Rapid V-Bit Tongs Instructional Video

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Rapid Tongs make forging a pair of tongs quick and easy. They are great for beginner blacksmiths looking to practice their techniques and for experienced blacksmiths looking to save some time. Rapid V-Bit Tongs are made to hold onto square and round stock. They are thinner than our classic Quick Tongs. Get yours at: www.kensironstore.com
Rapid V-Bit Tongs are made from 5/16" thick mild steel. The jaws are 2-1/2" long x 1" wide and the reins are 12" long. Includes a 1/4" x 1" rivet and printed instructions.
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@amadeaus1013 8 жыл бұрын

Nice Video, this is the first tong video i have seen.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clinton! Be sure to check out the rest of the videos in our channel to see more! Or see them on our website at www.KensIron.com

@amadeaus1013 8 жыл бұрын

i stumbled across your channel late one night, and i seen your latest video, which was this one. i am going to give the rest of a watch soon

@suminagum6605 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen on making tongs from blanks 👍

@KjZiturKensCustomIron Жыл бұрын

Thank you for those kind words. Ken's Custom Iron is the original maker of the Quick and Rapid Tongs.

@timocsutube 3 жыл бұрын

I hope John@BBF is getting a kickback..lol. I too bought because he suggested you guys as well. Blanks arrived today. I'm new to forging I am looking forward to adding these guys to the one nice pair I made so far. Those forged from 1/2 in...alot of manual hammering for newbie ..lol. Power hammers what a neat idea, dreams this old guys body.

@TheBrushcutter Жыл бұрын

Watcing this in 2023, after watching Black Bear Forge building a set of your slotted jaw tongs. I just received my quick tongs and rapid tong sets yesterday, having ordered them after he recommended them in a video I watched several days back. Talk about out of this world packaging and on time delivery! The tongs were so neatly and compactly bundled that my immediate thought was that I hadn't received my entire order!😂 I was really surprised to see everything I ordered included in such a compact sturdy package. Hats off to whoever did that. WELL DONE! Amazon should consult with your shipping department for instructions on bundling.😂 Thanks again for a pleasant purchase experience! Edit to add : SUBSCRIBED

@tomayrscotland6890 3 жыл бұрын

I Envy you lads with power hammers, yourself and black bear forge. I am 74 so I will never make enough money at my age to buy one cheers lads. Tom Scotland

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Never say never. Maybe some day. Forge on my friend.

@flusterbaited_fishing 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome shop Id like to see a shop tour, amazing full hammer rack

@andrewrolfe4263 6 жыл бұрын

I'm helping my young son to explore smithing and appreciate the pointers. Tongs are one of the most basic tools and this will do very well to help get him on his way. Thanks for the very nice step-by-step.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 6 жыл бұрын

We are very glad to hear the video has been helpful for you and your son, Andrew! You're always welcome to let us know if you come across any questions!

@paultiki9968 10 ай бұрын

my wife got me a set and I am looking forward to getting them together. Thanks!

@TufStockdogs 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video I am very glad to have got to see you I hope to hon up with you more I will explain my stuff later to you

@mikehayes2233 11 ай бұрын

I LOVE that leather apron!! That looks way more comfortable for a newbie like me!! Not who everyone is in this company but I sure will be finding out real soon!! Thanks Again!!

@Yata69 Жыл бұрын

Always great info! I'm building a trash I beam anvil, I will certainly at some point offer my vid!

@Impact-OG 6 жыл бұрын

Just got my tongs in the mail today cant wait to shape them up tomorrow ... thanks guys

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 6 жыл бұрын

We are so glad to hear everything arrived safely! We'd love to know how they work for you. Happy forging!

@MrCrazyVidGuy Жыл бұрын

Just got a variety pack set for my birthday. Can't wait to make them, your videos will be most helpful.

@joemcgillivray9322 2 жыл бұрын

Marylou- besides being overjoyed with your products,, the last two orders I ordered in the middle of week and they were on. My door step Monday morning. Even your delivery is excellent. Thank you and Ken for outstanding video,s

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe for the kind words. We enjoy taking care of our valued customers with great products and service. Glad you enjoy the videos.

@edmunddolabaille899 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspiring and remarkable teacher you are. Excellent video.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I enjoy sharing my techniques as taught to me years ago by some very good blacksmiths.

@FamilyFriendlyBushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a set of rapid tongs ,looking forward to getting going learning to forge...gt gt grandad was a Blacksmith and nobody in the family has tried since.....here goes!

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. It is alot of fun.

@FamilyFriendlyBushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

@@KjZiturKensCustomIron Thanks. So I’m finding out. Just made my first basic Hardy Hole tools this week……shame work gets in the way!

@bentoombs 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my set a bit ago. Making tools is funner than art stuff. You make it easy Ken. Thank you sir! My need and my want was the scroll tongs, the rest are custom bonuses 🤟

@HarlyGuy13 7 жыл бұрын

Really excited I found your channel. Really like your style of instruction.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@hunterjoe57 5 жыл бұрын

A Big thumbs up on your Video's Ken, I think you come up with some fantastic Ideals especially Your air hammers

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Joe! We appreciate your feedback! Let us know if there's anything else you'd like to see from us!

@honkingdonk3981 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm just starting to learn blacksmithing and videos like this are so valuable. Thank you for sharing

@scottwendt3282 2 жыл бұрын

I think I may have a complete set of Ken's tongs, just finished my railroad spike tongs. Great product from a family business!

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@swflKVNC 6 жыл бұрын

My tong blanks just came. Best packing job ever!! Heard about you from John S, at Black Bear Forge. I am a lefty so I think I want to copy this video. Excellent Instruction.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 6 жыл бұрын

We appreciate the compliments, Tom! Let us know if there's anything else we can do for you! Happy Forging!

@billssmithy7352 2 жыл бұрын

You sure made it look easier than I did. But, I've now got tongs to fit all my stock.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

I was always told a guy can never have too many tongs. Check our website. Who knows, maybe there is a style you don't have.

@BB_46 6 жыл бұрын

Heard about you guys from black bear forge on KZfaq you guys have a great product.👍

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! We are glad you're here! Let us know if there's anything we can do for you!

@Forging403 4 жыл бұрын

Just received my rapid tong set from you guys and I'm impressed already. These were going to be the one I wanted to start with. I can't wait😎

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 4 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes! Happy forging!

@ronaldlynch8278 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u . just baught some . any on the rest of them . i got a set

@lostcreekhomestead6219 6 жыл бұрын

Ordering your rapid tong set next week. Just got my forge a few weeks ago. I'm super excited to get these tongs an put them together for my first project.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Nathan! Don't forget to grab our free catalog too, which has a coupon for your next order! Let us know if you have any questions!

@FunHobbies225 2 жыл бұрын

best tongs for the money others are twice as much. pretty easy to put togeather.

@donoday8101 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video I'm having some difficulty with the off set . Although it is simple I'm missing something as to how far to make the initial blow downwards. I'll keep trying till it comes out correctly. Good product I will be ordering another bundle tomorrow.

@baddogforge5181 7 жыл бұрын

hey Ken love ur vids an products I have one of ur scale brushes and it's amazing thx so much

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Casey! Glad to hear you're happy with the Wire Brush you purchased from us. Happy smithing! Let us know if there's anything else we can do for you.

@richardhatt6541 3 жыл бұрын

I got these for Christmas. I saw a video where the guy pulled out instructions on how to work each set of tongs. Mine didn't come with any instructions. Do they not come with written instructions?

@SINNER_01 3 жыл бұрын

Mine didn't come with them, either.

@larz0001 4 жыл бұрын

i heard about you guys from black beard forge also. its too bad shipping costs more than the tongs do to canada.

@markmoreno7295 3 жыл бұрын

I think I asked someplace else, but but these tongs are similar looking to Poz tongs. Do you plan on making Poz tong bkanks?

@mcopple01 9 ай бұрын

Great video! I'm interested in getting some V tong blanks but can't figure out the difference between rapid and quick tongs, and the link on the site is down. Anyone know?

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

Twisting wrench.

@derrickrepko1670 2 жыл бұрын

Should someone switch the direction when offsetting for left and right handed smiths?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is a good idea.

@roberthahn5945 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help I have to know though how do you get that tip so hot and still be able to hold the iron by hand What type of forge are you using my forge heats the whole thing up

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 2 жыл бұрын

I use an induction heater!

@thegoomba336 4 жыл бұрын

Do you offset the tongs with the exact same stoked on both sides?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, both halves are the same.

@jamesboyer3372 7 жыл бұрын

What type of power hammer where u using in the video?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

James Boyer Blacksmith I am using our MZ75 Power Hammer

@hightowerone 4 жыл бұрын

Is it a bad idea to only heat the rivit?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a way to heat only the rivet that will certainly work. But you will probably have to heat the entire joint area anyway so that you can "ease" the joint.

@hightowerone 4 жыл бұрын

@@KjZiturKensCustomIron I was JUST telling myself that in my head! Thanks for your time and quick response.

@890mikes 7 жыл бұрын

Love your blanks. Too bad delivery costs more than they do.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you 890mikes! We understand completely that shipping rates are a higher than desired. I personally have spent countless hours into searching for better and cheaper rates, but due to the weight and size of the tongs, it is increasingly difficult to find reasonable shipping rates for our products. I am constantly keeping my eye out for better and cheaper ways to ship our items,but haven’t found anything yet. Please know, though, that if we can ever ship your package for less than you paid for, we ALWAYS refund you the difference. :)

@johnspargo5876 7 жыл бұрын

are the blanks flame cut?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

Hi John! Our blanks are cut out on our CNC Plasma Table.

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

What are those straightening things you use called please?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 7 жыл бұрын

Could you clarify which part of the video you're seeing this tool? I believe you may be referring to a twisting wrench. You can find them on our site here: kensironstore.com/collections/tooling/products/twisting-wrench

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah the twisting wrench.

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

The ones on that site look different to the one's in the video

@Mbonner73 3 жыл бұрын

What can I use it I don't have a rivet set?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 3 жыл бұрын

You can rivet your tongs using just your anvil and hammer. The heads will be flattened though. By using a bucking tool and a rivet set you get a nicer looking finished rivet.

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

Oh sorry, the twisting tool is at 9:29 in the video.

@prospecting3826 7 жыл бұрын

9:25-9:29

@alexstearne9828 6 жыл бұрын

GR8 tutorial but the V-bit tongues you just made are ( R H hold ) or do you not subscribe to that theory THE DON WEST OZ

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 6 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right, Alex! You caught me! If you look at the tongs in the opening video, that is what I would call a Right-Handed tong (as I am right-handed and hold the tongs in my left hand). The one I've demonstrated is what I would call a Left-Handed tong, as it would be held in the right hand of a left-handed person. I generally make right-handed tongs for myself, but occasionally my "old-timers" kicks in and I end up making a left-handed pair and after doing this for over 40 years, I don't notice much difference in the use of either type. Good catch! -Ken

@Watchfuliz 3 жыл бұрын

I am confused...You are showing at the start a left handed tong..then making a right handed tong or vs versa..not sure now. I bought a set and made my v bit tong using the video and they work great other than bottom rien is on the left side now. So is it a left handed or a right handed tong?

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the confusion! If you look at the tongs in the opening video, that is what I would call a Right-Handed tong (as I am right-handed and hold the tongs in my left hand). The one I've demonstrated is what I would call a Left-Handed tong, as it would be held in the right hand of a left-handed person. I generally make right-handed tongs for myself, but occasionally my "old-timers" kicks in and I end up making a left-handed pair and after doing this for over 45 years, I don't notice much difference in the use of either type. You will also notice that the reins have an offset in them which places both reins in line with each other making them practical for use in either hand. -Ken

@jessehannah2989 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tongs. Love the design. That anvil is too loud for good instructional video though. You may want to deaden the ring while making videos.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SINNER_01 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered a set of your DIY Rapid tongs. The rivets are not 1/4". They're 3/16" and aren't long enough to go through both tong sides.

@KjZiturKensCustomIron 3 жыл бұрын

I am sorry if the incorrect rivets were sent. Will you please provide me with the order # so I can send the correct rivets. Once again I apologize for the hassle.

@SINNER_01 3 жыл бұрын

@@KjZiturKensCustomIron Ordered off Amazon. Order number is as follows: 113-3404423-1268211

@SINNER_01 3 жыл бұрын

@@KjZiturKensCustomIron and it is the 5 pair set of Rapid Tongs.

@SINNER_01 3 жыл бұрын

@@KjZiturKensCustomIron I reviewed my order from Amazon and I believe I purchased a knock off version of your product even though they came with a video link of Black Bear Forge doing a review of your tongs.