SUPPLEMENTARY PROJECTS IN BLACKSMITHING 229 



Tongs for special uses are shown in Fig. 246. Bottom and 

 top swages (Fig. 247) may be used to finish handles, as at A, 

 B, C and D, Fig. 246. 



FLAT JAWED 



HOLLOW BIT 



o c 



PICK-UP 



BELL 



FIG. 246. Several types of tongs used in forge shop. , 



200. Repointing Cultivator Shovel (Fig. 248). 



1) Mark new stock for lines A and B under shears (Fig. 

 249). 



2) Heat to bright red. Cut on lines C 

 with hot chisel (Fig. 249). 



3) Reheat to bright red; scarf inside 

 edges (C) to dimensions in drawing. 



4) Heat old shovel to bright red. 

 Straighten shovel. 



5) Reheat shovel, place borax on back 

 side of section to be welded ; leave it there 



until dissolved. 



FIG. 247. Top and 



6) Place new point on shovel (Fig. bottom swages. 



250), allowing it to project 1/2" beyond old point. 



