what is this

Sawle - Friday, September 12, 2008 - 10:59pm

Tools

what is thisI was talking with a friend about the forging and he said he had a tool for me. He was using it as a wheel weight on an old cultivator. Neither of know what it is or how to use it though it now seems to belong to me. Does any one here know about it?

Thanks

Sawle

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Swage block

Rick Crawford - Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 5:51am

This is called a swage block. It is used to form shapes of steel or iron while hot. The shapes around the preimeter can be used as is, or with an outside extension of the shape to create a full round, square, hex, etc.

SmokyRick
Rick Crawford at Smoky Forge

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Lucky you

warren - Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 9:22am

It amazes me how some of these valuable and worthy old tools are found. Since Nebraska has some of the oldest areas of blacksmithing it was probably left behind by one when they moved. If you do not want it I am sure there are many blacksmiths out there that would pay a premium for it. Or just enjoy your treasure.

PS if you want to send it to me I will pay for the freight (grin)

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thanks

Sawle - Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 4:13pm

I appreciate the info and the offer. I think I will keep my treasure a while and give it a try once I learn a bit more. I think it is funny how things seem to come our way even before we know they are useful.
Sawle

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tool you do not need

feorge - Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 7:43pm

hmmmm...
you do not want that.
its old and heavy...
they probably make a nice light aluminum or carbon fiber one by now....
why don't you just send that one to:

5301 woodland ave.
kansas city, Mo 64110

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