Using what I learned | Blacksmith Show and Tell | Forum

Hey there everyone. I finally got to use some of the information that I learned at the Dennis Manning class a few weeks ago in Palmer. First let me say that it was a very good event. Lots of people and lots of cool setups to look at. I’ll be posting pics of the once I get them sized smaller for the site. There are a lot of pics.

I was able to get a good set of tongs made at last. It was a lot of fun to do. And I really enjoyed it. So much in fact that I promptly used them to make a J hook as soon as I got them finished. It did take me a couple of days to get them done. My knee does limit how long I can stand. But all in all I like how they turned out. One thing I did notice was that I had a crack in the reign behind the boss. I’ll use them until they break then I’ll make that side again. I set out to make them for 1/4″ – 3/8″ sized stock. And I succeeded. So all in all I’m very happy with the outcome.