Forging a pair of box jaw tongs (farrier style) from rebar. (2020)

I am in the need of another pair of tongs, a pair of box jaw tongs for the high carbon bloomery steel billet, since this billet is a non-standard size.
The tongs are forged of 3/4" - 20 mm rebar.
I show the estimation of how much material I need for each half of the tongs and I then start to forge the pair of tongs till I have a pair that holds the bloomery steel billet well!
All forged with a hand hammer.
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[@5x535]

Beautiful tongs Joey. Watching you move the rivet hole was exceptional. Very nice camera work too. The close up toward the end of you aligning the jaws and handles spoke many words. This is a very informative video. Thank you.

[@brysonalden5414]

Another outstanding addition to the tutorial library! The first tongs I made were from rebar, and I still use them every day, so there's nothing wrong with using rebar!

[@TonyUrryMakes]

I like the aesthetics of the “farrier” style. I haven’t been successful at my attempts to make tongs with “ears” but this video answered a few questions. So, I will attempt them once again. I also appreciated the discussion about using the oval punch. That made a lot of sense. Overall - a really nice looking pair of tongs from what many would dismiss as ‘junk’ steel.

[@stoneinthefield1]

It is just magical to me that an ugly piece of worthless rebar can turn into something so beautiful and useful. Amazing work! I am currently annealing a serbian cleaver and could have used those tongs because my 3/4 inch box jaws could not grab the handle.

[@adelheidsnel5171]

Super tutorial, beautiful style, great technique!

[@yerbagaucho1801]

Thanks Joey. This project is rich in technique. It is always a pleasure to watch your demonstrations.

[@richardbryant7972]

Wow I am so glad you decided to not quit blacksmithing and videos, every time I watch one of your videos I learn so much and who would have thought rebar of all things could look so good, brother you are a blessing to this craft. God bless hammer on.

[@gabrielnavarro8721]

They are beautiful, I love the way they show no sign of rebar pattern even though they are, rebar. That's what forged means, from head to toes ! Thank you for sharing this with us !

[@joancastellnousole5358]

Hola... soy principiante en la forja y me parece un trabajo muy difícil... genial un saludo!!

[@TalRohan]

I really have to start watching these with the sound on again but the auto subtitles are hilarious, I keep having to rewind a bit to see that it did say what I thought it did and then work out you actually said, some of our blacksmithing terms do not translate in a polite manner lol .... Very nice work as always Thanks Joey

[@Munxcub]

"I hope you guys enjoyed that" Always Joey. :)

[@noahnipperus7320]

11:07 that is absolutely beautiful, thank you for this video

[@paradisefalls37]

Fantastic video! Craftsmanship is phenomenal! Well done Joey! Thank you sharing !

[@hammeredanvil7377]

It's a real pleasure to watch you forge..

[@dez_man]

very proficient work, especially how you made and explained the corrections you made around the eye regarding the opening size of the jaws. great, thanks for that!

[@SivaKumar-bx3fn]

Very nice. The design of jaw with angled top is really show your efficiency. Thank you.

[@bernardhill1622]

Very nice..than you very much for the Video..❗🙇‍♂️ from " Out of Africa " 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇿🇦

[@dragonstonegemironworkscra4740]

Another lesson in steel artistry. Very nicely done sir. Pleasing to the eye as well 🙏 Blessed day Sir and well wishes Crawford out ⚒️🧙‍♂️

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Thank you for showing how to extend the length of a set down. That tip will definitely come in handy!

[@BCM1959]

Always enjoy watching you work and a very nice job on those.

[@lencecchetto]

Joey I loved that the best video on box jaw tongs I've seen. And I picked up some good points, like when you wanted to lengthen one of the jaws, you explained how to turn it over and take some more material so you don't get a cold shut. Brilliant, and when you did the offset for the jaws you explained that so well, I have struggled with that. Thanks mate so very well done.

[@nickd5943]

Yes I did enjoy this one. A lot of knowledge tid bits. Thank you.

[@user-uh8vw4yu6g]

Your the best I have ever seen Joey no one else even compares!

[@ugo7295]

Another blacksmith technician at work. Very well done, your attention to detail, finish, & explanation of what and how to accomplish certain issues are outstanding. Thank you for sharing, keep posting. Warm regards, best of luck in 2021.

[@texomatinker414]

Nice work. Im just getting started with blacksmithing and look forward to the day I can come close to doing so well.

[@cmoayves]

I buy tongs. I am never happy when I make them. After looking at this video I took my time and made two and I'm happy with them. Thanks.

[@stevesyncox9893]

That was great Joey, I learn so much from you and take the knowledge out to my forge. Thank you.

[@grandadz_forge]

Tong videos are at the top of my list

[@TheApalachian]

16:08 That is quite useful, cheers for that. I really enjoyed watching.

[@oldworldforgejayvenable1578]

I love watching your work. Very informative and inspiring!

[@Mesa877]

Starting a pair right now! Thanks for the awesome video to fallow! So many useful shots. I learn so much every time I watch one of your videos

[@thewirerabbit]

I can't wait to make my first set of tongs! You know I'm going to have to try a set of these.

[@copiercer]

You are an excellent educator !!

[@rodneylangstroth4577]

Awesome tongs. I'm just learning to forge tongs, now, and this is just what I need 👍😎

[@doug817th]

Beautiful work as usual! Great job Joe.

[@JustinTopp]

Fantastic work Joey they came out great

[@tokolosh11]

As usual a very interesting and skillful video Joey. Thanks mate!

[@wolfparty4234]

I really like the way you put the facets on top of the holding tong! Beautiful set of tongs Sir!💪🏼🔥👍🏻

[@ritchie5273]

Beautiful tongs!

[@randallsummers2008]

Enjoy the hammer work with the close ups! Good instructions as you work! I definitely will be watching your channel for new ideas! Broad River Forge.

[@douglasfathers4848]

Thanks Joey for sharing your secrets , how to move the rivet hole. I once had a mentor who said to me i mite have tort you everything you know but i never tort you everything i know. how right he was im 63 this week and still learning .cheers.

[@andreyvolf6217]

Отличная работа, профессионально👍

[@TechnicusJoe]

Spasiba!

[@Uncle_Matt_]

All these videos are like manna from heaven

[@virgilcook7785]

Always such a great display of skill in watching you work, keep up the great work!.

[@lukelofgren4108]

Awesome tongs! And your anvil is my favorite style. Someday I hope to have one like that.

[@javierbritezayala963]

Excelente, siempre sorprendiendo con cada trabajo...... saludos desde Paraguay

[@reinaldojosedacostanardao3512]

muito legal ver alguém com tanto talento e criatividade, uma joia de ferramenta parabéns

[@thereelfishermansforge5473]

Joey can I come to your forge for a week this winter and shadow you? I live down here in Italy and have been learning the craft on my own for the last few years. I still struggle on tongs and clean up hammering. I like how you do not use the power tools and I have learned a lot from watching. Just a note I can sweep a floor better than any 42 year old you have ever met...lol. cheers

[@bensutton6707]

Awesome work.

[@nestorknoxs3795]

That is my most favorite style tong that I like to make for myself. Just bc they look nicer!! Well done, great work and you made them look easy to make! Thanks for sharing this video! Cheers!!!💪🏻👍🏻

[@fearlessferrousfire]

I just love your videos

[@SamuelMcCunemusic]

loved the video Joey thanks for sharing!

[@cjp2551]

Awesome hammer control!

[@steveoutdoors9156]

Great work as usual. Interesting to see how you achieve a better finish of the steel by using a brush; not just for removing slag. Thanks

[@philmenzies2477]

Absolutely loved this video. Professional work. Professional tutorial. Still way above my pay grade 😁 Love the typical Blacksmith shop accuracy @19:25 About there. Spends a few seconds getting the punch close. And voila! A perfect hole that couldn't have been more accurate if it was drilled. Yeah yeah I know, with one of those special oval drills...

[@user-dx7qs6uq3w]

смотрел и наслаждался!!! молодец

[@LinusGustafsson]

Really nice video! Great work and footage, could see the workings of the metal very well 👏🙂

[@randallsummers6551]

Nice tongs. Good video! Thanks.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Nice work there keep up the great work forge on

[@zanderjeger]

Awsome job and beauty tool.👍

[@rami3433]

Beautiful tongs

[@Leanderdw]

Nice one Joey!

[@khosrowsalehi2214]

Grande maestro It is beautiful to watch how u work Bravissimo

[@Mch-kk9yn]

Such a master!

[@dalekidd420]

You make it look too bloody easy, Joe! ;-)

[@ka2pbo]

Thanks Joey! I just combined the processes from 2 of your videos...I made your style of pickup tongs from 5/8 rebar. One thing is for certain; if you try to forge rebar in less than a bright yellow heat you will tire quickly! Tuff stuff!

[@timw8707]

Great work!

[@stephenjohnson6841]

I just found this channel and I'm really interested/impressed by your hammer skills! It's sad that you aren't creating new content! Thanks for sharing though!

[@h.schmid1965]

Nice Job!

[@idahobob173]

Nice video! I've attended a demonstration of making Jay Sharp-style tongs before but your method seems a bit more straightforward. Thanks very much.

[@vegoil]

Love your videos!

[@bc65925]

Indeed I did enjoy it.

[@TechnicusJoe]

Cheers, Bill!

[@davidthurston3346]

awfully nice work, watched you do things off the cuff that I've seen others so with more tools or a second person. You have excellent aim.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nicely done, enjoyed.

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Excellent job on those Tongs Joey I used re-bar for all my "first time forgings" until I was good enough to forge on "store bought $" steels... re bar is quite usable.

[@bernabesanchez387]

Awesome work sir 👍

[@williamcunha9136]

Wow Joey, you make it a very difficult task look so easy. I currently finishing up a set of hammer eye tongs and it kick my behind. My goal is to make tongs as good as yours. Also, sorry Saltfork cancel the Oklahoma conference. I look forward meeting you. 😞 maybe next year.

[@petepeterson4540]

I enjoyed it very much kind of scared to try it myself though lack of self confidence I guess.

[@Juzzy520]

just perfect!👍👍👍

[@AnyMotoUSA]

I believe the shoulders behind the bosses are used in combination with a lock ring to wedge the tongs in place and have a work holding capability

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

Joey, I believe the 'farrier style' of tongs are called 'Champion Style' tongs - that is how I style most of my tongs.

[@jclardy3710]

Awesome!!!

[@demastust.2277]

I like how you have the first half just thrown on the floor at 14:23

[@user-nq9xr3xq3v]

Очень хорошая работа

Nice job =)

[@jackshadow325]

Excellent

[@atelier_nilsson]

Nice!

[@garyevans8116]

Very interesting thank you

[@brianbean7024]

That anvil is pretty special

[@Handmade7230]

Amazing

[@manokj666]

Parabéns muito bom

[@FredKustomGarage]

bien pratique ces pinces la 👍

[@patrickhance7211]

Je weet wat ik vind van je tangen . ziet er weer goed uit mkr ⚒️🔥⚒️

[@TechnicusJoe]

Bedankt, Pat!

[@obh7762]

Hey Joey, do have any tips for working with anthracite coal? I don't have any bituminous or coke and I'm having trouble keeping it at a good heat.

[@clinttanner4645]

Hey Joe i found out by chance that those "ears" on the farrier style keep a tong clip from sliding over the end when you release it by hanging the bit end down and squeezing the reins. Then by raising the bit end you can let the clip slide back down the reins to clamp again

[@mrmyorky5634]

That's a seriously impressive pair of tongs Joey, but can I ask you how the hot riveting still allows the joint to pivot when hot riveting on any other type of plate work closes up tightly?

[@MateusMores]

We heat up the joint once or twice after riveting and when it's hot we carefully work the joint loose. The heating on it's own also reduces the tension on the rivet. When we have to heat the pair of tongs several times after it's been riveted, to correct alignment for example, the joint can become sloppy and will need a couple hammer blows on the rivet to tighten it back.

[@KubotaManDan]

Genius

[@brianfalls5894]

Love watching you make those tongs Joey. I do have one question though, what kind of anvil style is that there? I've never seen an anvil shaped like that. It looks huge!

[@dennisruzek7394]

Sweet anvil

[@barry7608]

Very impressed Joey thanks and great camera angles. If you have a chance to say what weight is that awesome anvil ?? 150, 200kg

[@TechnicusJoe]

Thanks! It is more than 175kg, less than 200kg There is a marking, 1.. and then a 8 or a 9, but not clear. so >175 ,but