In this video I will demonstrate how I made a new set of lifting tongs for my Salamander Super A10 Crucibles ( 8" x 6.5" top x 4.5" bottom )
They're easy to make and only require a few pieces of mild steel and a bolt. I used my milling machine a lathe and a TIG welder but you can just use a hacksaw some files and an inexpensive MIG welder to accomplish the same thing.
I used:
2x 1/2" x 3' round bar
2x 3/16" x 3/4" x 3' flat bar
1x 3/16" 1 1/2" x 1' flat bar
1x 3/8 16 - 1" stainless bolt and appropriate washers / nut. ( any bolt will work )
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