Brian Brazeal I'd like to thank you for the videos you have here on youtube as they have strengthened my skills as a hobby blacksmith. The techniques that you demonstrate are the techniques that I pass on to my students in your name. They are extremely effective and in my opinion the best. You are a true inspiration to the blacksmith trade.
I love the use of clay to demonstrate your method. I have been telling kids and adults alike, that anything you can do with playdoh, you can do with hot steel. :)
I found your newest how to make tongs video which is awesome. I think this type of video demonstrating it slower in clay really explains a lot. Keep it up, this is a great learning tool.
Tanks for sharing, this was brilliant to watch using the clay, gives continuity and definition that you lose when re-heating metal and then having it too bright for the camera.
When I first started taking classes I got the nickname "Tommy Tongkiller" from the instructor. This is an extremely helpful video that will hopefully free me from the curse hahaha.
Bags I've shown hammers, knives, ornaments, and a lot more in clay. it can save people a whole lot of time learning the process. When I go to Kenya and teach, I should finally be able to have all of this filmed in clay and steel. You can also learn a lot forging copper, siver, or aluminum.
Thnx Brian, am starting to go through your videos now to get more information from you as well. Living where I do, there is only 1 blacksmith that's even remotely close... Am getting myself onto 1 of his courses as soon as I can afford too. I have 5 kids and not much work, so trying to make a job for myself.. But the ring of the hammer and glow from the forge have captivated me.... I need to learn it, that's the only way I know to explain it.
Can you make make a red-Paint-Mark on the round-Side of the Hammer-Head. So I can see in the other tutor Vids when you switch form round-Hammer to flat-Hammer. (--Red--) ( [GREEN]) Thanks for the other 25 Tutorials. And the Work on that Fe-Craft-Skill-Ship. Gruss Holger.
Damn that burning wound looks nasty. But great video, I am learning how to forge my own tongs and your video helped a lot understanding the techniques.
Your explanation is very clear and understandable. I have 30 pieces of 5/8" x 14" 1040 (not 1045) round stock to make tongs. I am having trouble making the boss wide enough and thick enough. I was thinking of heating 4 or so inches of one end, then quenching the first 1 1/2" (or whatever is needed for the jaws), then upsetting the 2 1/2" of what is still hot in order to create wider thicker areas for the boss. Does that make sense? Better way to do it? I am hoping to get 1 set of tongs per bar.Thanks-Jerry
Fossils etc. I have made many tongs out of 5/8" stock. If you want larger tongs, you could upset the ends or get larger stock. I've also made quite a few miniature tongs out of smaller stock. It is just a matter of proportion. I also just use mild steel for this style of tong. There is nothing wrong with using other steels, but it is not really necessary.
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Brian Brazeal I'd like to thank you for the videos you have here on youtube as they have strengthened my skills as a hobby blacksmith. The techniques that you demonstrate are the techniques that I pass on to my students in your name. They are extremely effective and in my opinion the best. You are a true inspiration to the blacksmith trade.
Keenan Dunnigan You're welcome, and thank you.
I love the use of clay to demonstrate your method. I have been telling kids and adults alike, that anything you can do with playdoh, you can do with hot steel. :)
I found your newest how to make tongs video which is awesome. I think this type of video demonstrating it slower in clay really explains a lot. Keep it up, this is a great learning tool.
"Practically makes itself." Easy for you to say, Brian! Great video. I will now add it to my favorites.
Tanks for sharing, this was brilliant to watch using the clay, gives continuity and definition that you lose when re-heating metal and then having it too bright for the camera.
You're welcome. Yes, it is just clay, but I did put it in the refrigerator so it started out stiffer.
thanks this is the best tong instruction I've seen on youtube! (from one "Brazzell" to another) we may be related!!
When I first started taking classes I got the nickname "Tommy Tongkiller" from the instructor. This is an extremely helpful video that will hopefully free me from the curse hahaha.
Thnx mate, Got here from Alec Steele's channel... Now I understand what he meant.. awesome explanation..
Bags I've shown hammers, knives, ornaments, and a lot more in clay. it can save people a whole lot of time learning the process. When I go to Kenya and teach, I should finally be able to have all of this filmed in clay and steel. You can also learn a lot forging copper, siver, or aluminum.
Thnx Brian, am starting to go through your videos now to get more information from you as well. Living where I do, there is only 1 blacksmith that's even remotely close... Am getting myself onto 1 of his courses as soon as I can afford too. I have 5 kids and not much work, so trying to make a job for myself.. But the ring of the hammer and glow from the forge have captivated me.... I need to learn it, that's the only way I know to explain it.
Thank you
Can you make make a red-Paint-Mark on the round-Side of the Hammer-Head.
So I can see in the other tutor Vids when you switch form round-Hammer to flat-Hammer.
(--Red--)
( [GREEN])
Thanks for the other 25 Tutorials. And the Work on that Fe-Craft-Skill-Ship.
Gruss Holger.
Damn that burning wound looks nasty. But great video, I am learning how to forge my own tongs and your video helped a lot understanding the techniques.
Hey Brian, what can you do when you mess up a tong and make the boss too small, is there any fix for this.???
Lenblacksmith just make another one. never go too small too soon. leave the boss proud.
Thanks Brian.
Your explanation is very clear and understandable. I have 30 pieces of 5/8" x 14" 1040 (not 1045) round stock to make tongs. I am having trouble making the boss wide enough and thick enough. I was thinking of heating 4 or so inches of one end, then quenching the first 1 1/2" (or whatever is needed for the jaws), then upsetting the 2 1/2" of what is still hot in order to create wider thicker areas for the boss. Does that make sense? Better way to do it? I am hoping to get 1 set of tongs per bar.Thanks-Jerry
Fossils etc. I have made many tongs out of 5/8" stock. If you want larger tongs, you could upset the ends or get larger stock. I've also made quite a few miniature tongs out of smaller stock. It is just a matter of proportion. I also just use mild steel for this style of tong. There is nothing wrong with using other steels, but it is not really necessary.
Fossils etc. 5/8 stock as is makes a nice size tong, also. of course, you can upset the ends or get larger stock.
sweet hammer