FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 They are looking really good! It appears to be professional work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted May 25, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionsForge Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 What size & shape steel did you start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 At the rate you are going I won't be surprised if you start selling tongs soon! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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