I just recently came across these tongs on Facebook. After a little digging, I learned they are called Ring and Post Tongs - and they are made for holding bowls or bowl shaped material. I love anything unusual so I had to make a set for myself. Let me tell you - I love these things! I used them for an upcoming project and they blew me away by how well they held my material.
Make a set for yourself - you won't regret it!
Tools & Materials used in this video:
- 1/2" round stock
- Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3JbfZHQ
- 1/4" rivet: https://amzn.to/45X8U7F
- Bidirectional Tongs: https://youtu.be/a3YKm77zdsM
- Wolf Jaw Tongs: https://youtu.be/O7Z7V163vqY
- Hot Punch: https://youtu.be/EBIYsESxxTo
- Rivet Tongs: https://youtu.be/_mVz19-RyOo
- Swage Block: https://youtu.be/uZk18oUBnZ4
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:06 Upsetting
03:53 Roughing out the jaws
06:53 Roughing out the boss
10:17 Drawing out the reins
11:15 Refining the boss and jaw
12:41 Punching the rivet hole
14:45 Forging the ring
16:37 Riveting
18:19 Demonstration
Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.
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