MotoMike Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I found the easy tongs plans on the IFI Pages. today I took my first try at forging. the plans really are heating and twisting, but I did try to draw out the reigns a bit. I used 5/16 x 3/4 flat stock. I know they are ugly, but they do hold 1/4 inch stock quite tightly. opinions and recommendations are appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMike Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 heating in the forge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Trez Cole Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 that is a good way to start. Keep working at it. practice half face hammer blows and you will be making tongs in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I missed this post. Nice job Mike. The jaws look good and even. The fish mouthing you got on the reins can be corrected as you work. Once it starts bulging from hammering on the one side rotate and correct then back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Good job for the first go. Well done. If you want to shape the reins, bend them so that they’re basically parallel when holding the stock (convex rather than their current concave). Much more comfortable to hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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