Just received my first tongs today. All 3 are Grant's OC brand. 1/4" V-Bit, 16" handles, 1/2" gooseneck 18" handles and 18" wolf jaw tongs. You can tell that these are quality items and have a long life of forging ahead. What's the best way to adjust the jaw alignment? Also, being new they are somewhat stiff. Is it best to let them work in naturally or is there some way recommended to work them in quicker? Thanks.

Grant, great products!

Eric

Most tongs you adjust by heating the jaws past the rivet and fitting with vice/hammer. Open and close the jaw while hot to loosen the rivet and don't quench the rivet to prevent tightening again.

I think this is addressed to me. Thanks for the accolades. For adjusting, it's best if you take a heat mostly in the bow section then put a piece of stock in the jaws and squeeze them in a vise and adjust the reins where you like. Let air cool! Stiff? just work em in and out a little, might use a couple drops of oil when new, should loosen up pretty quick.

I think this is addressed to me. Thanks for the accolades. For adjusting, it's best if you take a heat mostly in the bow section then put a piece of stock in the jaws and squeeze them in a vise and adjust the reins where you like. Let air cool! Stiff? just work em in and out a little, might use a couple drops of oil when new, should loosen up pretty quick.

Thanks, Grant. I need to adjust the 1/4" jaws laterally a bit as the front V's are not aligned. What's the best method for that?

Actually, because the hinge can't be truly symmetrical, sometimes they can look misaligned. Put a piece of 1/4 stock in them and then judge.

Will do. Sorry for the newbie questions and thanks for your input.