Wooden Tongs.
OK guys, I got a quick easy project for you today, this is how to make a pair of wooden tongs. I like to use them for cooking outside, camping, that kinda thing. so let's get to it.
Materials
alright, all you need is some wood, and a rubber band. the wood I used was bamboo, from an old chopping board that had started to split. I'm sure you can use any wood, but I would probably stay away from treated woods if you gonna be handling food with them. I cut my 2 sections, 1-1/4" wide by 9" long, you can do whatever size you want. I also tapered the ends down, to make it easier to slide under your food, or whatever it is your trying to pick up. then I cut I small wedge 1-1/4" x 1/4 ", and tapered it off towards the back.
Assembly
next you wanna take your 2 pieces and place them together, and then wrap the elastic band close to the end.
Finished Product.
now all you do is push your wedge in as close to the band as possible, the tapered end facing the band, and their you have it, a pair of handy tongs. enjoy guys.