How to Build Tongs- Hot Fitting Tongs Forged by Riley Kirkpatrick

A few months ago we had a benefit clinic for an injured farrier and Riley did a demonstration of how to build Hot Fitting Tongs. Using this method is essentially the same way to build any kind tongs except you just alter the way you forge the jaws. He used 3/8"x3/4" mild steel to build these tongs to give people the option to build them out of stock most people have on hand or easily available.

[@yerbagaucho1801]

You do a great demonstrating. Yeeup, many smithing tongs dont close parallel. Thanks.

[@judsonweida4848]

I am getting ready to make some tongs this weekend and this video is great.Riley’s approach seems way more simple then other videos I’ve watched.Thanks guys!

[@MateusMores]

I'm just waiting for Rileys yt channel

[@swblacksmith.7445]

Must say, that was very educational. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@thejsmith]

What was the video series he mentioned featuring Jay Sharp and where can I find it?

[@bhaktapeter3501]

9:22 what kind of tongs is he holding the material with? Are those also made or are they a bought brand?

[@mathisleb]

Hello How Long is the Metal in cm ?
Thx

[@MarcusWiseRacing]

I’m just here to add to the algorithm!

[@candyseelye6222]

You are so flawless ❤️

[@JeffEarey]

How is the bottom tool made ?

[@USAfarrier-pnwfarriershow]

Which tool are you referring to?