Glenn Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 You have the basic forge, anvil, tongs, and vise already. What is the one tool or jig you would make again? The one you made and found can not do without. We encourage photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 What is a tong tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirly Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Piccies Sam, piccies. Can't steal your ideas if we don't know what we're stealing looks like :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug}{maN Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 That's what I meant to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying-it Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 You have the basic forge, anvil, tongs, and vise already. What is the one tool or jig you would make again? Any tool that I later discover was not designed or made right the first time! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaughnT Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Have to admit that I've grown rather partial to the spring-loaded hold down I made the other day. Works a lot better than the chain-type I had used in the past. The good news is that since it's sized for my large anvil, I get the opportunity to make another one for my smaller anvil!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewayforge Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Tongs. They're just too xxxxxx fun to pass up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike-hr Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Kinyon air hammer! I've used it hard for a year now. Still has awesome control, along with an honest hard thump.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 this is a support that I made for my leg vice it comes in very handy when upsetting metal it has an adjustable table that slides up and down and held in position with a pin. With the table set at the right height and you steel clamped in the vice it is great for upsetting and riveting. I watched a demo with Dennis Miller he was using a screw leg stand but it was very complicated to adjust so this was my solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck in Ms Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 My blacksmith helper. Made it on the fly a year ago at a demonstration at Starr Homeplace. Use it at the forge, anvil and both vise's . Bring it to all demos now and sometimes use it in the wood working shop. The top rotates 360 on a loose rivet style joint and it adjust up and down from about 24" to 40". The sliding pieces are held in place and guided with collar style straps. The bottom one riveted tight / stationary, the top one riveted loose. I adjust the height then tap down on the top collar and it stays in place, tap up on the collar and it will slide again. Not very artistic but works great and I needed it quick. I have loaded it pretty heavy and it has never slipped on me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNewman Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Well it is a pair of tools. The cage and flip away stopper block set for my power hammer. post 40 in this thread http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/8974-anvil-tool-holder/page-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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