all users that they were hand made.

[Phil Mueller]

That’s neat, Tom. If you get a chance, would love to know more about the build, hardware used, etc.
Thanks for posting!

[Jerry Wright]

My father made many of these years ago. He used tongue depressors, a rounded spacer block on one end, and glue. Sometines he placed decorative upholstery tacks at the joints. Simple and they last for years. The ones that the OP made are attractive and more stylish, though. Nicely done!

[Scott Winners]

I don't even like toast, but those tongs are awesome!

[Rob Luter]

Classy! My kiddo got us a couple pair for a gift a few years ago. They’re crude by comparison but still work well.

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[Tom Bender]

This is the fourth or fifth version. First was an extended clothes pin. It used the spring to close. It's better to use the spring to open. This spring came from the big blue box. It is 3/4" x 1/4". Start with that. The pivot pin is another challenge. This one used a roofing nail riveted on the other side. I have since replaced it with a brass screw. Better but with room for improvement.

[Ted Calver]

Thanks Tom. It's a small, but very cool project.