Flynn Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 So I picked up about 6 tongs in a lot the other day. Two of them are very large, almost 4 feet long. Here are the jaws: Any ideas on what these were used for? I’ve not seen any before. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stash Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Offhand, I would say they were for large industrial forging- think railroad, or ship building or the like. Maybe held in a chain sling to support the weight as worked under a big power hammer. Test them- they might be wrought iron. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobtiel1 Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 I was wondering what the nips where for, but if they are power hammer tongs they might be there to prevent the tongs from being hit by the power hammer and cause injury to the operator. the nip would catch on the bottom die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 Interesting, good ideas! The confusing part to me is that the jaws are obviously made to hold something nearly flat, not a large piece like you'd use a power hammer for. So maybe large sheet work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 You don't think sheet metal wasn't forged with drop hammers? I've seen tongs over 10' long and much heavier on display from places that used to do large work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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