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Crucible Tongs Forged with Curved Jaws
Crucible tongs are scissor-like tongs whose arms curve outward near the ends, so the jaws close round a crucible. Long handles keep the hands away from the heat. Forge two iron reins, curve the jaws to fit your crucible, punch the pivot and rivet them together.
The picture: a melting furnace with its crucible, tongs and ingot moulds.
Intermediate
A day
Instructions
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1
Forge the reins
Forge the reins
Forge two matching reins from wrought iron bar, each with a flat boss for the pivot, a jaw beyond it and a long handle, about 60 cm (our length).
Materials for this step:
Wrought Iron Bar2 pieces
Charcoal3 as requiredTools needed:
Blacksmith Forge
Anvil
Cross Peen Hammer
Blacksmith Tongs
Welding Gloves
Safety Glasses2
2
Curve the jaws
Curve the jaws
Bend each jaw outward and then back in, so that the two together make a rounded opening. Check it against the crucible you will lift.
Tools needed:
Blacksmith ForgeAnvilCross Peen Hammer
Clay Crucible - RefractoryWelding GlovesSafety Glasses3
3
Punch and rivet
Punch and rivet
Punch and drift a pivot hole in each boss, set the reins together, and rivet them hot so they move freely.
Materials for this step:
Iron Rivets1 pieceTools needed:
Hot Punch
DriftAnvilCross Peen HammerBlacksmith TongsWelding GlovesSafety Glasses4
4
Fit to the crucible
Fit to the crucible
Heat the jaws and close them on a cold crucible so they take its shape and grip it all round. File off sharp edges on the handles.
Tools needed:
Blacksmith ForgeClay Crucible - RefractoryCross Peen Hammer
Metal FileWelding GlovesSafety Glasses5
5
Can the tongs hold the load?
Can the tongs hold the load?
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