“WOODEN TONGS” - Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Tool
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“WOODEN TONGS” - Indoor/Outdoor Cooking Tool
Make a tool to help you make something else! How about if we take a Large PAINT STICK and make a pair of “WOODEN TONGS” to pick up warm/hot objects from the stove, out of a pot of boiling water, toaster, toaster-oven and even a BAR-B-Q.
If you're tired of nearly burning your fingers or needing to use a metal fork trying to take your toast out of the toaster when it gets stuck, then “WOODEN TONGS” are just what you need.
They give you a safe way to remove hot toast, English muffins, or crumpets from the toaster or toaster oven as well as chicken off the bbq grill.
* Measures 10-3/8”L x 1-3/8”W x 1/4” Tk
* Two separate pieces together provide natural spring action for easy one-handed use.
* Avoid burnt fingers or electrical shocks by using these spring-loaded wood tongs to safely remove hot bread, pastries, or bagels from your toaster or toaster oven.
* Spring-loaded wooden tongs are used for griping toast, bagels, pastries, bacon, pizza, and more without burnt fingers or worse……electrical shock.
* The wood tongs tips won’t scratch your non-stick cookwares without fear of leaving a mark.
* Easy to clean, hand wash in warm soapy water and dry promptly. Do Not soak in water.
* They’re lightweight, yet strong, and will not scratch non-stick cookware or other delicate surfaces.
* Grips toasted foods securely without crushing them.
* Stores away easily in a kitchen gadget drawer. or looks great in a utensil holder on the counter and folds flat.
* Get out and get a paint stirrer and get ready for the challenge.
If you're tired of nearly burning your fingers or needing to use a metal fork trying to take your toast out of the toaster when it gets stuck, then “WOODEN TONGS” are just what you need.
They give you a safe way to remove hot toast, English muffins, or crumpets from the toaster or toaster oven as well as chicken off the bbq grill.
* Measures 10-3/8”L x 1-3/8”W x 1/4” Tk
* Two separate pieces together provide natural spring action for easy one-handed use.
* Avoid burnt fingers or electrical shocks by using these spring-loaded wood tongs to safely remove hot bread, pastries, or bagels from your toaster or toaster oven.
* Spring-loaded wooden tongs are used for griping toast, bagels, pastries, bacon, pizza, and more without burnt fingers or worse……electrical shock.
* The wood tongs tips won’t scratch your non-stick cookwares without fear of leaving a mark.
* Easy to clean, hand wash in warm soapy water and dry promptly. Do Not soak in water.
* They’re lightweight, yet strong, and will not scratch non-stick cookware or other delicate surfaces.
* Grips toasted foods securely without crushing them.
* Stores away easily in a kitchen gadget drawer. or looks great in a utensil holder on the counter and folds flat.
* Get out and get a paint stirrer and get ready for the challenge.
Supplies
* Drawing/s
* Paint Wood Stirrer stick - (FREE@ Lowes, Home Depot, Paint supplier or similar.)
LARGE 20-3/4” length.
* Nail - (one) 1, 1-1/2” 6d finishing nail
* Washers - (two) 2 - #4-40
* Pencil, rule
TOOLS and MISCELLANEOUS
* SAFETY GLASSES
* Coping Saw
* Coping Saw Assorted Blades
17PT, 19PT, and/or 21PT
* Square Wood File
* Round Wood File 1/4”
* Flat Metal File
* Orbital Sander with assorted grit
sanding discs. (180 and 220 grit)
* Hand sanding - sandpaper, can be
substituted for an orbital sander.
(180 and 220 grit)
* Drill Press
* Vise
* CA Wood Adhesive.
* Finishing Wood Oil
(Must be NSF food safe)
DO NOT USE STAIN OR PAINT AS A FINISH FOR THE WOODEN TONGS.
* PENNY (1) - (my signature)
* Paint Wood Stirrer stick - (FREE@ Lowes, Home Depot, Paint supplier or similar.)
LARGE 20-3/4” length.
* Nail - (one) 1, 1-1/2” 6d finishing nail
* Washers - (two) 2 - #4-40
* Pencil, rule
TOOLS and MISCELLANEOUS
* SAFETY GLASSES
* Coping Saw
* Coping Saw Assorted Blades
17PT, 19PT, and/or 21PT
* Square Wood File
* Round Wood File 1/4”
* Flat Metal File
* Orbital Sander with assorted grit
sanding discs. (180 and 220 grit)
* Hand sanding - sandpaper, can be
substituted for an orbital sander.
(180 and 220 grit)
* Drill Press
* Vise
* CA Wood Adhesive.
* Finishing Wood Oil
(Must be NSF food safe)
DO NOT USE STAIN OR PAINT AS A FINISH FOR THE WOODEN TONGS.
* PENNY (1) - (my signature)
LAYOUT
Use the drawings for layout of both Part A and Part B of the wooden Tongs.
TRANSFER and CUT
* Obtain a long/large (20-3/4”)Paint Stirrer
from your local paint supplier or big box
store. (Get a couple for practice or
make them as presents.)
* Transfer the dimensions from the
drawing to the Paint Stirrer. (Use Step
1 drawing for the following steps)
* Cut the wood stirrer in half (10-3/8”).
Adjust the half way point by
remeasuring your overall length of
the Wood stirrer then divide by 2 to get
your half way point. Measure twice,
Mark then Cut.
* Cut the half way with a 45 degree angle.
This will provide 45 degree angles on
both stirrer halves.
* Make (two) 2 cuts on Part A and Part B,
2” long.
* Part A - Remove (cut out) center section
approximately 7/16” x 2”.
* Part B - Remove (cut out) outer two
sections. Approximately 7/16” x 2”
each. Only the center section remains.
* If the 45 degree angle 📐 has not been
cut on the other end of Part A and
Part B this is the time to do this. Use a
coping saw to accomplish this.
THIS COMPLETES ALL THE SAWING FOR THE WOODEN SPRING LOADED TONGS.
* Next, use the round wood file to make
three (3) grooves each on Part A and
Part B. These grooves are for making
gripping toast etc. much easier over a
smooth surface.
* Lastly, drill a hole using 1/16” drill bit.
Use drawing to locate the location of
the holes in Part A and Part B.
This will be used for the pivot point pin.
Use the 6d 1-1/2” nail as the pin.
DO NOT ASSEMBLE THE PIN IN THIS
STEP. THE PIN WILL BE INSERTED
DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
from your local paint supplier or big box
store. (Get a couple for practice or
make them as presents.)
* Transfer the dimensions from the
drawing to the Paint Stirrer. (Use Step
1 drawing for the following steps)
* Cut the wood stirrer in half (10-3/8”).
Adjust the half way point by
remeasuring your overall length of
the Wood stirrer then divide by 2 to get
your half way point. Measure twice,
Mark then Cut.
* Cut the half way with a 45 degree angle.
This will provide 45 degree angles on
both stirrer halves.
* Make (two) 2 cuts on Part A and Part B,
2” long.
* Part A - Remove (cut out) center section
approximately 7/16” x 2”.
* Part B - Remove (cut out) outer two
sections. Approximately 7/16” x 2”
each. Only the center section remains.
* If the 45 degree angle 📐 has not been
cut on the other end of Part A and
Part B this is the time to do this. Use a
coping saw to accomplish this.
THIS COMPLETES ALL THE SAWING FOR THE WOODEN SPRING LOADED TONGS.
* Next, use the round wood file to make
three (3) grooves each on Part A and
Part B. These grooves are for making
gripping toast etc. much easier over a
smooth surface.
* Lastly, drill a hole using 1/16” drill bit.
Use drawing to locate the location of
the holes in Part A and Part B.
This will be used for the pivot point pin.
Use the 6d 1-1/2” nail as the pin.
DO NOT ASSEMBLE THE PIN IN THIS
STEP. THE PIN WILL BE INSERTED
DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
FINAL FIT & FINISH
* File and finish sanding both Part A and
Part B.
* Round over all the edges using a file.
This gets rid of the sharp wood edges.
* Check for fit. (Additional filing and
sanding if necessary.)
* Once you are happy with the fit, treat
the wood with a “NSF” food-safe oil
finish. Do Not Paint or Stain.
* Follow manufacturer’s instruction for
proper application of wood treatment.
“DO NOT PAINT, STAIN OR URETHANE
THE WOOD TONGS.”
* Allow the Tongs Part A and Part B to dry
overnight. *
Part B.
* Round over all the edges using a file.
This gets rid of the sharp wood edges.
* Check for fit. (Additional filing and
sanding if necessary.)
* Once you are happy with the fit, treat
the wood with a “NSF” food-safe oil
finish. Do Not Paint or Stain.
* Follow manufacturer’s instruction for
proper application of wood treatment.
“DO NOT PAINT, STAIN OR URETHANE
THE WOOD TONGS.”
* Allow the Tongs Part A and Part B to dry
overnight. *
FINAL STEPS (use Figure 3A & 3B)
“PLEASE USE PHOTOGRAPHS AND DIAGRAMS TO ASSIST IN VISUALIZING THE FOLLOWING STEPS”
Drawing “STEP 3B”
* The center leg of Part A and the center leg of Part B have to be slightly bent in the proper direction. (Drawing 3B)
* To do this without splitting the wood; place the legs of part A and part B (approximately 5”) under warm running water for about 4 minutes.
* Immediately “for Part A” place a ruler (or piece of thin scrap wedge 1/4”thick x 2”long x 1” wide) so that the center leg is raised as indicated in Figure step-3B.
* The same process is done “for Part B.”
However, the center leg faces down as indicated in Figure step 3-B.
***** AFTER WEDGES HAVE BEEN
PLACED, DO NOT REMOVE THE WEDGES FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS. ****
then…
Drawing “STEP 3A”
* Assemble Part A and Part B as drawn in Drawing STEP 3A and photos.
* Make sure that Part A has the middle short leg angled up and that Part B has the center long leg angled down.
The grooves must be facing up.
* With the drilled 1/16” pin holes aligned, press the 4D pin through as shown (3A).
DO NOT FORGET to place two washers (4-40) during this procedure as shown.
* If the pin is too long, use a metal file to file down the excess length. I recommend that the wood tongs be covered with tape on both sides of the pin to be filed. This protects the wood.
* When satisfied with the results, remove the tape.
* Place a drop of CA glue on the ends of
the pin. Wipe off excess off the wood.
* Fold the wood tongs A and B so that the grooves face each other. When pressing together you will feel the grabbing action of your new WOODEN TONGS made from a paint stirrer.
* For Storage: fold the tongs with the grooves facing outwards. This will keep the wooden tongs flat for storage.
* LAST STEP: Adhere the PENNY as a symbol of completion.
Drawing “STEP 3B”
* The center leg of Part A and the center leg of Part B have to be slightly bent in the proper direction. (Drawing 3B)
* To do this without splitting the wood; place the legs of part A and part B (approximately 5”) under warm running water for about 4 minutes.
* Immediately “for Part A” place a ruler (or piece of thin scrap wedge 1/4”thick x 2”long x 1” wide) so that the center leg is raised as indicated in Figure step-3B.
* The same process is done “for Part B.”
However, the center leg faces down as indicated in Figure step 3-B.
***** AFTER WEDGES HAVE BEEN
PLACED, DO NOT REMOVE THE WEDGES FOR AT LEAST 12 HOURS. ****
then…
Drawing “STEP 3A”
* Assemble Part A and Part B as drawn in Drawing STEP 3A and photos.
* Make sure that Part A has the middle short leg angled up and that Part B has the center long leg angled down.
The grooves must be facing up.
* With the drilled 1/16” pin holes aligned, press the 4D pin through as shown (3A).
DO NOT FORGET to place two washers (4-40) during this procedure as shown.
* If the pin is too long, use a metal file to file down the excess length. I recommend that the wood tongs be covered with tape on both sides of the pin to be filed. This protects the wood.
* When satisfied with the results, remove the tape.
* Place a drop of CA glue on the ends of
the pin. Wipe off excess off the wood.
* Fold the wood tongs A and B so that the grooves face each other. When pressing together you will feel the grabbing action of your new WOODEN TONGS made from a paint stirrer.
* For Storage: fold the tongs with the grooves facing outwards. This will keep the wooden tongs flat for storage.
* LAST STEP: Adhere the PENNY as a symbol of completion.
“FINAL THOUGHTS”
Safety first. Not to burn 🔥 or shock ⚡️yourself is key. By taking a paint stirrer which is available for free, into a pair of WOODEN TONGS, it becomes a kitchen utensil. Using this utensil will prevent damaging our fingers.
Enjoy your new utensil. and use it well.
BON APETIT
Enjoy your new utensil. and use it well.
BON APETIT