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Pickle Pot Tongs — Copper Tweezers, Curved Bent Tip, Ribbed Body, 8-1/2 Inch

Pickle Pot Tongs — Copper Tweezers, Curved Bent Tip, Ribbed Body, 8-1/2 Inch - Main image
$5.75 $7.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

For lifting work in and out of the pickle pot after soldering. Because these tweezers are solid copper, they will not contaminate an acid pickle the way steel tools do — steel in the bath is how silver work ends up flashed with unwanted copper plating. New to acid cleaning? Our pickle bath setup guide covers safe workshop practice.

At 8.5 inches (approx. 216mm) they reach the bottom of a deep pot with your fingers well clear, and the curved tips take a positive hold on rings and other rounded pieces. Longitudinal ribs pressed into the body stiffen the arms for better control, and the two-piece riveted construction stands up to daily bench use. Rinse and dry them after each session.

  • Solid copper construction prevents the contamination of acid pickle solutions.
  • The 8.5-inch (216mm) length allows for safe access into deep pickle pots.
  • Curved tips provide a secure grip for retrieving rings and other curved items.
  • Longitudinal ribs pressed into the body add rigidity and control.
  • Two-piece riveted construction ensures a durable, long-lasting bench tool.

Who it's for

An essential tool for any UK bench jeweller or silversmith who uses an acid-based pickle to clean work after soldering. Also suitable for serious hobbyists and students learning correct workshop practice.

Specifications

  • Material: Copper
  • Overall Length: 8.5 inches (approx. 216mm)
  • Tip Style: Curved / Bent

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SKU: HR-TU4A-3MO9

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Benjamin ★★★★★

Finally, no more worrying about steel contamination in my pickle pot. The ribbed body gives a really secure grip even when my fingers are wet.

Sophia N. ★★★★★

The curved bent tip makes it so easy to fish small rings out of the pickle without scalding my fingers. Copper body hasn't contaminated the bath at all, and after a few weeks there's no corrosion like I got with my old steel pair. The ribbed grip is a nice touch too, even with wet hands.

Hannah ★★★★★

I was worried steel tongs were ruining my pickle bath, but these copper ones ended that completely. The ribbed body gives a nice grip even when my fingers are slippery from flux, and the 8-1/2 inch length keeps my hand safely away from the acid.