Tool Talk
Blacksmith and Metal Working Forum => Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum => Topic started by: lptools on September 20, 2020, 04:48:36 PM
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Does anyone know what this is called, or used for? Blacksmith? Tinsmith? Jeweler? Thanks, Lou
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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.
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Good eye, top is very rough!!
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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Hello, shortfuse. Thanks for the reply, I will pass along to the new owner!!