Need tong help

[J.Wade]

HI guys,

I need some good tongs, proble going to order some online, only problem is I don't know what sizes and type would be most used in bladesmithing.
where to get them would help also.

Right now I am useing a set that I made out of old pilers, as you can guess the don't work all that well.


Any suggestions would be great.


I prefer to work with flat stock 1/4 inch thick or thicker

thanks a bunch
jimi

 

[deker]

Go look at Tom Tongs from Tom Clark (http://www.ozarkschool.com). He has some very nice box-jaw tongs that work great for flat stock available in several sizes. The "Boz Jaw Z" tongs also look great for bladesmithing work, but I don't have a set yet.

-d

 

[Tommegow]

I found these $8.00 a pair shipping to So.Ga $6.00 you could make several different types
http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/cat..._supply&DeptID=192384&ItemID=8871349&detail=1

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Tom tong "U" tongs are great for holding bar stock and blades.3/4" and 1" are good starter sizes.

 

[deker]

I found these $8.00 a pair shipping to So.Ga $6.00 you could make several different types
http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/cat..._supply&DeptID=192384&ItemID=8871349&detail=1

Tom,

Make sure you post a review of these. I've looked at these kits at a few Hammerins and such where John from Blacksmith's Supply has been selling them, but never grabbed any.

-d

 

[Don Hanson III]

I like and use Tom Tongs also.

 

[J.Wade]

Thanks a bunch guys

I am going to order some tom tongs. Probly after Xmas


Thanks again
jimi