Forging Chainmail / maille tongs

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2023
  • I make a couple of tongs for manipulating chain mail rings.
    If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner or link here: www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s...
    You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below the video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: / gstongs
    Thanks so much. Glen
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  • @bigunksworkshop786
    @bigunksworkshop786 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for another great video!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +3

      Hi, this is a big Super Thanks donation - above and beyond the call of duty. I really appreciate it as the donation goes a long way to helping me take time for videos. I'll give you a shout-out in an upcoming blacksmithing video, likely two later. And I'll use Big Unk's Workshop for that unless you tell me otherwise. If you have any questions, etc. please email me: gstongs@gmail.com
      Thanks so much. Glen 😬

    • @bigunksworkshop786
      @bigunksworkshop786 Рік тому +4

      @@gstongs you're very welcome. Been a long time viewer but this is the first time I've been able to donate, and it is well deserved, sir. You put a lot of time and effort into these videos, least I can do is my small part in helping make it happen.

    • @Whipple1
      @Whipple1 Рік тому

      Really great video Glen!
      Cheers!
      Whipple.

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556 Рік тому +1

    Custom, another made to order tool! Glen you really have a Broadbase in your subscribers! Chainmail..wow! I enjoy watching you work/create. Good post!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      I've made tongs for all sorts of purposes over the years. Some have turned out more useful than others... Thanks for all robert.

  • @user-rt9ci7hk5k
    @user-rt9ci7hk5k Рік тому +2

    Здоровья вам с Донбасса, всегда смотрю ваше видео про изготовления инструмента ,очень интересно

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      Hi, I really appreciate you always watching my videos. Good luck in all. Thanks.

  • @MinionsSmithy
    @MinionsSmithy Рік тому +1

    Your ability to replicate the pieces so perfectly still amazes me to this day. I never tire of watching your videos! Keep up the great work, Glen!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      Hi Steve, I really appreciate your latest Super Thanks donation. I can't even count how many times you've donated - really helping to keep the channel moving along. Usual shout-out to follow. Thanks and glad you haven't grown tired! If nothing else, I'm fairly consistent and that helps with tongs for sure. 😬

  • @brooksmartin2665
    @brooksmartin2665 Рік тому +1

    Dang Glen, you were seriously moving metal. Awesome build video.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hey Brooks, I've been known to move and groove on occasion. Glad you continue to find my channel interesting enough to stick around. I'll continue to try my best for good folks like yourself. Thanks.

  • @maxbutcher6604
    @maxbutcher6604 Рік тому +1

    have been watching for quite a while, i think the best demonstration of your skill great video.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      I really appreciate you saying that. Makes me feel I'm heading in the right direction and not going backwards with my skill as it sometimes feels. Thanks Max.

  • @paulorchard7960
    @paulorchard7960 Рік тому +2

    Nice tongs Glen, as expected! I have almost massacred the punches I bought from you a year ago but they are still going! 1/2 flat bar might be a bit much but they will get through! Great work mate!🇦🇺👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi Paul, I hope the punches can survive more use. If not, email me and we can work something out. Thanks for all.

  • @forgeworxblacksmith6453
    @forgeworxblacksmith6453 Рік тому +1

    Love your tong making videos, the unique processes you use are mesmerizing. Economy of execution that gives them their beautiful functionality, like no other I've seen 👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      I've really happy you enjoy my tong making videos. Tongs are just about the only thing that I feel comfortable about making. But I'll continue to mess around with other projects. Thanks for all.

  • @garetkonigsfeld2
    @garetkonigsfeld2 4 місяці тому

    The brass is a nice touch.

  • @michaelmarks8954
    @michaelmarks8954 Рік тому +1

    Very nice. Enjoy your videos as usual. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇸

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      I'm very glad you enjoy watching. Thanks for all.

  • @Davidjeng049
    @Davidjeng049 Рік тому +1

    They look like a pair of mass produced ones. Great Work.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Over time I've gotten decent at repeating my movements so that two or more tongs can look very similar. Thanks.

  • @sarfrazahmed8468
    @sarfrazahmed8468 Рік тому +1

    Amazing to watch the steel, molding like a cake, excellent work 👏

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi and thanks for watching and for your kind comment. Much appreciated.

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohan Рік тому +1

    very tidy tongs those Glen, in those we get to see why the name of the channel...spot on.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      I figure I need to post a tong video every now and again to keep in line with the name. Thanks for all.

  • @MrJamesjustin
    @MrJamesjustin Рік тому +1

    Mate, they are bloody awesome, not surprisingly.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      Glad you like these tongs. Thanks for all.

  • @jamesperkins9833
    @jamesperkins9833 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work Glen.

  • @verndahl3848
    @verndahl3848 Рік тому +1

    Amazing to watch your precision. My tongs are ugly and somewhat functional. Yours are beatiful and functional! It's easy to tell that you've got it down to a science.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hey vern, I've had a lot of practice and so tongs are among the very few things that I make well. Everything else is hit or miss! Thanks for all.

  • @TooTall553
    @TooTall553 Рік тому +1

    Another outstanding video Glenn👊🤙👋

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks.

  • @dougalexander7204
    @dougalexander7204 Рік тому +1

    Excellent. You make it look easy.

  • @48vdcwrld
    @48vdcwrld Рік тому +1

    exceptional work Glen...

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi John, Thanks for all.

  • @leonzorg
    @leonzorg Рік тому +1

    Travail soigné, un vrai plaisir à vous regarder œuvrer! vous êtes un artiste!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi and thank you for your kind comment. 😬

  • @user-pl1zk8ts4e
    @user-pl1zk8ts4e 11 місяців тому +2

    Well published, thank you from Iraq 🇮🇶

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching.

  • @ataurrehman709
    @ataurrehman709 Рік тому +1

    Assalamualaikum very good working 👍

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi and thanks for watching and taking the time send your blessing. I wish you the best.

  • @grahamjamieson7752
    @grahamjamieson7752 Рік тому +1

    Nice work again mate

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Thanks Graham for your continuing support.

  • @DogsaladSalad
    @DogsaladSalad Рік тому +1

    Inspirational. Great stuff

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414 Рік тому +1

    Nice! I think I picked up a technique I've never used to get the bits aligned correctly; will try it on my experimental tongs, if I ever get back to them!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hey Bryson, I'm glad you glean even the smallest detail that might help you from watching. Thanks.

  • @sonnybelson2167
    @sonnybelson2167 Рік тому +1

    Nice work as usual.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hey Sonny, Hope all is well is your corner of the world. I appreciate all you've done to help me / the channel out. Thanks.

  • @rohncarver3585
    @rohncarver3585 Рік тому +2

    have you ever thought about trying to off set the handle of the tongs a bit so that the bottom tong handle when held with an open hand; it falls towards your palm? this would then make them right handed or left handed tools; but make it easier to grip as they would then want to stay in your hands.

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +2

      I do offset my tong handles so that they line up over each other on the handle end. But I never thought about making them so that the handles operate as you described. Something to think about... Thanks for watching.

  • @user-jq3wn6kr2n
    @user-jq3wn6kr2n Рік тому

    How much I would love to see your perfect work, you are a creative person

  • @uri160
    @uri160 Рік тому +1

    Very nice.

  • @timocsutube
    @timocsutube Рік тому +1

    NIce Pliers for sure!!

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      Hey Tim, Glad you like these tongs / pliers and thanks for all of your support.

  • @heatshield
    @heatshield Рік тому +1

    Hello sir. Have you considered some sort of support for the ends of long tools as you work them?
    I feel like it couldn’t possibly hurt to have a leather bean-bag sort of thing, like a foot rest about the same height as the top of the anvil. You could place it between your feet and squeeze it with your legs to make it higher and lower. Place the floating end of your work on it sort of as a third hand, just a passive rest for it instead of hanging long items 90% off the end and using the downward pressure of your arm to pinch things down to the anvil.
    Seems like it would save you a ton of effort, if you had a leather bag there between yourself and the anvil.
    I know this isn’t common for blacksmiths (or maybe something like that has been done before) but with your particular form of work, sitting like you do and making videos, I think it could really make it a lot easier on your elbows and wrists and all that.
    What do you think? Do you know what I mean?

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      Hi and yes, I do understand what you mean about creating some sort of rest for my workpieces. But no matter what that might be, it would have to have some sort pressure on the back end so that when I hit the front end with my hammer it doesn't want to flip. Anyway, it's a good idea and one that could make working in the way I do easier or at least less stressful on the hands, etc. Thanks for watching and sharing.

  • @abduljabar3051
    @abduljabar3051 Рік тому

    Amazing creative👍🏻👍🏻

  • @billykreger9765
    @billykreger9765 4 місяці тому +1

    I think I need a set (2) of these as well

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  3 місяці тому +1

      Billy, These tongs were a more unusual request. Thanks.

  • @alexanderriedel2000
    @alexanderriedel2000 Рік тому +1

    Das Werkzeug macht den Meister.

  • @alanspeert8351
    @alanspeert8351 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful work you make it look easy
    Is there a reason that you used two different punches

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому +1

      One punch was finer to create the hole and the other was larger to drift the hole open some. Thanks Alan.

  • @toojyeeblis8244
    @toojyeeblis8244 Рік тому +1

    Good👍👍

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    Genius kui similar fisik menarik menawan cantik.

  • @user-sj4dj4uq9p
    @user-sj4dj4uq9p 6 місяців тому

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @martinnovotny7507
    @martinnovotny7507 Рік тому +1

    🥰

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching.

  • @kmadhukiran3271
    @kmadhukiran3271 10 місяців тому +1

    sir your town name plese

  • @ClenioBuilder
    @ClenioBuilder Рік тому +1

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @erolmaraz-qg2dg
    @erolmaraz-qg2dg 8 місяців тому

    Sanatkâr bu işte

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    This example 10 /10study.....u got 7 people lear or read without have problem.. They have 345.

  • @patriciotorres6848
    @patriciotorres6848 Рік тому

    Me gustaría ver el yunke como lo fabricaste.

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    Yo kui tindakan tergesa gesa.... Ribet to many langsung di sapu tangan. Jeoang hati hati koe hasile juga perfectionis. Yo memang dasare. Asia sing lain di atur podo koe yo rak iso mencapai hahahahhaha

  • @hotmalm
    @hotmalm Рік тому +1

    🫡

    • @gstongs
      @gstongs  Рік тому

      Hi Fredrik and thanks for all.

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    Lha wong sing 345 kui tetep rak iso mencapai soale Tony hawk menguasai skateboard kui umure 8910 tahun.

  • @sinsinsss5216
    @sinsinsss5216 Рік тому

    Tapi manusia cantik dominan bodoh... Itu salah.