{"product_id":"blacksmith-railroad-spike-tongs-for-holding-railroad-spikes-rr-spike-head-tongs","title":"Blacksmith Railroad Spike Tongs for Holding Railroad Spikes RR Spike Head Tongs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlacksmith Railroad Spike Tongs for Holding Railroad Spikes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese railroad spike tongs are built to grip and hold RR spikes securely during blacksmithing and forge work, giving you a controlled way to handle hot metal from the fire to the anvil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese blacksmith railroad spike tongs are a dedicated tool for holding railroad spikes while you heat, strike, and shape them. The head tongs are sized to clamp a spike head firmly so it stays put through heavy hammer blows. Forged-in-spirit and built for daily shop use, they suit blacksmiths, hobbyists, and farriers working railroad spike projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuilt For Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw shape contoured to grip RR spike heads securely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRugged steel construction suited to repeated forge heat cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong handles keep your hand clear of the hot workpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiveted pivot for smooth open and close action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced weight for one-hand control at the anvil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn-The-Job Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding spikes steady while forging knife blanks and tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning and repositioning hot spikes between hammer strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlacksmithing classes and hobby forge projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulling spikes from the fire and moving them to the anvil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecs At A Glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRailroad spike head tongs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolding RR spikes during forging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel with riveted joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGood To Know\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will these tongs hold a standard railroad spike? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jaws are shaped around the spike head so a typical RR spike sits clamped and stable. Check your spike dimensions before ordering if it is a nonstandard size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can these be used with a power hammer or press? \u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are intended for hand-held forge work at the anvil. For power hammer work, confirm the tongs and your grip method suit the force involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlight variation in finish or dimensions may occur between production runs, and fit can depend on serial number, so confirm compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Solid Spare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50550368960598,"sku":"ZZ3L00147","price":102.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/8460\/0662\/files\/s-l1600_362ce86c-d102-4eb3-843b-7eb80a5fe633.jpg?v=1790775802","url":"https:\/\/www.solidspare.com\/products\/blacksmith-railroad-spike-tongs-for-holding-railroad-spikes-rr-spike-head-tongs","provider":"Solid Spare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}