We had the need to pour larger amounts of molten aluminium, so we got a new crucible. Problem was the old tongs and pouring loop wasn't big enough.
Made these tongs to handle the new crucible.
https://youtu.be/O10H04JamA8
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We had the need to pour larger amounts of molten aluminium, so we got a new crucible. Problem was the old tongs and pouring loop wasn't big enough.
Made these tongs to handle the new crucible.
https://youtu.be/O10H04JamA8
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Thanks bongodrummer! We've added your Crucible Tongs to our Forging and Casting category,
as well as to your builder page: bongodrummer's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
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Nice work! How've they held up over time? Where in England are you from?
Hey there Bilbo, thanks. We are based in Wales here in the UK. The tongs worked alright, but as for over time - we have actually only used them a handful of times...
So far so good ;)
Will his first physical contact with molten metal, be the last he sees?