Farrier Flat Tong - GS Tongs 

Hi Greg, After doing this pair, I kept thinking I could have done it better. Oh well, more tong videos to come. Thanks.

Thank you for continuing to watch my channel. I'll keep trying my best.

Yes, this one area where I do pretty well and so maybe that's why tongs are my thing. Everything else, not so much. Thanks.

You're too kind Ron. Thanks.

After I make a pair in a video I always think I could have done better. I guess if I ever make that perfect tong it will be time to call it quits! Thanks Robert.

This style / jaw design holds flats just better. Thanks.

Hi John, if holding stock that the tongs are sized for, yes, I feel this farrier flat style is better than most. Now I always feel like I can do better after watching my own videos so more to come. Thanks.

Glad you can glean anything from this video. Sizing tongs can be pretty tricky depending on the style. Thanks Robert.

This style just holds flat better. Give them a go. Thanks.

I'm glad Alaska is in attendance. But please don't believe everything the teacher says! Thanks.

I'm not surprised as this style holds flats just better. Thanks for watching.

Thanks James.

Hi Ken, I started to get away from "how to" tong videos where I explain in depth about my process / give measurements. I'll have to maybe get back to this. The river placement varies from style to style but I try to keep it close to the jaws for this farrier flat style - about 5/16" back from the jaw offset. Thanks.

Hi Peter, I appreciate your very kind comment. I'm 55 and am constantly learning. Thanks for watching and taking the time comment.

Thanks for sure.

Thank you for watching and for your nice comment.

Thanks for watching.

Yes, absolutely. Because I sit, longer tongs are not the best as they hit my leg. But that aside, I just prefer shorter forging tongs since they are easier to manipulate though not the best for getting smaller pieces in and out of the forge. Thanks.

Hi Steve, My Bonehead Approved logo really says it all for me. Thanks for your support.

Thanks Michael.

I think the small surface area of the jaws makes them exert more pressure. It seems odd to me that you have to be licensed to buy farrier tools but maybe they don't want inexperienced guys messing around with horses. Thanks.

@@gstongs I hadn't thought of that thanks Glen , the raised ring on the bit must be the key, I'll give a pair a go sometime. My mentor said getting one nail 1/8" out of place could cripple a horse and mean it had to be put down so yes thats the reason here in the UK. He showed me how to clean a hoof properly but that was all he would ever do on the subject. I wish I could have learnt more from the guy but when parents move house you don't have too much choice in the matter ...meh!!

Thanks so much.

Hi Matthew, for sure if you purely want to hold flats then I think this style is best. I wouldn't try to alter the jaw design from what it is. Adding a V may make it may hold small rounds but then it might not hold flats well enough. Just let me know... Thanks.

I'll have to investigate that but it's certainly around the realm of what I do. Thanks for watching.