What were these used for?

[oldbattleaxe]

They measure 18" long. They look hand made. Found where there once was an old shed. Bill

 

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[oldbattleaxe]

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[stefen]

need a better picture...

kinda looks like tin snips....and then again.... if the picture can show the tip...maybe its a ferriers nail setter tool...

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Look like blacksmith tongs

 

[oldbattleaxe]

They have jaws like pliers. It looks like some grooves in the middle where something the size of nails would set. Thanks, Bill

 

[Gypsy Heart]

If they are grooved then they could be for picking up ingot moulds http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=58862

 

[Red James Cash]

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[clovis97]

You have a pair of blacksmith tongs. I have a pair just like them in my workshop.

I am a bit envious...especially if you found those. I had to buy mine!!!!

The long handles serve two purposes. They help get your hand away from the heat given off from the fire or hot tool. The other purpose is allow you to have a strong, sure grip on the item you are working.

Just for kicks, compare holding something with these versus some cheap 6 inch pliers, especially if you are hammering on the item.

FWIW, those tongs look like they are hand forged. Most blacksmiths make their own tools, and made them for selling to others. Many old family farms tried to work as their own blacksmith, especially on small projects.

 

[hellhoot]

yep i agree first thing i thought of was smithing tongs cool find!

 

[trixie charger]

You have a pair of blacksmith tongs. I have a pair just like them in my workshop.

I am a bit envious...especially if you found those. I had to buy mine!!!!

The long handles serve two purposes. They help get your hand away from the heat given off from the fire or hot tool. The other purpose is allow you to have a strong, sure grip on the item you are working.

Just for kicks, compare holding something with these versus some cheap 6 inch pliers, especially if you are hammering on the item.

FWIW, those tongs look like they are hand forged. Most blacksmiths make their own tools, and made them for selling to others. Many old family farms tried to work as their own blacksmith, especially on small projects.

100% First thing I thought of was Horseshoes

 

[oldbattleaxe]

Those sound like good descriptions. I knew this group would come up with the answer. What a bunch! There were a few other items of that nature I will put on for your expertise. Thanks guys

 

[RickyD]

Visited a recreation of an 1800's blacksmith shop. Those tongs were hanging on the wall in 3 different sizes.

 

[Peeber]

Ya, I believe they are blacksmith tonge. I have a pair almost just like them made by my greatgrandfather.

 

[Okie Hillbillies]

Gypsy Heart nailed it. Blacksmith tongs for holding hot metal from the furnace. I also have 3 or 4 pair.


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