archiphile Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 This is my first pair of tongs. I would like to thank Irnsrgn for the bp. Just thought that I would ask How I could improve these.Thanks Best, Archiphile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Browne Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I reckon that the best way to improve them is to slap then together and see how they go. then you can "tune" them to whatever job you have on the go. Really good job, especially for your first go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J W Bennett Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'm with Rob, drill'em or punch'em, rivet'em and tune'em and see how they work. Then you'll know what to do to make the next pair even better. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulciber Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I just made my first pair as well. I found that the flat spot for joining them needed to be much larger than I had expected (or you have to offset the S steeper) to make them open and close right. I was really pleased how easy and well the rivet worked. If I were you, I would take those two and put holes in em but before joining them I would do my best to mimic their movement. I would bet that you are going to have binding issues the way your flat spot tapers. It's alot easier to adjust them now than to do it later with a file or grinder when they're joined. Good job and let us know how they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiphile Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks for the words of encouragement. I will get these guys put together later on today and see how to proceed from there. best, Archiphile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchmancreek Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Drill or punch them and then assemble them with a nut and bolt the same size as your rivet. Then you can see how they fit and take them back apart for adjustment. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Nice work. I still like the tongs I made better than bought tongs even the not so good ones. Something about using your own tools that just feels good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devon blacksmith Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I found it best on the first few pairs to bolt them together first to see where thay snag up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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