Blacksmith Tong Basics

[@20mcarroll02]

I still have the copy of that document you emailed me a few years ago. It really did help me to move beyond the twist jaw tongs I was making that you and Mr. John Bennett designed. Thanks.

[@metalblueberries3742]

I finally found you too. Thank you for sharing.

[@bc65925]

I hadn't been moving around, always here!

[@metalblueberries3742]

@@bc65925 I completely understand. I have been working on finishing that fence. It never ends.

[@Lmr6973]

I swear Hank Hill had started making KZbin videos when I heard your voice. Nice job. Thanks.

[@stephenking3870]

Nice tongs and video Bill.

[@bc65925]

Thank you Mr. King!

[@lowellsewell3192]

Thanks great job!

[@bc65925]

Tanks

[@valsforge4318]

Nicely done, thanks for the demo.

[@bc65925]

Glad you liked it!

[@jeffkillian6055]

Fantastic job,

[@bc65925]

Thank you very much!

[@bentoombs]

You need to stop hanging out with Josh Smith. You're sounding like a preacher 🤣🤣 great video Mr. Bill🤘

[@bc65925]

I try

[@rch317]

Mouse on a Harley ride by at 2:27? Nice video!

[@bc65925]

Not sure what that was

[@wayneheitz8390]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bc65925]

You bet

[@RC62]

Interesting stuff as usual. Hope you and yours are doing well.

[@bc65925]

All's good here.

[@daveschwell]

Great job. Would have liked to see the twisting done but really liked the overall results. How do I get a copy of the pdf?

[@bc65925]

The twist is nothing more than putting the boss in the vice jaws and twisting the bits at 90 degrees towards your tong hand.

[@daveschwell]

@@bc65925 So, being left handed, right hand tong holding, I need to set the boss in the vice jaws with the indention towards the left and twist counterclockwise.

[@bc65925]

Looking at the bit end of the tongs twist towards your tong holding hand.

[@navythomas8]

I'd never figure this stuff out. Wire on the handles to lock it down, To hold the piece?

[@bc65925]

Easy stuff if this old man can

[@kennydelacroix]

Nice Video!!! is it possible to have a copy of the text? thank you

[@bc65925]

Yes'r, just let me know how to get it to you.