Box Jaw Tongs

Box jaw tongs are perhaps the best way to hold flat stock during forging. This style of blacksmiths tongs are similar to flat jaw tongs, but ho;d so much better. The poser hammer will be used for most of the forging. My name is John Switzer, thank you for watching. Black Bear Forge is a small one person shop located in the Southern Colorado Mountains Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith. My blacksmiths apron http://www.Forge-Aprons.com use code BBF My favorite cordless angle grinder – http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600... My cordless die grinder - http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/885600... Links for some of my video and lighting equipment. Sony FDR AX33 camcorder https://adorama.evyy.net/WExzA Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera https://adorama.evyy.net/NEnJV Sony FDR-X3000 4K Action Camera https://adorama.evyy.net/Dajm2 Insta360 One X 360 camera https://adorama.evyy.net/ejO2O RodeLink Filmmaker Wireless Microphone Kit https://adorama.evyy.net/g5vXA Dracast S-Series Plus Daylight LED500 Panel https://adorama.evyy.net/drbJj Manfrotto 244 Magic Arm https://adorama.evyy.net/9qbd5 Manfrotto super clamp https:// adorama.evyy.net/Pn2N6 To provide financial support use one of the two links below. https://www.paypal.me/BlackBearForge Or you may set up a monthly contribution through Patreon   / blackbearforge   To request a custom order from Black Bear Forge. Please sign up on the wait list at https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/dcc6d... If you are curious about some of my other interests, you may like my second channel Off Topic with John Switzer    / @johnswitzer   I have set up a Facebook group just for you, the viewers of this YouTube channel. If you would like to share your work that was inspired by my videos This is the place to do that   / 101400907400310   Find my shop on line at: http://www.blackbearforge.com http://www.blackbearforge.etsy.com   / blackbearforge     / black-bear-forge-209863855743919   For custom order requests. Please sign up on the wait list at https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/dcc6d... Mailing address: Black Bear Forge P.O. Box 4 Beulah, CO 81023 To find more information in blacksmithing in the US or to search for your local ABANA affiliate group visit. https://www.abana.org/ Blacksmithing tools and supplies Self contained air hammers - http://www.saymakhammers.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.oleoacresfarriersupply.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.piehtoolco.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.centaurforge.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - https://www.blacksmithsdepot.com/ General blacksmithing supplies - http://www.blacksmithsupply.com/ Square head bolts and lags - http://www.blacksmithbolt.com/ New anvils - https://www.oldworldanvils.com/ New anvils - http://www.nimbaanvils.com/ New anvils - Industrial supplier - http://www.mcmaster.com Tong blanks and tools - https://kensironstore.com/ Fire brick and refractory - http://refwest.com Blacksmithing and related activities can be hazardous. These videos are not a substitute for competent professional instruction. Your safety is your sole responsibility. Always use appropriate safety equipment including eye and ear protection when working in the shop. Follow manufactures safety guidelines for the use of all equipment. In the event something shown in one of these videos seems unsafe, it is up to you to make the appropriate changes to protect yourself.