I offer a variety of hand-forged blacksmith tongs, handled top tools (punches, hot cuts, fullers, etc.), anvil
pritchel/hardy hole tools and custom hammers. I make each item in my small, simply equipped smithy. My tongs, etc. are professional
quality tools and made to last.
* I am taking time off from my blacksmithing in order to move and travel and so have temporarily closed my
shop. I can always be reached via my e-mail so please check in with me if you have any questions or if you are thinking of
purchasing tongs, etc. as I may be close to restarting my work. I will provide updates here on my website as frequently as
possible. Thanks. Glen. glen03@earthlink.net
Note:
I know the question of buying v. making tongs comes up in many metal smiths minds. Although my main product is tongs, I am
glad when smiths have the motivation, time and skill to make their own tongs. However, I want to point out that my customers
are made up of everyone from beginning to very advanced smiths. Some cannot make tongs. Some can make tongs but not very well.
Some can make perfectly fine tongs but have no time given their other pursuits. Still others can make their own but unlike
myself, find tong making boring and unsatisfying. My point is that you shouldn't feel obligated to make your own tongs thinking
that somehow making tongs is standard procedure for all who hammer on hot metal. I am perfectly capable of making most of
the different tools I use but chose not to do so in some cases and instead buy from someone else for reasons just explained.
I now make all of my tongs with 1/2 round handles while using a variety of diiferent heavier stock for the jaw/pivot
areas (depending on the size/shape of the tongs). This makes my tongs very hefty and gives them a very postive feel when holding
metal. I guarantee them to hold well - there is hardly anything in blacksmithing more frustrating than having a hot piece
of metal jumping around when you are hammering not to mention dangerous. When it comes to working with hot steel, if you can't
hold it right, you can't hit it right. All tongs are approximately 15 inches in total length.
Please
contact me if you have any questions or comments. Also, let me know if you don't see what you want or if you would like a
special pair of tongs custom made to suit your need. I take pride in my work. I am a one-man, made in America operation. If
you ever have questions or need help, it is easy to contact me via phone or e-mail. I make, service and stand by my work.
Thanks for supporting small business.
