No Rivet, Fixed Pivot Tong - GS Tongs

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  • Опубликовано: 22 сен 2024
  • I forge a somewhat difficult version of tong.
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    Thanks so much. Glen

Комментарии • 140

  • @MinionsSmithy
    @MinionsSmithy 8 месяцев назад +9

    Those are really badass tongs, Brother! I love the concept! Thanks for sharing!!!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much Steve for your generosity for the Nth time. I like using this ong a lot - a good style for sure. Have a great new year my friend. 😬🎆

  • @MrJamesjustin
    @MrJamesjustin 8 месяцев назад +2

    So fine mate. I love that copper brush look.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks James.

  • @buildfixeat
    @buildfixeat 8 месяцев назад +3

    You make it look so easy, but its not! Great video loved it

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I've done more than a few tongs. Maybe the only thing I can do decently! Thanks for your kind comment.

  • @Vikingwerk
    @Vikingwerk 8 месяцев назад +3

    Cool design!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks.

  • @Sigma-sj7mq
    @Sigma-sj7mq 8 месяцев назад +2

    Again a precise work, clear idea and beautiful result!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

  • @CockatoobirdmanBill
    @CockatoobirdmanBill 8 месяцев назад +2

    Do like that set of tongs I need to order a set of them next pay day. Best of all to you and yours and I hope that 2024 will be the best year ever........Be well and be safe.⚒💎

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      You may have earned a pair with your support. Otherwise, let me know and I'll do my best. Thanks for all and I wish you a great 2024 and beyond.

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556 8 месяцев назад +2

    Very Nice Glen! The amount of fine tuning......WOW! Really like the end effort and definitely can see it will function exactly as you designed!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      This sort of tong is tough to adjust. I think I can do better but so far I'm really enjoying using this tong. Thanks Robert.

  • @KimballPrecision
    @KimballPrecision 8 месяцев назад +1

    Those are super cool. Never thought about them being made that way.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Glad you like this. Thanks for watching.

  • @tymz-r-achangin
    @tymz-r-achangin 8 месяцев назад +2

    Easily got my thumbs up! Was no stupid music. Well-presented, got to hear the actual sounds of the processes, and interesting to watch the craftsmanship

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I really appreciate your kind comment. Thanks for watching.

    • @User0resU-1
      @User0resU-1 4 месяца назад

      Yes, thanks for no in your face shredding guitars. 👍

  • @prepertruckin8525
    @prepertruckin8525 8 месяцев назад +2

    ⭕️ looks good with the brass over your mark

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      I was thinking to get away from the brass accent or maybe just you this to highlight my logo mark. Thanks.

  • @brendanroberts2032
    @brendanroberts2032 8 месяцев назад +2

    When did Christopher Walken have time to become such an expert at forging?!?
    Beautiful work. I really like the bronze ish finish.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Dang brother, you're at least the eighth person to say I sound like Christopher Walken. Anyway, we're both native New Yorkers. Thanks for watching.

  • @americanpatriot2979
    @americanpatriot2979 8 месяцев назад +3

    Love em Glen Happy New Year

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Hope 2024 is a great year for you and all. Thanks.

  • @cajunpipesmoker1519
    @cajunpipesmoker1519 8 месяцев назад +1

    As always, brilliant work! I am somewhat of a perfectionist, so seeing you make a “mistake” and keep on pushing through has really helped me “accept” my imperfections and continue the piece I’m working on. If you don’t point out the mistakes, no one else will even notice!!!
    Godspeed!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Of course we all want stuff to come out exactly as imagined but that's rarely the case. I guess shoot for the stars and if you land near the moon that ain't too bad. Thanks for your well wishes my friend - same to you.

  • @cracklepych
    @cracklepych Месяц назад

    Super cool and mindblowing tong right there mate! Awesome work!!

  • @dennisobrien3618
    @dennisobrien3618 8 месяцев назад +2

    Another win, Glen! If I can rehablitate my hand to function better and get back to forging, I'll look for something to buy from you, whether some tongs or sections from that rack & pinion gear if you have any available. I appreciate the way you respond to comments regularly.

    • @chrisallen2005
      @chrisallen2005 8 месяцев назад +2

      Manipulating a pair of tongs is probably better rehab than some of the exercises they have you doing.

    • @dennisobrien3618
      @dennisobrien3618 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@chrisallen2005 unfortunately, I have some neuropathy in the fingers of my hammer hand, so I'm not sure if I can trust it to be able to hang on to and control a hammer yet. I'm slowly testing it out doing lighter tasks first.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      I do my best Dennis to respond. It's the least I can do for all the support folks like yourself show me. I wish you well. Thanks.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      You might just be right about that! Thanks for sharing.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      I'm a firm believer that even injuries like yours can heal with the proper approach / exercises and if taken in small steps over time. Good luck to you my friend.

  • @kobusvanzyl7222
    @kobusvanzyl7222 8 месяцев назад +1

    I started researching the same type of pivot after having an antique set of forged pliers from my dad's tool collection. It is a piece of art and now that I'm about to watch your video, I hope you matched the craftsmanship!!😅

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Not sure how my craftsmanship stacks up. I know I can and will improve on this one but I'm very satisfied when using this tong. Thanks for watching and sharing.

  • @porkchop7995
    @porkchop7995 8 месяцев назад +2

    Take a drink every time he says tongs!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Everyone would be drunk as skunks if that were the case! Thanks for watching.

  • @matthewdbranson
    @matthewdbranson 8 месяцев назад +1

    I enjoy these unique tongs. Came across a video of someone crediting your work and making one of the RA style! Yours was much better haha

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I guess imitation of the greatest form of flattery. Thanks for all Matthew.

  • @robertqueberg4612
    @robertqueberg4612 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for letting us watch you make a useful tool from bar stock. Dad used to say at different times; “There ain’t many left that can still do that.”

  • @raydall3734
    @raydall3734 8 месяцев назад +2

    First video Ive seen of yours, and a job well done!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Stick around for more...

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 8 месяцев назад +1

    So clean. I have so much to learn. Watching your light hammer blows for adjustments makes me realize I'm way too aggressive with my adjusting hammer blows. Doest seem like much, but it really is the difference between a beautifully made set of tongs and one that looks like it was found in the middle of a busy freeway. Thanks for showing us your method of tong making. I learned a lot.

    • @samwise413
      @samwise413 8 месяцев назад +1

      Lol ya me too😅

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Yes, it's not always necessary to swing for the fences. But trust me, I have my share of tongs that look they were found on a busy freeway! Glad you could take away anything from watching. Thanks.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching.

  • @marlinblack6597
    @marlinblack6597 8 месяцев назад +1

    A beautiful set of tongs indeed.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sure.

  • @christiannairz5366
    @christiannairz5366 5 месяцев назад

    I've never seen an anvil like yours, very clever. Fun to see someone who has his own style.

    • @kassiog.6595
      @kassiog.6595 4 месяца назад

      looks more like a swage block with a hardy hole, looks very useful

  • @michaelsimpson9779
    @michaelsimpson9779 3 месяца назад

    That's absolutely a work of art. Well done

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 8 месяцев назад +3

    I don't think using tour old tongs make you a stupid salesman. The shoeshine man always has the dullest shoes. Thanks again for taking us along.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I appreciate your comment. Makes me less conscious (in a bad way) about using my misfit tongs! Thanks.

  • @dennisobrien3618
    @dennisobrien3618 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have some old German pliers that were my grandfather's that seem to use the same type of pivot, as well as surgical hemostats. I've also seen people whittle movable pliers with a similar pivot, although I never tried making those (I have whittled chains and "ball in a cage" pieces in the past).

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Whittling moveable pliers intrigues me. That would be very interesting to see done. Thanks Dennis.

  • @larrystrayer8336
    @larrystrayer8336 8 месяцев назад +1

    Very impressive. Thanks for an excellent video

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      It's my pleasure. Thanks Larry.

  • @jeremymaas8464
    @jeremymaas8464 8 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome product, keep these videos coming !!!!!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I'll keep trying my best. Thanks Jeremy.

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 8 месяцев назад +1

    Innovative... good job.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Hey Ron, I think I can do this one better though as it stands, I've really been enjoying using this tong. Thanks for your support and I think I still need to email you.

  • @johncatt1867
    @johncatt1867 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great video Sir. Thank you for sharing this project with us all.
    It has been a while since your last roaming video, Since you are needing a new wire brush, maybe you could bring us along for the ride.
    Hopefully you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Cheers.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Hey John, Yeah, I've been slow to keep up with the roaming videos. Let me see what else I need in addition to that wire brush and if I can take my camera along. Thanks and I wish you the best in 2024 and beyond.

  • @FarmsteadForge
    @FarmsteadForge 8 месяцев назад +2

    Very nicely done.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sure.

  • @stevenlisk2468
    @stevenlisk2468 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great work 👏

  • @tgmod
    @tgmod 8 месяцев назад +1

    nice work love your style

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

  • @luisrivera3056
    @luisrivera3056 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work, a stopper in between the handles will save you from pinching your hand as I've done many times.. lol

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      That's a good point and something I have thought about. I'll do this sort of tong again and maybe make that adjustment. Thanks.

  • @samwise413
    @samwise413 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow I'm going to have to get better at black tools before I try this but lord I got to try thank you

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      This style tong is certainly worth a try. Thanks for watching.

  • @stevesalles6047
    @stevesalles6047 8 месяцев назад +2

    great work

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Steve

  • @sergiosmozenuk4358
    @sergiosmozenuk4358 8 месяцев назад +1

    Desde argentina te veo que calidad tu trabajo

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your kind comment.

  • @ВасилийЧуйков-и6э
    @ВасилийЧуйков-и6э 8 месяцев назад +1

    Весьма. Достаточно необычно и...породисто.

  • @jerryshay221
    @jerryshay221 6 месяцев назад

    I'm not into smithing more into machining but gotta tell ya thats fine lookin tool ya made there

  • @TonyUrryMakes
    @TonyUrryMakes 8 месяцев назад +2

    The cobbler’s children all need shoes

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Absolutely true. Thanks for watching.

  • @philmenzies2477
    @philmenzies2477 8 месяцев назад +1

    After dimpling the outside 1/2, could you slip the joint and dimple the inside 1/2, then slip the joint back in place and redimple the outside 1/2. That might give the dimple more to bite into?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I'm not sure if I can move it after dimpling but if I go lightly that might be possible. Something maybe worth trying. Thanks.

  • @الساعديالساعدي-ش8ذ

    انك رجل عبقري بارك الله بيك 🎉❤🎉

  • @georgecalcei8068
    @georgecalcei8068 8 месяцев назад +1

    Glen, will the dimpled tong last as long as a tong with a solid rivet? I might not be understanding how strong the dimple is and how it really works.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I haven't made many dimpled tongs so I can't say for sure. So far so good and I'll post an update. Thanks.

  • @johnmichael283
    @johnmichael283 8 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks John.

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 8 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Picasso! I like it.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching for sure.

  • @lut5ch3r
    @lut5ch3r 8 месяцев назад +1

    I always keep the ugly ducklings to myself, I can relate. Can you tell me what stock size you are using? Is it 14mm? I have recently made tong from 12mm round, but I am not impressed on the size of the bit portion of the tong, also the boss area is a bit too small and thin, but that's a problem I'll have to figure out myself.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Yes, 14mm. 12mm doesn't seem like a huge difference but it is. But you can use this smaller diameter stock if you do some upsetting on the pivot / jaw end. Thanks and I too have many ugly ducklings!

  • @АлександрТонкоголосюк-с2я

    Отличная работа, подписался на канал 👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for your kind comment.

    • @АлександрТонкоголосюк-с2я
      @АлександрТонкоголосюк-с2я 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@gstongs ваши кузнечные инструменты самые лучшие, спасибо что делитесь своим мастерством.

  • @Boom-Town
    @Boom-Town 8 месяцев назад

    Brother you got a sub... These are amazing!

  • @thomassmith8550
    @thomassmith8550 8 месяцев назад +1

    Ten out of ten❤

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      You kind comment is very much appreciated.

  • @Александър-ц3р
    @Александър-ц3р Месяц назад

    Respect!

  • @retiringrenegade9874
    @retiringrenegade9874 8 месяцев назад +1

    Well done Brother! What material was the tong's stock?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      It's 14mm diameter, 1018 mild steel. Thanks for watching and for your kind comment my friend.

  • @herusantoso5013
    @herusantoso5013 8 месяцев назад

    Saya suka yang ini. Sangat menginspirasi, sangat berbeda.

  • @ajaxthepooper
    @ajaxthepooper 8 месяцев назад +2

    in a way doesnt the dipples act exactly as a rivet?

    • @simontillson482
      @simontillson482 8 месяцев назад +1

      Yup. Simpler tho.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Yes, the dimple functions much the same. I'll elaborate more on this in an upcoming video. Thanks.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Good point. Thanks for watching.

  • @MASI_forging
    @MASI_forging 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work as always 😃😃

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for sure.

  • @jeremymaas8464
    @jeremymaas8464 8 месяцев назад +1

    My wife asked if you were french, i replied im pretty sure he's tongan. . . . . . . .baaahaaaaahahahahahahaha beautiful tool brother!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Haha! Yes, I'm "tong"an for sure. And straight out of the "tong" dynasty.

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 8 месяцев назад +1

    I've been thinking about this video for a day now, and am still confused. Please let me/us know how this is superior to a riveted tong, as I can't figure it out. I'm sure there's a reason, but I'm too old to figure it out. Thanks for sharing your process!

    • @simontillson482
      @simontillson482 8 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t know if it’s superior, but I love the simplicity of forming the pivot point from the moving parts rather than using a 3rd piece. Seems easier than riveting - no alignment issues, and you don’t have to mess about with grinding afterwards either.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Hey Bryson, I agree with Simon in that this method may not be superior but it eliminates one small part and the simplicity may actually make this style better. Anyway, I can do better than this pair although I'm very pleased when using this tong. Of course I'll have another go and will go over the details as I see them. Thanks.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      I think if done right and perhaps better than my attempt here, this style can be superior for sure. Anyway, I agree with what you say. Thanks.

  • @SEV1974
    @SEV1974 8 месяцев назад +1

    Достойно 👍🔥

  • @Zahidinam-ov7xy
    @Zahidinam-ov7xy 7 месяцев назад

    Hy.man.you.are.master.this.work.i.like.it.form.zahid.pakistan

  • @jeanbastien8690
    @jeanbastien8690 8 месяцев назад +1

    Très beau

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Jean.

  • @brucefelkins568
    @brucefelkins568 8 месяцев назад +1

    Elegant

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sure.

  • @ulfhye9451
    @ulfhye9451 6 месяцев назад +1

    What quality of iron rod do you use?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  6 месяцев назад

      For most tongs (and this pair), I use 1018 mild steel. Thanks for watching.

  • @davidpugh1924
    @davidpugh1924 8 месяцев назад +1

    nice :)

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks.

  • @ПростоПро-г9и
    @ПростоПро-г9и 8 месяцев назад +1

    prekrasno
    ​Посмотреть в словаре
    9 / 5 000
    Результаты перевода
    Перевод
    Wonderful!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

  • @goldar4846
    @goldar4846 8 месяцев назад +1

    Why does it look gold on the ends?

    • @JonathanWinterflood
      @JonathanWinterflood 8 месяцев назад +1

      Probably due to brushing the tongs while hot with a brass brush at 14:20. Some of the brass transfers to the steel if it's hot enough, a commonly used technique for brass coating steel.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Yes, Jonathan is exactly right - I use a brass brush while the piece is warm to impart some brass onto the steel. Thanks for watching.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Perfectly said. Thanks.

  • @grantwatson6909
    @grantwatson6909 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nice tongsq

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks.

  • @PETERHartwig-b7z
    @PETERHartwig-b7z 3 месяца назад

    Top!!!!!

  • @cleuvisdias1341
    @cleuvisdias1341 6 месяцев назад

    Meu sonho é ter uma dessas tenaz sua amigo

  • @abaytago7424
    @abaytago7424 8 месяцев назад

    I will buy that idol
    From Abay Bunga Cabucgayan Biliran Philippines

  • @ВладимирИшков-г6б
    @ВладимирИшков-г6б 8 месяцев назад +1

    КРУТО! Сначала подумал, что автор "дал маху"! ):

  • @ZurlHammerdoom
    @ZurlHammerdoom 8 месяцев назад +1

    Like 1k

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks.