A Different Way to Forge Bolt Jaw Tongs (Long Version)

Here is the full demonstration of my process for forging bolt jaw tongs.
To watch the short version with less discussion, use the following link.
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Bear with my presentation style (or lack thereof) and poor editing prowess. I hope the information will still be helpful to someone out there.
Timestamps:
0:00 Styles of bolt jaw tongs
1:30 Starting stock and layout
4:30 Forging the Jaws
10:32 Starting the boss section
14:25 Second isolation for the boss
18:50 Hot cutting to form a scarf
21:00 Scarfing the jaw halves
24:58 Scarfing the reins
28:51 Close up of the scarves w/ discussion
31:15 Failed attempts
34:15 Giving up on welding the first 2 pieces
35:10 Welding the second 2 halves
36:00 Camera dies
36:25 Discussing plan for first 2 halves
38:10 Welding them
42:00 Drawing out the reins
52:40 Rasping the reins to make round
54:59 Straightening out at the vice
55:58 Shaping the boss
59:15 Matching the two halves
1:01:55 First bend of the jaws
1:03:30 Tweaking bends at the anvil to match
1:05:17 Second bend of the jaws
1:06:38 Last few adjustments
1:08:00 Punching the holes
1:11:20 Offsetting the reins
1:13:10 Slitting and opening the jaws
1:17:25 Mock fit up
1:18:17 Riveting
1:21:37 Adjusting to fit stock

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Hello Brady, Them is some nice looking tongs. thanks for taking the time to make a fine video..
I love the fact that you could see the weld was not going to take and you adjusted your process.. That shows skill and understanding.
Really job well done and thanks for the video. Kind regards. Jennifer