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Glen GS Tongs
Приєднався 2 вер 2013
I hand forge blacksmith tongs of all kinds but also like to use my channel to experiment and forge items I normally wouldn't make. I work with minimal tooling and in an unusually small workspace. Glen - GS Tongs
Project Update - Trench Warfare, You Dig? - GS Tongs
I dig a trench and lay my water line, drain line, roof and wall sheathing, etc.
If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs
For Spreadshop (Bonehead Approved Blacksmithing T-shirts, etc.) go to: gstongs.myspreadshop.com
Thanks so much. Glen
If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs
For Spreadshop (Bonehead Approved Blacksmithing T-shirts, etc.) go to: gstongs.myspreadshop.com
Thanks so much. Glen
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Project Update, Oh Deer! Using Peavey - GS Tongs
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I continue on my home build, try to move hemlock logs, and deer becomes my friend. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon acc...
Project Update - Mobilizing GS Tongs Army
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We complete the subfloor and wall framing. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Spread...
Project Update, Floor Framing - GS Tongs
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I handle odds and ends and we start floor framing. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs Fo...
More Updates - GS Tongs
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I update on blacksmithing stuff, my home build, etc. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs ...
Project Update - GS Tongs
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I'm in the US starting a small home build. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Spread...
Handled Rivet Header - GS Tongs
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I complete a small, travel size rivet header. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Spr...
Repurposing Tools - GS Tongs
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I alter a hardy tool to suit farrier tong making. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For...
52100 Tong - GS Tongs
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I hand forge a heavy duty tong from bearing steel. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs Fo...
Tube Guillotine / Handled Fuller - GS Tongs
Переглядів 2,8 тис.2 місяці тому
I show and use my latest tube style guillotine / fullering tool. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon....
Practical Blacksmithing - GS Tongs
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I forge a very simple spigot handle. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Spreadshop (...
Handled Rivet Header - GS Tongs
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I complete a multi-hole rivet header with permanent handle. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/g...
Tight Offset Helper Tool - GS Tongs
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I rework a tool to help with forging tongs. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Sprea...
Rivet-less Tongs - GS Tongs
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I forge a couple pairs of no rivet style tongs. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For S...
Simple Rope Twist - GS Tongs
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I demonstrate a couple of rope style twists. If you would like to donate any amount, click the Paypal donate button in the homepage banner. You can also Paypal directly to my email: gstongs@gmail.com or do so via Super Thanks below each video. Whatever the way I will recognize you for your donation in a video. For those who prefer, I also have a Patreon account: www.patreon.com/gstongs For Spre...
Inlay / Inset Copper in Steel - GS Tongs
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Inlay / Inset Copper in Steel - GS Tongs
Forging Small Scroll Ends - GS Tongs
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Forging Small Scroll Ends - GS Tongs
How To Put A Copper Skin On Steel - GS Tongs
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How To Put A Copper Skin On Steel - GS Tongs
420 Stainless Hot Tools? - GS Tongs
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420 Stainless Hot Tools? - GS Tongs
Heavy Tube Guillotine Tool - GS Tongs
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Heavy Tube Guillotine Tool - GS Tongs
No Rivet, Fixed Pivot Tong - GS Tongs
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No Rivet, Fixed Pivot Tong - GS Tongs
A Different Simple Handle Twist - GS Tongs
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A Different Simple Handle Twist - GS Tongs
Simple "Roller" Guillotine Tool - GS Tongs
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Simple "Roller" Guillotine Tool - GS Tongs
Cold / Low Heat Punching - GS Tongs
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Cold / Low Heat Punching - GS Tongs
Just like that, i know it is!! Keep diggin
Maybe instead of a hole, just a notch cut at the end would nake removal a snap.
beautiful tongs
Man, even your trench digging has flare. Nice job. The house is really coming along fine.
Keep going forward you’re doing great.
Oof da
Wow~Glen, you are really great. You can complete a job that is difficult for many people to complete by yourself🥳🎉👍. I also hope you can finish your work soon and come back to Taiwan to be with us soon😊
Hi, how are you? Please tell everyone I said hello. I miss Taiwan and everyone and look forward to sitting down and chatting over a cup of coffee. 😬
@@gstongs I will convey to everyone that they also miss you very much. I will drink coffee with everyone when you come back to Taiwan~☕☕☕
Man, that's a heck of a trench to do by hand...and then you say you don't get enough exercise! HAHA! Way to go Glen, happy to see this much progress this fast!
Id 2nd the wire innthe ditch idea. Location is a real thing. But you may have done something like that i didnt catch. Man 80 cu feet is alot to hand dig in rocky condition. , your a beast mt friend! Blessings brother Crawford out 🙏🏼🔥⚒️🧙🏼
A tip is to bury a wire with any water/drain lines you bury. You can find them later with a metal detector and even figure out the depth from the signal strength. Also, about 6" above the buried lines, bury a strip of caution tape for the next bloke to find.
Glen I know you're building a house, but I wanted to ask: have you developed this unusual way of making tongs further in the last four years (since posted)?
Wait, your not in Thailand anymore.......I guess I've missed a few videos
I missed a few also but when did he go to Thailand? I know he was in Taiwan.
@@rotironwerks there yah go, I'm out of the loop too far, need to get back on track
It's getting there!
My ditch witch would have made short work of that man. Sorry but your 1400 miles from me.
Tenacious G!
Thanks!
Hey Ron, I really appreciate your donation. Your continuing support is helping big time. Thanks. 😬
Frost line in Washington state is around 24"... I think?!?
My plumber said somewhere between 18" and 24". I'm probably closer to 24" overall (not 20") but some spots are are more shallow. I think it'll be good. Thanks.
You're a tuff one glenn good job.
Glen, mark your areas now while you remember where they are! Ask me how I know this….. hahahahah looking great, mah dude.
Dang Glen, nice progress!! You're definitely a hard worker. I would have been laid-up for a couple days after digging that trench. 😳
Just proves what we knew, you don't mind hard work.
Coming along nicely.
Electrician here. Nova Scotia Canada. Wish I could help.
Have been enjoying your house build.🇺🇸
Dang man. If you was within 250 miles I would have came down with my excavator and dug the trench for you. Young at heart but we aren’t getting younger I promise.
coming along nicely
Your a hard working man Glen! Definitely measurable progress!! All looks good on GS Tongs! Stay well and take care of yourself! Until your next post!
Ironically I watched this while resting from digging post holes by hand all day. I can dig that you're fatigued!
You're an animal Glen I can't believe you got that all done in one day, by hand and alone.
How did you know I just logged onto your channel!
Hi sis, you are first to comment which isn't easy. Gold medal... 🏅
@@gstongs 💛💪
@@gstongs I’m so proud of you.
Use a pipe to help you cut heavier gauge steel like an old leaf spring.
That's absolutely a work of art. Well done
Super!
Top!!!!!
I was a carpenter for 40+ years but I've never seen windows installed before the framing is finished. They are going to be vulnerable to getting broken while the rest of the framing is being done. Just a little bit of unnecessary risk.
I have a piece of A33 i was gonna make one of these out of to punch the eye for a tomahawk, but i think i am gonna try to make one from an old ballpein hammer first.
Bagus
It has been very interesting watching your progress building your house as i will likely be building my own soon but with a lot more help thankfully. Your deer is very cute and friendly but please stop feeding it as nothing good will come of it for the deer itself. Wild animals should not be fed human food at all and even food we think would be good for them often isn’t. I love you forging style and look to see more after the house is complete.
You moving back to the States or is it just a place of your own to stay when you come for a visit? You've made a lot of progress since the last video I saw of it, great job sir.
Glad to see you are getting out of that island patio and getting together a place of your own. Well done.
At least you have started your self storing, self maintenancing emergency food supply 🦌
I would have passed out a case of brew and had that boom truck drag your logs. 😅😅
That’s coming along fast. Can’t wait to see it complete. Maybe a come a long to pull those logs. Use your car as an anchor.
Should there be plywood sheathing before the tyvek?
Good update Glen, progress for sure! Moving that big wood by hand, not easy, I just wish we lived closer! Keep up the good work!
Some nice logs for a local portable saw mill. Likely someone has one nearby.
You’re going to finish before me at that pace. Well done Glen, well done!
Loving the updates Glen. You have a nice spot there, especially the deer. As my Dad used to say “Where there is a will there is a way”.
That truck and crane would have been good to shift those logs for you.
Might be easier to use the peevee by aiming the point into the log and let the arm drop around the log. then it is east to remove and the log can't roll onto the peevee.