glilley Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Have a 4" wide cold chisel with a hex-shaped body 6" long and 1/2" in diameter. Have noticed forging tools where round stock is wrapped around body of tool (in lieu of being inset into a wooden handle). Can anyone describe how to fabricate such a handle? I believe I can do it easily enough but it looks like the secret to success is not the wrapping but what you do when done so the tool doesn't slide or fly out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fullering/grinding 1 or two notches depending on if you want to save the original temper to hold the rod a bit helps. Make sure the wrap is tight. There is a certain way to wrap to hold better which is relatively clear in most pictures but I can't remember how to describe it. Miscellaneous This link shows a good example from multiple directions how to wrap them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Welcome aboard Glilley, good to have you. Grinding or fullering a groove around the shank of the tool is how you keep the wrapped rod from slipping. The trick to getting a good tight wrap is doing it at the right heat, too cool and you can't get it tight enough to really cinch down when it cools. Too hot and the rod will stretch as it cools and not cinch down enough either. One method is to get it roughly wrapped, then slip if off the tool bring it to a med red heat slip it back on and tighten the wrap, twist it where the wrap meets for the handle and let it cool. If you'll click "User CP" at the top of the page and edit your profile to show your location it can make a big difference. IFI is represented by members from more than 50 countries and a lot of info is location specific. Also, if local folks know you're there they can invite you to gatherings, tip you to tool deals and offer hands on help. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 check BP0124 Touchmarks | Blueprints 100-200 at the bottom it has what you are looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easilyconfused Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Prices & Purchasing Whattcha know, was looking at prices and low and behold a pic of starting the wrap too. Not sure how the guy stays in buisness at those prices!:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glilley Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Wow! Thanks to all for all the great replys - this thread is like an on-line twist and wrap lesson for free! Great links to the examples. I had been several times to the tong website and have been scrutinizing those finished goods real close. The profile and fore and aft pictures of his products show exactly what's going on. Like you said, great prices - must do it for the love of the craft! God bless 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fe-Wood Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I ordered and am waiting to recieve 5 pair of tongs from Glen-GS Tongs...Very nice to deal with and excellent prices . Friends have his tongs and love them. I'm hopefull:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grafvitnir Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) Hi, On the July 1992 issue of "The Clinker Breaker" of the Florida Artist Blacksmith Association you can find instructions(by Robb Gunter) on how to forge the tools and how to handle it with rods. (You can download it from their site) Here is the link: http://www.blacksmithing.org/CB-Archive/1992/1992-07-cb.pdf Hope it helps Rub Edited May 23, 2009 by Grafvitnir Adding link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reid Neilsen Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 The secret to the type of rod handle you are describing is to get EVEN heat in the area being wrapped. (Also the secret of getting consistent twists BTW!)Thats my one piece of advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glilley Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks Reid! For all, here is a link I found other day that shows in detail how to wrap round stock around a tool to make a rod handle. This, of course, confirms everthing all have told me here:Workshop Report on the integration of population education into programmes for rural youth in Zimbabwe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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