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Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: lptools on September 20, 2020, 04:48:36 PM

Title: Unusual Hardy
Post by: lptools on September 20, 2020, 04:48:36 PM
Does anyone know what this is called, or used for? Blacksmith? Tinsmith? Jeweler? Thanks, Lou
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: p_toad on September 20, 2020, 05:42:31 PM
looks like it might go in a hardie hole, but the top doesn't seem to be well enough finished to be used for jewelry...just my view.
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: lptools on September 20, 2020, 06:01:40 PM
Good eye, top is very rough!!
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: wvtools on September 27, 2020, 09:01:36 PM
My guess would be some type of odd shoe last.  When in doubt, always go with a leatherworking tool.  It looks like a heel last or child's shoe last, maybe.
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on September 29, 2020, 02:49:45 PM
I am going to guess that it is a special tool for riveting.  Leave a tab sticking out on a tube and rivet the tab to something using the arm for support and alignment.  Just a WAG.
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: lptools on September 29, 2020, 04:04:55 PM
Thanks, guys. It went to the good home of a blacksmith in training!!! He's not sure of the exact use, either, but he will put it into service!!!
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: shortfuse on December 13, 2020, 08:58:02 PM
That looks like some chain maker's anvils I've seen.  Yes, they fit in the hardy hole.  The chain maker can drop the newly forge-welded link over the part sticking out the side and refine the weld (some horns are too "fat"), then flatten and dress the link on the flat part.
Title: Re: Unusual Hardy
Post by: lptools on December 13, 2020, 09:58:27 PM
Hello, shortfuse. Thanks for the reply, I will pass along to the new owner!!