Tongs and/or leather gloves help grip small workpieces.
To put twists in square or bar stock, heat the piece in the area to be twisted, then brace it in a press. Apply the S-curve above the heated area and twist evenly but quickly. Stop when the metal is noticeably cooled.
Apply the S-curve above the heated area and twist evenly but quickly. Stop when the metal is noticeably cooled.
Apply the S-curve above the heated area and twist evenly but quickly. Stop when the metal is noticeably cooled.
Many accessories have developed to make blacksmithing easier and safer. All students are required to wear safety goggles, closed-toed shoes, and have no dangling clothing or hair. Tongs and/or leather gloves help grip small workpieces. To put twists in square or bar stock, heat the piece in the area to be twisted, then brace it in a press. Apply the S-curve above the heated area and twist evenly but quickly. Stop when the metal is noticeably cooled.
