Blacksmithing Tongs the traditional approach

3-Second Blueprint (English)

1. Forge the jaw, hinge boss, and rein stub using half-face blows on near and far anvil edges with 90° rotations toward the tong hand.
2. Forge-welding lighter round stock for the reins onto heavy jaw blanks eliminates tedious drawing-out when working without a power hammer.
3. Heat scarfed joints slowly to lemon-yellow with iron-filing flux, wire-brushing and reheating if steel cools below weld heat.