Learn How To Make V Bit Tongs For Blacksmithing

Step by step tutorial on how to make V bit tongs - a handy set of tongs that hold both round stock and square stock securely! I made this set specifically for making 3/4" hardy shanks for budget anvils.
Tools & Materials:
- 3/4" x 8" sucker rod (19mm x 20cm)
- Ear protection: amzn.to/3tdOWGI
- Eye protection: amzn.to/3EVqKvz
- Butcher block brush: amzn.to/3Zw83YG
- Rivets: amzn.to/46hDp7S
- Belt sander: amzn.to/4564jhK
- Beeswax: amzn.to/459sBrf
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Setting the jaw
02:11 Setting the boss
03:50 Setting the rein step
06:37 Drawing out the reins
08:34 Power hammer screwup!
08:58 Refining the boss and jaws
11:30 Rivet placement
12:41 Punching the rivet hole
14:54 Forming the V bit jaw
17:27 Fixing a twist in the jaw
17:45 Touchmark on the treadle hammer
18:07 Riveting
21:11 Sizing
22:07 Spreading the reins
23:57 Outro & new shop sneak peek
25:05 Close up look at the V bit tongs
Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.
Join me in the shop on my Montana farmstead where I enjoy building tools and other fun projects that we can use around the place.
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[@rondangeli4175]

I like the way you illustrate cold what you are going to do before you forge hot. makes things a lot clearer

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you, that was actually suggested by my nephew who has recently got into tong making and said that really helped him out.

[@Western7172]

Likes the look of your new shop it will fill up fast Thanks for the great videos you do.

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks! Yes I know - I feel like it is already full and I haven't even started yet 😂

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Very nice sized to fit tight tongs. The Bunk house and the new shop are coming along nicely.

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks! We hope to have the bunkhouse dried in soon.

[@chux72vette]

Great job Jayce on the tongs and video. Your apprentice at the end needs to help more I see,,,LOL. I think he was saying the quench bucket water was low. Glad you're back in the shop and I know you can't wait to get more done in the new addition. Looking good and keep it up!!!!~

[@FarmsteadForge]

Yes he was draining my quench bucket even more and he wants to help with everything! He is happy as long as he is outside or in the shop. Thanks for stopping by!

[@PHILWORX]

Looking good 🔥

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks!

[@bcbloc02]

Your help looks ready to grab iron and get to work! lol

[@FarmsteadForge]

Ya he's pretty infatuated with tools already! He has a mechanical mind already, there isn't a door knob or any kind of latch that is safe around him 🙂

[@danieltesar7771]

Very good video, I'm gonna have to give this one a crack and replace some of the other crappier v-bit tongs I've made!

[@FarmsteadForge]

I too have some tongs that need replaced - it's fun to get a nicer set on the rack! Thanks for watching.

[@maverickweldiing8621]

great videos man

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@Franciscocosta9861]

Excelente pinsa, pretendo fazer um semelhante

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you

[@barneykunde2881]

Thanks for the lesson new shop looks great 👍 I built a 30x60 when I retired it fills up fast good luck

[@FarmsteadForge]

You are welcome, thanks for watching! Ya I'll have to get creative once it's filled up!

[@ikosparintis8742]

🤝🤝🤝🤝👍

[@Franciscocosta9861]

Queri ver você forjando uma turquesa

[@dennisw7350]

Very well explained. Even I understood. lol.

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thanks! My goal with these tutorials is that someone with minimal experience could take their phone out to the shop and watch it step by step and then have a set of tongs by the end.

[@user-ls9bg3ck7e]

👏👍

[@FarmsteadForge]

Thank you

[@lukecope4212]

What steel did you use for your handled punch used in this video?

[@FarmsteadForge]

The hole punch is H13 tool steel.