FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 I forged these right quick before I came in for the night. Probably took an hour, but I didn't rush and I didn't time myself either. I hand forged the jaws, boss, and the beginning of the reigns. I usually do that on the power hammer with an edge-of-the-anvil tool, but I was in no hurry, and wanted to swing a hammer for a bit. The reigns I tapered on the power hammer. I also made the start of another pair on the same pieces of metal, but they will need the reigns forge welded on. These are made from coil spring and hold 1/4-inch square, round, and flat. Quote
bigfootnampa Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 They are looking really good! It appears to be professional work! Quote
Ridgewayforge Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 Those are crisp, cleen and really well done. Good work! That must be a satisfying project to have done right before quittin' time. Quote
FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 Those are crisp, cleen and really well done. Good work! That must be a satisfying project to have done right before quittin' time. LOL yeah good way to end the day! Quote
pkrankow Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 At the rate you are going I won't be surprised if you start selling tongs soon! Phil Quote
FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 At the rate you are going I won't be surprised if you start selling tongs soon! Phil The thought has crossed my mind....with a few jigs and such I could make them rather quickly. The material was 1/2-inch round coil spring. I usually use approx 1/2-inch coil for tongs with up to 5/8-inch jaws. Not sure how long a piece I used.......maybe 6-inches. Quote
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