Thanks Brian ! Please at minimum sell the plans as I reckon that they would fly off the shelf. I would be very interested in purchasing if you decide to do a production run
Thank you! There was a project where I CNCed a pattern on my DIY CNC, cast it in my DIY furnace heated with my DIY torch, using my DIY crucible holder and cut the sprues off with my DIY saw stand. Someone said “I could do that if I bought all of those tools…” - I made all of those tools, and you can too!
Those are sure well designed and crafted. There's simpler style of lifting/pouring tongs though. I learned of this style from the guy who taught me bronze casting. It's easier to show than to describe, but I'll try since I don't have pictures. The jaws gripping the crucible are at a right angle to the reins, so holding the tongs level with the ground, the reins are perpendicular, the bottom rein controls the jaw farthest from you, the upper rein the near jaw. So open the tongs, settle them over the crucible, close and lift. When the crucible is out of the furnace, it's held upright with the tong reins horizontal, you then rotate the reins to pour the metal, and then right back in the furnace. The only fussy part is you have to be careful not to over open the tongs when entering the furnace, this design the jaws can open very wide. I guess I should post my own video, and others can tell me what I could do better. :) Nice workmanship Sir.
Brian! Love your videos man. The level of polish you put on your projects is something to be admired. Hope you continue to make videos to share these projects of yours. -Brian.
This is so damn my type of channel. Extreme classy, mechanically, technically and aesthetically sound, well thought out, emergent designs. Stay awhile and listen...
Looks very safe. Eliminating the change-over step (from extracting tongs to pouring holder), was a great idea - makes people calm and thoughtful of what they're doing, and no need to rush and make mistakes that can burn your legs.
Yeah Brian I am with everyone else on this one. Sell the CAD file. I can say without a doubt that I would buy that. I also would prefer the CAD file so I could adjust the size of the crucible catch. And on a related note, I think you have had a couple of people interested in your CNC machine.....any chance on a build list and plans for that as well? Keep it up, this was great.
Its such a cool design it's worthy of a patent but since not many people pick up hot crucibles etc, it's just not worth it. But sharing is caring and I appreciate it.
Brian... this is genius‼️ It’s been 4-ish years since you published this video and I have yet seen a better design (only copiers). This is beyond my capabilities to craft but I’d love to see the drawn up plans 🤩 Do they exist? You are an amazing engineer and I ❤️ following you... and... I’d love to see more of your work. Now that you’ve used these tongs in real world applications; are there any updates you’d like to implement? Crazy question (another one)... have you considered possibly designing other all-in-one/lift & pouring combo tongs that ‘less equipped’ folk like me can make in our backyard workshops? (pretty please😊)
Excellent design... thank you for sharing... and make some more videos... even if they only show you casting things... I bet people are interested seeing you "just" work. :)
+Frank Müller I installed a pellet stove in the shop. Hopefully with a bit of work I intend to do this summer, I won't have such a lull during the winter! Last semester of teaching full time was also a big factor....
I've already bought the plans for the Fire Keg and Burner from you. I built them both this year and they both turned out great. Your plans are the best and super easy to follow. You videos help too. I really, Really, REALLY need these Pouring Tongs for my foundry furnace. I, again, would be more than willing to buy your plans and build them myself. Please sell the plans for this. And if you do, please let the world know! Thank you very much.
I was super impressed when I first saw the tongs ages ago. Even more impressed after this video. Great design. The laser cutting, and in S/S is expensive, so a set for $250 ($US?) is pretty good value.
Brilliant, as per usual for you Brian. I have just bought two crucibles, a # 8 and a # 12 so your design would be just the ticket. Lift and pour in one operation. Mark
Really slickly and correctly done. You have a good eye for the function and allow the details to express it. Bravo. Consider adjusting the spring location and strength so the tongs fail closed. Might be nice to only have to squeeze to pick up or put down.
This would be an interesting but completely counter approach... if it started slipping, my first response would be to squeeze rather than to let go harder. It would be nice to only have to squeeze at the beginning and end, though!
Love your work brother, your attention to detail is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep em coming. In a world of consumers, the builders are king. Best and regards from South Africa
Thank you so much Brian. I can do this and it can be scaled up or down to suit any crucible. Valuable stuff this is ! ! ! Your whole setup is as perfect as I or anyone could possibly want. Thanks again bud !
If you do a run I'm in! Tools are worth it when they are quality and made to last. The way that it seems you've built these, I'm sure they will last years to come. So definitely count me in for a pair if you make them.
I have been so busy building my workshop to surround my beautiful Platform CNC machine (Designed my Brian) that I forgot to keep checking for new videos! Thank you so much for posting this! I would LOVE to get some tongs of your design to go along with the forge of your design that I working on, please do consider a run of the tongs I am totally interested!
its annoying how awesome you are and how great your videos and products are. I strive to be at your intellect and skill level one day. Need an apprentice?
Rocking the old school leatherman, I see. I switched to a WAVE last year from that same model. I didn't think I would like it, but it is way more useful and comfortable to use.
i would be interested in a set. and if you dont fet enough interest in the actual item you could always sell the plans, bet they would sell pretty well
You could get at least $25 for a set of plans alone, I reckon. You could make a flat(ish) pack kit for this and sell it quite profitably. Not in the market for this at the moment but perhaps down the track. I've also got my eye on your CNC table for the future.
The cad file for 25bucks would be awesome and no fuss for Brian. Then the end user can pass off the plans to a cnc plasma shop and have them cut out for about 60-100bucks. Then just make the bends and assemble. I'll buy plans gladly. No stainless for me, thats a bit too fancy for the way I roll. :-)
Genius! I wish that you could make modifications to leatherman tools or come up with your own designs. I want mine lighter than it is and want to combine two different implements from two tools
Wow! I'd always thought that that cool contraption was a standard tool people used.. really ingenious.. You should totally sell these. Even at $200+ you may have a few orders, and perhaps with enough orders you could get a better price on the materials/construction? Just a thought. Awesome video as always!
Have you ever thought of selling the plans, as I live in the UK I could get the stainless steel CNC Laser cut and folded no probs, but buying ANYTHING from the US is prohibitively expensive for us poor old cousins.
Way cool design. I have been shopping for one to replace my owb cobbled-together-from-scrap-and-more-or-less-works version but haven't found one that I liked enough more than what I already have, until now.
But at $200+ it's hard to swallow. How much for just the plans? I'm fortunate to have my own small machine shop (inherited), so I think I would enjoy making my own more than spending that much on something that does what I can sort of already do. Tough call though.
I'm surprised you have not made yourself a lathe. I have to make myself these. Would you consider selling the plans for them? They are the best crucible handling tool I've seen
yes loved the video. answered all my questions. however while i would be interested in buying a set the questions that come to mind are (a) what would be the price when you got a bulk manufactor run and (b) what would the postage internationally (i am in australia) be? depending on the answer buying the plans for personal non commercial use (ie i could get these made for my self but could not get a bunch made and sell them) so i could go to a metal workshop and get the parts made locally might be better all round. thanks for the video.
I got my name on that intro! Hahahahahaha! Thanks a lot for clarifying. And yes, I would buy one. Better yet, I would make one if I had the same expertise.
Nice work. Looks like a really nice tongs, just a thought though if you are indeed planning to do a full run. It seems to me that the wooden handle is a potential point of failure as it ages and dries, perhaps it would be safer to run a threaded rod through the handle instead of just a screw from each end? This way if the wood ever deteriorates there is still something to hold on to. Cheers.
Amy word on art least making available design files on these tongs!? Definitely wanna have a set, and after all this time since you posted the video, lots of us hope you'd shared them by now!
Hi Brian, Have you decided to sell the plans for this yet. I am based in New Zealand and would like to have a set folded up here. Great peice of design work there, enjoyed watching the video.
Are these plasma, laser or waterjet cut? The design concept is really neat, and I imagine it can be easily reproduced by anyone with enough CAD and design experience for their own use, as it is indeed a very nifty design. Also seems that plenty of people are very interested in getting an assemble it yourself kit for this. Also, I hope you have found and have had the good fortune of getting a lathe; it and a milling machine are the most versatile pieces of machinery anyone can use to make literally anything.
Dude, been waiting for a new Vid for ages!! So good, I'm going to have to base my idea on your when I get some free time to model it in SW! Keep it up. 😊
Very cool Brian. I don't suppose you'll consider making some plans available? I don't think I could afford the SS; would 14 ga plain carbon steel be sufficient? Or does that depend on the temperature of the crucible?
Thanks Brian ! Please at minimum sell the plans as I reckon that they would fly off the shelf. I would be very interested in purchasing if you decide to do a production run
The time you spent just to make the video was enough to enjoy it. Then you build a piece of art. Amazing.
I don't even have a foundry yet and I need a set of those. Thanks for sharing this!
A real maker makes his own tools, and you are a great example of that. Well thought out and equally well executed!
Thank you! There was a project where I CNCed a pattern on my DIY CNC, cast it in my DIY furnace heated with my DIY torch, using my DIY crucible holder and cut the sprues off with my DIY saw stand. Someone said “I could do that if I bought all of those tools…”
- I made all of those tools, and you can too!
I'm not even into casting and I want one of these. Great work!
Those are sure well designed and crafted. There's simpler style of lifting/pouring tongs though. I learned of this style from the guy who taught me bronze casting. It's easier to show than to describe, but I'll try since I don't have pictures. The jaws gripping the crucible are at a right angle to the reins, so holding the tongs level with the ground, the reins are perpendicular, the bottom rein controls the jaw farthest from you, the upper rein the near jaw. So open the tongs, settle them over the crucible, close and lift. When the crucible is out of the furnace, it's held upright with the tong reins horizontal, you then rotate the reins to pour the metal, and then right back in the furnace. The only fussy part is you have to be careful not to over open the tongs when entering the furnace, this design the jaws can open very wide. I guess I should post my own video, and others can tell me what I could do better. :) Nice workmanship Sir.
It is interesting to see a maker creating tools from home that would make professionals jealous... FANTASTIC craftsmanship!
Fantastic video! Brilliant idea, well shot and edited and shared. Thank you. 👍
It is a beautiful thing to see such an impressive devotion to ones craft.
Brian! Love your videos man. The level of polish you put on your projects is something to be admired. Hope you continue to make videos to share these projects of yours.
-Brian.
+BAM5 Thank you!
@@Grunblau is there anyway i can buy these plans from you....i woukd love to make myself a pair..
This is so damn my type of channel. Extreme classy, mechanically, technically and aesthetically sound, well thought out, emergent designs. Stay awhile and listen...
Looks very safe. Eliminating the change-over step (from extracting tongs to pouring holder), was a great idea - makes people calm and thoughtful of what they're doing, and no need to rush and make mistakes that can burn your legs.
I would buy some!!
I would as well
I don’t understand how this hasn’t been viewed several million times 🤯
The best crucible tong i have ever seen. Very good job !
Love your videos. You make amazing content. Can't wait for more. You're one of the best makers on TH-cam.
Yeah Brian I am with everyone else on this one. Sell the CAD file. I can say without a doubt that I would buy that. I also would prefer the CAD file so I could adjust the size of the crucible catch. And on a related note, I think you have had a couple of people interested in your CNC machine.....any chance on a build list and plans for that as well? Keep it up, this was great.
Brian, You make tools ... but you make art. Amazing work.
+RidingWithCharley Thank you.
The best artist makes their own tools, as they need them.
Its such a cool design it's worthy of a patent but since not many people pick up hot crucibles etc, it's just not worth it. But sharing is caring and I appreciate it.
Brian... this is genius‼️
It’s been 4-ish years since you published this video and I have yet seen a better design (only copiers). This is beyond my capabilities to craft but I’d love to see the drawn up plans 🤩 Do they exist?
You are an amazing engineer and I ❤️ following you... and... I’d love to see more of your work. Now that you’ve used these tongs in real world applications; are there any updates you’d like to implement?
Crazy question (another one)... have you considered possibly designing other all-in-one/lift & pouring combo tongs that ‘less equipped’ folk like me can make in our backyard workshops? (pretty please😊)
OMG NEW VIDEO PLEASE POST MORE OFTEN PLEASE
Amen!
Low Kinson k
Excellent design... thank you for sharing... and make some more videos... even if they only show you casting things... I bet people are interested seeing you "just" work. :)
+Frank Müller I installed a pellet stove in the shop. Hopefully with a bit of work I intend to do this summer, I won't have such a lull during the winter! Last semester of teaching full time was also a big factor....
I HAVE LITTERALLY FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THESE VIDEOS🤘 keep it up
I've already bought the plans for the Fire Keg and Burner from you. I built them both this year and they both turned out great. Your plans are the best and super easy to follow. You videos help too. I really, Really, REALLY need these Pouring Tongs for my foundry furnace. I, again, would be more than willing to buy your plans and build them myself. Please sell the plans for this. And if you do, please let the world know! Thank you very much.
I have been searching for crucible tongs these are the best I have seen. I would buy them!
I was super impressed when I first saw the tongs ages ago. Even more impressed after this video. Great design.
The laser cutting, and in S/S is expensive, so a set for $250 ($US?) is pretty good value.
Brilliant, as per usual for you Brian. I have just bought two crucibles, a # 8 and a # 12 so your design would be just the ticket. Lift and pour in one operation. Mark
Really slickly and correctly done. You have a good eye for the function and allow the details to express it. Bravo. Consider adjusting the spring location and strength so the tongs fail closed. Might be nice to only have to squeeze to pick up or put down.
This would be an interesting but completely counter approach... if it started slipping, my first response would be to squeeze rather than to let go harder. It would be nice to only have to squeeze at the beginning and end, though!
Wow, VERY clever design, especially given your constraints on tools/parts.
Love your work brother, your attention to detail is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep em coming. In a world of consumers, the builders are king. Best and regards from South Africa
Thank you so much Brian. I can do this and it can be scaled up or down to suit any crucible. Valuable stuff this is ! ! ! Your whole setup is as perfect as I or anyone could possibly want. Thanks again bud !
That is a truly wonderful peace on engineering and design. Bravo Sir!
Hopefully you're doing ok Brian. Been subscribed for years and hoping to hear from you soon. Those tongs are incredible and would love to buy one.
Omg genius!!. I hope that got you business!. You should make more of those!
Nice, Love the keg at the end!!! I just bought one next is the insulation material and burner!!
If you do a run I'm in! Tools are worth it when they are quality and made to last. The way that it seems you've built these, I'm sure they will last years to come. So definitely count me in for a pair if you make them.
I have been so busy building my workshop to surround my beautiful Platform CNC machine (Designed my Brian) that I forgot to keep checking for new videos! Thank you so much for posting this! I would LOVE to get some tongs of your design to go along with the forge of your design that I working on, please do consider a run of the tongs I am totally interested!
That is genius! You should sell those commercially. I will be making one of these in the future for when I have a foundry of my own.
Please sell these as plans! That would be so awesome! I would definitely make these!
Awesome, I have admired your tongs for ages. Thanks for sharing this :)
its annoying how awesome you are and how great your videos and products are. I strive to be at your intellect and skill level one day. Need an apprentice?
Congratulations your design and manufacturing work is AMAZING!!! wow the design of this is great!
Thank you very much!
Second time I watch this video and it is still just as good.. I would love to see how you folded the stainless plates.
I'd definitely want one of these, especially for bigger pours
I audibly gasped in amazement when I saw you made a new video!
Its great to see you posting again. I've missed your clean designs and nicely produced videos
Rocking the old school leatherman, I see. I switched to a WAVE last year from that same model. I didn't think I would like it, but it is way more useful and comfortable to use.
I'd buy a set, or the plans. I wrote one of the initial comments asking about these. love your work, thanks!
Thanks for sharing. Taking TH-cam to another level.
Loved the video. Loved the tongs. Excellent design. Thanks Brian.
plans yet? this build is just so brilliant
The plans would work out for us Canadians too!
why is most simple designs has the most complexity then a super computer. it always has puzzle me that and yet fascinate me XD.
i would be interested in a set. and if you dont fet enough interest in the actual item you could always sell the plans, bet they would sell pretty well
You could get at least $25 for a set of plans alone, I reckon. You could make a flat(ish) pack kit for this and sell it quite profitably.
Not in the market for this at the moment but perhaps down the track.
I've also got my eye on your CNC table for the future.
The cad file for 25bucks would be awesome and no fuss for Brian. Then the end user can pass off the plans to a cnc plasma shop and have them cut out for about 60-100bucks. Then just make the bends and assemble. I'll buy plans gladly. No stainless for me, thats a bit too fancy for the way I roll. :-)
would they do out of state work you think?
Another great video. Hope you could could get some projects rolling and post more often.
Genius! I wish that you could make modifications to leatherman tools or come up with your own designs. I want mine lighter than it is and want to combine two different implements from two tools
Wow! I'd always thought that that cool contraption was a standard tool people used.. really ingenious..
You should totally sell these. Even at $200+ you may have a few orders, and perhaps with enough orders you could get a better price on the materials/construction? Just a thought. Awesome video as always!
Have you ever thought of selling the plans, as I live in the UK I could get the stainless steel CNC Laser cut and folded no probs, but buying ANYTHING from the US is prohibitively expensive for us poor old cousins.
That's the definition of clever! Such a good design :D
Thanks!
Thats a lot of work for such a random tool!
Thanks m8, that´s friking awesome piece of invention with new technologies involved. Great work!
Excellent design and engineering.
This idea is gold you should sell this stuff
Very clever engineering! Nicely done.
Yes I need those tongs in my life!
And its ready for mass production...Impressive.
i also was expecting this video. it's a great design! I will try to build a similar one
Way cool design. I have been shopping for one to replace my owb cobbled-together-from-scrap-and-more-or-less-works version but haven't found one that I liked enough more than what I already have, until now.
But at $200+ it's hard to swallow. How much for just the plans? I'm fortunate to have my own small machine shop (inherited), so I think I would enjoy making my own more than spending that much on something that does what I can sort of already do. Tough call though.
Outstanding. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
I'm surprised you have not made yourself a lathe. I have to make myself these. Would you consider selling the plans for them? They are the best crucible handling tool I've seen
Nicely done Brian!
yes loved the video. answered all my questions. however while i would be interested in buying a set the questions that come to mind are (a) what would be the price when you got a bulk manufactor run and (b) what would the postage internationally (i am in australia) be? depending on the answer buying the plans for personal non commercial use (ie i could get these made for my self but could not get a bunch made and sell them) so i could go to a metal workshop and get the parts made locally might be better all round. thanks for the video.
Brilliant! Excellent videos, thanks for taking the time to make and share.
Wow... very impressive build and design
+C B Thank you!
Nice,I'm going to CAD this up and plasma cut a set for me and a buddy.
Very useful design and great engineering..thank you for sharing the video
wow man, that's awesome! I had no idea you designed the entire thing yourself
I have seen spring clips come loose, but never saw a cotter pin do so, just something to think about on any future design changes.
Amazing, genius design! I'll buy a set!
I got my name on that intro! Hahahahahaha! Thanks a lot for clarifying. And yes, I would buy one. Better yet, I would make one if I had the same expertise.
This dude is off the chain!
Nice work.
Nice work. Looks like a really nice tongs, just a thought though if you are indeed planning to do a full run. It seems to me that the wooden handle is a potential point of failure as it ages and dries, perhaps it would be safer to run a threaded rod through the handle instead of just a screw from each end? This way if the wood ever deteriorates there is still something to hold on to. Cheers.
I'd buy a set of these if someone offered them for sale, especially as a kit for self assembly. Nice work.
Brilliant design work
Amy word on art least making available design files on these tongs!? Definitely wanna have a set, and after all this time since you posted the video, lots of us hope you'd shared them by now!
Hi Brian, Have you decided to sell the plans for this yet. I am based in New Zealand and would like to have a set folded up here. Great peice of design work there, enjoyed watching the video.
no idea if you still have the plans for these but i would love to purchase the design from you. i need a good set of casting tongs myself
I want to make the exact same set up you have! I excellent work my friend!
I too would be interested in purchasing a pair if not the plans.
thx for sharing... exactly what i was looking for. easy to make and oh so functional
wow what a great design ,,,, very well made , tks for sharing
Are these plasma, laser or waterjet cut?
The design concept is really neat, and I imagine it can be easily reproduced by anyone with enough CAD and design experience for their own use, as it is indeed a very nifty design. Also seems that plenty of people are very interested in getting an assemble it yourself kit for this.
Also, I hope you have found and have had the good fortune of getting a lathe; it and a milling machine are the most versatile pieces of machinery anyone can use to make literally anything.
amazing skills, thank you for your time!
Great design. Thanks for a great video.
Dude, been waiting for a new Vid for ages!!
So good, I'm going to have to base my idea on your when I get some free time to model it in SW!
Keep it up. 😊
Very cool Brian. I don't suppose you'll consider making some plans available? I don't think I could afford the SS; would 14 ga plain carbon steel be sufficient? Or does that depend on the temperature of the crucible?
I'd go for one or 2 of these!
I love it, what is a set of these going for now?
I'm interested in a set!