Making TITANIUM TONGS

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Today I give a go at making tongs for the blacksmith shop out of titanium! I figured a material that is light and strong should be a good fit for tongs, as I'm always wrecking mine. I start by heating the titanium up in the forge, then by carefully forging the titanium with my power hammer, I forge them out of this 1" round titanium. Then working with grinder and belt sander make them look a little bit better than just forged. Hope you enjoyed this video! Thank you for watching.
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[@TimothyDyck]

Theres no going around it this time. I need a NEW PHONE! Hahaha

[@H8RMKR8]

It got the old ax lol

[@bryanmartin2943]

If you happen to forge an axe of titanium, I want to see another phone destroyed. Will be well worth it ;)

[@jacobmcconeghy7728]

@@bryanmartin2943 he did that.

[@bryanmartin2943]

@@jacobmcconeghy7728 oooooo perfect ! Only new to channel will go back and watch :))))))))

[@nautilus1999]

get a new phone and make a titanium protective case for it ... would be a fun little project :P

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Tim, don't be too hard on yourself. You're quite talented, your projects are generally winners, and your channel is entertaining. Every time you feel discouraged while working in your shop, remember there is at least one person watching who is severely handicapped and can't leave my chair to go to my shop which is 30 feet away. Think of people like us, and you'll have nothing worth worrying about!

[@Moondog-wc4vm]

Tim Peeing himself laughing at flame anodising, it's been a long day. I get that Tim, just roll with it, sometimes we just have to laugh till we cry and then get on with the work. Peace bro!

[@haraldolsen8313]

Tongs turned out beautiful, but the ax you made i`ts a masterpiece Timothy

[@mounir101]

Welcome back Linus Tech Tips.

[@thresh-]

Delete this cursed comment.

[@CavanaghMcGurran]

He is the elongated linus

[@ballgoodman]

Linus Forge Tips

[@mounir101]

@@ballgoodman :)

[@Itsyakk]

Love that dude

[@michaelweaver7037]

The titanium projects are freaking awesome. It builds character

[@docschro6847]

Loved the bit with the axe at the end

[@jamesbarisitz4794]

Ti is a tough metal to work. It gives back though. Light, strong and doesn't rust. Those tongs are so nice they belong in a dentists office! 👍

[@Runoratsu]

If I were at a dentist‘s and they laid out those tongs on the table next to me, I think I‘d faint. 😅

[@lucasmcvey1714]

Next time on tool time with Tim, making a tungsten anvil to make the pain go away.

[@dhgodzilla1]

Imagine the Blunt you could hold with that roach clip

[@ChromaticVideos]

Those tongs came out DOPE!!!! Love the anodized look. And holy cow that axe cut that phone so cleanly in half!!! I'm gunna need one of those axes lol

[@EveryTongue]

Dude you’re like a magician.

[@noside8469]

Awesome, soon all your tools will be made out of titanium.... you already have the hammer, it will be expensively great if someone would sponsor you for a "Titanium Anvil" it will be a great video content i bet... Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 with ❤❤❤

[@jonasholtwick5542]

Alec Steele should have an already forged out titanium anvil just lying around, they never got to use theirs to forge on top of a mountain because it poses to great of a risk of fire

[@barry99705]

Demolition Matt almost has a tungsten anvil.

[@luke144]

These would be perfect for stained glass "Runners". If there was a little flex in the runner head (I know titanium is some flexible stuff) it would be very sellable. Custom stained glass tool would have a market!! I did stained glass work for years, I worked on some priceless windows and lamps. I would pay for tools I could trust.

[@pietrusso]

The flame intro 🔥🔥

[@brucemillar3015]

Awesome! A tool fit for the old gods.

[@hannemannironworks1651]

We know you love titanium it’s an addiction you’ll never quit! Looks great Tim!

[@jadejepsen9035]

Aww thats great work you could make aluminum soft jaws in your vice for milling. An cut your own parallels in your jaws give you more rigidity you can use pennies on the uneven surfaces to squish against to hold it tight

[@sawyerollanketo1231]

This channel is wayyyy to underrated

[@shadymaint1]

Used to party with a guy that did sheet metal repair on U2 spy planes in the Air Force. He had a bottle opener that he made out of some crazy alloy that they use on the U2. Suspect it was a titanium alloy of some type. Very light weight and super strong.

[@thepaingainer]

Perfect! Really a good job Tim! And very useful thing as well, light weight, tough and red heat resistant!

[@bilalshafi9386]

Best titanium hammer ever 😍

[@adam-bf8li]

You were one letter away from greatness!!

[@goblinbabybatrr]

it is pleasure seeing your increased proficiency in working this medium

[@mrstudiodaddy]

Tim Titanium!

[@sivakarthikeyan4509]

That's so nice bro to hear titanium

[@brysonalden5414]

I can certainly understand you being done with titanium. Based on your videos, and others, I am officially done before even trying it. Steel is enough of a challenge for me right now.

[@japatton6]

It's Tool Time with Titanium Tim!

[@robvanza]

That call was cut short!! Axe up already Tim!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😎😎

[@williamwestonn]

I love seeing other people working with TI or harder metals :P Its harder then what people think... Advice for you about the milling is to really clamp the parts down as hard as you can.. If you can move it with a sledge its too loose :P and cool it down a lot and take it slow :) A 0.2mm pass is a huge cut for smaller NC machine if you dont use the proper tools

[@prophez23]

Man I gotta have a pair of those Tim! Too bad you aren’t going to make a ton of them and sell them. They look freakin sick! And they would be about perfect for my knife making. I might have to get me some Titanium and make a pair myself. The trick with forging Titanium is forging hot hot and slower. Anyway great job Tim and thanks for sharing it. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@jonquinn11]

Strain rate is a thing. A press may be better than a power hammer

[@daverose4789]

Time To Try Totally Terrific Timtanium Tongs. Awesome result Tim :-)

[@yourejustmad9938]

A pair of these with a wider bill would be great for us sheet metal workers...

[@michabozek1153]

Wow amazing colors!

[@ibrahim-sj2cr]

impressive lathe skills

[@YYCEyeGuyGord]

Titanium Tongs, on Tool Time with Tim! Will it be a smooth and easy project? "I don't think so, Tim." Sorry, couldn't resist ✌️😉 Love the channel, bud!

[@youtubeSuckssNow]

Next time on Tool Time with Tim: Making a Titanium Anvil

[@couldbejokim4557]

i would't be surprised!

[@Runoratsu]

Or at least titanium power hammer dies!

[@MetalMario137]

I seriously wonder how good an anvil would be if titanium was forge-welded on top of it. With its low thermal conductivity, less heat is transferred to the anvil and I wonder how much longer it could increase your working time for hot steel.

[@marcerivest6204]

Boys, you sure think out of the box. Great job and cool content. Also love your style of videos.

[@couldbejokim4557]

2:00 *forges titanium with titanium hammer*

[@ABDESSELAMYasserTakieEddine]

At last. They look much better than they did back in the first post.

[@AlphaMachina]

If delirium doesn't set in, you haven't been working hard enough. Thanks for another awesome video, bro. Take care.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wowsers Tim awesome job. Those look really beautiful. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. forge on. Can't wait to see what you thow in the forge next video.

[@MegaSchoolman]

Tool Time with Tim "The Toolman" Dyck

[@tomrockholm-timeless_morph6691]

Those turned out sweet, love some burnt titanium.

[@Thunderbelch]

Never change buddy, we fucking love you! 😆

[@henniebasson515]

My! My! So dramatic! Still - love it. Regards.

[@not.sure.yet.]

Another great video and another amazing project. Always so proud of you and what you are making be it the video quality or the awesome builds. Keep it up!

[@donwright3427]

Uranium is a nice metal to work with

[@aaronbuster1989]

How are you liking the Ti tools compared to Steel? Maybe a video going over what you like a don't like about them?

[@bgbthabun627]

@Tim, this was a really good video, I enjoyed all of it :-) I especially enjoyed the axe work at the end. and the tongs themselves looked really sharp.

[@holyhellbatman6619]

Pretty impressive my friend.

[@tinmanx2222]

Wild Man.

[@MrMajoNess]

I really need too go sleep Tim!

[@mute8s]

That bolt was a nice touch. I'll be interested to know how it works out for you down the road.

[@everydaybladesinc]

Great content brother. Keep it up.

[@Drefar]

Now make a stove that can make charcoal, melt metal and cook food at the same time and if you are up for a challenge then make it do it without using electric tools like a hairdryer or mechanical tools like bellows. If you are a great engineer/inventor then make it compact and have a use time of 80 mins without making heat transfer to the other chambers making it the same temperature as the melting chamber (hottest chamber I geuss)

[@russellhayward2359]

Perfect timing! 😁

[@johnkloeden15]

I laughed so fucking hard when he chopped his phone in half...lol 😂

[@danieldavidson5447]

Getting a sub just for that intro

[@brardshepp]

Alternate universe version of Tiny Tim

[@Kavkaz_kiddz]

I like how you cut the phone off

[@MetalMario137]

What's the long-term review on how these tongs worked out over the last couple years?

[@robomanrobo6777]

Neat intro. Don't play with fire m8. Not worth it. Save it tough guys.

[@fredrichardson9761]

Wow, your videos are outstanding! Really like the production and maybe more specifically the music - especially those first two cuts. Can you mention where the music comes from? Congrats on an outstanding channel, really like your style!

[@timjackson5555]

Imagine it cracked from forging too cold? Few that I know that forge with it say they only use the upper heat ranges.

[@rickmcgee2628]

Wish he would tell us how long each project takes roughly.

[@Munxcub]

I think that wrinkly surface texture is from the outer skin cooling off and not moving as fluidly as the hotter core. At least that how it seemed to be when I tried forging since titanium.

[@iedreams]

You should make a Damascus of titanium and niobium

[@lutronc4412]

Titanium prybar please

[@FeatherForge]

Well that escalated quickly...

[@elliotsforge1433]

Tim I think we’re all dying to know, how do u have the patience to file titanium?

[@dadduck9123]

So why titanium, it’s cool but do you have a specific reason/use for these tools?

[@JustinTopp]

When i forged some titanium box jaw tongs (admittedly much worse looking than your tongs haha) a while back I found the scale to be a killer to the face of everything it touched. Have you had this issue forging titanium?

[@gangsta1355]

Titanium anvil next?

[@douro20]

You really need to go to a carbide edged bandsaw blade if you want good life out of cutting refractory metals. The big machine shop where I used to work used cobalt steel blades to cut titanium and they would go through two or three in a day cutting all the material they used in their operations.

[@HoutmeyersP]

Cool tongs. Its not the titanium thats hard and tough to mill...its only the oxidation layer on the titanium (formed by hot forging here) that is making it impossible to mill. Once the oxide layer is gone its as easy to saw, mill , turn and drill like stainless. When sawing, drilling , turning or milling(after oxide layer is ground off) you need to use sharp tools and coolant...so the titanium is not heating up and oxidizes no longer.

[@Faber_Nox]

Hahahah that is by far the best way to say on youtube smash that subscribes button ever!!!! well done for holding back the laughter

[@TheBestGytax]

he broke it this time!

[@TalRohan]

I think Titanium is extremely expensive with no real benefit in use ...atleast as far as blacksmithing is concerned but its fascinating to see you work with it.....and It means I dont have to worry about it Did you expect your phone to explode when you did that??

[@shayanthis]

Can you explain why it's called flame anodising one more time, and slower please?

[@Vibranium_man]

I wonder how difficult wold it be to forge a titanium shield?

[@georgecoombs4446]

I do not understand why people disliked yhis

[@ericseegers5950]

Your 2nd and third set downs seemed different than ive ever seen. Do u have a tutorial on that? Nice tongs

[@Zogg1281]

The sparks coming from hitting the titanium tongs WITH a titanium hammer were awesome!!!!! Not as awesome as chopping a phone in half! 😂🤣😂🤣 Sorry, spoiler alert 😅👍👍👍👍

[@SoLetUsKnow]

I don’t have a riveting machine and need that part what can I look up to find that?

[@BCM1959]

Can I just push the buttons with my finger instead of smashing my phone with an axe or a hammer? Asking for a friend.

[@mathiskraemer1870]

nope

[@BCM1959]

@@mathiskraemer1870 I lose a phone every time he puts a new video out... 🤣

[@SoLetUsKnow]

Tim what is the name of the bolt and other bolt thing you made instead of the rivet called? I need that for a project

[@pawz007]

Could that flame anodizing be called "hot bluing" also?

[@hbwblacksmithing]

Were you using that titanium hammer with those titanium songs I seen that you have titanium really does look like when you're fortunate by hammer it looks like you're almost hitting like cold steel it just does not move very much but I do like the point that there's like zero slag that's always nice but you're paying a hell of a price for that

[@PackthatcameBack]

How's that hammer working for you? I remember hearing somewhere that Titanium in general is too light to be used in any form of hitting implement, but since you actually HAVE one it feels prudent for me to ask.

[@themmgamer1227]

I have a Ti hammer myself and it's weird working with it, it feels kind of fake and like totally the wrong tool for the job, but it gets the job done nicely, controls well and barely requires me to swap hands on long work cycles

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

@@themmgamer1227 Made in Thailand Don't count Dude

[@themmgamer1227]

@@FOOKKZbinNUMBERS It was made in the UK by myself during my Ti phase dude XD

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

@@themmgamer1227 It was sarcasm Dude 😏

[@ADN1996]

youre going to be a titanium only guy before long. not many have the skills and experience you have with titanium to work on it.

[@blacklangster1141]

F I R E

[@mrgreen9802]

When do you make tungsten tongs?

[@kathyparker7140]

👏👏

[@ahmetsatan6510]

Türkiyeden selamlar Türkiye 🇹🇷

[@bulldozer7656]

Sweet! How does it forge, like tool steel or softer. I haven't tried it yet and might have just enough to go for it.. Thanks Tim!!

[@stefanbartz9195]

Sehr Geil.. Ich grüße euch Kameraden mit den besten Heimatlichen Grüßen aus dem sonnigen Bernkastel-Kues.. Mfg Stefan Bartz

[@CyphroH6ll]

Will you build me a hammer out or a 3000°c+ melting point metal with a handle made of malti light weight Damascus metals if I paid for it? Think it would be a very interesting and educational video as only your channel could do.

[@thesleepieholloe4102]

Tells us to go to sacken metals to buy this titanium, but they only have an aluminum / Titanium alloy on the site. 😑

[@TheBeginnerCraftsman]

Anyone know a decent plier that can cut titanium alloy. My sister used my Leatherman to cut some and now the wire cutter is kind of jacked up so if there are any suggestions please do tell

[@TheBeginnerCraftsman]

@@BloopTube yep I know that you shouldn't use a multitool to cut ti but I didn't know she was going to use it for that. On another note thanks a lot man for telling me about the warranty it's my dad's old Leatherman so I was a bit worried

[@TheBeginnerCraftsman]

@@BloopTube that's soo cool of them to do that