mather68 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 This is my first set of tongs, actually its my first anything smithing. It took some work, especially with a very makeshift forge(firebrick and propane burner from a deep fryer). I started out with two lengths of 1/4 x 3/4 x 14" flat stock. Total length at completion was around 19". I had some issues forming the tabs on the end(i had to crease them in the corner of the table and face of the anvil, didn't come out too well). I think i should have squared up the end of the bend by the tabs for more clearance instead of just leaving it flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toreus Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Looking darn good for a first set of tongs, nevermind a first time smithing! My first set of tongs will never be photographed, and my first attempt at forging shouldn't even be mentionned. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Yes they do look great for a first forging project. Now you have a set to work with to make more. Good job. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mather68 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 thanks. I'll have to admit, it was my second piece, the first being a 2" bolt I ran out and flattened, . I also watched a video on youtube. Boy was i suprised when i started drawing out the 1/4 x 3/4 stock to square, hand cramps anyone. Can't wait until the forge is actually finished so i can get some solid heat on this stuff(looking at color charts it appears I'm working my metal at around 1600-1700F). I'm working on a new hardy right now, started out with a piece of 1x1x3, tapered it to around 3/4 for hardy hole, heated and have since beaten it to about 3/4" tall and about 2" square(square being a very generous term in this case), just not sure what I'm going to do with it from there, either a swage or maybe a fuller, since I got hammer happy and flattened it too much for a hot cut or horn/shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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