[TheForge] Re: Twisting Jig

[Mike Spencer]

john cornell <john.cornell at juno.com> wrote:

> Picture of jig may be found here:
>
> http://www.abana.org/ronreil/ford.jpg

I get the adjustable wrench with the added handle/grip but I don't get
the jig.

How's that supposed to work?

I found Ron's comments on it:

    The adjustable length twisting jig is a very useful tool for
    making double reversed twists in various sized bars. It will allow
    you to make virtually perfect twists every time, if you have the
    bar evenly heated when its placed into the wrench jaws. I like to
    use an old "Ford wrench" to make my double handled twisting
    wrenches out of. Using a double handled wrench will allow you to
    apply an even force to the bar and not cause it to be bent out of
    alignment during the twisting process. Be sure you use the right
    kind of welding rod when welding the high carbon steel wrench
    heads to the jig, or the welds will break off the first time you
    use the jig. I use "UTP-65" for all such welds, expensive, but
    worth every penny. Also, because your hands rotate under the hot
    iron during twisting, the hot scale that falls off will land on
    your hand and wrist. Beginners usually find this uncomfortable,
    but you will soon get used to it, and it causes no damage.

at http://www.abana.org/ronreil/Forge1.shtml

but I still don't get how thw jig works.

- Mike

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