Especially for making railway spike knives.

Tongs for holding railroad spike. Quick blacksmith railroad spike tongs, rr spike head tongs for holding railroad spikes, about 15 inches total long. Hi, i'm thinking about getting dedicated tongs for railroad spikes. Check out our railroad spike tongs selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops.

I did search and read what some use and. These 5/8″ bolt jaw tongs are just the right size for securely holding rr spikes without the head of the spike getting in the way. Quick railroad spike tong blanks are made from 3/8 thick mild steel.

Mumme 5btf series flat nose blacksmith tongsused for holding hot work. I have been asked to make some railroad spike knives, so i'm going to give a go at making some tongs specifically for holding spikes!facebook: Mumme 5btf350, 5btf450 & 5btf600 flat nose blacksmith tongs.

I am an noob at blacksmithing and i have been using a pair of pliers to fulfill my needs of holding the spikes down to the anvil and it is a huge pain in the ass. Local pick up available at my shop or online. During new track construction, you might seek out tie layers and rail threaders to ensure that the track has been properly implemented.

In order to assist with track maintenance, you may need. Even though called bolt tongs, they're not just used for holding bolts. Early experiments showed that pulling out a 9/16″ × 9/16″ spike.

I'm a beginner and wonder what you guys prefer for railroad spikes. In this video tutorial, i'm forging tongs for holding railroad spike. Tongs to hold the head of a railway spike.