Tongs - A Primer

Explore the fundamentals of tong making in this comprehensive video tutorial. Learn essential considerations before starting your tong-making journey, including material selection, heat treatment techniques, and various tong types. Discover insights on choosing your first pair of tongs, understanding the importance of steel types, and mastering quenching methods. Gain valuable knowledge about antique tongs, Provo hardening, and the significance of grain structure. Delve into topics such as hammer tongs, wolf jaw designs, and the differences between warm and oil quenching. Perfect for both beginners and experienced blacksmiths looking to enhance their tong-making skills.

Intro
Where to get the books
Tong Making
Whats my first pair of tongs
What tongs do you need
New Patrons
Best type of tongue to start with
Break
Jeff Moorefield
Ronald Kirby
Antique tongs
Provo hardening
Length of range
Antiques
Mild Steel
Electric Oven
Grain
Water
High Carbon Steel
Heat Treating
Hammer tongs
Quenching
Magnets
Gas Pressure
Vertical Quench Tanks
Spring Steel
Wolf Jaw
Love Kisses
More Videos
Warm vs Oil
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