A Different Way of Forging Beginner Blacksmith Tongs

[@solinvictus5706]

Im not really sure why I feel like saying this but hey, why not. I'm not a particularly religious man myself but I appreciate your 'bless you'. its not the religion behind it that makes it such a nice message to me. It's your genuine kindness and well meaning that bleeds through so clearly in your words and tone. So thank you, not just for a informative and entertaining video but also for being a decent person. I just wanted to say that, sense your video made my day better and I hope my comment makes yours better too.

[@jimbobojim4634]

God bless you

[@markheppleston1117]

We all need all the help we can get in this life! Amen!!

[@bobbymcgee723]

The guy's channel is "Christ Centered Ironworks". You see metal working from a guy that puts god at the forefront of his life. You got what you clicked on.

[@paulorchard7960]

Amen!

[@tomrobertson4983]

Sol Invictus I couldn’t agree more.

[@goodfood-worksmart-enjoyli679]

That will be my first forge project, thanks

[@speck213]

Mine as well!

[@placeholdername3907]

Same here

[@Smitty_JT]

I'm beginning blacksmithing as a hobby and don't yet have the tools to create a pair of hinge jaw tongs. These tongs will be a great starter project that will further my abilities. Thank you very much for sharing this with us.

[@thewobblywelder8362]

First time I think I’ve seen a wooden mallet used in smithing! Makes perfect sense though! Learned something new today! Thank you for the content!

[@joshmorley]

Thank you for saying the dimensions in metric as well! It can be annoying having so many American smithing channels and having to do the calculation, but you said them straight outright! Cheers!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

You don't have to do any calculations; there are charts all over the place all you got to do is look at the SAE measurement and go over to these metric measurement it's very easy even someone from the United States of America can do it I didn't even graduate high school and I can. I can do the conversions in my head as well because it's not that complicated.

[@staffordlyons9174]

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[@CarlosJuárez-s4j]

Me apasiona éstos videos de forja y algo aprendo de éstos grandes maestros de la fragua y el martillo 😮😮😮

[@johnashcraft2724]

Fantastic! I especially like the adjustable "lock". Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@reaperreconnaissance599]

Great video! I started smithing back in 2008 with a friend of mine back in high school. Haven’t done much in the past few years, but hoping to get back into the craft and possibly make some money on the side in my free time.

[@Red_Proton]

I'm glad I found your video because I have thinking about I will make a pair. I'm new to blacksmithing, and thought making my tools would be excellent training. Thank you!

[@XavXavBoi]

I just started blacksmithing myself recently and only have made a few little hooks with some bought tongs, but this is making me want to learn and make my own set.

[@hassanabrahimabdullaha7454]

I am Blacksmith lover and relate with this business. Much appriciate your work

[@erikjohnson6874]

Love it! I will definitely forge my first tongs with this technique

[@bobbymcgee723]

The blacksmith that I've been admiring for the past year or so is Tabjorn Ahman. I thought that he was precise and clean in his execution... until I saw your video. You have a manual dexterity that I would comfortably call savant level. Clean, crisp, precise, movements that result in clean, crisp, precise work pieces.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Thank you for this wonderful comment! I'm very humbled by it and honoured thank you sir :-)

[@noahwilliams9118]

Thank you, as someone who is just getting started it’s nice to see a simple projects to make my own tools.

[@engkuskusnadi1827]

That's awesome thing and to me that's more practical especially like me as the beginner. Many thanks.

[@johnmccanntruth]

Thank you for the alternative tongs. sometimes a second option is the one we need...

[@scotthummel4248]

I was expecting the pivot tongs. Boy was i surprised! Bless you too brother!

[@tomcarlson3244]

Very interesting method. I like the tong clip to hold it closed. You don’t have to pick up your material every time you set tong down. May God bless you and your family.

[@placeholdername3907]

Oh gee whillikers what a new fun and productive hobby I can get into that my parents and family totally won't shame me for

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Just maybe 🤔

[@tommyduke7104]

Thank you sir for your knowledge. Bless you too.

[@TheFilthymic]

Great video. I’m just getting started and this will be a great place to start for me. Thanks, God Bless!!!

[@chucksandelin9242]

Thank You Brother for your “giving” !

[@S8tan7]

Finally, someone who doesn't just use freedom units

[@heroofthesurface5920]

Well I like freedom units. I dont need no metric system.

[@javanbybee4822]

Hex o2 you monster

[@kadinrose230]

It's to confuse iran

[@maxlinck9037]

@@heroofthesurface5920 your scientists and military don't use it ("freedom units") though

[@heroofthesurface5920]

@@maxlinck9037 wildland firefighters do tho

[@garygilbert1440]

Simple and quick to make. Love it. Thanks for the video.

[@Cloudstrife112233]

Very informative video. I'm working on getting into blacksmithing and was trying to figure out how I could make some tongs inexpensively and you showed me how. Thanks and you have another subscriber.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Glad you liked it! We have an entire playlist on forging different types of tongs. ~Jessica

[@tomrobertson4983]

Thank you for the quick and easy video 👍👍👍

[@bennyhill3642]

I needed this one! Thank you!! GOD Bless!!!

[@leonardmettlach2614]

Great idea for a beginner super simple thank you, respect

[@paranoy69]

Good video. Helpfull for a beginner like me. will try it soon. have a nice day.

[@thomasbrighton6159]

They may be simple but they look great!

[@bstevermer9293]

Perfect for me!!! Thank you , I’m a beginner!!

[@michaeljames884]

was that a wooden mallet you use during the majority of the bending there?

[@mataldiy]

Great work, man!

[@suminagum6605]

Always enjoy your videos 👍

[@JkCanvas]

You have some mad skills brother. Need to get a forge going so I can make this and a lot of other things.

[@Bobba_fett]

This had got to be the best video I have ever seen for beginner tongs. I've done a ton of research as a beginner in the best v way and this is a huge help. Thank you so much for this.

[@countryfresh2036]

Wow hey thank you very much I’ve been watching videos on how to make tongs and this is exactly what I needed to see I’ve been struggling with vise grips for awhile and this my friend is absolutely awesome again thanks for sharing this I greatly appreciate

[@15100petar]

Have you continued on this idea?

[@waskasoometalworks3329]

I find it amusing as i live in Canada and we supply only imperial sized metal. Metric is a special order product 😂😂 im a journeyman carpenter and i can switch back and forth from metric to imperial extremely quick and its a real skill to have, and i quite appreciate how you try to be inclusive of those who use different measurements!

[@ffolted]

Sure appreciate your videos Roy...now my brain belts are sqeeling using this technique for lots of other stuff besides tongs.Thanks!

[@carybrown3192]

Great video,I love the primitiveness of your forge and work!

[@BlackBearForge]

Very interesting idea.

[@jbrusticforge3061]

Have been looking for a way to make RR spike tongs at my skill level and this is perfect!

[@ethanshawn583]

very nice job thanks

[@ikeeppets5528]

Making my forge tomorrow. Subed to you for the face you're name of your channel is awesome!

[@jeff1865]

Thank you, I am a beginner and this will help me a lot

[@robarcher3892]

Very good idea Roy. Thanks for the vid.

[@TheirsHopewithJesusChrist_277]

Thank you brother this helped me a lot I'm just now trying to do a little blacksmithing myself it seems to be a good trade and a useful trade to learn how to do God bless you brother Galatians 6:9 :)

[@johndondertman1502]

very nice instruction....

[@romantressler4480]

Great idea for tongs, thanks, Roy!

[@gerardocahill7555]

great new idea;;;respect from IRELAND

[@TheMaddogronh]

Super cool !!! , Thank you.

[@jeffsandling5981]

Neat idea! Might just have to make some to say I did...great video Roy, thanks!

[@johnny30806]

Very cool video for the beginner

[@chriskelly1825]

Hey man I’m about to start blacksmithing have you any tips thanks

[@benjaminway5699]

So Awesome! Could you explain some things about the hammer that was rounded and kinda beat up looking? Just curious because it seemed softer by the sounds.

[@bushcraftinthegarden9525]

That was a leather hammer!

[@benjaminway5699]

@@bushcraftinthegarden9525 Thanks

[@markk7509]

Never seen anyone use a leather mallet to forge with. Pretty cool.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

It comes in handy in lots of instances

[@isaacpatterson6984]

The leather and wooden mallets are more "forgiving" if you miss and hit the wrong spot. They dont dent the metal like iron hammer heads.

[@jamesonrussell4175]

Also softer mallets like brass headed ones are less likely to mar the creation.

[@tobybatton2880]

I've actually really been struggling on making tongs this really will help

[@GibsonTB11]

Great Video.

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Thank you for taking the time to watch ☺️

[@billygildark4565]

Brilliant sir

[@Savedbygrace27-g2q]

Hello there in God bless you thank you very much for this video not too long ago I just got through finishing making my forced air ribbon burner Forge and my next thing was to make me a pair of tongs and I like these that you made I plan on seeing if I can make some like these the only thing is instead of having that sleeve that you made to give it pressure I thought that I would do something different maybe draw a hole and both ends and tap screw it and make some type of tightening knob to where I can release and Titan pressure it's an idea that you gave me so thank you very much sir

[@mattgreef1676]

I only have a rail road anvil without a horn any tips on doing this with what i have would be awsome

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Would a 3/8in section of rebar be adequate?

[@danbell3827]

I've been looking for a basic style of tongs to start off with, that I can make with what I have available for material atm (mostly rebar, or very thick bar stock/jackhammer bits, etc) This looks like it may be the ticket, as 15m rebar should work just fine. I do have a question though. What is the hammer you use for most of the bending made of? I'm assuming some form of wood, though it's hard to see with the shape it's in. I have already made a maple mallet for my workshop, so I'm thinking I may make a smaller version for the forge. I'm just not sure if I should go with a dense hardwood, or something softer like pine that will have more "give" to it. Not super worried about how long it will last, as making a new one should be easy, and weight can always be added to the head if it's too light.

[@moizkhokhar815]

what was the hammer you used to bend the ends of the tongs. It looked like it wasn't made of metal

[@davedreds5905]

Nice easy tongs. Thanks Roy.

[@norsepool5273]

Is that a wooden mallet or brass mallet you used to bend the front arms with? It looks beat up so i cant tell. But if it is wood thats crazy how easy it moved the steel.

[@Devin82m]

What kind of hammer were you using to round your stock?

[@davidbernanke9297]

Thanks Roy -- for another great video, and especially one for us beginners. Don't see links for tong clips in your video description. I found one video by you on tong clips, but the one in this video looks different. Do you have more than one?

[@adkviking69shofner98]

Csn i hsmmer firdt part more and get it thinner so it wouldnt need the clip and hsve more spring ,or does it need that tension

[@brucecampbellforpresident1393]

I just smack the horn with the metal when I need the bends is that damaging anything as far as it’s integrity? And that anvil rings like a songbird. Thanks for the video godbless

[@thingmaker3]

These are somewhat similar to the fireplace accessory once used for lighting a pipe.

[@mikejeffers6371]

Thank you, this is just what I was looking for.

[@PhilUys]

Do you have any info on your Anvil? I have an anvil that looks identical 107kg stamped on the one side and a 6 pointed star on the other side. Is it German?.

[@mountaindewdude76]

that's real cool! Great video!

[@potatohamlin5242]

How do you open the tongs. It’s closes automatically because of the spring but I don’t know how you open it.

[@randallhackworth421]

Suppose you could put another 90 on the end for flat stock?

[@scarface-39]

Nice!👍

[@janivoutilainen2610]

What kind of hammer is that soft one and why you use it instead of hard hammer? Great video.

[@bawdydog]

I believe it's leather, from the way the edges are curled back from the face.

[@MrNatecraft21]

also what is the second mallet/hammer you used ? ( sorry im new to smithing)

[@Trenz0]

Whoa that blower you have is cool. Is that a weighted crank/flywheel mechanism?

[@richiedeffew3188]

Great video Roy. I'm 14 and getting into blacksmithing myself.any recommendation's

[@msblades5382]

Get a heat source, a piece of steel for an anvil like a hunk of stock or rr track and a hammer.this should be sufficient enough to start. You can use vise grips to hold stock to start as well. You can get large pieces of steel for anvils at the junk yard or from a machine shop like a shop called cap and collet. These companies use large pieces of stock to make different kinds of parts. There use anything from mild steel to 4140. I hope this helps a little. Martin M&S Blades

[@andrewlarson7558]

Find someone to learn from. Personally I highly recommend the Alec Steele online classes but if you are looking for a more hands on experience Lyle Wynn and Ethan Harty are giving good classes. Also come check out my channel.I think we have some things in common.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

If you put a double wrap of chain around your anvil base... it will mute the "ring" when hammering...

[@bjjb5202]

I'm really a noob when it comes to blacksmithing I thought the chain was to hold the Anvil down

[@danieltoledo9295]

Bj Jb i an brazillian and understand a few This comment, would you explain it please? Sorry if i got write mistakes

[@mauroji3978]

Pinça simples facil e eficiente, gostei projeto futuro.

[@bearshield7138]

nice starting place a pair of tongs to be able to make tongs thank you

[@reneemills-mistretta790]

Cool lesson

[@pablobedoya5962]

very good interesting idea

[@billwoehl3051]

think i would make the jaws similar to riveted tongs jaws, squared with a second bend for more surface area for gripping

[@octaviusthecrafter]

Very interesting way of doing things. I didn't think that putting the fulcrum in the back would still work for blacksmithing. I have seen it in bbq tongs but there were so flimsy that I thought it was design and not material.

[@josephhagood2339]

I keep reading railroad spikes aren't good for anything really especially edged weapons. Any good use for them besides testing tongs lol

[@paullee4442]

Hi, thanks for sharing this content! I'm trying to get started smithing and this feels like a project I can accomplish. Also I love that automata of a smith in the beginning of the video. Would you mind sharing where you got that?

[@killer99whale]

Is that a wooden hammer that you are using to bend the jaws

[@grayem76]

another great build roy can other pairs be made the same or is this the only kind that can be made this way

[@onecrowingrooster2239]

great video Thank you Roy!

[@ryannu1578]

Could you just bend that loop in as the the place that holds the crucible? Maybe also holding a half size bar across the top of the crucible to keep it from slipping out

[@The_Nailsmith]

Can I make this out of rebar?

[@ChrisBiggerstaff]

Will you make a video for making a set of BBQ tongs? . I guess it would be very similar to this project. I've seen videos of BBQ forks, steak turning fork and spatulas. I have yet to find one on BBQ tongs. Thanks

[@msblades5382]

Cool idea brother the only question I have is how comfortable are they in the hand? God Bless you and yours from me and mine.. Martin M&S Blades

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, what was that second hammer you were using? I assume it was soft to avoid squaring off the round stock but I am not sure what it is made from.

[@gritz8927]

I think this is Wood, but i'm not shure

[@willvititoe2781]

It is just a normal wooden mallet

[@bawdydog]

Looks like leather. Wood wouldn't curl back on itself at the edges of the face like the one he's using.

[@eddyoddrod]

I’m guessing raw hide mallet

[@tommywright7196]

Probably a raw hid mattlet I've saw another video where Roy was using one and mentioned what it was

[@marlin123ish]

from a beginner smith in Australia God bless

[@DoctorTooploop]

seems like you could make regular tongs by cross the bend over itself and splitting the loop