In this video, I forge a sturdy pair of bolt tongs—a must-have tool for holding round or square stock securely at the forge. I walk through each stage of the build, from drawing out the reins to ...

Learn how to forge flat jaw blacksmithing tongs, showcasing shaping, riveting, and finishing techniques to create durable and functional tools for the forge.

Regular readers will recognise this as the third part of a series exploring blacksmithing for those who have perhaps always fancied having a go but have never quite known where to start. It’s written ...