Need long handled tongs.

[JTknives]

I am in search of tongs with long rains (handles). I burn through gloves really quick heat treating. I’m looking for maybe 24-36” rains. Does anyone know where I can find such a set. I could forge a set but not worth my time at this point. Right now I’m using 1/2” pipe as tong engenders or at least that’s the plan. The tongs need to close flat as thy need to pick up foil pouches. Thanks guys.

 

[seanj]

There's a guy in Ogden Utah that advertises locally. Here is his ad. https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/52409394
I don't know if he ships or not. He has a lot of different blacksmith stuff. I've never bought anything from him. Just listing as a possible resource

 

[JTknives]

I’m driving down to Utah at the end of the month to pick up a hardness tester so that could work out good.

 

[HSC ///]

try calling Pieh Tool in Camp Verde AZ

gloves I've been using -
Tillman Welding Gloves - Aluminized Back Extreme Heat Gloves 820BHP

 

[Drew Riley]

Why not just weld some longer handles on a shorter pair? Might need to make a minor adjustment or two, but it shouldn't be terribly difficult.

 

[weo]

I've got a good friend who is semi-retiring as a full time blacksmith and may have a pair. I'm planning on heading to his shop on Monday. Want me to ask?
(PS-he was also talking about possibly selling his 250# chamberberg....)

 

[AVigil]

You can go to polar bear forge and download the dxf file and cut some out
https://www.polarbearforge.com/tong_blanks.htm

 

[Natlek]

Maybe this will work ................

 

[JTknives]

I had also thought about welding handles into parallel jaw pliers.

 

[Lieblad]

We just weld on or draw out to whatever length needed.
My favourite all round tongs for small work are Diamond ft15. Cheap, lightweight, easily modified...

 

[Natlek]

I had also thought about welding handles into parallel jaw pliers.

If you think on pliers on my picture , it can be done .You need to cut several times where is that red line /where pliers cut/ . Close pliers ...cut between jaws ...repeat till you have good grip /extended handles/ with one hand and when they hold say 6 mm thick steel firmly...Well , I hope it is clear what I try to explain ...........