JJordan Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 While working on another project, I thought I would stretch my skills a little and make a set of box tongs from scratch. These are 3/4 box tongs made from 16 inches (8 inch each side) of 3/4 by 3/8 flat stock, now that I have them the next sets will go faster. I learned a lot making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Excellent work, JJ. A functional pair of tongs with very clean lines and finish. Nice how you tapered the reins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Very nice, they're so much better than tongs I make I think I'll just quietly admire yours. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Nice work! I love doing large work like tools becuase I love projects where it is mainly hammering. The only issue is that my forge is a bit small to make stuff like this in right now. I tried once and won't be doing it again until I get a better forge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 22 minutes ago, Forging Carver said: Nice work! I love doing large work like tools becuase I love projects where it is mainly hammering. The only issue is that my forge is a bit small to make stuff like this in right now. I tried once and won't be doing it again until I get a better forge! How is it to small? Ya can only work a small area at a time. Very clean looking tongs, good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Well the issue is that right now my forge is a brake drum with some piping and a hair dryer. No table, no nothing. So I can only put coal up to the rim of the brake drum. That being said, I have to put my long stock at an angle into the forge. Also, part of the reason is also that I need a new air source. My hair dryer produces too much air, and turning it on and off everytime the heat is done is a pain. My next coal forge will have a table, better air source, and will be a bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickOHH Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 15 minutes ago, Forging Carver said: Well the issue is that right now my forge is a brake drum with some piping and a hair dryer. No table, no nothing. So I can only put coal up to the rim of the brake drum. That being said, I have to put my long stock at an angle into the forge. Also, part of the reason is also that I need a new air source. My hair dryer produces too much air, and turning it on and off everytime the heat is done is a pain. My next coal forge will have a table, better air source, and will be a bit higher. Could always forge weld the reigns on then ya don't need to worry about the legnth. sorry for hijacking your thread JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJordan Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks everyone for the feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 That's as fine a looking pair of tongs as I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 much better than mine! you did a good job making them. littleblacksmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hey JJordan, nice tongs! What a coincidence, my initials are JJordan as well. Forging Carver I had the same issue with my old forge. I couldn't do long peices because I didnt have a table. But I made a very simple forge that you can just put a brake drum in the middle, And it has been wroking very well so far. I still need to make it a bit sturdier, but it is working well so far. Its just two pieces of steel plate with a semi circle cut on both ends, connecting by a curved piece of pipe so a brake drum fits between. I also cut into the brake drum so you can fit longer stock in. On the sides are two more peices of steel plate that make the size of the area you need to put fuel more contained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ling Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 looks nice-hey if it works for you it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnson Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 JJordan, Nice tongs, much like some I have made, and still use. MrDarkNebula, Your simple forge looks perfectly functional, but all the leaves and wood scrap beneath and around it cause me some concern. I know it would be better, to not burn down the building. Respectfully, Doc Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yea doc those pics were from a bit ago, I have since moved the flammable scrap away. And, i even brought out a fire extinguisher. Safety first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocJohnson Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 MrDarkNebula, Thanks for the reassurance, and thank you for being one of those who will keep the craft alive into the future, Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nebula, speaking of "safety first", I would SERIOUSLY find some support for your brake drum forge. Bracing of some design is sorely needed or you're gonna find your drum full of coals dropping unceremoniously on the ground and might result in some personal burns as well. Poking around in your firepot could bring that thing down like a flaming house of cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDarkNebulah Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 3rd time the reply disappeared. Im too frustrated to retype it right now. Ill be back though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaja Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 On 25/01/2016 at 10:46 PM, Forging Carver said: Also, part of the reason is also that I need a new air source. My hair dryer produces too much air, and turning it on and off everytime the heat is done is a pain. I had the same problem, a large hole in the supply pipe covered with a sliding "half pipe" gives infinitely adjustable air without restricting or burning out the supply motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Alright thank you. Sometime in the spring I will get around to making a new forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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