Flat Pliers - Purpose and benefits: Designed to hold molten iron more securely than traditional tongs for flat stock. The wide, smooth jaw surface helps prevent scratching or marring of the workpiece. - Key use scenarios: Ideal when working with flat sheet material up to 3/16 inch thick, such as during forging, shaping, or transferring hot metal without leaving marks. - Why it stands out: Improves handling in hot metal operations with a surface that protects the workpiece. Flat-Jawed Pliers - Length and grip: Total length is 15-1/2 inches. Conical grips give a lighter feel while still delivering strong traction on flat material. - Jaw features: Longitudinal and cross-grooved jaws provide excellent bite on flat stock and also offer added grip on small-diameter round stock. - Use cases: Useful for both longitudinal and crosswise work on flat stock, and for securing small round pieces without slipping. - What to expect: A versatile tool that combines comfortable handling with enhanced grip on varied shapes. V-Groove Pliers - Stock compatibility: Small size suitable for 1/4" to 3/8" stock; Medium size covers 5/16" to 1/2" stock. - Design benefit: Deep V groove is engineered to resist binding and maintain control under load, even during hammering. - Performance and range: Broad applicability for handling a mix of round and square stock; can secure both round and square forms effectively. - Practical use: Ideal for tasks that require reliable engagement across different cross sections, such as shaping, aligning, or transferring pieces in a forge or workshop. Hot Stock Tongs (Gripping Pliers) - Primary function: Designed to grip thin objects and chisels, and to remove hot items from the forge or furnace without direct hand exposure. - Handling hot material: Excellent for placing or retrieving hot workpieces from the ground or forging area. - Additional uses: Works well for securing long bars during processing or assembly. - Benefit: Provides safe, precise control of hot or delicate items during blacksmithing and metalworking tasks. Hook Attachment - Purpose: Tooling accessories for bending hooks and creating custom bends in metal. - Consistency advantage: Helps ensure that hooks of the same size remain consistent and repeatable when starting with stock of the same length. - Adaptability: Easily adjustable for projects ranging from small metal pieces to larger circular or square shapes. - Practical scenarios: Ideal for producing uniform hooks for hardware, chain links, or custom fixtures, and can be configured to accommodate varying material sizes.