How to forge Bolt Jaw Tongs

#blacksmithing #farrier #homesteading
In this tutorial I take you through the steps on how to forge old school bolt jaw tongs. On these particular tongs I made the jaws V-bit style but I also show how to make them round as well.

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Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others.

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