A metal sheet was allocated to us, a complicated thin metal sheet. Approximately 1mm.
Used Snip-(right) for cutting like the round shape of a metal sheet.
In the first metal workshop, I discussed with Jan how I could make the connection part strong. The first image is the frogs’ leg part from the fulcrum to the before handle. The actual image is below. However, I got feedback that the red circle part at the bottom of the image will be weak.
So, when it is picked up some heavy stuff, I did research new methods that don’t bend.
Folding Machine in Metal workshop1st metal was twisted using a folding machine. The second metal was twisted using pliers.
I knew that if one metal layer was folded or twisted, it was not bent more quickly and could have strong power.
The first time, I thought of just one method like dividing 4 different parts, which is inefficient and weak. So, I made that the remainder is one part except for handles and the tongs head.
When I wanted to cut a metal piece, I used a treadle guillotine machine in a metal workshop.
I wanted to bring out the volume and dynamic feel of the frog’s legs and give it a potent force. However, 15mm of width is inefficient and too broad. Also, I can’t express a sharp frog shape. Therefore, I changed my design to 10mm in width. Also, I used a 3mm screw in the middle part.The various handle part experiment, also connected using Spot Welding.Almost final design
early sketch before using Spot Welding
In my surreal hand tool project, tongs are a significant part. I did Spot Welding three fingers to one of the long fingers. I used bond because I was so scared. After all, fingertips were a tiny part.
