Focalforge Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 I'm trying to figure out how to make a frog gig from a single piece of steel, Leaf Spring, for example. I have some ideas, but I'm curious if anyone has any experience on the topic. Jamison I attatched a picture of an idea that I had. I just needs to have four tongs instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steinkirchner Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 pretty simple. first draw the material for the spikes, for instance if they finish 1/4 and you want 4 than draw the end to a little over 1 inch by however long they need to be. then flare and shape the socket. split the tines, point them, and bend toabout the right position. roll the socket, split the barbs, and finish tweaking the placement of the tines. look in the axes, spears, etc. section of the forum if you don't know how to do a socket, i made a tutorial about it a while back. hope that all helps. Ed Steinkirchner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Here is a photo of a two tine gig and jig (not mine), forge welding the two shanks together would work for a four tine gig. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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