Submitted by moby323 t3_10c9g9y in BuyItForLife
I’ve had real trouble finding a decent set. The “best” ones are still flimsy, the worst ones are decorative pieces of junk.
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YongeBay t1_j4emf7d wrote
See if you can find a local blacksmith. Good tongs and a descent poker are true buy it for several lifetimes
Em_Adespoton t1_j4enkcx wrote
I’ve never had tongs; just a really good wrought iron poker to shove things around.
AlcoholPrep t1_j4epybv wrote
I came here to say this. This is simple work for a blacksmith. For more money, he'll pretty it up for you .
EssJayEnMass t1_j4etoe8 wrote
This x 10. (Fireplace owner for >20 years.)
delicioustreeblood t1_j4evf16 wrote
All you really need is a good poker with a hook. Maybe a shovel for ash depending on your setup.
moby323 OP t1_j4eyw1z wrote
I need good tongs
Environmental-Sock52 t1_j4f3rt6 wrote
We got ours at Lowe's and we think they are pretty great. Think we paid about $30 and definitely do the job and holding up after 3 years of heavy use. Came with a stand, brush, scoop, tongs, and poker.
mattmccord t1_j4ftskn wrote
Curious what you use the tongs for? I heat primarily with a wood stove and I’ve never used the tongs. Poker and broom get used regularly. I use a pair of welding gloves for any grabbing that needs doing.
DamnTheBarnacles t1_j4g11nl wrote
Came here to say welding gloves. Feels like cheating.
Fryceratops t1_j4g3gc6 wrote
Tongs are a game changer
LobsterLovingLlama t1_j4gp2gx wrote
Not tongs but I have a high efficiency grate from Grate Wall of Fire. Game changer
GizmosityQPublic t1_j4iqs47 wrote
+1 on having them made! My grandfather made these for my mom and she gave them to me. fireplace tools
ivanthemute t1_j4elxsr wrote
Find a metal fab shop near you, tell them what you're looking for. Might cost a few hundred, but it's better than spending a slightly smaller amount for junk