Blacksmith tongs

The twist method of making easy tongs and forging goose neck tongs. Foundry lifting tongs, tweezer tongs and tong dimension charts. Step by Step anvilfire.com iForge on-line blacksmithing instructions.

Artisan, hand forged tongs, made expressly for Cowboy Cauldron Company here in Salt Lake City by master blacksmith Matt Danielson. Matt is a nationally recognized instructor of the ancient craft of smithery and is widely recognized as one of the preeminent craftsmen of our time. Our tongs are approximately 14” long, and are true works of art. For wings, skewers, sausages, and anything requiring more dexterity than a spatula, they simply can’t be beat. (Note: Not ideal for moving…

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Common flat-jawed tongs, such as are used for holding light work, may be made as follows: The stock should be about 1 inch by 3/4 inch. The first step should be to work the stock down over the edge of...