11. The flat-jawed tongs are shown at A, [Fig. 8]. They are made in various sizes to hold different thicknesses of material. Tongs of this kind hold the work more securely if there is a groove lengthwise on the inside of the jaw; the full length of the jaw always should grip the iron.
Fig. 8.—The Tongs.
A, flat-jawed tongs; B, hollow bit tongs; C, pick-up tongs; D, side tongs; E, chisel tongs; F, link tongs; G, tool or box tongs.
12. The hollow bit tongs, shown at B, [Fig. 8], are very handy for holding round iron or octagonal steel. They can be used also for holding square material, in which case the depressions in the jaws should be V-shaped.
13. The pick-up tongs (C, [Fig. 8]) are useful for picking up large or small pieces, as the points of the jaws are fitted closely together, and the two circular openings back of the point will securely grip larger pieces when seized from the side.
14. The side tongs (D, [Fig. 8]) are used for holding flat iron from the side. Tongs for holding round iron from the side can be made in this form with circular jaws.
15. The chisel tongs are shown at E, [Fig. 8]. One or more pairs of these are necessary in all forge shops. As the hot and cold cutters frequently get dull or broken, it will be necessary to draw them out and retemper them; and, as the heads of these cutters become battered considerably, they are difficult to hold without chisel tongs. The two projecting lugs at the ends of the jaws fit into the eye, and the circular bows back of them surround the battered head of the cutter, so that it can be held without any difficulty.
16. The link tongs (F, [Fig. 8]) are as essential as anything else required in making chains or rings of round material. They can be made to fit any size of stock.