What's a good length for Forging Tongs?

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I ordered my tongs on Ebay and sadly did not read the description very well :D but looked at the picture and price.
They came on 06-04-21 and i will just say they are SMALL.
I need tips on picking a good set and a good length. The ones that came or 12 inches. long looks like made from bolts.
Totally my fault for not reading closely.

Thanks.....
 
I have tongs from 12" to 20". 16-18" seems just right for most forging tasks. Pick-up tongs can be a bit shorter, ranging from 10-12"

The tongs you bought can be extended by welding on some round mild steel. You can also take them apart and reshape the jaws to a different task. You can weld two flat pieces of steel on the jaws and make box tongs, etc.
 
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