1.8 - 1.14 - Tool Making
Need a tool, make a tool, a fundamental part of blacksmithing. These projects show the making of basic hand tool, including the use of tool steel and heat treatment, in order to make more tools needed later.
Round punch, slot punch, hot cut chisel
Struck ends
Working ends
Slot punch with accompanying drift
Slot punch with accompanying drift
Slot punch with accompanying drift
Slot punch with accompanying drift
Slot punch in use
Monkey tool, punched
Monkey tool, after bench work
Monkey tool, after bench work
Monkey tool, after bench work
Monkey tool, after bench work
Monkey tool, after bench work