Learn to forge flat jaw tongs in this 34-minute instructional video. Gain practical experience and understanding of making jaws, bosses, and rivets as you follow along with the step-by-step process. Despite the instructor's personal dislike for flat jaw tongs, this project serves as an excellent foundation for more complex tong-making techniques. Follow the comprehensive syllabus, covering everything from jaw creation to final adjustments. Discover common pitfalls and how to avoid them, including a highlighted "big mistake" segment. Utilize power hammer techniques and learn essential blacksmithing skills such as punching, drifting, and assembly. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their blacksmithing repertoire and prepare for more advanced projects.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Making the Jaw
Making the Boss
Big Mistake
Front of the Tongue
Flatten Tongue
Power Hammer
Punching
Drifting
Assembly
Adjustments
Vise
Outro
Taught by
purgatoryironworks