Canning Tong - GS Blacksmith Tongs

I hand forge yet another style tong.
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[@TheDeadheadable]

Thanks!

[@gstongs]

Hi Travis, I really appreciate your donation. I'll give you a shout-out for your generosity in an upcoming blacksmithing video. And feel free to email me with any questions, etc. Big thanks. 😬

[@LakmalSilva-y6z]

Good

[@MinionsSmithy]

Watching how easy you make it look getting both sides so symmetrical just shows the skill level you have achieved! I'm blown away every time I watch your videos! As always, thanks for sharing! 😁👍🏻💪⚒

[@gstongs]

Hey Steve, Thanks for another donation. I haven't even recognized you for your last donation yet! I'll get that taken care of in my next two blacksmithing videos. My only claim to somewhat fame in the blacksmithing world is tong making. So I need to post some sort of tong every now and again. Really appreciate you going out of your way to contribute. 😬

[@MinionsSmithy]

Glen, it is my honor to contribute, as you give us so much in return! Keep up the great work, Sir!

[@gstongs]

I'll do my best brother. Thanks so much.

[@Lmr6973]

Your tong making videos never gets old Glen.

[@gstongs]

I'm very glad you feel that way since it's the one thing I feel comfortable doing. Thanks for everything. 😬

[@cajunpipesmoker1519]

To my way of thinking, when someone can make their craft look so easy to perform, they are a truly an artisan!!! You are an artisan!!!!!

[@gstongs]

I really appreciate your kind comment. Thanks for sure and good luck in your own work and all.

[@brysonalden5414]

Watching you make tongs reminds me of watching Willie Mays handle "routine" fly balls in Candlestick Park in my youth. You both make it look so natural!

[@gstongs]

Hi Bryson, The one thing I feel comfortable making is tongs. Almost all other projects I stumbled and bumble my way through. Thanks. 😬

[@МитяКубик]

Perfect! Bro, u r Malevich of blacksmithing-minimalism in everything-heating, movements...

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@brooksmartin5183]

Awesome break down Glen on the process. Thanks

[@gstongs]

Hi Brooks and thanks for everything. 😬

[@ronthacker211]

Good job, as usual. Liked the serration tool.

[@gstongs]

I used to do serrations one by one but this is just easier. Thanks Ron. 😬

[@TheOldaz1]

Nice job as usual, they look like very handy tongs for lots of small jobs. Thanks Glen.

[@gstongs]

I'm not sure this tong will suit the purpose well. It's hard to size tongs without having a sample of what the person wants to hold. Thanks.

[@tonywilkey4369]

Nice job, organised and set out well, good photography and explanations, hat off to you. Tony Artistic Blacksmih South Australia

[@gstongs]

Hi Tony, And thanks for your kind comment. I'll keep trying my best. 😬

[@alanspeert8351]

Great looking tongs you make it look so easy

[@gstongs]

Hi Alan, Tongs are my thing and really not much else! Thanks. 😬

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Very kuulio! The procedure. Is mucho mas simpler than some projects involving tong making 🙏🔥⚒️🧙🏼‍♂️

[@gstongs]

Hi Crawford, yes, this process may be less complicated than others. But it has some tricks to getting it right. Thanks.

[@paulorchard7960]

Nice tong Glen, everybody knows they need them to screw the lids on the cans!😁

[@gstongs]

Maybe my wife could use a tong for opening jar lids. Can't count how many times she hands me a jar to open. Thanks Paul. 😬

[@amitbhattachariya9357]

Your craftsmanship is of high calibre

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

[@Nittygrittyguy]

My portable anvil is almost done just needs shaping and Hardy's ! Thanks for understanding ⚒️

[@gstongs]

Hi Michael, No problem. If you need anything I make, let me know. 😬

[@Nittygrittyguy]

Thanks I was also going to ask you about the different oils or if you tried any other oil for quenching ? Like baby oil or linseed oil, flax oil ,chia oil just random since you had the Soybean oil episode I was wondering if any comparison of hardness or like you heat up a nails and try one reach oil and see ? It's just an experiment on oil !🤔

[@danwerkman]

Absalutely fantastic as usual....

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated Dan.Thanks for everything. 😬

[@Papa-Anvil]

Beautiful work!! 👍

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@nanupin8467]

I like your style. With fine hits, nice polish and bronce finish. Very good. I make some stuff too

[@ademdogan1]

J'adore tous les outils que tu fais ils ont tous quelque chose de spécial.

[@gstongs]

Hi Adem, A lot of folks prefer tool making videos. And tongs are maybe the only thing i really feel comfortable making. Thanks. 😬

[@krimorouabha7628]

Work at the pinnacle of perfection

[@gstongs]

I appreciate your kind comment. Thanks.

[@vancleiramos5961]

Muito bom, ficou top.... parabéns 👏👏👏

[@solomonmatisoff6854]

Must have taken years to make things so symmetrical; amazing! What was the spray at the end? Oil or polyurethane, or something mystical?

[@gstongs]

The spray is just WD-40 - nothing mystical. 😬Thanks for watching.

[@kwatee]

Awesome work!

[@DarrenMalin]

I really like that dog head hammer that is a beauty :)

[@gstongs]

Hi Darren, I really enjoy that hammer and plan to make another for myself. That steel (YK30) is harder to get these days. Thanks for watching. 😬

[@benterbieten9540]

What kind of wheel was on your grinder? Your technique is excellent.

[@gstongs]

That's a very worn 150 grit flap wheel. Thanks Ben.

[@benterbieten9540]

@@gstongs Thanks

[@indianatone218]

Absolutely beautiful work buddy a real inspiration to us backstreet Anvil bashers lol , Greetings from Very wet Wales UK

[@honeycuttracing]

Hey GS, what's the thickest stock you make tongs out of, and what size hartty hole 🕳 🤔 do you have there?? We have a idea 💡 and these measurements would be critical to make it! BTW we love the finish that brass brush leaves on your tongs, a real touch of class 👏

[@gstongs]

I normally use 14mm rounds for my tongs. Sometimes I go smaller to 1/2" or 13mm and rarely I go up to 15mm. My hardy hole is 3/4". I'll do more detailed tong videos where I give measurements, etc. Thanks.

[@Alexander78031]

Отличная работа! Попробую повторить.

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

I’ve been lurking for years, great video as always, question about the fuller behind the boss on the reign side, doesn’t this create a hinge point? I’m assuming it allows you to get a wider boss? Thanks

[@gstongs]

Hi and glad to have you come out of the shadows. You make a good observation. That fuller helps me with spacing / sizing the tong and for defining the pivot area. And the fullers on either side have the small added benefit of allowing the tong to rest better in a rack, depending on how that tong holding rack is made. Thanks for watching / lurking for so long. 😬

[@FarmsteadForge]

Nice tongs. Would have been cool to be able to see them in use. Thanks!

[@lancemillward1912]

Another awesome project. Question- I a knife maker making primarily hidden tang japanese chefs knives what tongs would be the best for me?

[@gstongs]

Hi Lance, it's tough to say - it really depends on the stock sizes / shapes you're using. But if you're using primarily flat stock, then my blade and farrier flat styles would likely be best. And what I now call my gamut style is best if you plan to use bar stock. Thanks for watching. Glen

[@noahnipperus7320]

7:05 unbelievable, sets both ends of the rivet simultaneously

[@noahnipperus7320]

Thank you very much for sharing these videos!

[@طالبالعراقي-ر9د]

Thank you for our luggage.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching. And I'll see sure to keep an eye on the "luggage" 🙃

[@strannik.K]

Круто! Мастер своего дела, что тут ещё скажешь!

[@АндрейВинник-ш8м]

Всё чётко и очень аккуратно.

[@kimsutton2268]

Have you ever tried to make jar lifting tongs

[@gstongs]

I've made all sorts of tongs but can't remember making such tongs. Thanks for watching.

[@jonandersen3347]

Nice tongs. I thought when you said canning tongs you were making “canning tongs” like for jars.

[@gstongs]

Someone else said the same. It's not a bad idea for another project since my wife is always handing me jars to open. Thanks Jon. 😬

[@ganeshmaharana1085]

Good work..

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated.

[@TheDeadheadable]

Might be needing some crucible tongs

[@gstongs]

Hi Travis, I normally don't make crucible tongs but can maybe help you depending on the size you need. Email me if interested. And thanks so much for your donation. [e-mail] Glen

[@mohammedkhader3289]

تحيه طيبه من سوداني أم درماني عجبو الشقل سلام لى الصناعية والورش الحديديه 3\3\2023 👍👍👍🕊🌹⚘🕊🇸🇩🇸🇩🇸🇩

[@KOMAGUMDOMINIC-d1m]

This is really good please let us learn from you

[@shinoobsoman9269]

Woooow...🤩 Very nice...👍👍🌹🌹

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@PRO_GAMER_SIM]

Why u never make tongs from some other kind of steel like flat bar. ? 1/2 round is really hard to get a good tong from it very little steel to work with.

[@gstongs]

For a person who only hand hammers, rounds make more sense since drawing out the handles to a nice round or tapered round shape would take forever otherwise. And I can upset the jaw ends if I need more material. But I do sometimes use other shapes for tongs. Thanks for watching.

[@PRO_GAMER_SIM]

@@gstongs right it does give great handles they are very good tongs

[@mikejanzer6696]

Do u have Tongs for holding 1/2” round stock ?

[@gstongs]

Sure, I make a few different styles for handling 1/2" rounds. If interested, email me: [e-mail] Thanks for watching. Glen.

[@josedearimateia3969]

Eu simplesmente amei a ferramenta 🎉🇧🇷✌️

[@rustyhubcapforge7315]

Price on a handled set of punches.

[@gstongs]

I'm charging $135 for the set of three H13 handled top tools and this includes the standard postal airmail. But I might be able to offer a small discount. If interested, email me: [e-mail] Thanks. Glen.

[@uzeyirsanli5025]

Temiz işçilik çok beğendim ayrıntılı anlatım

[@pvtimberfaller]

I would think a guy would want to make them out of high carbon and harden them, at least the serrations. I made a set of mini tongs to put a heavy spring in a washing machine. I used drill rod, they worked awesome but boy will that foul up a hammer face if worked too cold.

[@nastaguinannunes6344]

Ficou muito bacana gostei 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@gstongs]

Hi and thanks for watching. 😬

[@Whgeprekbesi4049]

Perfect !

[@67spellcaster]

Sweet!

[@gstongs]

Thanks jay.

[@lapaix5855]

c est magnifique bravo

[@dungkha9366]

Cai kem nay gia bao nhiu tien

[@narimanruzmetov6166]

Bravo

[@sinsinsss5216]

Genius kui similar fisik menawan.

[@janjagrutbastabikkhabar5255]

Good, from india odisha barpali 🙏🙏💙

[@carlosrodrigues1467]

Perfeito👏

[@dungkha9366]

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[@ajid3846]

Mantap.baguss hasil nuah.ok

[@Пламенныйколхидец]

Умно и наглядно, класс!!!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@ramsinghram6400]

Where are you from

[@gstongs]

I'm originally from Staten Island, NY. USA. But I live in Taiwan. Thanks.

[@stavrosskourou4133]

Μαστορας! Όμορφη τσιμπιδα!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@malikakif6350]

Veery good iam in Pakistan

[@gstongs]

Hi to you in Pakistan and thanks for watching.

[@ajid3846]

Mantaf bagus hasil nyah ok

[@417plasma6]

I dont see anywhere, where i can order these tongs or other tools you can forge

[@gstongs]

Hi, my website is: www.gstongs.com But ordering is as simple as emailing me since my website doesn't have a checkout. Thanks. Glen

[@nhiakhang2075]

1 cái bao nhiêu

[@adelyamahai5573]

Great thank

[@abulbeser]

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[@АндрейПорада-с2я]

Молодец!

[@dungkha9366]

Kém nay giá bao nhiêu tien

[@nhiakhang2075]

Cái bao nhiêu mua luôn

[@sinsinsss5216]

Sakit hati kui akeh. Kecemburuan... Kui ora cuman cinta.

[@deathsromath]

Great video but the joint of the tongs, in this style, are the weakest part of the tool. Without drawing out the reigns and creating a nice transition between the joint and handle, you create a weak spot

[@abulbeser]

🎉

[@rabahhamouti8498]

Bon travail merci.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@AshiqKamar]

Hi 😂iam from Bangladesh iam worked iam coming

[@garengtutorial8923]

Bagus

[@elfrances5306]

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[@WaseemKhan-hz2xf]

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[@abduraxmonraxmonqulov1134]

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[@tanalihasan7485]

I want it

[@sinsinsss5216]

DESTINY!!!!

[@santoshchari4052]

I am Santosh Shankar Chari Almeida wado Parra Bardez Goa also a Black-Smith

[@abulbeser]

⚖️🕸️

[@sinsinsss5216]

Yo berati koe pinter.

[@ramsinghram6400]

I am Indian blackest mein

[@gstongs]

Good luck in your blacksmithing. Thanks for watching.

[@JoaquimVentura-p2g]

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[@sinsinsss5216]

Wong rak iso nerimo opo koe meNyiakan orang lain yo hasile sakit hati.

[@magnusneal4898]

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[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching.

[@WaseemKhan-hz2xf]

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[@dungkha9366]

Mat hang phai co gia moi co khach hang

[@redlionforge9173]

I mean in a round about way you got to a set of tongs but why all of the extra steps? If you actually forged them the way tongs are suppose to be forged it’s a lot faster and looks a lot better.

[@keithmilburn4866]

Practice makes perfect, craftsmanship in the uk is a dying craft,