BlackKnight0739 67 Posted February 23, 2014 Just took the second of three classes for blacksmithing, and they had us make our own blacksmith's tongs :'> Here's how mine came out: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GOvectorZ 970 Posted February 23, 2014 great stuff BK, the tapers on the handles look pretty damn sweet in that Pic and the overall shape. How long did they take to do? Be watching the stuff you post up, excellent thing to see someone get into. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackKnight0739 67 Posted February 23, 2014 Because this is a beginner's class, they handed us blanks that were cut from a piece of 1/4-inch sheet metal, but even with that advantage it still took about 2-3 hours of work to get the shaping and adjustments right. The curve of the jaws was already there, but the rest of the piece was straight when I got the blanks; the rivets, the tapering on the handles (and rounding the edges of the handles to make them more comfortable) and the shaping of the bits was what the assignment entailed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maniak_uk 5,063 Posted February 24, 2014 Looking good m8 kiu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Awards
Mikey 1,238 1 Item Posted February 24, 2014 Cool work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Awards
Swordsman 155 Posted February 24, 2014 nice work BK, great to see some blacksmithing on the forum ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
