A Different Way to Forge Bolt Jaw Tongs (Long Version)

Here is the full demonstration of my process for forging bolt jaw tongs. To watch the short version with less discussion, use the following link.    • A Different Way to Forge Bolt Jaw Tongs (S...   Bear with my presentation style (or lack thereof) and poor editing prowess. I hope the information will still be helpful to someone out there. Timestamps: 0:00 Styles of bolt jaw tongs 1:30 Starting stock and layout 4:30 Forging the Jaws 10:32 Starting the boss section 14:25 Second isolation for the boss 18:50 Hot cutting to form a scarf 21:00 Scarfing the jaw halves 24:58 Scarfing the reins 28:51 Close up of the scarves w/ discussion 31:15 Failed attempts 34:15 Giving up on welding the first 2 pieces 35:10 Welding the second 2 halves 36:00 Camera dies 36:25 Discussing plan for first 2 halves 38:10 Welding them 42:00 Drawing out the reins 52:40 Rasping the reins to make round 54:59 Straightening out at the vice 55:58 Shaping the boss 59:15 Matching the two halves 1:01:55 First bend of the jaws 1:03:30 Tweaking bends at the anvil to match 1:05:17 Second bend of the jaws 1:06:38 Last few adjustments 1:08:00 Punching the holes 1:11:20 Offsetting the reins 1:13:10 Slitting and opening the jaws 1:17:25 Mock fit up 1:18:17 Riveting 1:21:37 Adjusting to fit stock