I'm very glad you like my channel. Thanks and good luck in your own work.

This tong can be improved. Thanks.

I guess I'm Mr Clean. At least I've got the bald head... But seriously, thanks.

They work but I can make some small improvements to this style. Thanks.

The distance between the front of the tong and the rivet could be a little longer on this tong - give it a bit more throat. Thanks.

It can be improved a bit but it does suit the purpose. Thanks.

I could improve upon this some. But otherwise, it does hold pretty well. Thanks.

It seems the name is catching on. Thanks.

I can improve upon this but it just is easier for me make tongs to hold larger rounds using this style. Thanks.

Thanks for your kind comment. Glad you like watching. Take care.

This tong works but could have been a bit better. Live and learn... Thanks.

This tong works but the distance from the front end to the rivet could've been a little longer - would have made it easier to size for this larger stock. Thanks.

Not the best tong I've ever made but it'll work. Thanks.

Hi and thanks for watching. I do make farrier style flat tongs though they're not exclusively for farriers. Without KZfaq, etc. the old timers were sure doing some incredible work.

It's just easier for me to make tongs for larger sizes in this style. But a few improvements are also in order. Step by step I guess... Thanks.

You too, be safe. Thanks.

Someone else called me Mr Clean and I thought they were referring to my bald head! But yeah, I try to keep workpieces clean looking. Thanks and the best to you as well.

It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.

I appreciate your support. Thanks.

Likewise. Thanks for sticking around the channel.

I think I can improve upon this some. But as it stands, this tong does the job. Thanks and stay safe as well.

Thanks.

Thanks for your nice comment and for taking the time to watch. I'll continue to try my best.

I need to make one or two more changes to the shear but it really is working like a champ right now. Very pleased. Thanks.

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Thanks for watching.

Yes, I do agree. If I made the distance between the front end and the rivet just a little longer, it would've made sizing this tong for larger stock easier. As it is, it holds well enough but if the stock were able to insert just a bit more, it could've been better. Thanks.

On the contrary, I like your comment. Good stuff. Thanks.

Yes Glen great video. I myself would like to know about the pen as well. Thanks in advance.

Pro-line HT and dykem (I believe) are brands that I know of that are good to 2,000f+ degrees. If your getting oxidation inside your forge you need to either add more fuel or cut down on the air flow. Shouldn’t scale inside, but once pulled out it’s going to no matter what you do.

It's a paint pen - the kind with a tiny ball bearing inside that you shake. And yes, it holds up very well with heat. Snowman is the brand and they are made in Japan. They cost about $2 each. If you ever need a tong or something I sell, I can include a pen or two for free other wise, the shipping cost would make it not worth it. Thanks.

Good point. Thanks for replying.

Please see my reply to Wesley. Thanks.

I've always had decent eye-hand coordination and an ability to closely repeat movements and I think that helps with something like tong making. Still, this one could be a little better. Thanks.

Yes, I did try for time to use a small slot punch then drift round but it never worked out for me. Need to revisit that. Also, I need to make myself a new round punch as this one is very old and tired. I usually turn old, shortened round punches into drifts. Maybe would make a decent video... Thanks.

It might but I usually like to avoid having a magnet touch workpieces since if they get a little magnetized, scale and other bits of steel will stick to the workpiece. Thanks.

I appreciate your kind comment. Thanks.

It's not totally necessary but that is a good idea. Thanks.