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Making Tongs

Bill Epps

32 minutes
DVD

This video is the second in a series released by Love of Art Productions. Making Tongs shows the blacksmith making three different styles of tong joints with three different tong heads. First we see the Twisted Joint/Scrolling Head tong, then the Traditional Joint/ Wolf-jaw tong and finally the "Champion" Joint /Bolt Head tong. Epps also shows a variety of other specialty tongs he has made, and discusses the importance of a blacksmith being able to make his own tools. Tips such as how to quench moving parts will help the student blacksmith avoid frustrating mistakes in his own shop. The viewer sees the artist using a power hammer in this video to draw out tool handles, as well. As in the first video, Forged Animal Heads, the directors use careful editing, good voice-over enhancement and a "chalkboard" segment before every piece demonstrated, to help the viewer duplicate Epps' techniques. Good production value and Epps' casual country wit make this a video that every smith will want to have in his or her how-to library.

Item #: DVD7

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Tools and Techniques

Har-lev

142 minutes
DVD

Amit Har-lev demonstrating the making of anvil tools and techniques using them. Hardy, Fuller, bending fork, cone mandrel, dish swage and on the bonus CD a shelf stake.

Two disk set.

Item #: DVD44

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Trees, Trees, Trees

Goehl

75 minutes
DVD

Trees can be used in scenes or as stand alone wall sculptures, whether in groupings or individually. You can take some of these trees that would be fitting for a casual setting and produce a tree or trees that fit perfectly into a formal setting. These trees also work well for offices and conference centers. Also included is how to make two tools that you can use while making the trees and also for other sculptures. One tool is a small parts leverage bender. An oxygen acetylene torch and the ability to braze are the main requirements for accomplishing these projects.

Item #: DVD48

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