New Style Z Tong - Giveaway

[@rlm98253]

I took up blacksmithing at age 82, making my own forge and many of my own tools. I would appreciate very much adding your tongs to my arsenal. Thanks, Glen, from Whidbey Island, Washington State, USA.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

Making your own tools is a challenge isn't it! I made a some what decent little anvil from a railroad tie. Used an angle grinder to shape it and a drill and a couple of file to cut the hardy hole. Took me two weeks.

[@BrassLock]

@rim98253 • It's good to see that young whippersnappers such as yourself take up useful hobbies these days. If you're lucky, some old wise fella will take you under his wing and show you some useful techniques 🥸

[@gstongs]

Ha! Made me laugh out loud. Thanks Dav

[@gstongs]

This is a wonderful craft to be involved in, one that really spans between young and old and everything in between. Good luck in all and thanks for watching.

[@jaymuzquiz2942]

@@gstongs I was looking for blacksmith tools to buy right, then I watch this one blacksmithing video and this guy is like, " The nice thing about being a blacksmith you make your own tools.." and I like make your own tools.....? DAM IT! THAT'S WHAT A BLACKSMITH IS SUPPOSED TO DO MAKE TOOLS! In Spanish a Blacksmith is called an ":Hererro " ( eh• r•eh r• oh ) and tools are called " Herramienta" ( eh• rah• me• en• ta ) So I've been making tools to make tool's so I can make the tools I need. The first tongs I ever made was was after watching your video where you like " I thought of a new way of making tongs " abd you heated some round stock abd twisted a loop " and said " now if you order tongs from me I will not make them this way. "

[@bob9341]

I too would love to have a set of your tongs Glen. Thanks for all your instructional videos, they make a big difference.

[@ChrisB_NC]

Man I just love the finish that going over it with a brass brush provides. Its a tool, a very well made tool, but that five to ten seconds of brass brushing makes it more than just a tool. it makes it a work of art. Beautiful work.

[@gstongs]

Hi Chris, I appreciate your kind comment. The brass brush treatment does add a little extra. I wonder about a copper brush, if they even make such a brush.

[@robertsimmons3556]

Glen, one of the things I enjoy most when watching you work is your "economy of motion", no wasted movements. Another great video and thanks to Jared for making this one possible.

[@gstongs]

It's my pleasure. Thanks for your kind comment / support.

[@timothyoclair5617]

Kudos to mr. Mcarthur for paying it forward. Please enter me in the giveaway. As a Smith just starting out and building my forge from scrap I really appreciate you giving us this chance. God bless and may your fire stay hot.

[@vmarc4682]

I could never refuse an opportunity to acquire another great tool from your shop.Thank you Jared for your generosity. Regarding age, in my family there is a running joke. "There may be snow on the roof, but there's a fire in the furnace". In my case all the shingles are gone.

[@gstongs]

Ha! very well said. In my case, not just the shingles are gone, the tar paper is also missing. Thanks for all your support.

[@rogerboucher1913]

Glen, i admire you working under these temperatures and still keep concentration on making the perfect tools. Btw, I’m turning 70 and just built myself a gas forge, I know nothing about forging yet, but watching your videos is getting my brain in the right direction for this. I would much appreciate having that pair of Z-Tong as a starter to make my own tools afterwards. Thank you sir.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment. Working in this heat and humidity next to a forge is not a joke.

[@michaelmarks8954]

I’m in no need for the tongs but only wish to thank Jared and Glen for their generosity and a great video good luck to all.

[@salamibad2262]

Fantastic job. A vary function looking tong.

[@glen1arthur]

I knew you were a great, generous, highly skill, and over all good guy just by your first name. LOL Yes my sons and daughter would make good use of these tongs once we get the new place built. I am 55 and still raising kids.

[@glen1arthur]

??anyone not receiving all notices??

[@abitoffblacksmithing9985]

The KZbin blacksmithing community is awesome! Keep on keeping on Glenn!

[@gstongs]

Yes, the blacksmithing community is generally more civil than most. Thanks.

[@bernardaunchman1129]

Always enjoy watching you work wished I could donate to your channel but unfortunately I barely live i use pliers can't afford tongs but it is what it is thank you for your time and beautiful work

[@plakor6133]

Yes, I would like to be added. Love your channel. Practical, well designed items made skillfully with traditional tools. And thanks to the person donating these, also.

[@rodthornton2920]

Count me in. Amazing work. Beautiful tongs. I am just getting started with an old coal rivet forge. My first real project will be to make a set of tongs to replace my channel locks.

[@rossjohnson5291]

Hi Glen, commenting to enter for the tongs. I'd also like to take the opportunity to thank you for giving me so much inspiration and motivation - I've been interested in blacksmithing for years but I've struggled to get started and actually make stuff, as I've often felt that I don't have a good enough space, or the right tools, or enough knowledge / experience to "do it right". Seeing all of the great work you do with a relatively limited set up, and seeing your experimentation & problem-solving process, has given me the kick in the butt to get out there and actually bang on stuff.

[@vallaise3273]

Wow you did a wonderful job on your Z Tongs. You made it look so easy. I know how strong your arms need to be to move steel. Thanks for showing us what it takes to make a set of tongs. You look great and in good shape for being born in the 60s. Wish you the best and thanks for sharing your video with us.

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your kind comment. I appreciate your support.

[@GWIRailroad]

Wow!! I would love to enter your tong giveaway . Thank You for the opportunity, I have been following you for a long time. You do a great job with your instruction, it sure has helped me to try new things.

[@gaz0463]

I’d love to be part of your giveaway draw. I’ve said before I much prefer your designs for tongues and those adjustable ones I purchased from you about 2yrs ago are as good as the day I got them and I use them by far the most.

[@gstongs]

I'm very glad to know the adjustable tongs are working. And really appreciate your kind comment. Thanks my friend.

[@TheOldaz1]

Interesting style, should work very well. I would love to have it, but better it goes to someone starting out. At nearly 76 I'm not doing so much smithing these days and can always make if I need. Thanks Glen, nice job.

[@chili5369]

I would love to have these tongs. I'm a Veteran and got into this as a release. I have a couple of quick tongs but they are very cheap and need repairs all the time.

[@chrisjones6002]

Id' like to enter the give away. Thanks to Jared McArthur and you for making it possible.

[@xIronPigx]

A chance at a free set of tongs from Glen just by commenting? Yes please, and Thank you. Your stuff has a refined, elegant, robustness to it that makes your work easily recognizable as yours that I just love. I use the guillotine tool I purchased from from you a few year's ago probably twice a week. Keep up the great work!!!

[@gstongs]

I appreciate your previous purchases and for continuing to watch my channel. Look out for more giveaways... Thanks my friend.

[@floydunderhill8611]

Just want to give another shout out to Jared ! He gives me some hope in people again.

[@gstongs]

Yes, most people are good. But if you watch any news channel, you'd never know it - all gloom and doom... Thanks Floyd.

[@GutterRatKnives]

Hey Glen, i've been following your channel for a couple of years now. I'm a self taught (& very amateur) knife maker & smith from Victoria, Australia. I would love a pair of your tongs. Thank you for the give away & a big thanks to the Patreon who donated them.

[@pafortin59]

Glen - a pair of your tongs would be the center piece of my beginner's shop!!!

[@ademdogan7213]

Tu me fais déjà un très beau cadeau avec toutes ces vidéos de forge et de promenade en scooter alors offre ce cadeau à quelqu'un qui en a vraiment besoin merci Glen.

[@Stefanhallusa]

This is an amazing tutorial!! Just starting out my Blacksmithing path I would love to add this style to my small collection 😊

[@FBCGarner]

I would love a chance at a pair of tongs you have made. I started blacksmithing as a hobby about a year ago after my stroke. It gives me something fun to do but I'm short on tongs.

[@stuloving6937]

I generally convert old farrier nippers to hold material to heat and beat on , These 1/2 inch round stock GS Tongs would be an awesome improvement.

[@slesarka_art]

I like your work-everything is clear and there are no unnecessary movements

[@gstongs]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@DavidJohnson-kl2tk]

I love your blacksmith ideas. Keep doing good work. I want to enter you contest. Take

[@honeycuttracing]

Would like to enter to get the tongs, I've been slowly building a forge, (not really got many tools for work holding besides a vise, channel locks, a pair of way too short Visegrips 😆)and watching everything I can learn about forging for the past 5-6 years, I'm 38 yrs old, getting a late start I know, but your channel and others have peaked my interest in this craft, so thanks for letting us enter to win and more importantly, thank you for the inspiration to get into forging!!

[@glen1arthur]

Congratulation to Honeycutt! Everyone thumbs up for Honeycut!

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching my channel and congratulations. Once you receive your tong, let me know if you have any questions, etc.

[@geraldtrice4894]

I use my forge for an occasional repair so my tongs are usually flea market finds so one of your tongs would be a welcome addition.

[@WildHeartForge]

Would love to enter the giveaway! Thank you to Jared and Glenn!

[@darrell3368]

Thanks for sharing and God’s blessings for your and all your family

[@sirtblairjr]

Wow, these tongs look awesome. I could really use instead of a part vice grips all the time. You do a great job at making things. Keep u good work.im use the oil on towel on the anvil.

[@billygildark4565]

I’d just like to thank Jared mcaurthor for giving someone this chance. Karma will come back in 2 fold Jared!!!

[@derekhughes9274]

Nice tongs, impressive hand stand.

[@elderheras4601]

I always enjoy your presentations

[@christobotha7191]

I love watching your craftsmanship Great job Groete Christo

[@InfiniteDirt]

I'd like to enter the giveaway! Thank you Jared and Glen!

[@brettsayers7768]

Glen, these tongs you have made would suit my blacksmithing style, would love to win them. Keep the videos coming they are a great inspiration.

[@martyhopper4910]

Count me in on the giveaway. Thank you for all you do.

[@xplic1tbikes]

Glen, I would like to be considered for the giveaway. Not going to say much but I always look forward to your videos and just took my 1st blacksmithing course.

[@kevintooley7434]

Would love to put those tongs to use. I would like to thank those who help keep your steel hot.

[@billssmithy7352]

New take on an old tool. I can find see where they can be modified for multiple stock shapes and sizes. Would love to get them from the give-away.

[@CptKurlan]

just started to forge in my backyard. would love to use those tongs. count me in for the draw. thanks Glenn and Jared for the giveaway.

[@alanspeert8351]

I love your style of blacksmithing. I am late to the party at 76 just starting out. It would be great to get a set of your tongs from this giveaway

[@goraforge7489]

Awesome idea, love the design will have to try something like it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@adinsanchez9657]

Beautiful job as always. Those tongs look very useful and versatile. Keep up the good work.

[@philipurban871]

Very nice work. I would be honored to have a chance at trying them out.

[@323bigjohn]

Tongs look great! I would love to enter the giveaway. Thanks!

[@MrJamesjustin]

They're beautiful mate. Nice stuff.

[@richardbryant7972]

Awsome he donated the tongs, good quality product that you make. I’ll throw my name in there.

[@aberhan]

Would love to have a set of tongs. Currently I have none but my homemade forge is almost finished, just have to finish installing the blower motor. Nice handstand 👍

[@chux72vette]

Hi Glen. Those "Z-Tongs" look very robust and perfect for their intended use. I admire your unique thought process and how you go against the grain like myself rather than always following the Cookie Cutter folks. I'd love a pair of your tongs but will keep waiting until I can afford them. Not saying they're not worth every penny, just a fixed income. Thank You Again for another awesome video, tutorial and example. Chuck~

[@gstongs]

Thanks Chuck, I appreciate your comment.

[@juliantaylor1849]

Fantastic work as always. So efficient, so clean , so neat and tidy. And all that sweat just for us 😋 beautiful tongs I would be proud to own and try to use well.

[@craigljardine]

I would like to be entered into the giveaway. Great stuff as per usual Glen

[@TexanGent12]

Glen, thank you for your videos. You have inspired me to try starting. A starter tong would be a great start.

[@jimtalbot3989]

Ok, now you’re just showing off with that handstand. 😁 Think you only have a couple years on me, but apparently in better shape!

[@gstongs]

I'm a natural born show off! Keeping this body going is a full time job and father time is catching up with me. Thanks Jim.

[@SHobbyist]

Would love a set of tongs! The hammer you sold me is working excellently! I recommend everyone you up for some tools. Keep up the great videos!

[@gstongs]

I'm very glad the hammer is working out. I appreciate your continuing support. Big thanks.

[@joell439]

Very impressive hand stand ……. Just as impressive as your tong designs. Having your health makes everything in life easier. Keep strong…..👍👍😎👍👍

[@gstongs]

Health is wealth, the old saying is so true. Thanks Joel.

[@codymccabe7157]

I would love a chance at the tongs!! I’m a backyard blacksmith blade smith. I hand made my gas and coal forge. I also handmade my 2x72 belt grinder.

[@jones000024]

Hey Glen. I'm a big fan of your work. I love how clean your finished product is. Although I'm new to smithing you've taught me a lot, and I try to emulate your work. Also, I'd like to enter your giveaway for the Z tong. Thanks Jared

[@gstongs]

Thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Good luck in your blacksmithing.

[@jqworks]

I am constantly inspired by your videos and have practiced making items based off your teaching. I have a pair of your tongs and would put another pair to good use.

[@gstongs]

I appreciate your kind comment and support.

[@paddysscrapshop7182]

Count me in, but as soon as I finish welding/tweaking my anti-vibration anvil stand (it's also going to have a removable hardy/stake holder), I'll have a go a forging these tongs.

[@sonnybelson2167]

Interesting innovative design. Thanks for sharing your skills and your tools of the trade with us. I would like to be added to the drawing.

[@gstongs]

You almost got 'em! Look out for more giveaways. Thanks Sonny.

[@thomas.thomas]

My anvil has zero rebound (baby anvil, and my stand is a box filled with dirt) does anyone has any recommendation for improvement? I couldn't find a big enough log in my area

[@KyznetcCrimeanBlacksmith]

Классные клещи 👍

[@k.c.meaders4796]

Yeah Glen, I could use another unique set of tongs.

[@davidwhitcher1972]

Why arnt you using the Pritchel hole when punching?

[@gstongs]

Material around the hole would sink in if I used the pritchel hole. Punching on flat surface only is more effective in my opinion.

[@ViewerofKnowing2023]

I found your channel and enjoy watching your technique. Using the swag block to shape and upset at the same time is brilliant. I would like to be entered in your giveaway. And hope to be as Proficient as you one day.

[@kansasprairieforge2918]

Thanks Glen! I have another buddy who lives in Taiwan.His Name is Pete Ozia, a minister there in Taiwan from my home town. Don't know if you have ever met him. I thought maybe you might have since he's a American.

[@gstongs]

Can't say we've met. Thanks for watching.

[@joshcleary1324]

Just finished building a forge this week. Need to learn how to make some tongs. I appreciate your help

[@gstongs]

Good luck in your blacksmithing and thanks for watching.

[@richardhazell2601]

As always, informative, interesting and entertaining. For information - I watched this video while on the rowing machine pulling for 3000m. One of these days that handstand will be mine, oh yes, mine!!!!

[@gstongs]

You're better than me at multi-tasking. And 3000m? I wouldn't be able to go 30m. Keep at it Richard.

[@bernardleighan3218]

I would like to get in on this giveaway. Enjoy watching your tool making videos, gives me lots of ideas. Thanks and God bless.

[@brysonalden5414]

I dunno, Glen, when I look at those tongs from the front I see a hippo, not a Z. I suspect Z Tongs would be easier to market than Hippo Tongs.

[@gstongs]

You might be on to something with that name. Let me think...

[@BrassLock]

You're very generous with your giveaway tongs Glen.

[@ironhead65]

Hi Glen, I would like to enter. Thank you to your patron! So if I am understanding this, unlike the offset tongs (the ones you used to make this z style), these offer the same basic gripping power, but only holds at the tip?

[@gstongs]

Yes, you're exactly right. These are pretty much the same as standard jaw tongs as far as utility goes. But if I make the front end deeper, they could possible become more versatile. Thanks Dan.

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Nice pair of tongs.Always love the uniqueness of your work👍👍🔥🔥🔥

[@markknoepfle3913]

"...the engine is purring strong." Rock on Glen!

[@gstongs]

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks Mark.

[@delturuz]

Hi Glen, would love to enter this giveaway. I'm just getting started blacksmithing (at 35yo) and found your channel researching the tooling I might like to acquire, particularly your guillotine-style fullering tool for the hardy hole. I plan on trying to make as much of my own tooling as possible but I love the look of your tongs and would love to have a pair in my smithy!

[@michael.stares]

Great video many thanks for all your hard work. If I could be included in the give away it would be appreciated. Thanks again

[@flatlinesup]

Looks like another great design. Thanks for the vid!

[@jeffgrier8488]

I like that tong design, it looks like it will work really well.

[@glennbrown1961]

Mate, love your work. The tong wouldld come in very handy for me. Burnt too many times using vice grips. Cheers from another Glenn

[@johnjude2685]

Hay Glen please enter me in the tong giveaway. Love your out of the box ways , Great to have a original idea as you I believe are a person who gives some though and not like many just copy the leader over the cliffs. Thank you for the teaching Sir

[@gstongs]

I really appreciate your kind comment. Thanks John.

[@joewehner5095]

I'd love to be entered in the giveaway for those tongs! Thanks

[@bengluyas4104]

Thanks for the chance 🤞🏻 If I was lucky enough, I would be more than happy to pay shipping to Victoria, Australia Love your work!

[@lordthorran9756]

Glen, it would be amazing to be able to use a pair of tongs that you have made. As a young blacksmith myself I am always looking to get or be able to make better equipment so I can grow in the trade and art of blacksmithing. I would be honored to enter into the giveaway!!

[@SoggyBottomForgeJoe]

That is a great design of tongs Glen! They look really stout. I'd like to be entered into the giveaway. Thanks for sharing! 👍⚒🔥

[@bones357]

I really like the patina you've achieved there!!

[@rustymeadows3482]

Hi Glen I would like to be part of the raffle Thanks Jared

[@tongandchiccreations]

I have been watching some of your videos recently and am impressed with what you can do in such a small space. I am new to forging and those tongs look great. I would love a pair to be my main set of tongs. You have given me some inspiration on other projects as well. THANK YOU GLEN

[@gstongs]

I very glad you can get any inspiration from watching. Thanks for your kind comment.

[@stevejenkins8880]

Glenn's tongs are VERY nice and reasonably priced. I prefer them to other tongs I own.

[@gstongs]

I really appreciate your kind words. Really helps... Thanks Steve and I wish you and yours the best.

[@stevesalles6047]

anotherr great idea from you since the rivetless tongs I have followed you since I first found you and always like to watch

[@gstongs]

Much appreciated. Thanks Steve.

[@tedking6790]

Can you tell me about your anvil? Love your tongs, use them every day.

[@gstongs]

The small anvils I use are my own designs which I had made here in Taiwan. I'll introduce them (again) in a video. I had a stump anvil made recently to my specs and will show that in my next video. Thanks for watching and for your support.

[@332mcdaniel]

Add me in to the tong drawing!!! Nice job! Love your content.

[@maknifeandrods7701]

Great job and I love watching you in your little shop area making tongs. Many of the sites I have watched have grown to monster production shops and I lost interest. P.S. you look nothing like your even 50. Maybe 40 to 45. Love to help with a donation but at this time we just moved and I’m spending money trying to get my shop up and running. Making bamboo fly rods and blacksmith knife blades. Trying to watch and get caught up with all your videos. 👍

[@hdson46]

Very nice tong. Sure would like to win them!