I love the way you experiment with adapting your designs of tools and equipment to modify your working environment. Seems a very sensible approach to make everything more efficient in your workshop. The traditional blacksmith anvil was probably terrific for the first few hundred years of evolution, and now there's the New Millennium GS Tongs Anvil.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Dav, Doing my work in Taiwan has really led me to think out of the box. This isn't always good but sometimes it leads to unexpected improvements. I'm not sure most blacksmiths would find this style of anvil more useful than a traditional anvil but it suits me very well so far. Thanks. Glen

You make it look so easy. Love your work and most definitely the new anvil.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Pascual, I'm glad you like this anvil - I'm very pleased and will use it often. I can definitely make tongs but not much else! Thanks for watching. Glen

You do beautiful work. As someone else mentioned, this is like Florida rain in the afternoons this time of year.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

While I like the rain and I like Taiwan, the weather (heat and humidity) is something I'll never get used to no matter how long I live there. Thanks for watching. Glen

Making the pin and your finishing were very cool to watch.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

John, I'm glad you found this interesting. Thanks. Glen

Your one of my trusted KZreadrs, you get the like button hit before the video ever plays because you never disappoint.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Jachin, That's very kind of you to say. I know I often don't put out the best content but hopefully I'm improving. Thanks for your support. Glen

Tongs look great they look heavier than the ones that you usually do, the new anvil looks great. Your tape measure.....Priceless!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Neil, I really need to get a new tape measure. It's almost useless at this point. Honestly, I thought I thinned out this pair of tongs a bit too much. Hope al is well. Thanks. Glen

Great job, Glen. Thanks for all the hard work.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Peter, It's my pleasure. I appreciate your purchase and suggestion for making a video. I wish you all the best in your blacksmithing. Thanks. Glen

That new anvil looks and sounds great, the tongs look perfect as always, I'm hoping to order a pair very soon. Great work Glen

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like this anvil and the tongs. I'm also happy I thought about it a while and took some advice from the comments before getting it made. Thanks.

That anvil is SWEET! Makes me want to get out there and make some tongs! But, here in Florida, it's like it is there...hot and humid! I'll be glad when cooler weather moves in. Love the video's!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Mark, Me too - I'll also be happy when the cooler weather arrives. I'm very glad I chose this anvil design and will make this my "go to" anvil. Thanks. Glen

Very,very nice tong video.There is certainly no mistaking who made them!I'm sure the gentleman you made them for will be extremely pleased,thanks for sharing!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

JoJo, I'm glad you like this. I went a little too far working this tong (happy using my new anvil) and thinned it out a bit too much. Still, it should work just fine. Thanks.

Anvil looks like it works great, very nice tongs. Great video as always

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Richard, I really enjoy using this anvil so far. I can really see how it will help me in my work. Thanks as usual. Glen

Glen, it is always a pleasure to watch you forge. I like the new anvil as well seems like she will do a number of Important jobs... Martin

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Martin, I feel this anvil will do exactly what yo say and work for me as a general forging anvil. Thanks.

Another great video and a great great anvil! I still want to get the other one made too. As always, you do great work my friend.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Rick, If I ever do anvils again, this might be the design I settle on. We'll see... Thanks. Glen

That rain looks like a every afternoon here in Florida Enjoyed and thumbs up

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Russell, Someone else said the same thing. I've never been to Florida but imagine the weather to be the closest to Taiwan among US States. Thanks.

Hei. Glend. My friend, what good to see you again here, I see that you are in progress, with new tools, and ideas. Greeting from Norway

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Bernardo, I'm really happy with this anvil and will probably make it my "go to" anvil. Thanks. Glen

Great work. Thanks for sharing your craft with us.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Michael, I'm happy to share. I know my videos aren't always interesting but I'll do my best moving forward. Thanks.

Love tong videos ! How the form emerges! You make it look so easy...Nice new anvil! I wish I could find some steel like you have for a decent anvil but my Railroad ASO will do for now! I am currently making a homemade Da Vinci Cam Power Hammer....I am finding that my arthritis isnt allowing me to grip a hammer anymore as I used to do! I use TONG Clips on my tongs......Thx Glen!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I've made so many tongs that I better have some skill at it. I would love to make something like the homemade hammer you're doing. We all need to change things up some as we get older. Thanks. Glen

@desertdanblacksmith1394

5 жыл бұрын

yes....change things up! .....Work smarter...not harder! "The Phoenix emerges from the flames ....even more beautiful than before" ! We must...."Forge Ahead" !

The anvil looks is good mate and really looks to suit your needs

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm really happy with this anvil design. Thanks for watching.

I would love to know more about your new anvil like where to get one for myself. Thank you and keep making the great videos.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

The block style anvils I use are my own designs which I had made here in Taiwan where I live. In all, I had four styles made and am happy with them all. Sorry I couldn't help you with this at this time. Thanks for your support.

Really cool anvil, very therapeutic watching this

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy using my block style anvils. Especially my latest one with concave and convex surfaces.

Very nice tongs..very interesting anvil design...I think it's time for a new measuring tape (lol)

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

John, It's definitely time for a new tape measure. I'm really happy with this anvil and see myself using it every day I forge. Thanks.

Nicely done!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Chibi, Thanks for watching and commenting. Glen

You are the best for tong making i learn to make my first one with your video!!! When is storm outside is time to make a stormbreaker hammer 😁

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to know my video could help you in any way. I might be able to make a mini-Stormbreaker only with my work space / setup. Thanks for watching. Glen

As i looked your new anvil.........just wow......👍

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

ravinder, I'm really happy with this anvil. I'll probably use it every time I forge. Thanks. Glen

As always, great work !

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel, Thanks for your support. Glen

@gabrielnavarro8721

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, it's our role to thank you, for the knowledge and fun you share with us. I wondered, why did you use a rectangular punch in the middle of the punched hole process ?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Gabriel, That's a good question. That slender slot style punch helps me to make the hole more quickly, especially when my round punch is a bit dull and needs to be dressed. I will modify that punch some and make it a small slitter and so try to open the hole but remove the least amount of material possible. Thanks. Glen

Great job!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Troy, Thanks for your support. Glen

Very nice new anvil. I love to watch you work. Seems so effortless. BTW, do you plan on putting a radius on at least one edge of the flat top? As you are aware, those sharp corners are a lead-on to cold shuts.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm very pleased with this anvil. I did slightly radius the sharp edges and may do more but first want to use this anvil a while before deciding what might suit me best. You're right about sharp corners but also a lot of guys who get new anvils regret not leaving at least one sharp edge... Thanks for watching. Glen

Hi. Glen your tongs always look excellent. These look particularly good. Maybe your new anvil is adding value ! regards from John Spargo in Cape Town

@mercury6800

5 жыл бұрын

John Spargo Cape Town South Africa you from there too

@johnspargo5876

5 жыл бұрын

Mercury yes i am

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

John, I maybe spent a little extra time making this pair of tongs. But I feel I hammered on it a bit too much and thinned it out more than I wanted. This anvil will definitely help me with a variety of things I do and can see how I might improve from using it. Thanks. Glen

Good job my friend.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Jose, I'm really pleased with this new anvil. Thanks. Glen

Hi Glen, really love your work! what stock bar do you use for your tongs? do you use ordinary mild steel or some other steel type?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I normally use 1018 mild steel, 14mm diameter, for my tongs. I prefer mild steel tongs since I often quench my tongs and higher carbon stuff might crack over time. Thanks for watching. Glen

Very nice , good job

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

shafique, Glad you like this. Thanks for watching. Glen

nice :) and i have 2 questions - 1-how this anvill hold up ? does it chip or something ? and 2 does that saw/rough marks , mark the steel ?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Kido, The saw marks are not deep. They mark the work slightly and I may eventually grind them off. But they will also smooth out with frequent use. It's very unlikely this steel (4145) will chip. The more likely thing is it will dent if struck with a hard enough hammer. Thanks.

Tremendous job.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your encouragement.

While not a Blacksmith ,I still find these videos artistically memorizing.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Curtis, I'm glad you find these sort of videos interesting. Having a broader reach to folks who aren't doing blacksmithing is a good thing. Thanks for watching. Glen

Great tongs! what kind of steel you use for the tongs, thanks in advance.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Lufe, I use 1018 mild steel for my tongs. Just easier to work than higher carbon steel and much less susceptible to cracking from frequent quenching (I always cool my tongs). Thanks for watching. Glen

Very nice. I just realized something, you start with cold rolled (1018) steel don't ya? Maybe that plays a small part in why your forgings are always so clean looking ;) Just curious, but do you plan on cleaning those saw marks off the top of the flat on your new anvil, or just leaving it as is? Thanks for sharing. It's been a while since I've left a comment but I just wanted to say that I still enjoy watching your vids and forging style. 👍

@noahnipperus7320

5 жыл бұрын

Are all your tongs CR 1018? Did I miss why in another video?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I use cold rolled 1018 for all my tongs and that definitely plays a part in contributing to their final look. I'm going to leave those marks for now. Eventually, I may grind them off but to be honest, they barely leave any marks and over time continued use of the anvil will wear them smooth. I'm glad you continue to watch... Thanks. Glen

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Noah, Yes, I use 1018 cold rolled for all my tongs now. Firstly, it's a more consistent material than hot rolled. Secondly, it's easier to forge than higher carbon steel. And lastly, it won't crack with frequent cooling (I often quench my tongs when the jaws get hot) like medium carbon or other alloy steel might. Thanks for watching.

Awesome videos man, thanks for sharing! Do your downstairs neighbors ever complain about the “tapping” sounds?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Peter, I've done my best to dampen the sound and have a good relationship with my downstairs neighbors. Plus, the old style poured concrete building I live in is more soundproof than most buildings. Thanks for watching. Glen

Did the tongs actually open? it looked as if they were stuck shut. They sure look good though.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Eric, Yes, they open and close. The joint may be a little stiff at first but after one or two uses, will loosen up some. Thanks for watching. Glen

Hey ho GST. I love your tongs so smoth and clean. The anvil does a great job. I like it very much. The good thing about the rain is u have always fresh water to quench ha ha. Nice vid again. My anvil is a mild piece 40 by 20 by 4 cm. And I use a 75 cm long c50 steel with diameter of 50 mil. Using it while its standing up in a pipe to keep it erected. Nice vid thanks for sharing. Greetings

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

In the past, I had a very similar anvil to what you described - the long one set up vertically. This new anvil of mine really suits me so far. I really like the rain but not too have and too constant. Thanks.,

Pobres de sus vecinos!! Jajaja Excelente trabajo!!!

Just found this channel and I really like the video, but the end is way too fast.. would really love to see more from the finished product!!

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Ivanovic, I will do my best to show the finished products more and in better detail. Glad you like my channel and thanks for your feedback. Glen

Holy crap I bet you about crapped yourself when you saw that anvil man , that thing is awesome

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Blake, Luckily, I already had my bathroom visit before I went to get this anvil. I really enjoy using it. Thanks for watching. Glen

@kawsarbashir5032

5 жыл бұрын

Uduyfygvyff

Good stuff Glen, love that style of tong. New anvil works great aye?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Len, I'm very pleased with this anvil and I think the more I use it the more I will like it. Thanks.

Nice work there boss looks good.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Pat, I'm glad you like this. Thanks for watching. Glen

Glen, I just love wAtching you work. You have such ease making these, when I know from my own expertise they can be very difficult. Do you also sell your hole punch and drifts?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your support. I do sell handled punches, same as what I use in this video as well as some others. Drifts (hand held, hammer eye drifts and the like) are something I've mostly stayed away from selling but might offer soon. Good luck in your work. Glen

Beautiful tongs

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Mr Wink, Glad you like them and thanks for watching. Glen

At which floor is your workplace located.... anyhow great passion and cool work

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

kevi, Hi, I am on the 5th floor - the top floor (roof) of the building. Thanks for watching.

@stormypole

5 жыл бұрын

Love your work.... but I want to ask how you are able to mask all the sounds of hammering and tinkering to the floor below...of course the question sounds stupid but was curiously hilarious 😂 to me

Monsoon season is the best.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Bob, The rain is important but people who get flooded might disagree. Thanks for watching.

Bravo.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like this. Thanks for watching. Glen

I've never seen an anvil like that before. What's it specialized for? Looks like something an armorer might use.

@loul7239

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Foye the previous videos were about the design of this anvil for hammer making. An armorer uses anvils with much more aggressive angles and rounds on it.

@michaelfoye1135

5 жыл бұрын

@@loul7239 Thanks. I missed thise videos and will look. I took his statement about his new anvil to represent a purchase. Seeing it designed and made is even better.

@michaelfoye1135

5 жыл бұрын

@@loul7239 Just watched one of those videos. I think that GS might benefit from having a chat with a tool design engineer.

@johnspargo5876

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Foye I think that most tool design engineers would benefit from a chat with GS! GS .makes the best tongs. ©

@loul7239

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Foye I hear what you are saying, but he also designed the anvils he uses in the videos and they are a brilliant design. As a blacksmith, I tend to assume that a tool designer or engineer would not be able to understand what a blacksmith needs. Plus, we just enjoy making our own tools. It’s what separates us from most other crafts.

You sounds like scout crafter. Who in turn sounds like Jon Peter's

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Nick, I can't say I exactly understand your comment but thanks for watching all the same.

@nickkk420

5 жыл бұрын

@@gstongs lol your voice sounds exactly like a couple other you tubers, thanx for the reply, great vids

안녕하세요 영상이 엄청 깔끔하네요^^

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you find this video interesting. Thanks for watching. Glen

BOM DIA . COLOQUEI PRIMEIRÃO POR TER SIDO O PRIMEIRO A VISUALIZAR SEU VIDEO, ADMIRO MUITO SEU TRABALHO E O MODO DE ENSINAR . SEMPRE PROCURO SEGUIR SEUS PROJETOS POIS SÃO INTERESSANTES E FICO SEMPRE SATISFEITO EM EXECUTALOS. NÃO ETENDI POR QUE DISSE SER TÃO IDIOTA . FIQUEI CONFUSO GOSTARIA DE ENTENDER, AGRADEÇO.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Mauro, I appreciate that you like my videos. It's not always easy to come up with new ideas for projects and so I know not every video is interesting. Thanks.

Salut Glen comment ça va j'ai une question pour toi. Est-ce que tes pinces ne sont pas trop courtes? Est-ce que tu ne brûles pas les mains???

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Adem, This is a very good question. For a few reasons, I like my tongs to be short and I know this doesn't suit everyone, especially those who use larger gas forges. I never have a problem with my hands getting burned from the stock I'm working but it can sometimes be difficult to get smaller pieces in and out of the forge with such short tongs. So, I have a longer, pick-up style tong that I use to get things in and out to where I can easily grasp with my short, forging tongs. In general, I just find this short style easier to manipulate which improves my productivity. Thanks. Glen

Je suis de l'irak je suis votre canal est très belle suite le plus doux lac

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like my channel. Thanks for watching. Glen

As always.... You are amazing... Love the new anvil design, Can't wait to see your large curved hammers heads.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Me too - I haven't yet had a chance to really use this anvil for my hammers but think it will suit what I want pretty well. You will probably see me using this anvil for many projects. Thanks.

Where did you buy the anvil?

@CaptainTwitchy

5 жыл бұрын

Danny Thomas He has it made to his own specifications.

@cooliobob1274

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainTwitchy Who makes them?

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Danny, I designed and had this (and a few other anvils) made where I live here in Taiwan. Thanks for watching. Glen

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Bob, I designed this anvil - bought the steel, had it machined and heat treated at separate small companies where I live in Taiwan. Thanks.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

MIKAL, Thanks for your help. Glen

لاتنسى ذكر الله لا اله الا الله ولا حول ولاقوة الا بالله

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

where can I buy a pair of your tongs

@mikewhipp2984

5 жыл бұрын

His website is in the description

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie, my website is www.gstongs.com Thanks for watching. Glen

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike.

👍

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Jolujo, Thanks for watching. Glen

How to heate? Heating machine video send me

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Murugan, I will show my forge in my next video. Thanks.

عمل جميل انا ايضا اعمل حداد نار

لا اله إلا الله

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@lizandroeljusto9843

5 жыл бұрын

jajajaja

Mate i think you're on to something. Secure it.

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Garret, I see this anvil being more useful for my work than I originally intended. Thanks for watching.

Je viens d'Irak, j'espère que vous et vous êtes industriel

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

I hope all is well in Iraq. Thanks.

Man you could shave time if you would stop love tapping throughout the process and save all the love tapping for the cleanup

👈👍🌷

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glen

Bad a$$€

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

George, Yes, this anvil is so good it's bad... Thanks.

PRIMEIRÃO

@noahnipperus7320

5 жыл бұрын

Did you just post "FIRST" in Portuguese?! That's so dumb but, also kind of awesome because I've never seen multilingual "FIRST" posts... : )

@gstongs

5 жыл бұрын

Mauro, Glad you won the first place medal. Thanks for watching. Glen

@mauroji3978

5 жыл бұрын

AGRADECIDO POR SUA ATENÇÃO.