Forged Scroll Tongs for Beginners

Learn how to forge basic scroll tongs step by step in this video for beginners. These tongs are handy to have for any fine tuning work you need to do, or as you guessed it, to make scrolls. Check out my list below of the tools and materials I used to make these. I included links to my video on Bidirectional Tongs and a Hot Punch. Tools & Materials I used in this video: - 3/4” x 8” Sucker Rod - Round Stock Tongs: https://youtu.be/a3YKm77zdsM - 1909 Lakeside Anvil - 10lb Short Handled Sledge - Power Hammer - 1.75lb Bulldog Rounding Hammer - 3/8” Flat Jaw Tongs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0_QD5ZBO0o - Hot Punch: https://youtu.be/EBIYsESxxTo -Rivets: https://amzn.to/3oCHanO -Beeswax: https://amzn.to/3AiCrdd Disclaimer: I only recommend products I use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain what are referred to as “affiliate links.” If you click on a link that brings you to a page where you may like to purchase something, your shopping experience will not be at all affected. However, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting this channel! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Rough out jaws 03:54 Setting the boss 05:47 Drawing out the reins 08:33 Refining the boss and jaw 09:46 Forging and rounding the jaw 13:43 Punching the rivet hole 21:50 Demonstration 22:20 Outro Hi, I'm Jayce, the blacksmith behind Farmstead Forge. I am a farrier by trade; I learned the basics of blacksmithing at shoeing school and the rest I learned on my own. I'm excited to expand my knowledge and continue learning while also sharing my passion with others. Join me in the shop on my Montana farmstead where I enjoy building tools and other fun projects that we can use around the place. If you enjoyed this video please consider giving it a like, I’d appreciate it! Also, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on new videos every Tuesday morning! Contact Me: [email protected]