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If there is too much carbon the steel can be made brittle AND cannot withstand thermal shock THUS making is a bad candidate for tongs. ..... Can someone tell me if it's safe to make a small forge in my backyard with ordinary bricks? ..... 6 parts chaser's pitch, 8 parts plaster of Paris or brick dust, 1 part linseed oil or tallow.