natkova Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Yes. about tongs i bought some and i noticed that i made bigger reins than they make in factory.- Well i was offshoting better longer to stay away from heat than shorter but it can affect balance if reins are too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natkova Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 I feel guilty becaseu i own 5 bought tongs and 1 made by myself, well that one made look terible but i didnt had enaugh thickness of material to start with. Maybe i will experiment with some 1/2 inch 14 com squere for tongs like did in past, thicker would be better but this homedepot only cut you size you want and you pusht that in car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedefiddle Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Good Morning, To make Tongs using 1/2" square, you should upset a section for the hinge/pivot area. Other than that, normal problem with new Tongs is, leave lots of material at the pivot/hinge for thickness and height. Do Not make the start of the Rein and start of the Jaw, too narrow. This makes weak Tongs! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anvil Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I recommend 3/4" square for general use tongs. I'd rather draw out and/or forge weld than upset. Its far easier to get the different masses that way, especially for a beginner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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