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Tongs
February 7, 2012
9:11 pm
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Here is some of the finished tongs from the methods shown in the tutorial, forged from A36, 3/8" thick by 1" wide by 8" long. 16" reigns, shown in this photo are pickup tongs, bolt tongs for 3/4 square and round, and flat bar tongs for 3/8" thick by 1 1/2" wide.

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April 23, 2012
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In the last picture what are the tongs all the way at the bottom used for?

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. (Lao-tzu)

April 24, 2012
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Holding the end of Flat Bar.

As long as we are above our shoes, We know where we are.:happy:

April 24, 2012
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thinks that makes good since i was stumped for a bit lol.

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April 24, 2012
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Which tutorial Sam? I don't see one in the folder.

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