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  1. They all are from on line. The gooseneck offset spike tongs, which hold the 5/8'' square body. 

    The economy spike tongs, which have a 90 bent end to hold the head with flats. These are imported

    The other is another that holds the head, but has a ''U'' shape end for the head.  If not allowed please delete

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    Economy Spike Head Tongs

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  2. Hi, I'm thinking about getting dedicated tongs for railroad spikes. I'm a beginner and wonder what you guys prefer for railroad spikes. I did search and read what some use and suggest. 

    I saw these at on line, xxxxxxxxxxxxx

    They have an economy one too which have a different jaw. xxxxxxxxx

    I read about gooseneck tongs here and many say to avoid them. on line has those. xxxxxxxxx

    I'm planning to use for bottle openers and basic playing with spikes. and don't want to try to make them. Thanks.

     

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  3. Got these at a garage sale. First has flat face and a diagonal cut on the other. The other round punch with rounded face opposit. Last is a half round recessed and flat opposite. Not sure what the tool is but I'll use it for Blacksmith work. Got it all for $15.00

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  4. I bought those COSTCO 4' LED shop lights too. Replaced 4 bulb fluorescent with two bulb LED'S and they are brighter. Best part is that they work in COLD WEATHER TOO ! I'm in Northern Illinois and the fluorescents would barely light in the cold. Love the COSTCO ones especially for $20.00. The first batch I too paid more , $30.00 each. 

  5. WOW !!  I'm a retired fitter and a 36'' is a big xxx wrench. That is amazing, great artistic ability and like the saw chain. That is really huge , maybe post a picture with a pop can. It maybe hard for some to visualize. I know how big a wrench is because I used them . THAT is a much better application .

    I have a few old ones that I may attempt something like that. Really love it !! THANKS for sharing !!!

  6. That is slick ! I bought some 1/2'' ball bearings from Amazon for bottom of horseshoe hot plates. I don't know if cheap or not but did receive quickly.

    https://www.amazon.com/40-pack-Steel-Ball-slingshot-ammo/dp/B004PX9KO0/ref=sr_1_5?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1480300195&sr=1-5&keywords=steel+balls

    40 pack 1/2" Steel-Ball slingshot ammo (12 oz 4.6 out of 5 sta

    Price: $7.84 ($0.20 / Slingshot Ammo) Free Shipping for Prime Members
  7. Just saw this news posted on the WELDINGWEB , so sad . I was finally gonna meet up with him next Sunday. A member posted this ''I just got off the phone with forum member DSW's Aunt who informed me that Douglas passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday, September 6.http://weldingweb.com/showthread.php?638751-Sad-news-concerning-forum-member-DSW

     

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    Douglas S. Wilbur passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. He was 49.

    Born in Hawaii, Douglas was a long time resident of Bucks County. A graduate of Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science with a degree in Architecture, he worked in the building trades for many years before starting his own contracting business.

    Doug loved outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, scuba diving and archery and had an avid interest in the art of blacksmithing.

    He is survived by his parents, Charles and Klara Wilbur; his sisters, Heidi and Melinda; and will be deeply missed also by his Aunt Saile, his Uncle Scott and many other family members and friends.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial gifts be sent to the Bucks County 4H Club.

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