Repurposing Tools - GS Tongs

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I alter a hardy tool to suit farrier tong making.
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  • @MinionsSmithy
    @MinionsSmithyАй бұрын

    Once again, you have shown your ingenuity, Glen! You are sooo creative! Love it! Keep it up, Brother!

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Hi Steve, Thank you my friend for your latest generous donation. Not sure if I'm so creative - more like a guy that always looks for the most straightforward way... But as you know, I'll keep doing my thing thanks in large part to guys like you. Glen 😬

  • @andynick01
    @andynick01Ай бұрын

    I never tire of watching you make great tongs!

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks Andy, I appreciate that.

  • @robertsimmons3556
    @robertsimmons3556Ай бұрын

    Nice set of tongs Glen! I really like how you make your "necessity tools" on the fly! Another good post!!

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    On the fly seems to be the only way I know how to work. Thanks Robert for everything.

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211Ай бұрын

    Always keep a yearning for learning.

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Short but sweet, I like it Blacksmith Poet Laureate Ron!

  • @brysonalden5414
    @brysonalden5414Ай бұрын

    Nicely done, as always. Need a tool, make a tool!

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    I try my best. Thanks Bryson

  • @timocsutube
    @timocsutubeАй бұрын

    Need a tool..Make a tool...REmake a tool....🔥🔥

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Well said Tim. Thanks.

  • @AirfixLtd
    @AirfixLtdАй бұрын

    Beautiful Workmanship. 😍

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @richardiancarpenter534
    @richardiancarpenter534Ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, Glen!

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    My pleasure. Thanks Richard.

  • @Jon2jammy
    @Jon2jammyАй бұрын

    Definitely work to put your stamp on, really clean lines and clean finish. Heritage tools there, brother.

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    I've already gotten a lot of good use out of this tool and I plan to add more functions. Thanks.

  • @dakotamax2
    @dakotamax2Ай бұрын

    Great work, such economy of motion in all you do.

  • @TalRohan

    @TalRohan

    Ай бұрын

    one of my PE teachers used to tell me that when I avoided playing football ...but it wasnt a compliment...I was a cross country runner and a good one lol

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for your kind comment.

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Haha! Good one. 😬

  • @uri160
    @uri160Күн бұрын

    beautiful tongs

  • @scottlanghorst1483
    @scottlanghorst1483Ай бұрын

    Another great video. The tongs look good with the brushed brass finish. Thanks Brah.🤙🤙

  • @driveheronman4304
    @driveheronman4304Ай бұрын

    By law your green slimjim is on backwards, by hiding the information on the blade it is to deter a unfamiliar user possibly preventing injury😅 as always thanks for the upload

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    The upload is my pleasure. Thanks for watching and for your interesting comment.

  • @carolynbatta9525
    @carolynbatta9525Ай бұрын

    Hey Glen I just purchased a boneheaded camping cup….ill put it with my Yankees coffee and use both in the AM…..thanks Steve

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for letting me know that was you (spreadshop doesn't release buyer info.). I hope you have many a good cup of coffee in it. I appreciate the support brother.

  • @georgecalcei8068
    @georgecalcei8068Ай бұрын

    I got a couple minutes in a see no guard on the angle grinder. That’s an accident waiting to happen. I sure don’t want you to get seriously hurt my friend. Your videos, as always are top notch

  • @CothranMike

    @CothranMike

    Ай бұрын

    I concur with this caveat his touch is light, he does not push the tool but let's it find its depth so I am less concerned.

  • @richardhazell2601

    @richardhazell2601

    Ай бұрын

    Always worries me too....

  • @richardbryant7972

    @richardbryant7972

    Ай бұрын

    So I had a guard on mine and it blew up and hit me in the chest and a piece hit my dog and stuck in the wall so what’s the difference?

  • @CothranMike

    @CothranMike

    Ай бұрын

    @@richardbryant7972 again, it is all in the touch I think. Guards do not think, we do, guards do not protect, we do. A guard is not required is NOT what I am saying, I am saying pushing and prodding can be the problem and there is not much that can protect you from stupidity but experience, not much that can prevent "accidents" but wisdom. Be wise, stay safe, take care, have a heart.

  • @carolynbatta9525
    @carolynbatta9525Ай бұрын

    Glen..you will not be able to play for the Yankees with a missing finger. Take the guard cut it into a quarter of its size. Then place it on the bottom of the grinder. If your hand slips it will stop your finger from being cut off. Instead of a spark guard it becomes a finger guard. I can send pictures if you need…..don’t stink up the Jernt with finger stitches…..Yanks doing good in the east…maybe this year WS…..Steve

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    As I said to someone else, bad habits die hard with me. Yanks are definitely not stinking up the jernt. Time will tell... Thanks Steve.

  • @user-pl1zk8ts4e
    @user-pl1zk8ts4eАй бұрын

    أحسنت ❤

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching my friend.

  • @TalRohan
    @TalRohanАй бұрын

    I always use stainless cutting disks , theyre much more accurate and don't waste as much steel either,,,the little bit of flex in them means I don't press too hard so they last overall longer than the thicker ones for mild steel I have a piece of 20x100x300 silver steel that has been hanging about for years waiting for me to decide what to do with it, a plate like this will be ideal. Its got heavy stick welds on one side that will flatten out nicely but always made it useless for anything else...I just need a pair of tongs big enough to pick the darn thing up lol ....

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Yes, these discs are just really good - last longer for sure. Good luck with your work and all.

  • @TalRohan

    @TalRohan

    Ай бұрын

    @@gstongs thankyou

  • @hotmalm
    @hotmalmАй бұрын

    😊👍

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks.

  • @DeepCreekIronWorks
    @DeepCreekIronWorksАй бұрын

    Love your work as always, but I can’t help but cringe a bit when I see you using a grinder with no gloves. Just don’t want to see you get hurt sir

  • @lopesfacascustom

    @lopesfacascustom

    Ай бұрын

    Gloves should not be worn when operating any rotating tool, as they may get caught and cause an accident.

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    Some bad habits die hard. I appreciate your reminder and concern. Thanks.

  • @gstongs

    @gstongs

    Ай бұрын

    I have always thought the same but in some cases, gloves might have saved me from losing blood! And I know I should have the guard on... Thanks.

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