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    This is a handy-dandy little primitive tool. Basically you need two sticks that are somewhat flexible, some cordage, and a rock. My 11 year old made these because he was tired of watching me pick up hot stuff with my hands. Turned sausages and hamburgers on the grill with them last night and he had the proudest look on his face because we were using HIS primitive tech. Cool Stuff and easy to make. It'll save me a few blisters

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    The rock goes between the two sticks near the handle end. Wrap the cordage in such a way that the rock can't fall out, and voila!
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    Very nice! Congrats dad,looks like your training is paying off with him!
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    Agreed ! Very cool !

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    Very nice. Tell your son job well done from all of us.
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    Smart guy!! What a great idea!
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    looks like your teaching him well, good job too the both of you.
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    Like father, like son! Fine job teaching him to make a tool for the job at hand!

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    When my kids come up with something like that it will be a very proud day!
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    Being able to see something useful in ordinary items is great eyesight. Being able to make something from ordinary items is one of the best skills a person can have, I think. Congrats to him for a job well done.
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    That is NEAT. You gotta be proud.

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    I am very proud. For a young person to be able to look at a situation, and think "How can I improve this?" and then figure out HOW to improve it is remarkable. I guess staying on top of his education and always picking his mind and encouraging him to be a free-thinker is finally starting to pay off. Lately he's been asking me for more ideas of stuff to make, but I'm not giving in... I want him to figure it out again and make me something. If he needs help making it, I'll step in, but I really want to encourage him to use his own ideas as means to an end.
    Thanks for the compliments guys. I showed him the comments yesterday and he didn't stop smiling for an hour. He really wants to get his hands dirty on another project, but he's not sure what, yet. Your encouragement really meant a lot to him, gang. Thanks for that!!
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    SPONGE BOB!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Badawg View Post
    SPONGE BOB!!!

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    I have to agree with this quote...... I applaud those tongs too!

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    Very cool, you gotta be proud........good job Dad!
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