Last, (really first) nice video, very helpful to see it done before trying to undertake it for the first time. Other people might be able to make “better” tongs, but I like how you simplified the steps, and made it seem perfectly feasible that anyone could do it.
ive been wanting to put a forge in my garage just to learn blacksmithing as a hobby. love all your videos. the instruction and information you provide is awesome. thanks for sharing your craft and making such a well done video
Great tong Demo Blacksmith, I got caught out with a phone call; I forgot my stock was in the fire and it melted to the base of my fire. So next time no phone at the forge.... Happy New year..
NEWB Q. of The Day: I need vocabulary for exactly how you used these words in this video. "Boss", and "Offset". Seeing the work being done is obviously HUGE for helping me, but I have literally never made anything. My forge is in the mail. Thanks for the awesome vids and your humble manner and intelligent focus on particular content!
Excellent video! offsets, etc. well explained. I'll definitely be trying some of these features on my next tongs. I'd second some of the other commenters below in that I'd love to get a closer look at that vice & maybe your hammers too.
Lots of folks asking about the hammers. Craig is a farrier, and an absolute wizard in the forge. The first and main hammer he uses is a farriers rounding hammer, looks like a two pound. Who makes that specific one I can’t say, but they’re widely available from any Farrier's supply shop, lots of different brands, makers, sizes, and designs to choose from, but they’re all the same basic thing, a hammer. They have a flat face on one side, and a slightly rounded face on the other. The second is commonly referred to as a cross peen hammer. Basically the same as a rounding hammer, only instead of a rounded face, it has what is essentially a filleting die on one side of the head. Again, lots of makers, and sizes, and can be bought from a farriers supply.
Its a Justin,made by Pat Connor. I have several Justin’s. 2lb turning hammer,1.5lb cone hammer and a 1lb ball peen that I had Pat make for me. They are wonderful hammers.
Very nice tongs. Could you possible post a video highlighting the hammers you were using? One looks to have a rounded face (maybe on both sides?), and another looked to be stubby with a fuller end. I've yet to find a hammer(s) I like for tong making. Also a view of your vice would be nice. Tks!
Nice tongs, great job at explaining the details too. I don't understand why you'd want them to swing open more than finger width. Is it judging criteria for competition?
Hi Craig, great video! Where do you get you tong blanks? Could you maybe attach a link somewhere of they're available online? Is it likely that I could get some locally? I'm not a farrier, just a smithing enthusiast.
I reckon you could save some more time by partially quenching the jaw and boss before putting the last offset in the reins to make them line up left and right. This inertial distortion and the extra work associated with it could probably be avoided that way.
Toolsmith used to hit my elbow with a hammer shaft if I ever tapped the anvil with my hammer.....he#d have a field day with both your elbows///heehe....good work..!!
@ lauren; when you have a bunch of men, or even just a few men, together in the same room for any period of time they're going to talk about one of two things; sports or women. now depending on who you're talking to these two subjects can either capitalize on all the talk going around the room, or just make a glancing pass. the point is you could easily ask "how do you turn a carpenter into a dishwasher: hand him a washrag and position him in front of the sink" he might need some help facing it too. gender disparity is a good thing, we'll crack jokes about it too, don't demean us men by thinking that you've never made a joke or two at our expense. we all have our roles and nobody is less for it.
I liked most everything in your video up until you alienated women with an unnecessary "joke" have some class boys, you may get more subscibers if you do :-)
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Man i can watch you talk and work makeing shoe's or tong's great job GOD BLESS
Last, (really first) nice video, very helpful to see it done before trying to undertake it for the first time. Other people might be able to make “better” tongs, but I like how you simplified the steps, and made it seem perfectly feasible that anyone could do it.
I like the work you did, and the fact your anvil was so solid that you didnt even make the rivet move when striking the metal. GREAT JOB!!
ive been wanting to put a forge in my garage just to learn blacksmithing as a hobby. love all your videos. the instruction and information you provide is awesome. thanks for sharing your craft and making such a well done video
What a beautiful set of tongs I really enjoyed watching you make them and the instruction you give is great thanks bloke
Great tong Demo Blacksmith, I got caught out with a phone call; I forgot my stock was in the fire and it melted to the base of my fire. So next time no phone at the forge.... Happy New year..
It lovely to see someone willing to show there talents for all to learn from
well done
Good stuff, lovely work.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your skills and how to make a very nice tong. I look forward to more videos from you ; ))
Great video, great skills.
Congratulations and thankyou.
Watch me struggle through it he says. Such modesty. You are GREAT!
That´s really cool. Thanks for sharing.
NEWB Q. of The Day: I need vocabulary for exactly how you used these words in this video. "Boss", and "Offset". Seeing the work being done is obviously HUGE for helping me, but I have literally never made anything. My forge is in the mail. Thanks for the awesome vids and your humble manner and intelligent focus on particular content!
fantastic dude, i learned a few things today.
great work,
Excellent video! offsets, etc. well explained. I'll definitely be trying some of these features on my next tongs.
I'd second some of the other commenters below in that I'd love to get a closer look at that vice & maybe your hammers too.
Lots of folks asking about the hammers. Craig is a farrier, and an absolute wizard in the forge. The first and main hammer he uses is a farriers rounding hammer, looks like a two pound. Who makes that specific one I can’t say, but they’re widely available from any Farrier's supply shop, lots of different brands, makers, sizes, and designs to choose from, but they’re all the same basic thing, a hammer. They have a flat face on one side, and a slightly rounded face on the other. The second is commonly referred to as a cross peen hammer. Basically the same as a rounding hammer, only instead of a rounded face, it has what is essentially a filleting die on one side of the head. Again, lots of makers, and sizes, and can be bought from a farriers supply.
Its a Justin,made by Pat Connor. I have several Justin’s. 2lb turning hammer,1.5lb cone hammer and a 1lb ball peen that I had Pat make for me. They are wonderful hammers.
i would love to be your apprentice craig
would be so awesome to learn from somebody like you
I stayed until the end.....I'm going to tell my wife that joke..... :) Nice tongs, thanks for posting your videos.
Nice video! I may make a video response to this for, so they can see other people can do it too, to encourage them.
He was on forged in fire with the kopech
damn... i need a vice like that.... that thing would make life a million times better!
very good, great
Master!
Very nice tongs. Could you possible post a video highlighting the hammers you were using? One looks to have a rounded face (maybe on both sides?), and another looked to be stubby with a fuller end. I've yet to find a hammer(s) I like for tong making. Also a view of your vice would be nice. Tks!
Amazing cool....!
"DW40" LOLZ. The demo was great.
Nice tongs, great job at explaining the details too. I don't understand why you'd want them to swing open more than finger width. Is it judging criteria for competition?
For the tongs blanks, you said the reigns were 3/8" but was size are the ends for the boss/jaws, 5/8", 3/4"?
What type of vice was that? Is there a sight that sells them?
Hi Craig, great video! Where do you get you tong blanks? Could you maybe attach a link somewhere of they're available online? Is it likely that I could get some locally? I'm not a farrier, just a smithing enthusiast.
красивые клещи!!!я совсем другим способом делаю!надо повторить!!!
i think i will have to buy mine
muito bom mesmo
bravo
Master tong maker
Wow, that vice! What is it and where did you find it!
Hey nice vice where can I get one or can they be made fairly easy? thanks great video by the way!!!!!!!!
where do I get me some DW 40?
I reckon you could save some more time by partially quenching the jaw and boss before putting the last offset in the reins to make them line up left and right. This inertial distortion and the extra work associated with it could probably be avoided that way.
in two words: rhythm and momentum
Toolsmith used to hit my elbow with a hammer shaft if I ever tapped the anvil with my hammer.....he#d have a field day with both your elbows///heehe....good work..!!
you work fast
could you focus on your vice I want to build one like it
Can you explain to me the purpose of this hollows in front part of this tongs?
its a design for aesthetics. the originator of the design liked the way they look
What is the purpose of hitting the anvil repeatedly without hitting the piece you’re working?
BigBoss 429 Hi. Those are Rhythm hits. It’s easier to keep the hammer moving rather than starting and stopping.
What point or spot do you call the boss?
BigBoss 429 that is the area surrounding the rivet.
man and it took my dad about 5 hours to make a pair of tongs
someone needs to post a video response of them in their bean bag chair eating cheetos
@9:08 That’s What She Said!! 😂
dw40 haha i say that same shit nice vid
where do I get me a punch like that?
Lauren. The joke was funny. I doubt very much they care how many subscribers they have.
Simple easy tongs? LOL
Thanks for the look though. Nice job.
W D 40
DW.....40 lol
i aint eating chetoes and the dog humped the beanbag till it popped so i threw it away
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I don't understand the need for 3:35
its just a different design. you still have to form the boss.
Get yerselv a can o DW40
@ lauren; when you have a bunch of men, or even just a few men, together in the same room for any period of time they're going to talk about one of two things; sports or women. now depending on who you're talking to these two subjects can either capitalize on all the talk going around the room, or just make a glancing pass. the point is you could easily ask "how do you turn a carpenter into a dishwasher: hand him a washrag and position him in front of the sink" he might need some help facing it too.
gender disparity is a good thing, we'll crack jokes about it too, don't demean us men by thinking that you've never made a joke or two at our expense. we all have our roles and nobody is less for it.
слишком много говоришь меньше слов больше дела
If you want play drums you should go to music school
you're probably going to hell for that joke.....why are brides dress in white.....so the dishwasher matches the fridge
I liked most everything in your video up until you alienated women with an unnecessary "joke" have some class boys, you may get more subscibers if you do :-)
shut up and fix me a sandwich.
Clever boy
Nothing personal... It seemed to fit.
You are right and he did a good job teaching and they turned out great.