Forging Barbecue Tongs

Barbecue season may be coming to an end, but Christmas and the holiday gift giving season are right around the corner. This set of BBQ tongs would make a great gift idea.

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00:00 - Intro
02:21 - Stock prep
01:09 - Drawing out the spring section
05:57 - Drawing out the legs
14:10 - Filing and grinding
16:31 - Decorative chisel work
19:10 - Shaping the bow
20:12 - Shaping the ends
20:58 - Final thoughts
22:29 - Fished tongs

Anvil provided by; Fontanini Anvil and Tool


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Below you will find useful links that will help you in your journey as a blacksmith.

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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

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